RAF OUTFITTER OCTOBER FEATURED ITEM

The Kuhl Airspeed shirt is great to wear out on a sunny day. It has UPF 30, strategically placed mesh for increased airflow, and allows for freedom of movement. It has multiple pockets and you can keep the sleeves rolled up with a button tab. It features a subtle RAF logo in grey. The bottom…

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FEATURED AIRSTRIP: MARCY FIELD, NEW YORK

Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. The October Featured Airstrip is Marcy Field, New York. Marcy Field, (1I1) is a 2,390 turf airfield near the hamlet of Keene, NY in Adirondack Park, a preserve that includes 15 of the 46 High Peaks, including…

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RAF OUTFITTER SEPTEMBER SUPER SALE!

September is here and it’s the perfect time for a sale at the RAF Outfitter! For the month of September, enjoy these fun discounts: 10% off of t-shirts20% off of beanies/headbands30% off of North Face Jackets40% off of Spirit of the RAF Prints50% off of byta Water Bottles To shop the September Super Sale, click…

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FEATURED AIRSTRIP: LAKEWOOD LODGE, WISCONSIN

Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. The September Featured Airstrip is Lakewood Lodge Airport in Wisconsin. Bob and Judy Gillette’s Lakewood Lodge Airport, 14WS checks a lot of recreation boxes. Originally a resort back in the 30s-40s, its historic namesake lodge burned, but the…

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RAF CELEBRATES WITH EAA AT OSH; HONORS VOLUNTEERS

The RAF kicked off AirVenture week on Monday, July 25 with Wisconsin Liaison Amanda Levin and Indiana Liaison Bill Steinmetz sharing “The RAF Way” with a captivated audience; Tuesday morning, RAF volunteers served donuts and coffee atop Hartzell’s rooftop booth again this year. “New and longtime RAF friends gathered to share flying stories, talk about the…

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RAF OUTFITTER AUGUST FEATURED ITEM

Show off your support for the RAF and your favorite airstrips with this collector’s edition keychain. The keychain features a unique bronze hook, an RAF token, and leather that is stamped with the RAF’s logo. Once you have your keychain, add to it with our airstrip tokens that represent airstrips the RAF has had a…

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WORK COMPLETED AT STEHEKIN, NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK

RAF Washington State Ambassador Ray Ballantyne reports that Washington State Department of Aviation and the RAF joined together to perform the annual cleanup of Stehekin State Airport, 6S9, in the North Cascades National Park in June.  Paul Wolf, State Airport Manager and his wife Deanna arrived by helicopter because there is no road access to this settlement above the…

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VOLUNTEERS COMPLETE NORTH FOX ISLAND MAINTENANCE

RAF Michigan Liaison General Grant reported that 13 planes and 20 volunteers landed at North Fox Island, 6Y3 July 8-10 to complete seasonal maintenance. The group accomplished mowing, trimming, and general maintenance of the airstrip and adjacent tie-down and camping area. They relocated the outhouse and filled the previous pit; they split and restocked firewood for camper use, and “Miles of trails were trimmed back and mowed,” he added.  Prior to departure, they replenished…

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DOZENS TURN OUT FOR WORK AT SCHAFER

RAF Montana Liaison Scott Newpower reported that 18 planes showed up and about 25 people helped during the annual MPA/RAF/USFS cooperative volunteer work party at Shafer Meadows, 8U2. “Thanks to Montana Aeronautics and Karen Speeg for supporting this year’s work party again,” Newpower said.  The group completed several projects including replacing the sign board near…

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FEATURED AIRSTRIP: BARROWS FIELD, VIRGINIA

Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. The August Featured Airstrip is Barrows Field, Virginia. The RAF is pleased to be a supporter of Barrows Field, VA04 along Catawba Creek in Fincastle, Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley. Barrows is home to R&B Aircraft, makers…

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