Posts by Lisa Ellington
LEE BOTTOM FLY-IN, IN.
The Lee Bottom fly-in the weekend of September 16-18 became the soggy bottom fly-in. The field, (64I) is six miles south of Hanover, IN. A few campers arrived Friday and stayed the weekend, but Saturday’s activities had to be canceled completely due to uncooperative weather. Nevertheless, we had folks from as far away as Texas,…
Read MoreMYRICKS FIELD FLY IN, MA.
Weather threw a curve ball at the Myricks Field (1M8) Fly-in in Berkley, MA on Sept.17-18. Some of the planes were pushing their cross-wind components to land. “We still had a great turnout,” said John Meade, RAF New Hampshire Liaison. There was a solid turnout from local non-aviators, generating good public relations. Many pilots prudently…
Read MoreBOONVILLE AIRFIELD
Airport ID: 1NK7 The RAF has supported Boonville Airfield since 2013, co-sponsoring its annual Boonville Fly-in and Pig Roast. Up to 70 aircraft from around the northeast have dropped in on this 2,800-ft turf airfield to enjoy the event. We have also sponsored “Know Yourself and Know Your Plane” safety seminars, to help pilots evaluate their own and their plane’s…
Read MoreAOPA FLY-IN BATTLE CREEK, MI.
The RAF was well-represented at AOPA’s regional Fly-in at Battle Creek, MI. Nearly 2,000 AOPA members, family and guests attended despite less than desirable weather. The RAF secured a great display in a prime location. The camp scene was set by Diz Frederick which drew in visitors, many of whom became new RAF members. RAF Michigan Liaison Brad Frederick was…
Read MoreFEATURED AIRSTRIP: NORTH FOX ISLAND, MI
Each month we will be highlighting an airstrip that the RAF has had an impact on. We hope that you will get out and enjoy these airstrips. This month’s Featured Airstrip is North Fox Island. The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has been working for several years to re-open North Fox Island airstrip, located on a state-owned 820-acre…
Read MoreTHE RAF AND GENERAL AVIATION MANUFACTURER’S ASSOC. (GAMA)
Our friends at General Aviation Manufacturer’s Assoc. (GAMA) scheduled their annual Executive Board meeting in Boise. The RAF suggested members stay long enough to experience Idaho’s fabulous backcountry with us. On Thursday, the RAF organized a CFI session on backcountry technique. Five local instructors volunteered to fly throughout the weekend. Boise CFI Jim Hudson got…
Read MoreFUTURE PILOTS AND THE FUTURE OF THE RAF
As many organizations struggle to get young people involved in aviation, the Recreational Aviation Foundation enjoys welcoming new young people to our team. One of our newest team members, Nora Miller joined TEAM RAF last month shortly after her arrival! Nora and her parents, Erica and Charlie enjoy flying around Wisconsin and recently spent some…
Read MoreFROM ONE STATE LIAISON TO ANOTHER
We like to publish comments and stories from our members around the country as they experience great RAF project destinations. This one is unique in that it comes from one RAF State Liaison to another. Jeff Smith is the relatively new Kentucky Liaison and has just experienced what our organization is all about! Brad, I…
Read MoreRAF INTRODUCES ME TO BACKCOUNTRY FLYING WITH TWO FUN DAYS AT SULLIVAN LAKE
Great story from Dan Pimental, Airplanista Aviation Blog, about his fist RAF Weekend at Sullivan Lake, WA. “This RAF fly-in is possibly one of the best times I have had around airplanes. The people in this group are all the kind of social, friendly and aviation-addicted flyers we #avgeeks love to hang with, and the entire time…
Read MoreRAF SAFETY AND EDUCATION COORDINATOR JEANNE MACPHERSON – “MASTER EMERITUS”
RAF Safety and Education Coordinator Jeanne MacPherson has achieved “Master Emeritus” status from Master Instructors LLC. This honor is granted by Master Instructor Continuing Education Program (MICEP), based on advanced professional standards and rigorous peer review. A graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Jeanne’s career includes Chief of the Safety and Education Bureau for Montana Aeronautics…
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