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ALASKA’S PUBLIC USE CABINS MAY BE IN JEOPARDY
The Tongass National Forest maintains 144 public use cabins acrosssoutheast Alaska for visitors to enjoy, offering access to a variety of recreationalopportunities. Yet many visitors are unaware there are cabins that can be rented andflown or boated to in the wilderness. Cabin use with road access has increased, but atpresent the majority of cabins require airplane access, and their preservation is comingunder the scrutiny of…
Read MoreVOLUNTEER WITH THE RAF AT AIRVENTURE 2024!
We’ll be at AirVenture again this July, and invite you to volunteer with the RAF community at various events during the week! Again this year, we were invited to display in the US Forest Service booth in Hangar D. We are seeking volunteers to represent the RAF there during the week for an hour or two at a time. …
Read MoreWORTH THE READ – JEANNE MACPHERSON GUEST EDITORIAL
Our many RAF supporters have such vast and varied experience, and we’re capturing some of their words of wisdom to share with you. This month’s guest editorial is by Jeanne MacPherson, a longtime RAF supporter. Here is her philosophy on life, and how it relates to flying . . . Can we ever become accomplished enough…
Read MoreRYAN FIELD 2024 REGISTRATION OPENS
This year’s RAF Ryan Field Fly-In takes place June 28-30 among the blooming beargrass near Glacier Park, Montana. Registration is free, but required for planning. Click here to register. Due to space limits, registration will be capped, so don’t wait. The Ryan Field Safety Briefing is required prior to flying in. Text “A” to 406-223-8069 for current conditions from…
Read More“GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE”
We’ve all heard that “Great minds think alike.” In the later part of 2023 the RAF sent our Supporters and Volunteers a survey. It was a first for the RAF, and we were gratified that you responded in such large numbers. What you told RAF leadership proved valuable. We saw that the survey results seem…
Read MoreLEGACY PLANNING SERIES: WILL BENEFICIARIES
Submitted April 11, 2024By Carmine Mowbray
Read MoreRAF OUTFITTER APRIL FEATURED ITEMS
It’s time to gear up for warmer weather at the RAF Outfitter! Here are some of our favorite items for warm weather. The RAF BUFF is perfect for airstrip or yard work on a sunny day. Try our Swedish Dishcloths on your next camping adventure. They’re absorbent and very lightweight – perfect for airplane camping.…
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: FINLEY TAYLOR GUEST EDITORIAL
Our many RAF supporters have such vast and varied experience, and we’re capturing some of their words of wisdom to share with you. This month’s guest editorial is by Finley Taylor, an 18 year old commercial pilot and a good friend of the RAF. My earliest memories of flying with the RAF are in the back…
Read MoreUSFS/RAF CONSTRUCTIVE ANNUAL PROJECT REVIEW – ALASKA TO GET 25 MORE USFS CABINS IN REGION 10
The RAF was very pleased with results of the annual online review with the US Forest Service Regions on March 14, hosted by Scott Haas, USFS Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Resources director. RAF President Bill McGlynn, and RAF Director Tim Riley and a dozen State Liaisons represented the RAF during the 90-minute meeting. “Tim and I…
Read MoreVISIT REDBIRD AND THE RAF AT SUN ‘N FUN!
We can’t wait to see you at Sun ‘n Fun! Stop by the Redbird Flight Simulations Booth (NE-051, NE-052) anytime throughout the week to visit with RAF volunteers and check out the special RAF-branded Redbird simulator. We’re so excited for you to see it in person! We’d like to thank Redbird Flight Simulations for creating…
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