Archive for March 2025
RAF’S JEFF RUSSELL HONORED AT AOPA HOOVER AWARDS RECEPTION
RAF Director Jeff Russell was honored with AOPA’s 2025 Laurence P. Sharples Award at their annual Hoover awards reception on March 19 in the historic Terminal A Lobby at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. AOPA Chairman Darren Pleasance introduced Russell, saying, “This is AOPA’s most important award, named after AOPA’s first chairman, and recognizes someone…
Read MoreJake Peterson
When the RAF Outfitter developed its expanded online store, RAF HQ called upon aviation photographer Jake Peterson to provide professional imagery of each product to help shoppers make easy and accurate selections. Jake happily volunteers his time providing all this work for the RAF, and it is greatly appreciated. Jake has always loved the outdoors,…
Read MoreCAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
The “unexpected” can sometimes be the best outcome. Having just returned from Sun ’n Fun in Lakeland, Florida I had two such unexpected encounters. The first happened at the Aviat/RAF jambalaya feed that the RAF helped co-host with our friends at Aviat Aircraft. About an hour into the festivities a familiar face came into the…
Read MoreWHERE TO FIND RAF AT SUN ‘N FUN THIS WEEK!
Are you coming to Lakeland this week for Sun ’n Fun’s Aerospace Expo? Join your RAF friends in the Aviat booth, MD-031B. You can’t miss the beautiful RAF-branded Husky out front! We’ll be there all week, and RAF Chairman John McKenna will present a forum with Aviat Husky on Wednesday at 9 am at the Bush…
Read MoreROB OVERLY
Missouri Ambassador Day Job: Retired Architect and Disaster Assistance Consultant to FEMA Favorite Strip: Trigger Gap Next Adventure: Byrd’s Back-country Fly-in, Richland Creek camping, Herren Bess Crawfish Boil and whatever else I can sneak in.
Read MoreDOUBLE YOUR DONATION WITH AN EMPLOYER MATCH
Many companies will match employees’ donations to recognized nonprofits, doubling the value of a gift. Some even match employees’ volunteer time, doubling the effect of their efforts. We encourage you to explore this way of stretching your donation farther, leveraging your valuable time and dollars. Examples of employers who offer this matching program are Microsoft, Deloitte, GE, and IBM, but there are many more, from A…
Read MoreRAF ENJOYS A GREAT WEEK AT SUN ‘N FUN
The RAF thanks Aviat Aircraft for graciously hosting our volunteers in their prime location throughout the week of Sun ’n Fun in Lakeland, Florida, April 1-6. Aviat’s eye-catching, RAF-branded Husky drew folks in to examine the capable aircraft, and learn the RAF story. Thank you to all who attended the “Power of Partnership” Forum, with presenters Matt Hofeldt, VP of Brand at Aviat…
Read MoreRAF STORY PRESENTED TO HIGH SCHOOL AVIATION COMPETITORS
The RAF was invited to participate in this year’s AviCom event March 13-14 at legendary Triple Tree Aerodrome in Woodruff, SC. RAF South Carolina Liaison Chris Sullivan, RAF Director Emeritus Todd Simmons and his son Clay, a member of the RAF’s Backcountry Etiquette Team, attended the event to introduce the RAF to the group of…
Read MoreINTERESTED IN A SATISFYING ROLE WITH THE RAF?
The RAF is seeking State Liaisons across the U.S.! Join our team of volunteers who find camaraderie, fulfillment, and pleasure in preserving special places. These folks enjoy serving as advocates in their respective states, helping the RAF preserve, improve, and create airstrips for recreational access. RAF Alaska Liaison Stef Goza says, “Being an RAF State Liaison is one of the most fulfilling roles…
Read MoreHARTZELL’S NEW CARBON VOYAGER – SAVE $1,000 WHILE BOOSTING THE RAF MISSION!
Our friends at Hartzell Propeller have just announced their new Carbon Voyager propeller, and that RAF supporters can take advantage of Hartzell’s popular $1,000 discount on its purchase through 2025. This generous discount offer has been extended for the fifth consecutive year and includes the Pathfinder, Trailblazer, and Voyager propeller. As an additional benefit, for each discounted propeller…
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