WORTH THE READ: PEYTON WOLTER GUEST EDITORIAL
Our many RAF supporters have such vast and varied experience, and we’re capturing some of their words of wisdom to share with you. This month’s guest editorial is by Peyton Wolter, a pilot and volunteer for the RAF’s Social Media Team. As I delve deeper into the world of aviation, I realize just how unique my…
Read MoreMOOSE CREEK, ID FENCE, OUTHOUSE PROJECT COMPLETED FOR USFS
In cooperation with the US Forest Service, the RAF organized volunteers beginning in late 2023 to remove and replace 3,000 feet of deteriorating jackleg fence around the historic Moose Creek Ranger Station. Again this October, volunteers from the RAF, Idaho Aviation Association, (IAA) and the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation cooperated with the Forest Service…
Read MoreVOLUNTEERS WORK TO IMPROVE GRAVELLY VALLEY
Nine volunteers, including RAF California Ambassadors Alan Cossitt and Jason Brand, flew and drove into Gravelly Valley airstrip, 1Q5, in the Mendocino National Forest over the October 19 weekend to install a new windsock and paint the runway threshold markers to make them more visible. District Ranger Frank Aebly and Forestry Technician Mark Sampson represented…
Read MoreRAF INKS COST SHARE AGREEMENT FOR USFS SOUTHWEST REGION
The RAF is pleased to announce the signing of a new five-year Cost Share Agreement with the US Forest Service. Similar to the existing agreement on the Gila National Forest, this contract covers the Southwestern Region, primarily in Arizona and New Mexico. Initial focus will be on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, including Arizona’s Double Circle…
Read MoreRUNWAY PLOWING WORK AT SCHAFER MEADOWS
In recent weeks, RAF Montana Liaison and Montana Pilots Association Past President Scott Newpower helped coordinate the delivery of equipment to Schafer Meadows USFS airstrip in time for this fall’s plowing project. The plan to shift the runway surface laterally within the clearing is underway, so the current runway surface can recover from use. Schafer Meadows lies…
Read MoreCONSIDERING YEAR-END CHARITABLE GIVING?
As year-end nears, like many people, you may be considering your charitable contributions. If you wish to include the RAF, we are standing by to help. You can even specify an RAF project if you wish. The RAF is fortunate to have a deep bench of professional financial planning talent with several planned giving ideas…
Read MorePHOTO CONTEST STARTS OCT 1; RUNS THROUGH END OF MONTH
October 1 is the first day of the 2024 Photo Contest! It’s time to submit your favorites. From October 1-31, send us your best photos of scenic, recreational airstrips. Again this year, we are including the “RAF Mission” category, for photos we feel best illustrate people enjoying recreational aviation, regardless of region. Winning images will…
Read MoreHAVA HAJDAR
Michigan Ambassador Day Job: Assistant manager at our family restaurant, New Boston Coney & Grill. It’s because of the pilots that stumbled into our restaurant that I saw a future for myself in aviation. We’re closest to DTW, check us out sometime! // Student at Skywalker Flying. Favorite Airstrip: North Fox Island (6Y3) – Fun fact: If you…
Read MoreMIDWEST FLYER NOTES RYAN FIELD FLY-IN
Midwest Flyer Magazine has a story on the Ryan Field Annual Fly In on pages 21-23. Read the story HERE.
Read More“WHAT MOOSE MEANS TO ME”
Julie Boatman’s beautifully written account of her return to Moose Creek USFS (1U1) for a work party with fellow pilots and RAF volunteers may be read HERE.
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