Posts by Lisa Ellington
KARL JUNGCLAUS
South Dakota State Liaison Karl Jungclaus, born and raised on a small farm in southern Indiana with a grass strip, was surrounded by his father’s passion for all things aviation, from RC models, homebuilts, ultralights to GA aircraft. His maternal grandfather was a corporate pilot, instructor and A&P. “Their early influences set the path for…
Read MoreWOLF RUN CAMPGROUND IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE
During the past two years Noble County Airport Manager Ed Crock completely leveled, rolled, created drainage, and seeded the area near the trail entrance to adjacent Wolf Run Fly-In campground, providing aircraft parking on turf for campers. RAF Ohio Liaison Christine Mortine reports that it’s in excellent condition. Mr. Crock also designed and built the…
Read MoreRAF NOISE STUDY FEATURED IN GA NEWS
General Aviation News featured RAF recommendations for noise reduction at Trigger Gap Airport, Arkansas. Read the May 9 article HERE.
Read MoreERIN MELTZER
Social Media Volunteer Erin Meltzer grew up in an aviation family and loved flying with her dad. She attended Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island and graduated with a BS in Hospitality Management and Travel and Tourism. Shortly after college she worked on private yachts as a stewardess and then as a flight attendant with Endeavor, a regional airline.…
Read MoreRAF GRANT FOR KATAMA AIRPARK FEATURED IN GA NEWS
General Aviation News reports the RAF has awarded a grant for a pilot shelter at Katama Airpark Airport on Martha’s Vineyard. Read the May 3 article HERE.
Read MoreBob Christensen
Bob Christensen of Ashton, Idaho may claim a healthy case of beginner’s luck, but those who know him would say he is simply quite skilled. His first aircraft fabric recover job was on his own “basket case” 1947 PA-11 Cub, which he’d put back together and flew to Airventure in Oshkosh. His friends encouraged him…
Read MoreMACKIE RANCH GETS COMPOSTING TOILET
Mackie Ranch lies at 5,642 elevation a few miles south of Enterprise, Utah surrounded by the Dixie National Forest. Owner Justin Mackie opened the airstrip for public use. Mackie, a supporter of both the RAF and Utah Back Country Pilots (UBCP), has cleared room for aircraft parking, a porta-potty and fire ring. Now he is creating…
Read MoreHISTORIC, SCENIC KATAMA GETS RAF GRANT
You may not have heard of Edgartown, MA but you probably know of Martha’s Vineyard. The Katama Airpark, 1B2 is a recreational turf airfield on the island, and the RAF has awarded a $10,000 grant toward a facility for pilots and passengers to gather, picnic, and enjoy direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. “First opened in…
Read MoreAMANDA LEVIN STEPS UP TO LIAISON
The RAF is pleased that Amanda Levin has stepped up to serve as Wisconsin Liaison. She began helping the RAF as the database volunteer, and Social Media Coordinator. “Now I hope to have more local impact as Wisconsin’s State Liaison,” Amanda says. She has always had a passion for adventure and travel. Her first glimpse of GA was through her…
Read MoreUS FOREST SERVICE INVITES PARTICIPATION
If your state includes land within a National Forest, the USFS wants to keep you informed of its Forest use public planning steps. RAF liaisons are tasked with tracking their respective Forest planning. If appropriate, RAF Public Agency Consultant Ron Normandeau prepares talking points, and state liaisons let RAF supporters know when public input is…
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