Archive for April 2025
RAF OUTFITTER MAY FEATURED ITEM: GARMIN INREACH PACKAGE
Be Prepared for the Backcountry Stay connected and safe when you venture off the grid with our Garmin inReach Package. Whether you’re flying into backcountry strips, exploring remote trails, or just want peace of mind outdoors, this kit is designed to keep you ready for anything. Choose between the Garmin inReach Mini 2 or the…
Read MoreYOU LIKELY ALREADY KNOW THE ANSWER
I suspect there are times when you ask yourself – or someone you trust – a question you were scratching your head on. Questions like, “Should I or shouldn’t I? Right or wrong? Good idea or bad?” I’ll further speculate that when you ask one of those questions, you likely already know the answer. Or,…
Read MoreNEW PLACES AND ADVENTURES AWAIT IN THE AIRFIELD GUIDE
Have you explored the updated Airfield Guide yet? If discovering new places and adventures excites you, the Airfield Guide is the place to begin planning your next recreational flight! Maybe you’re new to the RAF or just haven’t used the Airfield Guide. It’s fast and easy to sign up, and is free, without ads. You will appreciate…
Read MoreVOLUNTEERS UNDERTAKE REPAIRS ON NORTH FOX ISLAND
RAF Michigan Liaison General Grant reported that volunteers have met at North Fox Island on several occasions to take on clean up after a record early spring ice storm downed several hundred trees, many along the turf runway. “We’ve cleared the fire pit area and some tie down locations,” Grant said. Please note the taxiways remain closed due to downed trees. “This…
Read MoreRAF SIGNS ON TO AIR TRAFFIC MODERNIZATION COALITION
The RAF has added its name to the over 50 aviation-related organizations, manufacturers and stakeholders that support Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s Air Traffic Control Modernization Plan. The US system handles more than 45,000 daily flights, and the FAA relies on aging radio equipment that air traffic controllers depend on to communicate with pilots. Some of those…
Read MoreBRENT BOX
Day job: Retired Physician. Now, time to travel, see family and fly. Favorite airstrip: X61, Zellwood FL Next Adventure: Backpacking Evolution Loop in the Sierras followed by a rafting trip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon in Idaho.
Read MoreRAF VOLUNTEERS HELP CLEAN UP NORTH FOX ISLAND
General Aviation News reports on cleanup efforts at North Fox Island, MI after a spring storm. Read the article HERE.
Read MoreWHAT IS RECREATIONAL AVIATION?
From turf airstrips in mountain settings, to small suburban airports, the RAF understands that flying someplace for recreation means many things. It’s visiting special places where the laptop and briefcase aren’t coming along. The RAF supports recreational destinations with a grassroots feel, where there are no instrument procedures, and your radio only need be tuned to…
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: RON KELLER 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 Ron Keller, the RAF’s New Mexico Liaison. My interest in aviation started as a child on our small farm in Ohio. When I saw an airplane fly…
Read MoreSteve Jones
You could say Steve Jones has aviation in his blood. He is the IT manager for the company that operates the largest, most diverse private aircraft fleet in the world, hangs out weekends at his active local GA airport, AND is willing and able to volunteer his skills for the RAF. Steve helps manage the…
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