Posts by Kodi

Click here to read RAF Supporter Rich Schlink’s article about the lessons he’s learned during his career as a Cal Fire Air Tanker Captain/Grumman S2F-3AT Instructor and how they relate to backcountry flying.

August is here, and it’s time to order your new RAF shirt! Choose from cotton, polyester, crew neck, v-neck, and more. All in signature RAF colors, the shirts are freshly stocked and waiting to be ordered!  To order the Featured Items, click here. If you have questions, please email contact@theraf.org or call 406-582-1723.  Your RAF Outfitter purchase is…

Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. In honor of our 20th anniversary month, we’re featuring Lincoln, Montana. Flying to Lincoln, Montana S69, you’re within sight of the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The airport, owned by Montana Aeronautics Division, is a paved, lighted 4,240 foot airport at an…

The RAF is gearing up for AirVenture (July 24-30) and we hope to see you there! Here is a list of where you can find RAF volunteers throughout the week: All week RAF volunteers will be in the US Forest Service booth (Hangar D) each morning (except Tuesday) throughout the week. Stop by to learn…

The RAF would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who has helped us celebrate our 20th Anniversary so far this year. People gathered to celebrate in Massachusetts, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Montana, Idaho, and Utah throughout June. Supporters enjoyed RAF cookies, RAF temporary tattoos, RAF “Backcountry Bears,” and some quality time around the…

Who hasn’t experienced their own version of the scenario – Your parent or grandparent proudly standing in front of a wall of clutter they’ve accumulated. With arms outstretched, they say, “One day all this will be yours!”  It is not uncommon for the RAF to receive a call or visit from generous, well-meaning folks whose…

There are many fun upcoming events on the RAF calendar to attend! From West Virginia to Washington, the following July events will have an RAF volunteer present: July 1: West Virginia Dog Days, West VirginiaJuly 7-9: UBCP Fly-In at Smiley Creek, IdahoJuly 7-9: Isle Airport Fly-In, MinnesotaJuly 8: North Fox Island Work Party, MichiganJuly 14-16:…

Moose Creek Ranger Station is one of the oldest in the USFS at 102 this year. The short runway (04/24) at the Ranger Station turns 92 this year. The runways were created with heavy equipment brought in piece by piece and reassembled, but once the Wilderness Act was signed in 1964, mechanized equipment was no longer allowed.…