LYONS RELOCATES, CONTINUES RAF EFFORTS
Pilot, Army veteran and Boston-born Drew Lyons stepped up and became the RAF Connecticut Liaison in November 2018 while working and living there. He is moving one state north to Massachusetts, and feels so strongly about the RAF mission that he will continue his advocacy efforts in his native state as 2024 begins. New Hampshire…
Read MoreTHE RAF WEBSITE – AND YOU’RE INVITED!
All organizations have websites, and they’re a good way to get to know a group and its purpose. We’ve kept ours simple, relevant, and easy to navigate. No rabbit holes, no web tracking. The RAF invites you to get to know us a little better by starting with the first dropdown menu, “About”. Select the RAF…
Read MoreDOES THE RAF MISSION MOVE YOU TO ACTION?
Are you willing to help preserve, improve and create airstrips for recreational access? Consider joining the RAF volunteer team! Here are areas we’d love your help: State Liaison: Help lead the charge in your state toward the preservation and creation of recreational airstrips. Our Liaisons are a dedicated group of volunteers; if you have passion and time to…
Read MoreJANUARY FEATURED AIRSTRIP: PLEASANT VALLEY, ARIZONA
Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. This month, we’re featuring Pleasant Valley, Arizona, 24AZ, to emphasize the successful partnership the RAF has with Arizona Pilots Association, and the US Forest Service. Visitors to this airstrip can dry camp among the Tonto National Forest’s Chaparral and Pinyon-Juniper.…
Read MoreYEAR END CHARITABLE PLANNING
The RAF is fortunate to have a deep bench of talent. This article is written by CPA Bruce “Sparky” Parker, who volunteers as the RAF Idaho Liaison. Here Sparky shares some beneficial year-end tax planning/donation strategies to think about. These ideas will work for any of your favorite charities. If you wish to include the RAF, we are standing by…
Read MoreBecki “Pete” and Dan Normandeau
These two Montanans were raised in the little timbered town of Trout Creek, along the Clark’s Fork of the Columbia River as it heads northwest to Lake Pend Oreille in north Idaho. Their families were in the logging business, where Becki “Pete” and Dan picked up their work ethic and resourcefulness. Dan absorbed an acute…
Read MoreNEW VIDEO CHRONICLES RAF EFFORTS AT MOOSE CREEK
The RAF’s recent efforts at Moose Creek, Idaho have been featured in a stunning video by FLYING Magazine’s Julie Boatman. Watch it now, below.
Read MoreOPPORTUNITY UNDER THE TREE
Sat on Santa’s lap, did you? And what did you ask him for? Here’s what I hope we find under the RAF tree. I hope it’s a big box all perfectly wrapped, full of opportunity. Yup, just one thing. Opportunity. The gift that opens doors and motivates us to do something with what we are…
Read MoreCHIP VIGNOLINI
Chip was born in Fort Myers, Florida, but feels that Western PA is home, since his family settled there when he was ten. His dad served in the Air Force and the family moved around the country quite a bit when he was young. Chip’s interest in aviation began while living on March Airforce Base in Riverside,…
Read MoreBLACKWATER GROUP CELEBRATES RAF’S 20 YEARS
Volunteers celebrated the RAF’s twentieth anniversary November 10-12 at Florida’s Blackwater Airfield with a party in the RAF style – a work party! The group included RAF Florida Liaison Bobby Capozzi and his wife Kim, who serves as an RAF VP of Appreciation; as well as RAF Ambassadors Shane Hartman, Lynn Gardner, Cole Pearson and Joe DeLeon. The team…
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