Kodi, Author at Recreational Aviation Foundation

RAF OUTFITTER JUNE FEATURED ITEMS

This month, enjoy 10% off of our RAF shirt collection to get ready for summer! We have a variety of shirts that help you stay cool while you recreate and rock the RAF brand. Stock up in time for fly-ins and Oshkosh! Order the Featured Items and shop the RAF Outfitter. If you have questions,…

BRUSHING UP AND LEANING IN

The snow has started to melt in our part of the world, the grass is greening up and it’s that time of year when heading to your favorite backcountry strip seems like just the right thing to do. It’s also a real good time to brush the dust off your flight manual and do some…

MEET US IN MAY!

The RAF will be attending many events in May. Look at our Event Calendar to learn where you can get involved! We’ll be at Cavanaugh Bay, ID May 3-5 for a weekend work party to repair/replace irrigation sprinklers and apply fertilizer to the runway. On May 4th, help us prepare Ryan Field in MT for the annual Ryan Fly-In. Bring your…

WORTH THE READ – JEANNE MACPHERSON 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 Jeanne MacPherson, a longtime RAF supporter. Here is her philosophy on life, and how it relates to flying . . . Can we ever become accomplished enough…

RAF OUTFITTER MAY FEATURED ITEM

Mother’s Day is coming up and we have just the item to help you celebrate the mothers in your life. We recently received a special shipment of RAF necklaces. These custom-made RAF necklaces were created by Jeff Johnson, an RAF Supporter who specializes in making fine jewelry. They are handcrafted sterling silver on an 18″…

LEGACY PLANNING SERIES: CHARITABLE SPLIT INTEREST TRUST

Split Interest Gifts to a Charity, such as the RAFAs the name implies, a split interest gift involves two or more parties. One is the donor, the second is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 charity like the RAF. This is an irrevocable gift of an asset – typically a highly appreciated, yet previously untaxed one – to…

RAF OUTFITTER APRIL FEATURED ITEMS

It’s time to gear up for warmer weather at the RAF Outfitter! Here are some of our favorite items for warm weather. The RAF BUFF is perfect for airstrip or yard work on a sunny day. Try our Swedish Dishcloths on your next camping adventure. They’re absorbent and very lightweight – perfect for airplane camping.…

WORTH THE READ: FINLEY TAYLOR 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 Finley Taylor, an 18 year old commercial pilot and a good friend of the RAF. My earliest memories of flying with the RAF are in the back…

VISIT REDBIRD AND THE RAF AT SUN ‘N FUN!

We can’t wait to see you at Sun ‘n Fun! Stop by the Redbird Flight Simulations Booth (NE-051, NE-052) anytime throughout the week to visit with RAF volunteers and check out the special RAF-branded Redbird simulator. We’re so excited for you to see it in person! We’d like to thank Redbird Flight Simulations for creating…

WORTH THE READ: CHRISTINE MORTINE 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 Christine Mortine, a CFI and an RAF Liaison. A Family of Independents, A Community of Joy: If you hang a suet feeder for woodpeckers, use the type…