Posts by Kodi
PODCASTS HIGHLIGHT THE PEOPLE AND PROJECTS OF THE RAF
When RAF friends gather around the fire hub at an airfield, there’s always a good story to be told. We have brought that love of storytelling into digital format with RAF Podcasts, and hope you enjoy hearing the variety of perspectives shared on the topic of recreational aviation. Each podcast is hosted by RAF President…
Read MoreDECEMBER FEATURED AIRSTRIP: KERN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. This month, we’re featuring Kern Valley, California. Located about 100 nm from California’s most populous coastal area, Kern Valley Airport, L05 offers the scenic respite of a backcountry place. It is one of only three southern California airports that…
Read MoreUBCP “SLED DOGS” REPAIR MEXICAN MOUNTAIN
Utah Back Country Pilots Association President Roy Evans, II reports that recently volunteers, honorably dubbed the “UBCP Sled Dogs”, completed an exceptional effort restoring the BLM airstrip at Mexican Mountain, and it is now open. The scenic and remote airstrip had suffered significant flood damage, and the BLM environmental review to perform more extensive repairs would…
Read MoreRAF AND AIRPORT VOLUNTEERS IMPROVE WOLF RUN FLY-IN CAMPGROUND
On November 2, four airport volunteers joined 14 RAF supporters at Wolf Run Fly-In Campground adjacent to the Noble County Airport for a work day close to 9 a.m. Those arriving in seven aircraft had to wait for the morning fog to clear. “It was one of the most spectacular fall days of the season,”…
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: PEYTON WOLTER 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 Peyton Wolter, a pilot and volunteer for the RAF’s Social Media Team. As I delve deeper into the world of aviation, I realize just how unique my…
Read More2024 RAF PHOTO CONTEST CONCLUDES
The 2024 RAF Photo Contest has concluded. Thanks to our supporters, we had a great turnout of submissions! Our VP’s of Appreciation reviewed and judged them anonymously, selecting 12 winning photos. VP of Appreciation Cindy Cross said, “Once again we had so many outstanding entries. It is wonderful seeing so many beautiful areas in our…
Read MoreRAF OUTFITTER NOVEMBER FEATURED ITEM
The 2025 Hat is here! This lighweight, sport, unstructured hat is unlike our others. It’s adjustable with a velcro back, and features the RAF logo on front with “2025” embroidered on the side. Order the Featured Item and shop the RAF Outfitter. If you have questions, please email contact@theraf.org or call 406-582-1723. Your RAF Outfitter purchase is greatly…
Read MoreTOOL ROLLS BACK IN STOCK
The Tool Rolls in the RAF Outfitter are back in stock! Order yours today – they are an excellent item for early Christmas shopping!
Read MoreHENDERSON FIELD, IL HOSTS STARGAZING PARTY
RAF Illinois Ambassador Dave Warner invited the Carbondale-based Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois, AASI to bring a selection of professional quality telescopes to privately owned Henderson Field, 95IL last year. “It was an easy sell, since we have such dark skies,” he said. “ Again this year, Warner organized the gathering, and AASI provided several…
Read MoreBLM ISSUES DRAFT HENRY MOUNTAINS TRAVEL MANAGEMENT PLAN
RAF Utah Liaison and Utah Back Country Pilots Board Member Wendy Lessig reports that the BLM has issued the Henry Mountains draft Travel Management Plan for public comment, open through October 26. “There are 30 airstrips in the Henry Mountains, roughly one fourth of all of Utah’s airstrips on BLM land,” Lessig said. This TMP…
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