RAF OUTFITTER MAY FEATURED ITEM

This durable 17″ bag is manufactured by eqpd for the RAF. The bottom section is made of a breathable, basket-like, 100% recycled mesh. The handles are padded and reinforced and they snap together. This bag is bleach-safe and can hold over six times the weight that a standard paper or plastic single-use bag can hold. Made in…

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FEATURED AIRSTRIP: NOBLE COUNTY, OHIO, I10

Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places.The May Featured Airstrip is Noble County (I10) Ohio. “Noble County Airport is the single access point for Wolf Run State Park Fly In Camp Area,” RAF Ohio Liaison Christine Mortine says. It lies in the Appalachian Plateau…

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RAF OUTFITTER APRIL FEATURED ITEM

Represent the RAF in style! We are featuring two shirts this month, with styles for everyone. The v-neck is a lightweight shirt that’s perfect for warm weather or for layering. The v-neck and feminine cut make it nice for dressing up. The bright orange shirt will get you recognized as an RAF supporter anywhere!  To order the Featured…

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RAF AND TEXAS STATE PARKS SIGN COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT 

The RAF is excited about a new partnership regarding airstrips in Texas State Parks. A formal agreement was signed between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, (TPWD) and the Recreational Aviation Foundation on March 18, 2022. “This is far more than an agreement to provide volunteers and RAF grant money for projects in Texas,” RAF…

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A LIFE ENDS, A GIFT LIVES ON

The Recreational Aviation Foundation is saddened to share news of Agnes “Butchie” Ryan’s passing in the early hours of March 15. Butchie and her husband, the late Ben Ryan had generously donated their northwest Montana airfield property to the RAF so it could be shared with the public forever. The RAF was not only blessed…

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FEATURED AIRSTRIP: AMIGOS DEL CIELO, NEW MEXICO

Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. The April Featured Airstrip is Amigos del Cielo, NM. If you seek mountain views, mountain biking, and truly dark skies – or maybe an indoor movie – the place to explore is Amigos del Cielo airport, NM90 near…

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THE RAF OUTFITTER MARCH FEATURED ITEM

These RAF-style Nocs binoculars feature top shelf optics in a compact, rugged housing. They are the perfect travel binocular, able to keep up with any adventure. They are waterproof, fog proof, and have scratch resistant lenses. The bright orange color shows you’re an RAF supporter and helps keep you from misplacing them. The twist up…

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RAF SUPPORTER HONORED WITH GENERAL AVIATION AWARD

This year’s General Aviation Awards have been announced and one of the three honors goes to RAF Supporter Dr. Amy Hoover. The FAA recognizes aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation safety, and professionalism with this award.  Amy Hoover, of Ellensburg, WA is the 2022 CFI of the Year. Amy achieved her Ph.D. in…

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ALTON BAY ENJOYS SUCCESSFUL SEASON

The ice runway at Alton Bay, NH (B18) opened for several months this winter season, to the delight of local pilots. Located on the southern edge of Lake Winnipesaukee, Alton Bay is a seaplane base in the summer. But the boats, paddle boards and kayaks get stored for the New England winter, and pilots eagerly…

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FEATURED AIRSTRIP: ALTON BAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. The March Featured Airstrip is Alton Bay, NH, where ice landings are a tradition. “Come land on the only FAA-sanctioned Ice Runway in the Lower Forty-eight and get your Ice Wings and Ice Chip,” RAF New Hampshire Liaison…

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