Posts by Lisa Ellington
RAF GRANT FUNDS RESTROOMS AT MAINE’S BOWMAN FIELD
RAF Maine Ambassador Larry Grenier was awarded an RAF grant in 2024 for new restrooms at Bowman Field, B10, the popular 2,200-ft turf airfield in Livermore Falls, Maine. Volunteers headed up by Bowman Field Flying Club President Nathan Hurd got to work last July on the major construction. This spring they finished the final details…
Read MoreChristen Otto
Please welcome Christen Otto, who has been helping out with social media for several months! Christen’s interest in aviation sparked early—first during a small airplane ride on a family vacation in middle school and later solidified when a high school friend flew her to Philadelphia just to grab a “Philly in Philly” (cheesesteaks). That sense…
Read MoreANOTHER TAX BREAK THAT ALSO SUPPORTS YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY
IRA’s are great for accumulating retirement income during your working years, only to be hit with high tax rates upon withdrawal. You may have other, more tax efficient resources at retirement than you realize. Tax code gives RAF supporters a really great tool to fulfill their personal hopes for the foundation. If you are…
Read MoreMAINE AIRSTRIP BENEFITS FROM RAF-FACILITATED NATIONAL GUARD WORK
Pilot Ken “Cowboy” Winiarski owns Cowboys Air Ranch, 84ME in Maine’s “Sunrise” Washington County — the easternmost point where the sun first rises on the nation. The airfield and camping facilities are open for public use, but the runway, at 1,500 feet long, was not suitable for a wide range of GA use. To make…
Read MoreDEAN CASTILLO
Dean Castillo grew up in Florida, the son and grandson of lifelong pilots and outdoor enthusiasts. His grandfather was a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War Naval Aviator who, as Dean says, “Never passed up on an opportunity to ‘take her around the patch.’” Dean and his father spent countless days exploring the…
Read MoreTHE RAF WARMLY WELCOMES DEAN CASTILLO OF VIRGINIA TO THE LIAISON TEAM
Dean Castillo grew up in Florida, the son and grandson of lifelong pilots and outdoor enthusiasts. His grandfather was a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War Naval Aviator who, as Dean says, “Never passed up on an opportunity to ‘take her around the patch.’” Dean and his father spent countless days exploring the…
Read MoreGOING TO OSHKOSH?
Join the RAF at AirVenture again this year! You’re invited upstairs on Hartzell’s Rooftop (booth #289, just outside of Hangar B) on Tuesday, July 22 from 9-11 a.m. for coffee, the best donuts around, great views and conversation! On Wednesday, July 23, visit the Pilot Proficiency Center for Backcountry Flying Day: Classroom 1 Sessions:9:30am Flying Idaho’s…
Read More‘BACKCOUNTRY’ MEANS MORE THAN YOU THINK
For many, the word “backcountry” brings to mind a setting in the wilderness. We at the RAF consider “backcountry” to be more than a place. It describes a style of flying we enjoy. Where patterns may not be rectangles, and where extra care must be taken to safely land and depart. In our world, “backcountry”…
Read MoreVOLUNTEERS COMPLETE SEASONAL WORK ON MONTANA USFS AIRSTRIPS
RAF Montana Liaison and Montana Pilots Association past president Scott Newpower organizes cooperative annual work parties prior to flying season on the Flathead National Forest Airstrips. He has reported two highly successful gatherings so far. The Spotted Bear work weekend was June 7-8 and brought 17 people. Volunteers replaced both windsocks, filled gopher holes, rolled…
Read MoreVOLUNTEERS PREPARE LAKEWOOD LODGE FOR FLYING SEASON
A group of 27 volunteers organized by RAF Director Jeff Russell gathered at Gillette’s Lakewood Lodge, 14WS near the hamlet of Stone Lake, Wisconsin to prepare the airfield and property for summer flying and recreating. Russell reports that this annual spring work party was a great success in spite of challenging weather. “Regular Lakewood volunteers,…
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