STEVE RUETER

Day job: Retired farmer and yardmaster from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Favorite airstrip: Besides his own (Rueter Airfield) Seeley Lake, Montana Next Adventure: The Northeast to see the fall colors (New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, etc.) Submitted on June 10, 2023.

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VOLUNTEERS TEND TO AMENITIES AT BORDER CROSSING FIELD

RAF Washington State Liaison Dave Whitelaw was awarded an RAF grant in April to preserve amenities and increase safety at Avey Field, (O6S) near Laurier, WA. Whitelaw’s intention has been to tend to the field to keep it open. The funds provided for a new windsock, the re-setting of the outhouse on a new vault, and leveling…

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MADE FROM SCRATCH

Grandma’s cooking was the best. It might have been the meatloaf, could have been her chicken soup she served when you weren’t feeling good; or was it the hot bread or chocolate cake fresh out of the oven? No matter which, it was always just right. So you dug into her old recipe box, hoping…

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LEO CUNNINGHAM

Leo Cunningham is a Multi-Engine Instructor living in Bozeman, MT. He is originally from Washington where he fell in love with flying and all things aviation. Since moving to Montana, he has found himself outside camping, fishing and hiking more than ever. Being able to volunteer with the RAF combines his passion for aviation and…

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RAF OUTFITTER JUNE FEATURED ITEMS

To celebrate 20 years of the RAF, we’re taking 20% off our Anniversary products on the RAF Outfitter for the month of June! Our stylish 2023 hat features the anniversary logo and the year 2023 embroidered on the side. Our handsome Gerber knives have the anniversary logo etched on the aircraft-grade aluminum handle. These items…

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Chuck Jarecki

To simply call Chuck Jarecki of Polson, Montana, an “RAF Supporter” falls way short of the contributions this pilot and retired rancher has made to the RAF and to general aviation. He was one of those six fellows around the campfire who recognized the need to protect aviation access to the backcountry, and asked, “If…

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WORTH THE READ: MIKE TODD 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 from Mike Todd, a career pilot and longtime RAF Supporter. You might think that it would get old and stale, this flying thing. Modern avionics make navigation accurate…

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ENJOY RYAN FIELD ALL SUMMER

The Ryan Fly In Weekend is not taking place this year, but we encourage you to visit and enjoy beautiful Ryan Field (2MT1) any time during the summer months! For a quieter, “get back to nature” experience, plan on visiting Ryan on a weekday, when the airfield is typically less busy and you can fully…

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JOIN A 20 YEAR CELEBRATION NEAR YOU

The RAF is thrilled to wish all its friends, supporters, and volunteers a hearty “Happy Twentieth Anniversary” this year. We mark the third weekend in June as our official Anniversary, and here are the locations where events are planned. Find one you’d like to fly to, and join the party! June 15-18: June 23-25: July…

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