LYNN MARETH
Montana Ambassador Day job: Full-time Adventure Seeker Favorite airstrip: Chamberlain Basin in Idaho Next adventure: Girls airplane camping trip to Schafer Meadows, which is located within a designated wilderness area near my home in Montana. Submitted on June 13, 2022.
Read MoreGA NEWS FEATURES 23W OPENING
General Aviation News marked the opening of Cornucopia Field Airport. Read the article HERE. Submitted June 13, 2022.
Read MoreRAF VOLUNTEERS ATTEND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
“RAF 2022 – The RAF Way” was a three-day educational conference held near Milwaukee May 15-17. RAF liaisons, ambassadors, and other key volunteers gathered at their own expense in Pewaukee, WI. EAA CEO Jack Pelton welcomed early arrivals at Pioneer Field, and when the educational sessions began, the group was 110 folks from as far…
Read MoreGA NEWS UPDATE ON CHILDS GLACIER
General Aviation News provides an update on continued work at Alaska’s Childs Glacier airstrip. Read the June 20 article HERE. Submitted on June 21, 2022.
Read MoreKARL JUNGCLAUS
South Dakota State Liaison Karl Jungclaus, born and raised on a small farm in southern Indiana with a grass strip, was surrounded by his father’s passion for all things aviation, from RC models, homebuilts, ultralights to GA aircraft. His maternal grandfather was a corporate pilot, instructor and A&P. “Their early influences set the path for…
Read MoreCORNUCOPIA GOES PUBLIC
The RAF is pleased to announce that Cornucopia Airport, 23W (formerly WI23) along Wisconsin’s shore of Lake Superior is now open for public access. RAF Director Jeff Russell of Waunakee obtained RAF grants and worked with the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics for the past three years, organizing work parties and airfield improvements in cooperation with…
Read MoreRAF IMPROVES AIRFIELD GUIDE WITH UNIVERSITY SOFTWARE TEAM
The RAF partnered with Montana State University’s Computer Science Software Factory to improve the Airfield Guide’s functionality, and incorporate ForeFlight usage. MSU has Montana’s highest ranking Computer Science (CS) department, and launched the Software Factory, an innovative way to expose students to real-life businesses and organizations. Dr Clemente Izurieta, PhD oversees the program that is run by senior CS…
Read MoreWOLF RUN CAMPGROUND IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE
During the past two years Noble County Airport Manager Ed Crock completely leveled, rolled, created drainage, and seeded the area near the trail entrance to adjacent Wolf Run Fly-In campground, providing aircraft parking on turf for campers. RAF Ohio Liaison Christine Mortine reports that it’s in excellent condition. Mr. Crock also designed and built the…
Read MoreRYAN FLY IN REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration is now closed for the Ryan Fly In. Please join in on the fun next year! The annual Ryan Fly-In is June 24-26, 2022! Dinners will be provided by RAF Supporter Mike Lindemer from Lindey’s Food Truck ($20/person each night). We’ll keep the coffee pot on the fire and the lemonade available. Breakfast and lunch…
Read MoreUPDATED GUIDE FOR PRIVATE AIRFIELD OWNER NOW AVAILABLE
In response to recent requests for information about privately-owned airfields, the RAF has updated its Guide for the Private Airfield Owner. The RAF recognizes that private airfields are invaluable for aviation access to recreation and offers this discussion of considerations when allowing others to use your airfield. This resource gained the endorsement of AOPA. It answers important…
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