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VOLUNTEERS UNDERTAKE REPAIRS ON NORTH FOX ISLAND
RAF Michigan Liaison General Grant reported that volunteers have met at North Fox Island on several occasions to take on clean up after a record early spring ice storm downed several hundred trees, many along the turf runway. “We’ve cleared the fire pit area and some tie down locations,” Grant said. Please note the taxiways remain closed due to downed trees. “This…
Read MoreRAF OUTFITTER MAY FEATURED ITEM: GARMIN INREACH PACKAGE
Be Prepared for the Backcountry Stay connected and safe when you venture off the grid with our Garmin inReach Package. Whether you’re flying into backcountry strips, exploring remote trails, or just want peace of mind outdoors, this kit is designed to keep you ready for anything. Choose between the Garmin inReach Mini 2 or the…
Read MoreWHAT IS RECREATIONAL AVIATION?
From turf airstrips in mountain settings, to small suburban airports, the RAF understands that flying someplace for recreation means many things. It’s visiting special places where the laptop and briefcase aren’t coming along. The RAF supports recreational destinations with a grassroots feel, where there are no instrument procedures, and your radio only need be tuned to…
Read MoreUTILIZE THE RAF EVENT CALENDAR TO PLAN YOUR FLYING SEASON
As the weather gets warmer, we encourage you to view the RAF’s Event Calendar on our website to plan your trips! Connect with other pilots, get involved in work parties, and spend time with your RAF friends. All events listed on our event calendar have an RAF volunteer in attendance, so it’s a great way…
Read MoreRYAN FLY IN REGISTRATION FULL FOR AIRPLANES
We have reached our airplane capacity for the 2025 Ryan Fly In. If you are currently registered and need to cancel, please let us know so there is room for others.To get on the waitlist to fly in, please fill out registration; we will notify you if there are any cancellations.There is still room to…
Read MoreRECURRING DONATIONS WITH THE RAF
People often think of donations as one-time events: a check sent in, a quick online transaction, or a few dollars given at a fly in. While these gifts are vital, there’s another way to give that can have an even greater impact: recurring donations. Did you know you can set your RAF donation to recur…
Read MoreFEATURED AIRSTRIP: ST. IGNATIUS, MONTANA
Each month we highlight an airstrip with hopes that you will get out and enjoy these special places. This month, we’re featuring St. Ignatius, MT. With Montana’s stunning Mission Mountain Range as a backdrop, St. Ignatius (52S) is a Montana flying destination with many amenities and recreational opportunities nearby. Locals love and wholeheartedly support this airport and…
Read MoreRAF’S JEFF RUSSELL HONORED AT AOPA HOOVER AWARDS RECEPTION
RAF Director Jeff Russell was honored with AOPA’s 2025 Laurence P. Sharples Award at their annual Hoover awards reception on March 19 in the historic Terminal A Lobby at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. AOPA Chairman Darren Pleasance introduced Russell, saying, “This is AOPA’s most important award, named after AOPA’s first chairman, and recognizes someone…
Read MoreCAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
The “unexpected” can sometimes be the best outcome. Having just returned from Sun ’n Fun in Lakeland, Florida I had two such unexpected encounters. The first happened at the Aviat/RAF jambalaya feed that the RAF helped co-host with our friends at Aviat Aircraft. About an hour into the festivities a familiar face came into the…
Read MoreWHERE TO FIND RAF AT SUN ‘N FUN THIS WEEK!
Are you coming to Lakeland this week for Sun ’n Fun’s Aerospace Expo? Join your RAF friends in the Aviat booth, MD-031B. You can’t miss the beautiful RAF-branded Husky out front! We’ll be there all week, and RAF Chairman John McKenna will present a forum with Aviat Husky on Wednesday at 9 am at the Bush…
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