WORTH THE READ: SARAH BROWN 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 guest editorial is by Sarah Brown, pilot and RAF Oregon Ambassador. “Ain’t nobody got time for that!” and “I am not nearly qualified enough…” were the first things I thought when I…
Read MoreEVER WONDER WHY SO MANY FOLKS LOVE SUPPORTING THE RAF?
A short new video from our friends at Voortex Productions captures the spirit that motivates folks to pitch in and preserve a very special way of flying. The RAF depends on folks who are passionate about preserving, improving, and creating airstrips for recreational access throughout the country. Some contribute their time and expertise; some help…
Read MoreRAF PHOTO CONTEST STARTS OCT 1; RUNS THROUGH END OF MONTH
October 1st is the first day of the 2025 Photo Contest! It’s time to gather your favorites from the last year of flying. 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,…
Read MoreVOLUNTEERS ACCOMPLISH MORE THAN PLANNED AT MOUNT TOBE
“What a difference a weekend makes,” RAF Connecticut Liaison Brian Thomas said about this year’s fall work party that he’d organized at Mount Tobe Airport, N41. The weather was perfect both Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21. “The large volunteer turnout allowed us to complete far more tasks than we originally planned for,” Thomas said, adding,…
Read MorePUBLIC COMMENTS REQUESTED FOR OREGON’S BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL FOREST
The US Forest Service is required to revise its 1990 Land Management Plan for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests in Oregon, referred to as the Blue Mountains National Forests. Land Management Plans are important documents that provide specific, long-term directions for land use. Revised wording to the Blue Mountains Forest Plan may result in changes with how airstrips are accessed…
Read MoreRAF HEARS FROM AOPA REGIONAL MANAGERS AT ANNUAL ONLINE MEETING
The RAF hosted its annual online meeting with AOPA’s Regional Managers on September 16, where key volunteers were briefed on AOPA’s advocacy and each of its seven regions’ issues. Leon Jacker, AOPA VP of Airports and State Advocacy, introduced himself and led the discussion. AOPA continues its efforts to sustain robust funding for GA, ensure…
Read MoreFEATURED AIRSTRIP: MOUNT TOBE, CT (FORMERLY “WATERBURY”)
Mount Tobe, N41, is a gem of an airfield, supported by the RAF and very devoted local volunteers who raise money for maintenance during their annual Mt.Toberfest fly-in, coming up October 10-12. Thanks to RAF Connecticut Liaison Brian Thomas, two RAF grants have enabled volunteers to improve amenities at the airfield and maintain its two…
Read MoreEXCELLENCE IS NOT AN ACCIDENT
We just returned from Triple Tree Aerodrome where the RAF held its third of four 2025 regional educational conferences for our key volunteers. It was not by chance that we chose Triple Tree for our event, which brings me to the title of this month’s theme. The RAF is at a point where whatever we…
Read MoreDOES THE RAF MISSION MATTER TO YOU?
The RAF depends on folks who are passionate about preserving, improving, and creating airstrips for recreational access throughout the country. If this mission appeals to you, you might be interested in the rewarding volunteer role of RAF Liaison. To capture the spirit and purpose of an RAF Liaison, we’re unveiling the new RAF Liaison video, created by our good friends at Voortex…
Read MoreFEATURED RAF SUPPORTER: JERRY LATVALA
“If you give of your time and labor, you tend to get back more than you put in,” Jerry Latvala says, and that keeps him motivated to help the RAF anytime he can, whether it’s near his home in coastal Georgia, or far away. Jerry flew his Mooney over 1,800 nm to tent camp at…
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