Posts by Lisa Ellington
TOWN OF KEENE TURNS OUT TO REPAIR MARCY FIELD
It’s not just aviators who value local airfields. On July 15, Marcy Airfield near Keene, New York suffered extensive grounds vandalism. The malicious episode really touched the town’s nerve, as the turf grounds are used for a number of complementary events, like the Keene Farmers Market, a summer concert series, and the local Youth Commission’s…
Read MoreANNUAL SCHAFER MEADOWS WORK PARTY
Eighteen volunteers in 11 aircraft wrapped up a successful work party at Montana’s Schafer Meadows on Saturday, July 15 under the direction of MPA Past President and RAF supporter Pete Smith of Lewistown. RAF Montana Liaison Scott Newpower had listed tasks that needed to be done. Volunteers, including MT Aeronautics Director Tim Conway and his…
Read MoreYOU ARE JUDGED BY THE COMPANY YOU KEEP
Betting you’ve heard that old saying, thought to go back to Aesop, the Greek. Personally, I thought my wise mother coined this phrase. It occurred to me much later in life that not only was she trying to keep me out of trouble, but she truly set the stage for one of life’s most important…
Read MoreGA NEWS REPORTS DAHER PARTNERSHIP WITH RAF
General Aviation News reports on Daher’s partnership with the Recreational Aviation Foundation to help maintain backcountry airstrips. Read the article HERE. Submitted on August 8, 2023.
Read MoreDAHER’S SUPPORT OF RAF BACKCOUNTRY AIRSTRIP PRESERVATION REVEALED
Aviationpros.com reports on the Kodiak aircraft provided to the RAF and US Forest Service. Read the article HERE.
Read MoreDAHER DONATES USE OF KODIAK TO RAF
Flying magazine reports Daher donation of the use of a Kodiak aircraft to the Recreational Aviation Foundation to support its nonprofit remote airstrip conservation work. Read the story HERE. Submitted on July 27, 2023.
Read MoreRAF, USFS SUPPORT IS HIGHLIGHTED
Globalair.com reports Daher Aircraft is providing backcountry support to the RAF and the US Forest Service. Read the article HERE. Submitted on August 2, 2023.
Read MoreACCESS TO CHILDS GLACIER VIA NEW AIRSTRIP DETAILED
The Cordova Times in Alaska reports on increased recreational access to Childs Glacier via a new airstrip in the Chugach National Forest. Read the story HERE. Submitted on August 2, 2023.
Read MoreJOYS OF ‘AERO CAMPING’ PRAISED IN BLOOMBERG PURSUITS FEATURE
With help from the RAF, writer Jackie Snow is introduced to “aero camping” – an adventure combining aviation and camping. The author extols the exhilaration of backcountry flying and discovering the amazing wilderness open to recreational flyers. Photos by Stephanie Nortiz. Read the Bloomberg Pursuits article HERE. Submitted on July 28, 2023.
Read MoreREPAIRS TO MARCY FIELD REPORTED
The Adironback Daily Enterprise reports on vandalism and the repairs that are needed at Marcy Field in Keene, New York. The RAF is helping to feed volunteers mending the damage. Read the story HERE. Submitted on July 26, 2023.
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