Posts by Kodi
WORTH THE READ: LUKE LACHENDRO 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 guest editorial is by Luke Lachendro, a Wisconsin pilot and an RAF Ambassador. Preserving More Than Airstrips In aviation, we often talk about freedom. The ability to lift off from the ground…
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: LYNN MARETH 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 Lynn Mareth, an RAF Ambassador and leader of the Backcountry Etiquette Team. Spring is in the air here in northwest Montana. The swallows have returned to our…
Read MoreRYAN FIELD SUMMER UPDATES
Ryan Field is ready to welcome pilots flying in during the 2025 season. Please review the following items before you make your trip this year: We look forward to seeing you at Ryan Field! Submitted June 4, 2025
Read MoreRYAN FIELD NEAR WEST GLACIER READIED FOR SEASON
Ryan Field, 2MT1 has been prepared for this year’s flying season thanks to RAF volunteers, directed by RAF’s volunteer Ryan Field Operations Manager, Dave Schuler. Water is on in the pilot shelter, firewood is stocked, the restrooms in the barn are available, and the turf runway is mowed. Visitors will enjoy the new multi-purpose kiosk…
Read MoreTHE MAN BEHIND SLIDEDOWNS: SAL CORIO
The RAF Sources Products Locally Across the US — Meet One of Our Many VendorsSal Corio of SlideDown fast and easy tie downs, Warwick, Rhode Island There’s no one who better personifies the term “Yankee ingenuity” than Sal Corio, founder of the Rhode Island company that makes the patented “SlideDown” fast and easy tie-downs. The RAF discovered this slick pilot-tested…
Read MoreWHAT WOULD YOUR DREAM VISION LOOK LIKE?
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A TURTLE SMILE? What an odd question! Last summer we asked: ”How did the turtle get on top of the fence post?” For those who remember, read on. For those who don’t know, click here. Here’s an example of an RAF airstrip with a “smiling turtle.” RYAN FIELD, MONTANA By now,…
Read MoreRAF OUTFITTER JUNE FEATURED ITEM
Still don’t have a pair of RAF SlideDowns? It’s time to upgrade! Show off your RAF support—even when you’re not in the cockpit—with stylish SlideDowns for your aircraft. SlideDown tie downs are extremely simple to use. There is no need to tie knots when securing your airplane, and unlike ratchets that tend to jam, there are…
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…
Read MoreRYAN FLY IN REGISTRATION FULL FOR AIRPLANES
We have reached our airplane capacity for the 2025 Ryan Fly In. If you are currently registered and need to cancel, please let us know so there is room for others.To get on the waitlist to fly in, please fill out registration; we will notify you if there are any cancellations.There is still room to…
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