HARTZELL CONTINUES $1,000 PROP DISCOUNT FOR FOURTH YEAR, BOOSTING RAF MISSION THROUGH 2024
Our friends at Hartzell Propeller are continuing to offer a $1,000 discount for RAF supporters on four backcountry propellers. In addition, Hartzell is contributing $250 to the RAF mission for each new Hartzell prop sold due to this special offer through 2024! “We love this partnership. It’s a real benefit to current RAF supporters, and a welcome incentive to becoming an RAF supporter,”…
Read MoreNOBLE COUNTY AIRPORT AWARDED RAF GRANT FOR PHASE TWO IMPROVEMENTS
RAF Ohio Liaison Christine Mortine used an RAF grant in 2020 to initiate improvements at this airport near Caldwell, Ohio. It is a desirable recreational destination that provides walking access to Noble County’s Wolf Run State Park campground. Pilots can tie down and follow a wooded trail to the lake. The outhouse was improved, and…
Read MoreRAF CONTRIBUTES TO MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS AT CAVANAUGH BAY, IDAHO
RAF Idaho Liaison Bruce “Sparky” Parker reports major improvements at Cavanaugh Bay airstrip, (66S), near Priest Lake, Idaho. The RAF continues to provide grant funds toward projects, with a second grant of approximately $10,000. Parker points out that Idaho Aeronautics has completed major investments in the airport campground including more tie-downs, interior bathrooms, a new deck,…
Read MoreLEGACY PLANNING SERIES: PUBLICLY TRADED STOCK
A contribution of appreciated stock or mutual funds can result in significant tax savings for the Donor, allowing them to make a more significant gift than they thought possible. The Donor receives two immediate tax benefits, one is a charitable deduction of the fair market value of the security, the second a tax exemption from…
Read MoreFOREST SERVICE PROJECT DEMONSTRATES VALUE OF PARTNERSHIP
A January 2, 2024 US Forest Service news release commends its partnership with the RAF for the rehabilitation of Gila National Forest’s Sacaton Airstrip. RAF New Mexico Liaison Ron Keller organized volunteers for a series of work parties that resulted in reestablishment of the long-abandoned runway, and installation of a new vault toilet there, which…
Read MoreSarah Brown
Day job: Airline Pilot Favorite airstrip: Red’s Horse Ranch (68D) Next adventure: Loading the mountain bikes in the back of our C180 and exploring Pacific Northwest singletrack Submitted on January 18, 2024.
Read MoreRAF Podcast #13: Epic Winter Trip to the Iditarod with Jeff Russell
Many aviators have flown to Alaska, but fewer have done it in the dead of winter. Listen to Jeff describe his trip and teach us why painter’s tape is so important!
Read MoreRAF GRANT AWARDED TO DUG BAR
Dug Bar Airstrip (OR8) lies along the Snake River in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, managed by the USFS. Access to Dug Bar is easiest by aircraft, jet boat, “Or you can arrive there after a two-hour drive on a primitive road from the town of Imnaha, Oregon,” RAF Oregon Liaison Bill Ables says. Ables…
Read MoreBRIAN THOMAS
Brian Thomas is a self-proclaimed aviation nerd, having attended his first airshow with his father at eight years old. “From that point, I’ve been fascinated with aviation, and built large scale RC aircraft through my youth,” he says. He was also involved with the Civil Air Patrol cadet program at a young age. He enlisted in…
Read MoreLEGACY PLANNING SERIES: TRADITIONAL IRA/401k AND QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS
Naming the RAF as a full or partial beneficiary of your traditional IRA or 401k can save estate taxes, and tax on the ordinary income. You can even specify a project if you wish! Consult your tax/legacy planner, then contact us for help in considering this way to leave a legacy. There are several other ways…
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