WORTH THE READ: JOHN NADEAU 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 John Nadeau, one of the RAF’s RUS Liaisons and a longtime RAF supporter. When Opportunity Knocks, Open the Door – Better Yet, Knock First – Opportunity May…

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RAF CELEBRATES CONTRIBUTIONS OF TWO RETIRING DIRECTORS

The RAF Board naturally evolves, and at this time, we are celebrating the extraordinary contributions to the vision, leadership, and success of the RAF provided by retiring Directors Pete Bunce and Todd Simmons. “The impact that Todd and Pete have had with the RAF has been tremendous, and they’ll remain valued friends of the RAF,”…

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RAF TO HOST ARIZONA’S MARCH GRAPEVINE WEEKEND

Our friends at Arizona Pilots Association organize seasonal monthly weekend fly-ins at Grapevine, 88AZ near Roosevelt Lake. The RAF is helping to host the March 14-16 weekend, and you’re invited to camp under the dark skies of central Arizona in the beautiful Sonoran Desert within walking distance of Roosevelt Lake. • Arrive Friday, March 14,…

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THE RAF TIMELINE: OUR BEGINNINGS, AND THE JOURNEY TO NOW

Often, we are asked how this organization began and how has it succeeded, and we direct folks to the RAF Timeline, where they can find a brief summary of the RAF’s origin, growth, and many accomplishments.  We think you’ll enjoy viewing this snapshot, since so many of you have had an important role in all…

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FEATURED AIRSTRIP: HENDERSON FIELD, ILLINOIS

Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. This month, we’re featuring Henderson Field, Illinois. Henderson Field, Illinois, 95IL lies near the Ohio River, bordering the southern unglaciated tip of Illinois with Kentucky. It’s among Illinois’ most scenic areas adjoining Shawnee National Forest, and near Garden-of-the-Gods, Cave-in-Rock,…

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