Posts by Lisa Ellington

Recreational Aviation Foundation Arkansas State Liaison Dave Myrick reports that after sending a copy of the RAF newsletter and website links to another Arkansas pilot, he received some exciting news. “The phone call made my day,” Myrick said. “It was RAF member David Ellison of Bradford. He knew of our success with the Arkansas Recreational Use Statutes (RUS) amendment…

When Drew Hatch and Gary Brooks were first denied permission to land and camp at a state owned airstrip in the Florida Panhandle, they had never heard of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF). And when Drew finally found the RAF, the foundation had never heard of the Blackwater Airfield (8FD3) located within the 210,000 acre Blackwater State Forest.…

John McKenna and a group of northeast RAF liaisons and supporters met recently in New Hampshire. Greg Pecoraro of AOPA joined McKenna and RAF Liaisons John Zanchi, NH; Bob Burley, VT; John Nadeau, MA; Russ Holland, NY; Andy Rowe, ME; Steve Mason, ME; Steve Williams, ME; Lisa Reece, ME.  AOPA will work with the RAF to let airstrip owners…

The airstrip at Grand Gulch, AZ, near the north rim of the Grand Canyon was the scene of a work party Mar. 16 headed up by Recreational Aviation Foundation southern Utah Liaison Wayne Loeber. Thanks to last year’s efforts by the RAF to commit to a maintenance agreement with the BLM and National Park Service, access…

Perched on the very southwestern tip of Florida’s peninsula is one of the state’s first airports, Everglades Airpark, (X01).  Located in the midst of recreational and historical opportunities it was the site of our second RAF Weekend.  Camping is welcomed at X01, and RAF’s Florida group took it one step further and hosted a full weekend…

The RAF has continued its annual Founder’s Cap raffle with a bright red edition for 2013. This year’s issue of 150 caps sold out quickly, and many were claimed and worn proudly at Montana’s Aviation Conference where the winner is traditionally drawn. This year’s winner is Ben McCaul of San Luis Obispo, CA; RAF member since 2010.…

The 89th General Assembly of Arkansas passed House Bill 1020 on February 7, essentially protecting private airstrip owners throughout Arkansas from litigation from non-commercial aviation activity on their land.  The bill added “aviation” to the other recreational activities listed in the state’s existing Recreational Use Statute. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Joe Jett (D) of  Clay County…

It’s great to take part in a forum where you share the passion for flying. Even better is pulling together for a shared cause.  This year, Steve Johnson –  founder of SuperCub.org – added the RAF in his membership appeal by including a $50 RAF membership to the other appealing premiums a person receives by supporting SuperCub.org.  So far, over…

Today, word was received that we lost one of our own.  Long time RAF member and tireless volunteer Dave Flatter died in a plane crash in southern Florida. Dave and his wife Juanita split their time between homes in Florida and Montana flying a Thorpe T-18 and also traveling with their fifth wheel trailer throughout the…

The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) was selected for one of Lightspeed Aviation Foundation‘s $10,000 “Pilot’s Choice Awards.”   The announcement was made today by Bill Dolan, Founding Board Member of LightSpeed Aviation Foundation. We needed each and every one of you in order to win this award – your vote counted and we appreciate it. This money will go a long way…