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The RAF achieves its mission through the efforts of volunteers like yourself. Check out the “Volunteer” link in our bio to get an idea of what we’re all about. You don’t need to be a pilot or an aircraft owner, just somebody willing to help. By joining team RAF, you directly support the RAF mission, and most certainly will forge new friends along the way!
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"What is the RAF?"

We are pilots, aviation enthusiasts, conservationists...

We are passionate about recreational aviation and backcountry flying...

Most of all, we work tirelessly to create, preserve, and improve airstrips for recreational access... for you and for the generations to come!

We could go on about who we are, what defines us, and what we do, but thanks to @voortexproductions, we don't have to :). Check out this trailer for "The RAF Way" documentary, the full video is available to view at our website!

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Montana State Liaison, Scott Newpower, recently flew into Meadow Creek Airstrip (0S1) to get the zero turn mower prepped for summer, swapping in a fresh battery and a set of newly sharpened blades. He snapped a gorgeous shot of the South Fork of the Flathead River while he was at it!

Montana State Liaison, Scott Newpower, recently flew into Meadow Creek Airstrip (0S1) to get the zero turn mower prepped for summer, swapping in a fresh battery and a set of newly sharpened blades. He snapped a gorgeous shot of the South Fork of the Flathead River while he was at it!

Spreading safety awareness is a core part of what we do, and Alaska Liaison Stef Goza is busy doing her part!

Stef presented "Decision Before Skill: Stewardship, Safety, and Etiquette in Alaska's Backcountry" at the Alaska Airmen Association's Great Alaska Aviation Gathering. She educated pilots on safe backcountry operations and carried the RAF message to a whole new audience.

Well done, Stef 🙌

Camping is great. Airplane camping at Moose Creek, ID (1U1) is better 🏕️✈️🏔️

📸 Jered Paine

Spring work party season is in full swing ✈️

A dozen RAF supporters gathered at Olympic Field (WA45) in Washington, led by Washington Liaison Ray Ballantyne. The crew thinned trees to create 500 feet of buck and rail fencing for runway safety, trimmed around runway lights, and even refinished a large table and chairs for the camping area. Great weather, great company, and a whole lot accomplished.

Thank you to everyone who came out 🙌

A great weekend at Great Valley Airport (N56) in New York ✈️ Coordinated by NY Liaison Doug Turnbull, the crew tackled seasonal maintenance, brush removal, and installed a brand new RAF windsock. Special thanks to the airfield owner for fueling the work party with donuts, coffee, and lunch from the adjacent Katy's Fly-In restaurant.

Huge thanks to the NY crew for showing up and getting it done 🙌

To the moms who fly, the moms who ride along, and the moms who inspired a love of aviation in the first place - Happy Mother's Day from the RAF!

The backcountry is a little more beautiful because of you 🏔️ ✈️

To the moms who fly, the moms who ride along, and the moms who inspired a love of aviation in the first place - Happy Mother's Day from the RAF!

The backcountry is a little more beautiful because of you 🏔️ ✈️

To the moms who fly, the moms who ride along, and the moms who inspired a love of aviation in the first place - Happy Mother's Day from the RAF!

The backcountry is a little more beautiful because of you 🏔️ ✈️

To the moms who fly, the moms who ride along, and the moms who inspired a love of aviation in the first place - Happy Mother's Day from the RAF!

The backcountry is a little more beautiful because of you 🏔️ ✈️

To the moms who fly, the moms who ride along, and the moms who inspired a love of aviation in the first place - Happy Mother's Day from the RAF!

The backcountry is a little more beautiful because of you 🏔️ ✈️

Arguably California's best kept secret - 📍 Las Trancas Airstrip (17CL)

📸 Mark Stephens

✈️ The RAF welcomes Utah + Wyoming Ambassador Karen Larson!

Karen brings an incredible aviation background to the role, currently a United Airlines 787 Dreamliner First Officer by day and a backcountry flying enthusiast by heart. She was re-introduced to general aviation in 2017, and soon after caught the tailwheel bug and hasn't looked back since. Now living nomadically between Utah and Wyoming with her husband William, she's already been deep in the trenches volunteering at airstrip clean-ups and RAF events.

We're thrilled to have her on the team!

A great looking lineup at Triple Tree Aerodrome, TN (SC00)!! ✈️

📸: Bill Brine

The RAF Outfitter Spring Sale is here! 🌷❕ Take up to 30% off a selection of RAF gear using the link in our bio. Show your support for the RAF and head into the summer flying season in style! ✈️

The RAF Outfitter Spring Sale is here! 🌷❕ Take up to 30% off a selection of RAF gear using the link in our bio. Show your support for the RAF and head into the summer flying season in style! ✈️

The RAF Outfitter Spring Sale is here! 🌷❕ Take up to 30% off a selection of RAF gear using the link in our bio. Show your support for the RAF and head into the summer flying season in style! ✈️

The RAF Outfitter Spring Sale is here! 🌷❕ Take up to 30% off a selection of RAF gear using the link in our bio. Show your support for the RAF and head into the summer flying season in style! ✈️

The RAF Outfitter Spring Sale is here! 🌷❕ Take up to 30% off a selection of RAF gear using the link in our bio. Show your support for the RAF and head into the summer flying season in style! ✈️