Libby Maus

Libby Maus – daughter, sister, wife, mother, and educator. “I’ve enjoyed it all,” she says. Her spirit of adventure has taken her to ski hills, lakes and rivers, hunting grounds and “outdoor vacations”. She is always happy to meet you and hear about you and your life, as well as share her own experiences.


Libby began life in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, and lived in eight cities and towns before attending Southern Methodist University in Dallas.  Then, she and her husband Steve have lived in five cities and towns in Texas in the past 50 years.  Libby is no stranger to making friends and learning her way around geographically. “However, traveling in a single engine plane seemed scary,” she says.



 When Steve bought his first personal aircraft, Libby decided she would be much more comfortable traveling with him by air if she knew how to fly, land, and navigate. She began flying lessons with Dave Boyd in the Bozeman area. “He gave me the knowledge and confidence to continue flying, as a right seater, Steve’s co-pilot, and to enjoy flying with Steve in many situations,” she says. The Maus’s have flown their 182 all around the Cascade Mountains and mountains of Montana, as well as from North Texas to the Ozark Mountains, and back to Bozeman. 


“Having watched longtime, dear friends create a foundation – the RAF – has been totally amazing,” Libby says. “The McKennas’ passion and hard work for the missions of the RAF is the kind of emotion and behavior that our country’s citizens need to embrace.” Libby adds that she also is impressed with the others who have been on the ground level of creating the RAF.  “My love of God, country, family, and friends has grown by association with the RAF.” 

lmaus@theraf.org


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October 22, 2026
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 guest editorial is by Cindy Cross, RAF VP of Appreciation.
October 21, 2026
The Beechcraft Heritage Museum at Tullahoma Regional Airport is the site of a new RAF Fire Hub, provided by an RAF grant submitted by Tennessee Ambassador Steve Lewis. The Parish family, who own the Beechcraft Museum, along with other RAF volunteers, contributed to the preparation and installation of the fire hub. They completed the project in time for folks to enjoy it during the annual Beech Party event over the October 10-11 weekend. The 20-foot diameter permanent concrete base was provided by a private donor. The fire ring and three 10-foot-long propeller blades were designed and fabricated by RAF Volunteer Pete Smith of Lewistown, Montana, with design assistance from Pete's son Matt Smith of Bozeman, Montana. The structure lies east of the 2,775-ft turf Parish Aerodrome runway adjacent to the Beechcraft Heritage Museum. “This permanent installation will showcase the RAF mission as the Museum draws visitors from around the country,” Lewis said. For more information on the airport, see the Airfield Guide . Submitted October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026
Michigan RAF volunteers had a very successful work party at Hanley Field (5Y7) in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula the October 10-11 weekend. Led by Michigan Ambassador Ryan Minnick, the crew, including Michigan Liaison Tanmoy Ganguly, cut and stacked firewood, repaired the sink and water heater, and relocated the airport sign along the road for better visibility. “We had a great weekend and got a good amount of work done. It was great connecting with supporters from the area,” Minnick said. “The assistant airport manager was there and was very happy with the results that came out of the work party.” Fourteen remained to camp Saturday night. Find more about Hanley Field in the Airfield Guide . Submitted October 21, 2026
By lellington • October 18, 2026
By lellington • October 18, 2026