Posts by Lisa Ellington
GA NEWS REPORTS RAF GRANT TO PENNSYLVANIA’S KAXQ
General Aviation News details the grant from the RAF to fund new picnic tables and fire rings at Clarion County Airport (KAXQ) in Pennsylvania. Read the story HERE.
Read MoreOUR TRUE NORTH
As aviators we often find ourselves in a discussion about these two directional guides. True North sure has a nice ring to it. Navigators have used it for centuries. But our magnetic compass is what technically keeps us heading in the right direction. Magnetic North has a way of shifting so we all know our…
Read MoreBill McGlynn
Bill McGlynn was raised in Butte, Montana, and was so intent to learn to fly that he joined the Civil Air Patrol at Bert Mooney Field. But CAP activities were all about marching, not flying, so he jumped at the chance when a local pilot offered a ride. He loaded three kids in a Cessna…
Read MoreTHE LASTING THING TO BUILD
It occurred to me that there is something more valuable to build and save than airstrips, and that is friendship. Friendship forms the backbone of any relationship, be it personal, professional, or organizational. Space does not allow for me to name all the people who have become the best of friends, thanks to the RAF.…
Read MoreGA NEWS DETAILS REOPENING OF MAINE AIRFIELDS
The RAF has completed a lease agreement that re-opens two backcountry airfields in Maine for public use. Read the September 5, 2023 General Aviation News story HERE. Submitted September 5, 2023.
Read MoreRAF WORK PARTY AT WATERBURY REPORTED
RAF volunteers gathered in late July 2023 to make improvements to Waterbury Airport (N41) in Connecticut, as reported by General Aviation News on September 2, 2023. Read the story HERE. Submitted September 5, 2023.
Read MoreTHE NEWBERRY NEWS REPORTS REOPENING FLY-IN AT TWO HEARTED
A celebration marked the reopening of the 90 year old Two Hearted River Airfield on Lake Superior. Read the article HERE. Submitted on September 1, 2023.
Read MoreANNUAL WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS WORK PARTY AT MAY CREEK, ALASKA
RAF Alaska Liaison Al Clayton reports that on the June 16-17 weekend, ten RAF and EAA volunteers in six aircraft based overnight at his Fireweed (0AK8) airstrip in preparation for the work party he organized at May Creek, (MYK), about 11nm southeast of Fireweed, (and McCarthy, PAMX.) “We enjoyed good food, beverages, live music and…
Read MoreRE-OPENING OF TWO HEARTED AIRSTRIP CELEBRATED
The re-opening of Two Hearted Airstrip (6Y5) on Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is the subject of an article and video report with Michigan Liaison General Grant on Upper Michigan’s Source Channel 6. View the video/article HERE.
Read MoreNORTH FOX ISLAND DRAWS VISITORS
Michigan’s North Fox Island, 6Y3 is seeing a healthy increase in use, in great part because of the improvements and maintenance RAF volunteers and new friends continue to take on. RAF Michigan Liaison General Grant reports that volunteers began landing Friday, July 7 to continue the work. By Saturday, 14 planes had brought more than 20 volunteers…
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