ANNUAL SCHAFER MEADOWS WORK PARTY
Eighteen volunteers in 11 aircraft wrapped up a successful work party at Montana’s Schafer Meadows on Saturday, July 15 under the direction of MPA Past President and RAF supporter Pete Smith of Lewistown. RAF Montana Liaison Scott Newpower had listed tasks that needed to be done. Volunteers, including MT Aeronautics Director Tim Conway and his…
Read MoreAUGUST FEATURED AIRSTRIP: HAVANA REGIONAL, ILLINOIS
Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. This month, we’re featuring Havana Regional, IL. Havana Regional Airport in Illinois, (9I0) is near a small, welcoming town on the Illinois River. Thanks to the creativity and efforts of RAF Illinois Liaison Mike Purpura, Havana’s recreational opportunities will stretch…
Read MoreLESSONS LEARNED ABOUT THE BACKCOUNTRY FROM A CAL FIRE AIR TANKER CAPTAIN
Click here to read RAF Supporter Rich Schlink’s article about the lessons he’s learned during his career as a Cal Fire Air Tanker Captain/Grumman S2F-3AT Instructor and how they relate to backcountry flying.
Read MoreJOE FEILER
RAF supporter Joe Feiler of Casper, Wyoming loads his tools into his Cessna Cardinal and brings his skills where the RAF is making an impact. His support has included a donation of materials and his volunteer labor constructing Cabin 4 at Ryan Field. Joe created a plaque that is mounted on the front of the cabin honoring his father, a World…
Read MoreTHE BUZZ ABOUT THE RAF
The RAF keeps making news, and current aviation media is helping us share the RAF story and mission. We appreciate these opportunities for increased public awareness. Some recent highlights: AirVenture images worth the look – Flying Magazine published stunning photos from the recent AirVenture, including the Daher Kodiak 100 branded with the orange RAF logo. The display showcased the…
Read MoreRAF SUPPORTER JOE FEILER STEPS UP TO WYOMING LIAISON
RAF supporter Joe Feiler of Casper, Wyoming loads his tools into his Cessna Cardinal and brings his skills where the RAF is making an impact. His most recent support came in the form of his donation of the materials and his volunteer labor constructing Cabin 4 at Ryan Field. RAF volunteers gathered for a special…
Read MoreYOU ARE JUDGED BY THE COMPANY YOU KEEP
Betting you’ve heard that old saying, thought to go back to Aesop, the Greek. Personally, I thought my wise mother coined this phrase. It occurred to me much later in life that not only was she trying to keep me out of trouble, but she truly set the stage for one of life’s most important…
Read MoreJerry Cain
“When I raised my hand at a Montana Pilots Association’s Directors retreat in Bozeman in September of 2003, I had no idea what I was getting myself into,” Jerome “Jerry” Cain says of his role in the eventual formation of the RAF. Jerry, as one of the original six Founders, tapped his Defense Department Federal…
Read MoreMONTANA GOVERNOR AND FIRST LADY VISIT RYAN FIELD
This past week Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and First Lady Susan Gianforte stopped by Ryan Field while visiting the Flathead area. The Governor is a private pilot with an SEL rating, and both he and Susan knew about Ryan Field and volunteers’ efforts there. They were impressed and expressed appreciation for all the work that…
Read MoreGA NEWS REPORTS DAHER PARTNERSHIP WITH RAF
General Aviation News reports on Daher’s partnership with the Recreational Aviation Foundation to help maintain backcountry airstrips. Read the article HERE. Submitted on August 8, 2023.
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