RAF HONORS NICOLAS CHABBERT WITH GOLDEN PULASKI AWARD
The RAF honored Daher Aircraft CEO Nicolas Chabbert with its “Golden Pulaski” award July 21, 2025 during AirVenture’s opening day. Chabbert was recognized for his outstanding contributions toward the RAF’s mission to preserve, improve, and create airstrips for recreational access. RAF President Bill McGlynn and Directors Steve Taylor and Matt Foster handed the smiling Chabbert…
Read MoreIT’S UP TO US TO PROTECT THIS ECOSYSTEM
A couple of weeks ago, fellow RAF director Joe Brown and I were discussing the idea of tipping the line person for fueling our aircraft, or the person who offers some other form of assistance. I felt good to be able to tell Joe that, yes, I do hand a few bucks to the person…
Read MoreALASKA’S NUGGET CREEK RUNWAY REHABILITATED IN COOPERATION WITH NPS
In July, the RAF continued cooperative work on Alaska’s Nugget Creek airstrip located near a US National Park Service public use cabin. “RAF Supporter Dave Cruz led a remarkable effort to bring Nugget Creek airstrip back to a safe and usable condition,” RAF Alaska Liaison Stef Goza said. Cruz and his crew drove 15 miles…
Read MoreHISTORIC LONE PINE TERMINAL RESTORED WITH HELP OF RAF GRANT
In Lone Pine, California, the Friends of Lone Pine Airport (FLPA) used an RAF grant for materials to help restore the historic terminal building at O26, the airport just west of the Inyo Range near Death Valley National Park. RAF California Liaison Katerina Barilov had applied for the funds, and after FLPA and RAF volunteers…
Read MoreFEATURED AIRSTRIP: OLYMPIC FIELD, WA
Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. The RAF is pleased to feature Olympic Field, between Port Townsend and Sequim, Washington, and announce the completion of its newest amenity, a multi-purpose solar kiosk for charging devices and displaying information. This project was supported by…
Read MoreTANMOY GANGULY
Originally from India, Tanmoy Ganguly acted on his dream to become a pilot at multiple flight schools there. But he discovered India’s lack of GA opportunity meant that only career pilots could receive training. He then had an opportunity to move to the US for his IT career, settled in Michigan, and pursued his flight…
Read MoreTODD THOMPSON
Day Job: Principal in Commercial Construction Company Favorite Airstrip: North Fox Island Next Adventure: Leading a backcountry motorcycle loop around and through the Bighorn’s in Early September.
Read MoreFEATURED RAF SUPPORTER: MIKE HINES
Mike Hines was one of those kids who at age 14 worked all month saving up money for an hour of dual instruction in a Cessna 150. He earned his PPL while still in high school, including spin and aerobatic training. This was in the 1970s at the old Ventura County Airport in Oxnard, California,…
Read MoreRAF GRANT FUNDS RESTROOM AT MAINE’S BOWMAN FIELD
RAF Maine Ambassador Larry Grenier was awarded an RAF grant in 2024 for a new restroom at Bowman Field, B10, the popular 2,200-ft turf airfield in Livermore Falls, Maine. Volunteers headed up by Bowman Field Flying Club President Nathan Hurd got to work last July on the major construction. This spring they finished the final…
Read MoreFEATURED RAF OUTFITTER VENDOR: MATT JEWETT OF MTN STRAPS
When RAF Administrative Director Tricia McKenna met Matt Jewett and his display of locally made Mtn Straps products at the Bozeman farmers market, she loved the looks of their dog collars, dog leashes, and ski pole straps. Knowing that many RAF folks have dogs, she asked Matt to create RAF-branded collars and leashes to sell…
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