Posts by Lisa Ellington
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…
Read More“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.
Read MoreRAF CHAIRMAN LOOKS TO THE FUTURE IN GA NEWS ARTICLE
As the RAF celebrates its 21st year, Chairman of the Board John McKenna speaks about past challenges and optimism for the future of the organization. Read the General Aviation News article HERE.
Read MoreSAFETY BOOSTED AT RAGER AIRSTRIP
A collaboration between the RAF and USFS has increased safety at Rager Ranger Station Airstrip in the the Ochoco National Forest in Oregon. Read the General Aviation News report HERE.
Read MoreROSS WILKE
Day job: Area Manager – Ferguson Plumbing/HVACFavorite airstrip: Lakewood LodgeNext adventure: Idaho
Read MoreDAN CAPOSELLA
Connecticut Ambassador
Read MoreRAF Podcast #15: Philipp Kureck
Philipp came to the US from Germany to build ticket time. He used the RAF Airfield Guide to fly around the Western US and learned what backcountry flying was all about. You can view Philipp’s photos of his adventures at instagram.com/philipp.kur
Read MoreBARRY PORTER
Day job: Slowly retiring from my Wind Tunnel Test Engineer job Favorite airstrips: Las Trancas, CA – Ryan Field, MT – Stehekin, WA, Nokai Dome, UT Next adventure: Heading north for the Ryan Field Fly-in
Read MoreGA NEWS POSTS TIPS FOR BACKCOUNTRY FLYING
“Many don’t need to be taught, but rather need to be reminded,” notes RAF Chairman John McKenna, about safe practices for backcountry flight. Read the backcountry flying tips HERE.
Read MoreRICK MCCRAW
National RUS Liaison The high, lonesome sound of a passing plane is one of Rick’s earliest memories. He became a practitioner of the aviation arts on earning his private license in 1977, followed soon after by various other tickets. Instrument flying and soaring have been highlights. He’s owned his Bonanza since 1993. Professionally, Rick has spent “far too…
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