Posts by Carmine Mowbray

Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. This month, we’re featuring Tullahoma Regional in Tennessee.  The small city of Tullahoma, Tennessee can rightfully boast of its big aviation culture. Right on the field you can take in displays of vintage Beechcraft aircraft at the world renown…

A January 2, 2024 US Forest Service news release commends its partnership with the RAF for the rehabilitation of Gila National Forest’s Sacaton Airstrip. RAF New Mexico Liaison Ron Keller organized volunteers for a series of work parties that resulted in reestablishment of the long-abandoned runway, and installation of a new vault toilet there, which…

Dug Bar Airstrip (OR8) lies along the Snake River in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, managed by the USFS. Access to Dug Bar is easiest by aircraft, jet boat, “Or you can arrive there after a two-hour drive on a primitive road from the town of Imnaha, Oregon,” RAF Oregon Liaison Bill Ables says. Ables…

The RAF warmly welcomes Rob Aho of Michigan to the State Liaison team. Ever since attaining his tailwheel endorsement “at the turn of the century” in Helena, Montana in a club Citabria, Rob says he has been hooked on backcountry flight. He has flown many sorties into and near the Bob Marshall Wilderness with the express…

Pilot, Army veteran and Boston-born Drew Lyons stepped up and became the RAF Connecticut Liaison in November 2018 while working and living there. He is moving one state north to Massachusetts, and feels so strongly about the RAF mission that he will continue his advocacy efforts in his native state as 2024 begins. New Hampshire…

All organizations have websites, and they’re a good way to get to know a group and its purpose. We’ve kept ours simple, relevant, and easy to navigate. No rabbit holes, no web tracking.  The RAF invites you to get to know us a little better by starting with the first dropdown menu, “About”.  Select the RAF…

Are you willing to help preserve, improve and create airstrips for recreational access? Consider joining the RAF volunteer team! Here are areas we’d love your help: State Liaison: Help lead the charge in your state toward the preservation and creation of recreational airstrips. Our Liaisons are a dedicated group of volunteers; if you have passion and time to…

Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. This month, we’re featuring Pleasant Valley, Arizona, 24AZ, to emphasize the successful partnership the RAF has with Arizona Pilots Association, and the US Forest Service.  Visitors to this airstrip can dry camp among the Tonto National Forest’s Chaparral and Pinyon-Juniper.…