September 2024 - Page 2 of 3 - Recreational Aviation Foundation

BLM PROPOSAL RETAINS USE OF BOULDER AIRSTRIP

RAF Utah Liaison Wendy Lessig has been heavily involved in following and providing updates on Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) planning by the BLM. She submitted substantive comments on behalf of the RAF, and reports that the BLM released its final Resource Management Plan on August 30. The Boulder/New Home Bench airstrip will remain open…

ST. IGNATIUS PAVILION READY FOR USE

RAF Supporter Mike Kuefler reports that the new Pavilion at the St. Ignatius Airport is ready for use. Funded in great part by an RAF grant secured by RAF Montana Liaison Scott Newpower, the total cost of the 16 x 24-ft structure, including its central fire ring was $12,764. “It’s a flagship model timber frame…

RAF THANKS DAHER KODIAK FOR AVID SUPPORT

When Nicolas Chabbert, CEO of Daher-Kodiak Aircraft, learned that a 350-pound 10-gauge steel bear box needed to be delivered to Montana’s Schafer Meadows, he enthusiastically offered to fly the mission in a Kodiak. His avid support stemmed from Daher Kodiak’s cordial relationship with the RAF, kindled in 2022. RAF Director and General Aviation Manufacturers Association…

GOT IT ALONE. . .NOT!

This past couple of weeks brought this home to me in a pretty obvious showing. Moose Creek USFS airstrip in Idaho is a backcountry gem. Recently it endured a one-two punch from a never seen before windstorm, followed by a fierce forest fire. This, however did not stop a long-planned project to rebuild a mile…

WORTH THE READ: CARMINE MOWBRAY GUEST EDITORIAL

Our many RAF supporters have such vast and varied experience, and we’re capturing some of their words of wisdom to share with you. This month’s guest editorial is by Carmine Mowbray, a pilot and the RAF’s Publicity Liaison. When the owner of the local FBO ordered fancy printing from our little Montana print shop and couldn’t…

VOLUNTEERS PREPARE RYAN FIELD FOR WINTER

A group of volunteers flew in and camped at Ryan Field on the October 11-13 weekend to prepare the airfield, the cabins, bear boxes and barn for Montana’s winter. Nights were chilly and clear, making Northern Lights very visible. Daytime sunshine put fall colors on display, and made outdoor work very enjoyable. A half…

PHOTO CONTEST STARTS OCT 1; RUNS THROUGH END OF MONTH

October 1 is the first day of the 2024 Photo Contest! It’s time to submit your favorites. From October 1-31, send us your best photos of scenic, recreational airstrips. Again this year, we are including the “RAF Mission” category, for photos we feel best illustrate people enjoying recreational aviation, regardless of region. Winning images will…

RAF OUTFITTER OCTOBER FEATURED ITEM

These RAF Tool Rolls are perfect to keep in the airplane or anywhere tools are handy. They hold your necessary tools, and fold up into a convenient roll with handles. There are zippered pouches to keep your tools organized and labels for each pouch to make them easy to find. Order the Featured Items and…

RAF HOSTS AOPA REGIONAL MANAGERS FOR ANNUAL ONLINE MEETING

The RAF’s annual online meeting with AOPA took place September 17 and key volunteers were briefed on each region’s issues, and AOPA’s advocacy. Mike Ginter, former AOPA VP of Airports and Advocacy emceed. Ginter has recently taken on the position of Senior VP of the Air Safety Institute. Ginter led the discussion by announcing…

RAF VIDEOS ILLUSTRATE WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO

Have you seen the series of videos that Voortex Productions created for the RAF? These videos show the core of the RAF – the reason we work so hard to preserve, improve, and create airstrips. They’re a great way to become familiar with us or to be reminded of who we are and why our…