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WORTH THE READ: NICOLAS CHABBERT 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 Nicolas Chabbert, the Senior Vice President of Daher’s Aircraft Division and CEO of DAHER Aircraft, Inc and Kodiak Aircraft, Inc. As the world’s oldest airplane manufacturer in…

WOULDA, SHOULDA, COULDA

When you look over your shoulder at your last twenty years, it’s not so hard to find some Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda’s. As they say, “Hindsight is 20/20.” Looking back on the RAF with the closing of our twentieth year, it is a time of reflection. But we find very few Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda’s. From our…

VOLUNTEER AIRLIFT SUPPORTS MOOSE CREEK RANGER STATION

The following is a press release announced by the U.S. Forest Service Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Public Affairs Officer. Recreational Aviation Foundation President Bill McGlynn “considers getting to fly into Moose Creek a real privilege” as do many of his fellow aviation enthusiasts. So, when he learned that there was a volunteer opportunity that he…

WORTH THE READ: TODD SIMMONS 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 Todd Simmons, the President of Customer Experience at Cirrus Aircraft, and the Vice President of the RAF. Give me a sign … In a world of non-stop…

RAF OUTFITTER NOVEMBER FEATURED ITEM

Our 2024 hat is here! It’s a classic trucker style mesh snap-back hat in fun, rich colors. It features the RAF logo on the front and the number ‘2024’ is embroidered on the side in orange. Get yours today! To order the Featured Item, click here. If you have questions, please email contact@theraf.org or call 406-582-1723. Your RAF…

JOE AND JIM BROWN OF HARTZELL – THANKS HARDLY SEEMS ENOUGH

Submitted November 20, 2023

HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT THE RAF WITH DELTA SKYBONUS

Did you know that the RAF is a Delta SkyBonus for Business member? This means that when you book a ticket on Delta, the RAF can receive points for your travel. It does NOT affect any of your SkyMiles or other bonus programs. It is purely a benefit to the RAF. We can redeem the…

REMEMBERING RICHARD MCSPADDEN

Something most have in common – they have met Richard somewhere along the path and he always had an outstretched hand to greet someone new. He was enthusiastic about RAF folk and the mission we are committed to and did everything in his own lane to ensure we got to keep the privilege of enjoying…

WORTH THE READ: ANDY TURNER 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 Andy Turner, a pilot, aquatic ecologist, and longtime friend of the RAF. Growing Up With The RAF: I recently rousted Joshua and Caleb, my two teenage sons,…

RAF OUTFITTER OCTOBER FEATURED ITEM

Order your Anniversary Items while you still can! We’re down to a limited supply of BUFFS, CamelBak Water Bottles, and Gerber Knives. These are our special 20 Year Edition items, so order now before they’re gone! 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 greatly…