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VOLUNTEERS BRING SHADE TREES TO TRIGGER GAP
Trigger Gap Airfield, 17A was built in 2016 on Arkansas’ Pension Mountain through the generosity of The Nature Conservancy, and volunteers and funding from the RAF and Fly Oz, as well as The Walton Foundation. Lying in a large clearing, there is little shade. RAF Arkansas Liaisons Dave Powell and Harper Goodwin and their wives…
Read MoreLEGACY PLANNING SERIES: LIFE INSURANCE BENEFICIARIES
Submitted February 27, 2024By Carmine Mowbray
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: CHRISTINE MORTINE 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 Christine Mortine, a CFI and an RAF Liaison. A Family of Independents, A Community of Joy: If you hang a suet feeder for woodpeckers, use the type…
Read MoreRAF GRANT TO UPGRADE ALASKA FOREST SERVICE LAKESIDE CABINS
There are two fly-in public use cabins on Heckman Lake on Revillagigedo Island in Tongass National Forest, within the Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District. They have fallen victim to deferred maintenance and seasonal damage, and due to limited USFS funding, were in jeopardy of being decommissioned. “Loss of these fly-in, and marine access cabins would…
Read MoreNEW WEBSITE HIGHLIGHTS ALASKA CABIN AVAILABILITY
RAF Alaska Liaison Jeff DeFreest and his wife Kari – who serves as an RAF VP of Appreciation – have the privilege of accessing many of Southeast Alaska’s US Forest Service lakefront cabins available for rent. They are enthusiastic about promoting and preserving the experience for others who wish to visit the Alaskan wilderness and…
Read MoreFAA ANNOUNCES IDENTIFIER FOR REOPENED MAINE AIRPORTS
The official word from the FAA is that Red Pine airport located within The Nature Conservancy’s Saint John River Forest in northern Maine now has an FAA identifier. RAF Maine Liaison Andy Rowe and the Nature Conservancy were notified on January 31 by the FAA that, “Your airport has been created and assigned airport ID:…
Read MoreEPIC WINTER SUPERCUB FLIGHT TO THE IDITAROD PODCAST WITH JEFF RUSSELL
RAF Wisconsin Director Jeff Russell tells of his epic winter flight to Alaska to watch the legendary Iditarod sled dog race in this new RAF podcast #12. Hosted by RAF President Bill McGlynn, it may just inspire you to plan a similar journey – or then again, you may prefer to enjoy this amazing story…
Read MoreWORTH THE READ: JOHN SOWLES 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 John Sowles, a longtime pilot and RAF Supporter from Maine. Bridging the Conservation Divide: I’m neither the owner or CEO of a major aviation manufacturer nor a…
Read MoreHARTZELL CONTINUES $1,000 PROP DISCOUNT FOR FOURTH YEAR, BOOSTING RAF MISSION THROUGH 2024
Our friends at Hartzell Propeller are continuing to offer a $1,000 discount for RAF supporters on four backcountry propellers. In addition, Hartzell is contributing $250 to the RAF mission for each new Hartzell prop sold due to this special offer through 2024! “We love this partnership. It’s a real benefit to current RAF supporters, and a welcome incentive to becoming an RAF supporter,”…
Read MoreNOBLE COUNTY AIRPORT AWARDED RAF GRANT FOR PHASE TWO IMPROVEMENTS
RAF Ohio Liaison Christine Mortine used an RAF grant in 2020 to initiate improvements at this airport near Caldwell, Ohio. It is a desirable recreational destination that provides walking access to Noble County’s Wolf Run State Park campground. Pilots can tie down and follow a wooded trail to the lake. The outhouse was improved, and…
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