SOUTH DAKOTA’S CUSTER STATE PARK DECISION

In late 2022, Custer State Park Airport’s asphalt surfaces were determined to require extensive maintenance. RAF South Dakota Liaison Karl Jungclaus reported that the financial burden would have been placed upon the Park. The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP) determined closing the airport was the best option.  The RAF, South Dakota Pilots Association…

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LEANING IN TOGETHER

With the 2024 political season in the rear view mirror, now is an important time to move forward. Whether you supported some winners, or were on the wrong side of the voting equation, now’s a good time to reach out to those that you may have disagreed with. With change comes both concern and opportunity.…

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ROB AHO

Alaska and Michigan Ambassador Day job: Civil/environmental engineerFavorite strip: Meadow Creek (0S1)Next adventure: Annual SE AK lake cabin RAF work party trip

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HAVA HAJDAR

Michigan Ambassador Day Job: Assistant manager at our family restaurant, New Boston Coney & Grill. It’s because of the pilots that stumbled into our restaurant that I saw a future for myself in aviation. We’re closest to DTW, check us out sometime! // Student at Skywalker Flying. Favorite Airstrip: North Fox Island (6Y3)  – Fun fact: If you…

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“WHAT MOOSE MEANS TO ME”

Julie Boatman’s beautifully written account of her return to Moose Creek USFS (1U1) for a work party with fellow pilots and RAF volunteers may be read HERE.

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JOE BROWN

Director Joe Brown spent 33 years in the aviation industry and in a family business with his father and brother. Until 2023, he and his brother owned Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Engine Technologies and Hartzell Aerospace Welding. His professional life, social life and family life are deeply connected to aviation, “and the friendships that unfold in…

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“SHANGHAIED TO MOOSE CREEK”

Read Journalist John Dowd’s unexpected overnight adventure while helping the RAF and other volunteers to make repairs to Moose Creek Airfield. Read the story HERE.

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Poll: Which AI chatbot are you using right now?

Millions of People Are Using Abusive AI Nudify Bots on Telegram OpenAI says that its responses “may be inaccurate, untruthful, and otherwise misleading at times”. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also admitted in December 2022 that the AI chatbot is “incredibly limited” and that “it’s a mistake to be relying on it for anything important right…

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