FEATURED 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 MoreED COOPER
Ed wanted to fly as long as he could remember. Growing up as an “Air Force Brat,” his early life involved living on air bases, watching airplanes and living among Air Force pilots. His father flew P-47, P-38 and P-51 fighters in the South Pacific during the Second World War. Ed has enjoyed GA flying since getting his…
Read MoreLIZ TOUCHSTONE
Liz grew up in Louisiana, but she has lived in Georgia with her husband Mike for the past 35 years. They have two grown sons, John and Will. Liz’s interests include reading, DIY projects, walking/hiking, hanging out with friends, and accompanying Mike on camping trips, fishing excursions, or flights in his Carbon Cub. She enjoys…
Read MoreJOHN HODGSON
John was blessed to have two neighbors with 1000s of hours in Cessna 185s, and obtained his private pilot license with their encouragement in 2013. They introduced him to the magic of backcountry Idaho and the amazing capabilities of a 185. He purchased his own at the Big Creek Lodge in 2014. John was introduced to the RAF…
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…
Read MoreRAF AWARDS GRANT FOR MONTICELLO, UTAH AREA AIRSTRIP CULTURAL STUDY
RAF Liaison Wendy Lessig continues her efforts to preserve scenic Utah airstrips on BLM land. She was just awarded an RAF grant to help fund five cultural surveys in the Monticello region through the BLM Monticello Field Office in Utah’s San Juan County. “The purpose of these cultural surveys is to help the BLM in their required review process to…
Read MoreEHSAN HAMTAEI
Day job: Medical device engineerFavorite airstrip: 6Y3 – North Fox Island, MINext adventure: 2P2 – Washington Island, WI
Read MoreJeff Johnson
Day Job: Battalion Chief / Fire Marshal with the Lexington Fire Department Favorite Airstrip: Miles Field / 3KY9 Next Adventure: Flying to Hatteras Island, NC for a surf fishing trip is next on the agenda, but the ultimate next adventure in spending a week exploring strips in the Fly Oz network in Arkansas
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