by General Aviation News Staff | Nov 13, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, backcountry flying, flying, General Aviation, Photo of the Day, Pilots, Recreational Aviation Foundation
Glenn Brasch, the man behind AirportCourtesyCars.com, submitted this photo with a note: “A beautiful Cessna 180 owned by Joe McDonough sits near two newly completed cabins at Ryan Field (2MT1) in Montana. A total of four cabins are available for use for...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 18, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, backcountry flying, flying, General Aviation, Photo of the Day, Pilots
Carl Martin submitted this photo and note: “Brent sharing an Idaho backcountry morning flight with friend Becci Martin, enjoying the cool August morning, as she’s vacationing, escaping the Texas heat. Flying the Rans S7 from Garden Valley Airport (U88), touring...
by General Aviation News Staff | Oct 10, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20231019, Airports, Aviation News, backcountry flying, Briefings, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots, Recreational Aviation Foundation
A grant from the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) is funding new picnic tables and fire rings at Clarion County Airport (KAXQ) in Pennsylvania, designed to make the backcountry airport attractive for camping. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 30, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20231005, Aviation News, backcountry flying, Briefings, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots, RAF, Recreational Aviation Foundation
The Idaho Division of Aeronautics has released a video demonstrating recommended standard operating procedures (SOPs) into and out of Johnson Creek Airport (3U2), including recommendations in the event of a go-around on the mountain airstrip. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 20, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20231005, Aviation News, backcountry flying, Briefings, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots, Recreational Aviation Foundation
The Recreational Aviation Foundation will help pay for a restroom, shower, kitchenette, and space to accommodate storage, and charging of electric bicycles so visitors can tour the town and access the National Park Service Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 5, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230921, Airports, Aviation News, backcountry flying, Briefings, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots, Recreational Aviation Foundation
Officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) have completed a lease agreement that re-opens two airfields in Maine for public use: Ragmuff Airport (ME26) in Piscataquis County and Estcourt Airport in Aroostook County. Read...