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VOLUNTEERS COMPLETE SEASONAL WORK AT SCHAFER MEADOWS
“This year’s Schafer work party had fourteen airplanes and twenty-three people in attendance,” RAF Montana Liaison and former Montana Pilots Association president Scott Newpower said. A group from the Deer Park, Washington area had heard about the work party and flew over to help out as well. Newpower schedules these annual USFS/MPA/RAF cooperative work parties.…
Read MoreRAF HONORS NICOLAS CHABBERT WITH GOLDEN PULASKI AWARD
The RAF honored Daher Aircraft CEO Nicolas Chabbert with its “Golden Pulaski” award July 21, 2025 during AirVenture’s opening day. Chabbert was recognized for his outstanding contributions toward the RAF’s mission to preserve, improve, and create airstrips for recreational access. RAF President Bill McGlynn and Directors Steve Taylor and Matt Foster handed the smiling Chabbert…
Read MoreIT’S UP TO US TO PROTECT THIS ECOSYSTEM
A couple of weeks ago, fellow RAF director Joe Brown and I were discussing the idea of tipping the line person for fueling our aircraft, or the person who offers some other form of assistance. I felt good to be able to tell Joe that, yes, I do hand a few bucks to the person…
Read MoreALASKA’S NUGGET CREEK RUNWAY REHABILITATED IN COOPERATION WITH NPS
In July, the RAF continued cooperative work on Alaska’s Nugget Creek airstrip located near a US National Park Service public use cabin. “RAF Supporter Dave Cruz led a remarkable effort to bring Nugget Creek airstrip back to a safe and usable condition,” RAF Alaska Liaison Stef Goza said. Cruz and his crew drove 15 miles…
Read MoreHISTORIC LONE PINE TERMINAL RESTORED WITH HELP OF RAF GRANT
In Lone Pine, California, the Friends of Lone Pine Airport (FLPA) used an RAF grant for materials to help restore the historic terminal building at O26, the airport just west of the Inyo Range near Death Valley National Park. RAF California Liaison Katerina Barilov had applied for the funds, and after FLPA and RAF volunteers…
Read MoreFEATURED RAF SUPPORTER: MIKE HINES
Mike Hines was one of those kids who at age 14 worked all month saving up money for an hour of dual instruction in a Cessna 150. He earned his PPL while still in high school, including spin and aerobatic training. This was in the 1970s at the old Ventura County Airport in Oxnard, California,…
Read MoreRAF GRANT FUNDS RESTROOM AT MAINE’S BOWMAN FIELD
RAF Maine Ambassador Larry Grenier was awarded an RAF grant in 2024 for a new restroom at Bowman Field, B10, the popular 2,200-ft turf airfield in Livermore Falls, Maine. Volunteers headed up by Bowman Field Flying Club President Nathan Hurd got to work last July on the major construction. This spring they finished the final…
Read MoreFEATURED RAF OUTFITTER VENDOR: MATT JEWETT OF MTN STRAPS
When RAF Administrative Director Tricia McKenna met Matt Jewett and his display of locally made Mtn Straps products at the Bozeman farmers market, she loved the looks of their dog collars, dog leashes, and ski pole straps. Knowing that many RAF folks have dogs, she asked Matt to create RAF-branded collars and leashes to sell…
Read MoreRAF OUTFITTER AUGUST FEATURED ITEM
Your furry friends are going to love showing their RAF support in these collars and leashes! Designed by an RAF supporter, these dog collars and leashes are perfect for man’s best friend! They are made by Mtn Straps and are very durable – perfect for backcountry adventures. The collars are made with premium YKK buckles…
Read MoreANOTHER TAX BREAK THAT ALSO SUPPORTS YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY
IRAs are great for accumulating retirement income during your working years, only to be hit with high tax rates upon withdrawal. You may have other, more tax efficient resources at retirement than you realize. Tax code gives RAF supporters a really great tool to fulfill their personal hopes for the foundation. If you are…
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