Posts by Carmine Mowbray
SEPTEMBER FEATURED AIRSTRIP: MOOSE CREEK, IDAHO
Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. This month, we’re featuring Moose Creek, Idaho. What makes Moose Creek, Idaho one of the incredible gems that we’re allowed to visit by airplane? “It’s 50 miles to the nearest lightbulb and civilization,” RAF President Bill McGlynn likes to…
Read MoreJOE FEILER
RAF supporter Joe Feiler of Casper, Wyoming loads his tools into his Cessna Cardinal and brings his skills where the RAF is making an impact. His support has included a donation of materials and his volunteer labor constructing Cabin 4 at Ryan Field. Joe created a plaque that is mounted on the front of the cabin honoring his father, a World…
Read MoreTHE BUZZ ABOUT THE RAF
The RAF keeps making news, and current aviation media is helping us share the RAF story and mission. We appreciate these opportunities for increased public awareness. Some recent highlights: AirVenture images worth the look – Flying Magazine published stunning photos from the recent AirVenture, including the Daher Kodiak 100 branded with the orange RAF logo. The display showcased the…
Read MoreRAF SUPPORTER JOE FEILER STEPS UP TO WYOMING LIAISON
RAF supporter Joe Feiler of Casper, Wyoming loads his tools into his Cessna Cardinal and brings his skills where the RAF is making an impact. His most recent support came in the form of his donation of the materials and his volunteer labor constructing Cabin 4 at Ryan Field. RAF volunteers gathered for a special…
Read MoreJerry Cain
“When I raised my hand at a Montana Pilots Association’s Directors retreat in Bozeman in September of 2003, I had no idea what I was getting myself into,” Jerome “Jerry” Cain says of his role in the eventual formation of the RAF. Jerry, as one of the original six Founders, tapped his Defense Department Federal…
Read MoreMONTANA GOVERNOR AND FIRST LADY VISIT RYAN FIELD
This past week Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte stopped by Ryan Field while visiting the Flathead area. The Governor is a private pilot with an SEL rating, and both he and Susan knew about Ryan Field and volunteers’ efforts there. They were impressed and expressed appreciation for all the work that…
Read MoreWATERBURY TASKS DRAW CROWD OF VOLUNTEERS
“We could not be more impressed with the turnout we had today for the RAF work party at N41 Waterbury Airport,” RAF Connecticut Ambassador Brian Thomas said of the July 29 airfield event. RAF Connecticut Liaison Andrew Lyons, Ambassadors Greg Delp and DJ Nicholson, and members from local EAA chapters accomplished a variety of tasks. “The group of…
Read MoreHITCHED TO THE SAME WAGON
Your support of the RAF helps leverage on-the-ground projects across the country, and you know that we value your interest, investment and precious time. We hope you are also a member of your state pilots group. Most likely, you’ve registered with your state’s Aeronautic or Aviation division, and you’ve registered your aircraft. And because you…
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