Posts by ewhite
THE 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 MoreJacob Schultz
Tennessee Ambassador Day job: Corporate pilot at Rogers Group in Nashville Favorite airstrip: Sky Ranch TN98 Next adventure: Explore more airstrips in Tennessee/Falcon 2000LXS training in February
Read MoreKARI DEFREEST
Alaska Ambassador Day Job: I am an occupational therapist and a certified hand therapist. I specialize in treating people living with persistent pain and rural healthcare. Favorite airstrip: This answer changes periodically but currently it’s Hugh Smith Lake in the Misty Fiords National Monument. Next adventure: Isn’t every day an adventure? But, my next big…
Read MoreMIKE GINTER
Maryland Ambassador Day job: SVP, Air Safety Institute Favorite airstrip: High Rock, MD Next adventure: Gain more backcountry experience in Arkansas and Idaho
Read MoreMATT FOSTER
Director Matt Foster grew up immersed in aviation. At a young age, Matt’s dad introduced him to flying and camping in the Idaho backcountry. He was a successful business owner who was able to use General Aviation aircraft for business as well as pleasure. Raised on an airpark, Matt soloed on his sixteenth birthday, got his private at age 17,…
Read MoreMATT FOSTER JOINS THE RAF BOARD
The RAF welcomes Matt Foster, who joins the RAF Board in the role of Director. Matt grew up immersed in aviation. At a young age, Matt’s dad introduced him to flying and camping in the Idaho backcountry. He was a successful business owner who was able to use General Aviation aircraft for business as well as pleasure. Raised…
Read MoreRICK LEDUC
Day job: Depends on the day! Favorite airstrips: Stehekin Next adventure: Moose Creek in October! Although it’ll be hard to top the last few months; eclipse trip to TX, Alaska, Oshkosh
Read MoreBRI NORBY
Day job: Flight Nurse Favorite airstrip: Fireweed, AK Next adventure: Flying around the Tordrillos
Read MoreJOHN KARAM
Day job: Airline Pilot Favorite airstrip: Moose Creek Next adventure: A flight out to Middlegate, Nevada for lunch
Read MoreCALL TO ACTION: BEARS EARS NATIONAL MONUMENT – WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PRESERVE 18 OF UTAH’S SCENIC BACKCOUNTRY AIRSTRIPS
The BLM has progressed in the process of revising its Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Bears Ears National Monument (BENM) and invites public comments to guide their final decision. The BLM is proposing that aircraft only be allowed to take off and land at the Bluff Airport and the Fry Canyon Airstrip. By placing…
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