IDAHO AERONAUTICS LAUNCHES YOUTUBE SAFETY VIDEOS
Idaho has long been recognized as very supportive of backcountry aviation, and Idaho Division of Aeronautics oversees over 30 backcountry airstrips. Some experience heavy usage, most notably Johnson Creek, 3U2 where a number of aircraft accidents have occurred. To promote safe and enjoyable flying into Johnson Creek, Idaho Aeronautics has produced a YouTube video demonstrating recommended standard…
Read MoreGA NEWS DETAILS REOPENING OF MAINE AIRFIELDS
The RAF has completed a lease agreement that re-opens two backcountry airfields in Maine for public use. Read the September 5, 2023 General Aviation News story HERE. Submitted September 5, 2023.
Read MoreRAF WORK PARTY AT WATERBURY REPORTED
RAF volunteers gathered in late July 2023 to make improvements to Waterbury Airport (N41) in Connecticut, as reported by General Aviation News on September 2, 2023. Read the story HERE. Submitted September 5, 2023.
Read MoreRAF OUTFITTER SEPTEMBER FEATURED ITEM
Just in time for the transition of seasons, we’re featuring our newest, coziest pullover, the orange waffle fleece! The men’s is a quarter zip, and the women’s is hooded. It has a small pocket on the side that’s perfect for your keys and wallet, and it features the RAF logo in grey on the chest. To order the…
Read MoreTHE NEWBERRY NEWS REPORTS REOPENING FLY-IN AT TWO HEARTED
A celebration marked the reopening of the 90 year old Two Hearted River Airfield on Lake Superior. Read the article HERE. Submitted on September 1, 2023.
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: JERRY WILKE 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 by Jerry Wilke, a proud RAF supporter, longtime pilot, and former executive at Harley-Davidson. It’s been a year of significant milestones … The RAF turned 20 … and…
Read MoreRAF RE-OPENS TWO BACKCOUNTRY AIRFIELDS IN MAINE’S NORTH WOODS
The RAF has successfully completed a lease agreement that re-opens two airfields in Maine for public use, Ragmuff in Piscataquis County, and Estcourt in Aroostook County. The lease and management agreement was signed with landowner Fresh Timber, LLC and preserves these airfields through December 2025 with the option for a five-year renewal. “This furthers our…
Read MoreRAF TO IMPROVE AIRFIELD NEAR NPS LAKESHORE
“This airfield is a diamond in the rough,” RAF Michigan Liaison General Grant said, referring to Hanley Field, 5Y7. It’s located three miles southeast of Munising, MI, which is on the shores of Lake Superior adjacent to the National Park Service Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. He and RAF Director Jeff Russell recognized this, and began imagining what…
Read MoreVOLUNTEERS INSTALL OUTHOUSE AT WATERBURY
RAF Connecticut Ambassador Brian Thomas reported that on August 19, eight volunteers including fellow Ambassadors Darryl Nicholson, Jr. and Greg Delp completed the much-anticipated setup of the composting outhouse at Waterbury, Connecticut, N41. “We were able to excavate the hole, set the collection drum as well as foundation blocks, and finally hoist the outhouse in…
Read MoreKODIAK SOLVES WILDERNESS DELIVERY PROBLEM
The RAF-branded Kodiak 100 completed another mission for the US Forest Service, coordinated and assisted by the RAF and Montana Pilots Association. RAF supporter and MPA past president Pete Smith had constructed and powder-coated a 10-gauge steel Forest Service-style bear box for Schafer Meadows and it was trucked to Ryan Field for eventual delivery. When…
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