Joe 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. Joe’s 35-years teaching Career and Technical education included woodworking, carpentry, and welding, and he readily puts his knowledge and experience to work as a volunteer. “I learned Tim Riley was…

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QUITE A LIFE – BUTCHIE RYAN TURNS 100

January 3 is Butchie Ryan’s 100th birthday. To honor this remarkable woman, we’re sharing a few highlights of her very full life. The RAF will be forever grateful to Butchie and her late husband Ben for donating their Ryan Field property near West Glacier, Montana to the RAF so it can be enjoyed by all.…

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THE RAF OUTFITTER JANUARY FEATURED ITEM

Show off your support for the RAF and your favorite airstrips with this collector’s edition keychain. This keychain features a unique bronze hook, an RAF token, and leather that is stamped with the RAF’s logo. Each keychain comes with the RAF token. Order airstrip tokens separately to collect your favorite airstrips. The leather piece for…

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PHOTO FLIGHT WITH THE RAF FEATURED IN AOPA VIDEO

AOPA’s David Tulis and Dave Hirschman recently did a photo and video flight with RAF Chairman John McKenna in the Yellowstone area. The flight video is posted on the AOPA News and Media site. View the video HERE. The segment starts at the 10 minute mark. Submitted on December 13, 2021.

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SKYE RANDALL

Pennsylvania Ambassador What is your day job? Ceramic coating installer for aircraft and mobile light sport mechanic What is your favorite airstrip? Cheat River Island, West Virginia What is your next adventure? Flying with my amazing wife to meet new grass airstrip owners and introducing them to The RAF. srandall@theraf.org Submitted on December 21, 2021.

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VOLUNTEERS MAKE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO MICHIGAN’S TWO HEARTED AIRSTRIP

A substantial volunteer effort took place at Two Hearted airstrip (6Y5) during the last two weeks of October. RAF supporter Jerry Ness donated his time and use of his equipment to re-grade a significant portion of the airstrip, with Michigan Liaison Brad Frederick, Leon Everhart and Mike Hintz also contributing time and energy to the project. Frederick explains that Two Hearted airstrip, 6Y5 is closed until the State…

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RAF FEATURED IN GA NEWS

The RAF was featured in General Aviation News December 6. The article link is HERE. Submitted on December 7, 2021.

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THE RAF OUTFITTER DECEMBER FEATURED ITEM

The RAF hopes this view of a starlit night at Ryan Field captures your imagination as it did ours. This limited edition of 100 numbered metal prints are individually signed by photographer Charlie Voorhis, and are enhanced with an RAF medallion created by RAF supporter Pete Smith of Lewistown, Montana. Measuring 23.5” x 16”, these…

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