FATHER-SON PAIR CONTINUE TO IMPROVE CREIGHTON ISLAND

RAF Georgia Ambassador and Bonanza pilot Eric Davis and his father Gary evaded poor flying weather and made the four-hour drive and boat ride into Creighton Island in October to make a variety of improvements to the unique fly-in island setting. They have proven to be a multi-skilled “dynamic duo” when it comes to upkeep…

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RAF TO PUBLISH GUEST EDITORIALS, WELL WORTH THE READ

Our many RAF supporters have such vast and varied experience, that we’re capturing some of their words of wisdom to share with you.  Beginning in January 2023, the RAF website will feature a new page called “Worth the Read”. Each month, an editorial from a supporter’s point of view will be added. You’ll be able to find them…

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VOLUNTEERS BRAVE CORNUCOPIA CHILL TO COMPLETE TASKS

Not everyone could get volunteers to show up for outdoor work on a Wisconsin airfield on the windy shores of Lake Superior in December. But RAF Director Jeff Russell and Wisconsin Liaison Amanda Levin were successful gathering a dozen folks who cheerfully helped take on maintenance and improvements at Cornucopia, including airport manager Tim Kaseno.…

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Bob Rose

“I’ve had a lot of good fortune,” RAF Supporter Bob Rose says of his career path. Rather than be drafted and sent to Vietnam, Bob applied for pilot training in his hometown of Syracuse Air National Guard unit and was selected for a year of active duty at Laughlin AFB in Texas for Undergraduate Pilot…

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NON-PILOT HONORED FOR PRESERVING MICHIGAN AIRFIELDS

“Michigan Aviation simply would not be what it is today without Steve Zelle’s efforts,” RAF Chairman John McKenna says. “For a guy who never learned to fly, his enthusiasm and passion for flying off the beaten path never waivered,” McKenna added. Mr. Zelle passed away in November, but his work lives on. Stephen founded the…

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SHOP THE RAF OUTFITTER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

The holiday season is here, and the RAF Outfitter is a great place to shop for everyone in your life! From grandchildren to spouses, we have you covered. With pullovers, onesies, windsocks, decals, and more, you can shop for the whole family! Click here to shop the Outfitter! Thank you for your support of the…

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HARTZELL PROP DISCOUNT TO RAF SUPPORTERS IS EXTENDED

RAF supporters can receive a discount on all new Hartzell backcountry propellers. A contribution to the RAF will also be made by Hartzell Propellers for each sale. Read about the discount and donation in General Aviation News HERE and EINNews HERE. Submitted on December 1, 2022.

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