Posts by Kodi
DOES THE RAF MISSION MATTER TO YOU?
The RAF depends on folks who are passionate about preserving, improving, and creating airstrips for recreational access throughout the country. If this mission appeals to you, you might be interested in the rewarding volunteer role of RAF Liaison. To capture the spirit and purpose of an RAF Liaison, we’re unveiling the new RAF Liaison video, created by our good friends at Voortex…
Read MoreRAF AWARDS GRANT FOR MONTICELLO, UTAH AREA AIRSTRIP CULTURAL STUDY
RAF Liaison Wendy Lessig continues her efforts to preserve scenic Utah airstrips on BLM land. She was just awarded an RAF grant to help fund five cultural surveys in the Monticello region through the BLM Monticello Field Office in Utah’s San Juan County. “The purpose of these cultural surveys is to help the BLM in their required review process to…
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: CRISTA WORTHY 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 Crista Worthy, a pilot, freelance writer, and editor. Our Aviation Inheritance: You, and other pilots who support organizations like the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), Idaho Aviation Association (IAA),…
Read MoreWORTH 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 MoreWebsite Terms of Use
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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,…
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