WORTH THE READ: GUEST EDITORIALS

WORTH THE READ: CARMINE MOWBRAY 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 Carmine Mowbray, a pilot and the RAF’s Publicity Liaison. When the owner of the local FBO ordered fancy printing from our little Montana print shop and couldn’t…
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WORTH THE READ: CLAY SIMMONS 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 Clay Simmons, a young pilot and member of the RAF’s Backcountry Etiquette Team. I’m supposed to be the adult now? When I say I’ve been flying my…
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WORTH THE READ: STEVE MAUS 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 Steve Maus, an RAF Ambassador and estate/business succession planning professional. What’s This About a Turtle? Sitting in an orange rocker on the porch of the Ryan barn…
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WORTH THE READ: SCOTT HECK 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 Scott Heck, a longtime RAF friend and supporter. It was the early 2000s when John McKenna asked me to fly into Ryan Field with him and Chuck…
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WORTH THE READ – JEANNE MACPHERSON 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 Jeanne MacPherson, a longtime RAF supporter. Here is her philosophy on life, and how it relates to flying . . . Can we ever become accomplished enough…
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WORTH THE READ: FINLEY TAYLOR 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 Finley Taylor, an 18 year old commercial pilot and a good friend of the RAF. My earliest memories of flying with the RAF are in the back…
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WORTH 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…
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WORTH 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…
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WORTH THE READ: TODD SIMMONS 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 Todd Simmons, the President of Customer Experience at Cirrus Aircraft, and the Vice President of the RAF. Give me a sign … In a world of non-stop…
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WORTH THE READ: ANDY TURNER 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 Andy Turner, a pilot, aquatic ecologist, and longtime friend of the RAF. Growing Up With The RAF: I recently rousted Joshua and Caleb, my two teenage sons,…
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WORTH THE READ: JERRY WILKE 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 Jerry Wilke, a proud RAF supporter, longtime pilot, and former executive at Harley-Davidson. It’s been a year of significant milestones … The RAF turned 20 … and…
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WORTH THE READ: CRAIG FULLER 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 Craig Fuller, a dedicated RAF supporter and the former President of AOPA. RAF – Just Doesn’t Get Any Better: Only a few weeks had passed from the…
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WORTH THE READ: JULIE BOATMAN 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 Julie Boatman, the editor-in-chief for Flying Media Group. A Mountain Mentor: The RAF provides more than just support for our favorite places to fly. Mountain checkouts ranked…
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WORTH THE READ: MIKE TODD 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 from Mike Todd, a career pilot and longtime RAF Supporter. You might think that it would get old and stale, this flying thing. Modern avionics make navigation accurate…
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WORTH THE READ: JIM HANSON 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 from Jim Hanson, a career aviator and longtime RAF Supporter. The RAF Turns 20: There is so much to be proud of on this 20th anniversary of the…
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WORTH THE READ: JOE BROWN 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 from Joe Brown, the Chairman of Hartzell Propeller. An RAF Flatlander Reflects on Good Fortune: Eight years ago I was standing in a stranger’s crowded living room in…
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WORTH THE READ: ERIC HINSON 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 from Eric Hinson, the President and CEO of SimCom International. For me, the Recreational Aviation Foundation exemplifies the power of collective action. Over the course of 20 years,…
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WORTH THE READ: BEN SCLAIR 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 from Ben Sclair, Owner/Publisher of General Aviation News. 20 Years of Todays. Generally speaking, the most effective way to ensure tomorrow is better than yesterday is to focus…
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WORTH THE READ: MARK BAKER 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 from Mark Baker, President of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. There are many thousands of pilots in this great country, flying millions of miles each year to many thousands…
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