Posts by Lisa Ellington
KEVIN JOHNSON
Oregon Ambassador Day job: Property management Favorite strip: Flying M Ranch, OR. Until my first trip to Ryan Field Next adventure: I’d like to go to northern Wisconsin and down to the Ozarks
Read More“GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE”
We’ve all heard that “Great minds think alike.” In the later part of 2023 the RAF sent our Supporters and Volunteers a survey. It was a first for the RAF, and we were gratified that you responded in such large numbers. What you told RAF leadership proved valuable. We saw that the survey results seem…
Read MoreGA NEWS REPORTS NEW IDENTIFIER FOR REOPENED RED PINE
An abandoned airstrip in The Nature Conservancy’s Saint John River Forest in northern Maine was improved for recreational use with help from the RAF. The rehabbed Red Pine Grove Airport now has a new FAA identifier. Read the story HERE.
Read MoreMAINE’S RED PINE GROVE SPORTS NEW FAA IDENTIFIER
Red Pine Grove Airport in northern Maine, now identified as 82ME, marks a milestone for aviation enthusiasts with its reopening within The Nature Conservancy’s Saint John River Forest. Read the BNN Breaking article HERE.
Read MoreSECOND RAF GRANT FOR CAVANAUGH BAY
GA News reports a second RAF grant to fund improvments at Cavanaugh Bay Airport (66S), near Priest Lake, Idaho. Read the March 18 article HERE.
Read MoreRECREATIONAL READING!
The RAF knows you can be overwhelmed with news. Your time is valuable, so for some “recreational reading” we invite you to visit the “News” menu item on our website. From there, you can select the RAF’s Latest News, Featured Supporters, Guest Editorials, RAF Podcasts, In the Press, or Past Newsletters. Enjoy these stories and stay…
Read MoreHARTZELL DISCOUNTS PROPS FOR RAF
Hartzell Propeller extends their discount on backcountry props to RAF supporters for 2024. Read the GA NEWS report HERE.
Read MoreFIRST CLASS PEOPLE
“A collection of first class, fascinating and all around wonderful people,” wrote Patty Bunce in her thank you note following this year’s annual RAF face to face board meeting at HQ in Bozeman. Patty is the spouse of RAF Director Pete Bunce, and she was referring to the time and effort involved in creating a…
Read MoreGA NEWS DETAILS SECOND RAF GRANT FOR OHIO AIRPORT
The grant will fund additional improvements at Noble County Airport (I10). Read the General Aviation News article HERE.
Read MoreCHRIS ARNO
Chris was born, grew up, and now lives in Dover Foxcroft in central Maine. After high school, Chris took after his father in the utility power line trade and now owns a power line construction company that he started with his father who has since retired. Chris has always had a vast interest in aviation,…
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