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WORTH 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 OUTFITTER AUGUST FEATURED ITEM
Be the best dressed at your summer barbecue! This stylish RAF apron looks great on both men and ladies. It’s a must have for fly-ins and is perfect for when you’re cooking for a crowd in the backcountry! Order the Featured Items and shop the RAF Outfitter. If you have questions, please email contact@theraf.org or call 406-582-1723. Your RAF…
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…
Read MoreONLINE SAFETY BRIEFING GUIDE
You may recall that the RAF partnered with AOPA’s Air Safety Institute – GA’s safety experts – and drew on the results of a 2018 safety survey to produce a simple Safety Briefing Guide. It’s an online guide with practical and useful information, from initial flight planning to shut down. View this free guide and review it…
Read MoreAIRFIELD GUIDE COMMENT FEATURE ENHANCES LISTINGS
Users of the revised RAF Airfield Guide will find the new “Comments” feature valuable. Check it for airfields you’re interested in for updated information. A recent example is the news that RAF President Bill McGlynn posted to the Moose Creek, ID listing. A July 24 thunderstorm caused significant damage to the campground and Ranger Station. McGlynn…
Read MoreAUGUST FEATURED AIRSTRIP: HANLEY FIELD, MICHIGAN
Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. This month, we’re featuring Hanley Field, Michigan. Trio of Appeal: Scenic Recreation, Camper Amenities, and Community Support Hanley Field, the 4,000-ft turf airfield on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan boasts much more than beautiful scenery and a great place…
Read MoreRAF-BRANDED HUSKY STOPS IN AT RYAN FLY-IN
The conversation was as lively as June’s dynamic weather for the June 28-30 Fly-in this year at Ryan Field near West Glacier, Montana, especially when RAF Director Tim Riley landed and parked the spectacular RAF-branded Husky in front of the barn. Matt Hoefeldt from Aviat had arranged for this special aircraft to make an appearance…
Read MoreSEASONAL WORK COMPLETED AT LAKEWOOD LODGE; UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Nearly 40 volunteers pitched in for what RAF Director Jeff Russell called, “A very successful RAF work party,” in early June at Gillette’s Lakewood Lodge, 14WS in northern Wisconsin. “One small measure of this success was the turnout of so many volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves and dig in to help. Attendance was more than…
Read MoreMIKE GINTER TO HEAD AOPA AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE
The RAF congratulates and welcomes friend and active GA pilot Mike Ginter as he takes on leadership of AOPA’s Air Safety Institute. Mr. Ginter earned his private pilot certificate at 18. He continued flying GA aircraft, including owning a T-6 Texan. Ginter then served in the U.S. Navy as an aviator with more than 5,300 flight hours and 555 carrier landings.…
Read MoreCONNECTICUT AIRFIELDS AWARDED RAF GRANTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements at two Connecticut airfields, Goodspeed, 42B near East Haddam, and Waterbury, N41 near Plymouth have been funded by RAF grants, thanks to RAF Connecticut Liaison Brian Thomas. At Goodspeed, Thomas has lined up volunteers, and will use the grant to purchase materials for four 10-ft x 10-ft tent platforms to establish a desirable camping…
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