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WORTH THE READ: CLAY SIMMONS 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 Clay Simmons, a young pilot and member of the RAF’s Backcountry Etiquette Team. I’m supposed to be the adult now? When I say I’ve been flying my…
Read MoreGOODSPEED, CONNECTICUT IMPROVED WITH RAF GRANT
RAF Connecticut Liaison Brian Thomas reports on a successful work party at Goodspeed, 42B over the August 24-25 weekend. Thomas used an RAF grant for materials for campground improvements. “On Saturday morning at 10 we had a great turnout of about twelve to fifteen folks who were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and had construction expertise,” Thomas said. The group included…
Read MoreHERRENS BESS HOLLOW UPGRADES WITH RAF GRANT
Herrens Bess Hollow airport, LL77 at Kamaroo Farms is as interesting a place as its name. Located near Kampsville, IL, the airfield has hiking trails, fishing ponds, and a “gold mine” for kids to explore. Exotic farm animals such as camels, kangaroos ostriches, and emus make this a family friendly destination. You can camp under an old walnut tree and…
Read MoreRAF GRANT FUNDS MATERIALS FOR BOWMAN FIELD RESTROOM
Maine Ambassador Larry Greiner was awarded an RAF grant for a portion of the materials needed to build new restroom facilities at Bowman Field, B10 in Livermore Falls, Maine. A group of local volunteers, headed up by Bowman Field Flying Club President Nathan Hurd, will provide all the labor. The airport is privately owned by…
Read MoreSCHAFER MEADOWS VOLUNTEERS COMPLETE SUMMER WORK; REWARDED WITH PIT-BARBECUED BEEF
The annual work party at Schafer Meadows USFS airstrip in the Great Bear Wilderness occurred July 20. RAF Montana Liaison Scott Newpower reported that about 15 people flew in to help this year. All the while, a 27-pound foil-wrapped beef roast was slow-roasting for eight hours in wood coals in a pit the volunteers dug.…
Read MoreRAF JOINS THE EFFORT TO RESTORE MOOSE CREEK CAMPGROUND
Near 100 mph winds struck Moose Creek Airfield (1U1) in Idaho on July 24, 2024, snapping off mature pine trees at mid-level and crushing two buildings at the historic Ranger Station. The campground located on the ‘triangle’ between the two runways was buried in waist-deep debris from downed trees and limbs. The Forest Service responded…
Read MoreRAF PARTNERS WITH TREAD LIGHTLY ON BACKCOUNTRY ETIQUETTE
During the RAF’s biennial educational conference in Bozeman in May, the RAF debuted its Backcountry Etiquette Team and announced its partnership with Tread Lightly!, the national organization started in 1985 by the US Forest Service to address off-road usage. The organization became a nonprofit in 1990, and since then has garnered hundreds of partners from federal…
Read MoreGERMAN PILOT MAKES SPECIAL US FRIENDS THANKS TO AIRFIELD GUIDE
Philipp Kureck from Memmingen, Bavaria stopped by the Hartzell rooftop for RAF donuts and coffee during this year’s AirVenture. Several RAF volunteers gladly accompanied the 22-year-old around the event and learned about him, and his grand experience flying around the US two years ago. Philipp started flying gliders at 16 and got his glider license at 17. He…
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: STEVE MAUS 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 Steve Maus, an RAF Ambassador and estate/business succession planning professional. What’s This About a Turtle? Sitting in an orange rocker on the porch of the Ryan barn…
Read MoreRAF FRIENDS GATHER AT OSH AIRVENTURE
The RAF had a great week at EAA’s Oshkosh AirVenture 2024, and we appreciate meeting and re-connecting with our fantastic supporters along the way. The energy around the RAF mission was apparent throughout the event grounds, with spontaneous happy reunions happening among supporters who easily recognized one another in their “RAF orange” attire. Attendance was…
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