Archive for February 2025
RAF OUTFITTER MARCH FEATURED ITEM
Our new chocks are a necessity for your airplane! With orange powder coating and a grey rubber coating on the bottom for grip on slick floors, these are sure to stand out with your airplane! They feature the RAF logo on each side. They nest together, making them easy to store, and come in a…
Read MoreRAF 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,”…
Read MoreRAF 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,…
Read MoreTHE 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…
Read MoreA WIN-WIN METHOD TO HELP THE RAF: DELTA SKYMILES FOR BUSINESS
Did you know that the RAF is a Delta SkyMiles for Business member? This means that when you book a ticket on Delta, the RAF can receive points for your travel. It does NOT affect any of your SkyMiles or other bonus programs. It is purely a benefit to the RAF. We can redeem the…
Read MoreFEATURED 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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