RAF OUTFITTER JUNE FEATURED ITEM

Still don’t have a pair of RAF SlideDowns? It’s time to upgrade! Show off your RAF support—even when you’re not in the cockpit—with stylish SlideDowns for your aircraft.

SlideDown tie downs are extremely simple to use. There is no need to tie knots when securing your airplane, and unlike ratchets that tend to jam, there are no mechanical parts. The SlideDown consists of 7/16″ Kernmantle braided rope with aircraft-grade powder coated aluminum slides and vinyl coated hooks. In the carrying bag, they weigh about 3.5 lbs.

Made in Rhode Island by RAF supporter Sal Corio. We are proud to partner with Sal for these custom RAF SlideDowns.

To order the Featured Item, click here.

If you have questions, please email contact@theraf.org or call 406-582-1723.

Your RAF Outfitter purchase is greatly appreciated, and furthers the mission to preserve, improve, and create airstrips for recreational access.

You can support the RAF mission all year by shopping at the RAF Outfitter online store. Products are being added regularly and items are thoughtfully selected for durability and suitability for pilots, by pilots.

We welcome photos of supporters using RAF gear! Please send your images to ewhite@theraf.org, and let us know if we have permission to post them on social media or our website.

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WORTH THE READ: CINDY CROSS GUEST EDITORIAL

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.

RAF FIRE HUB INSTALLED AT BEECHCRAFT HERITAGE MUSEUM

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

MICHIGAN VOLUNTEERS WORK AT HANLEY

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