WORTH THE READ: GUEST EDITORIALS

By Taylin Trafton December 23, 2025
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 Stef Goza, a pilot and an RAF Alaska liaison.
By Taylin Trafton November 17, 2025
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 Britt Lincoln, a competition aerobatic and airshow pilot and RAF supporter.
By Taylin Trafton October 28, 2025
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 Mathieu Labs, a pilot, and RAF Vice President of Appreciation. A Life in Flight – From My First Ride to Giving Back: My aviation story really started before…
By Taylin Trafton September 29, 2025
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 Sarah Brown, pilot and RAF Oregon Ambassador. “Ain’t nobody got time for that!” and “I am not nearly qualified enough…” were the first things I thought when I…
By Taylin Trafton August 28, 2025
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 Libby Maus, a co-pilot and RAF volunteer. From the Right Seat: Less than 10 years ago, I was afraid to fly in an aircraft with only one engine…
By Kodi July 31, 2025
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 Crista Worthy, a pilot, freelance writer, and editor. Our Aviation Inheritance: You, and other pilots who support organizations like the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), Idaho Aviation Association (IAA),…
By Kodi June 27, 2025
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 Luke Lachendro, a Wisconsin pilot and an RAF Ambassador. Preserving More Than Airstrips In aviation, we often talk about freedom. The ability to lift off from the ground…
By Taylin Trafton June 27, 2025
Paul and Angela Welke own Island Airways at Welke Airport (6Y8) on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan, 27 nm from Charlevoix (KCVX), where the business also has a base. RAF Michigan Liaison General Grant says, “Paul is always offering his services and has been incredible about answering calls for help from North Fox Island, 18…
By Kodi May 29, 2025
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 Lynn Mareth, an RAF Ambassador and leader of the Backcountry Etiquette Team. Spring is in the air here in northwest Montana. The swallows have returned to our…
By Kodi April 25, 2025
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 Ron Keller, the RAF’s New Mexico Liaison. My interest in aviation started as a child on our small farm in Ohio. When I saw an airplane fly…
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