The Recreational Aviation Foundation, a non-profit association of volunteers dedicated to preserving backcountry airfields for public access nationwide, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023. “What a ride,” says RAF Chairman John McKenna, one of the original six founders of the Bozeman, Montana-based organization.
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New owner for Blackhawk Aerospace
Private equity firm New State Capital Partners has acquired the company, which will continue to operate as is, with management staying in place.
Picture of the Day: Charlie X-Ray and Shark meet up at Lorelei’s Restaurant
Hal Roberts submitted this photo and note: “Jeff Solum and I flew our SeaRey, Charlie X-Ray, alongside Kevin D’Angelo’s SharkRey in April 2022 to the Florida Keys. Our favorite lunch stop was pulling up on the beach for fish tacos at Lorelei’s Restaurant and Cabana Bar on picturesque Islamorada.”
Life goes on
Each one of us has the opportunity to set out on our own adventure. Whether we win or lose in the long run is anyone’s guess. Whether anyone remembers us or what we accomplish is beside the point. Try. Push on to the next big thing. Your next big thing. Even if nobody else cares.
New wing of Commemorative Air Force takes off
While new, the New England Wing of the CAF has achieved a lot in its short life, according to officials, including meeting all the requirements to have an aircraft assigned to the wing — a Fairchild PT-23 Primary Trainer.
New terminal dedicated at 3F7
The terminal, a $1.2 million project that started construction in 2021, concludes a seven year, nearly $9 million effort to completely renovate the airport, according to state aeronautic officials.
Flying to the Super Bowl?
FLY2RV.com, an online platform that allows pilots to reserve a recreational vehicle that is delivered to their destination airport, is sponsoring an RV camping venue for the 2023 Super Bowl.
I thought I was going to crash
I had very little control of the plane. I felt like I was in a dust devil or some other type of turbulence.
Picture of the Day: New Year’s Eve over Sky Harbor
Stu Tracy submitted this photo and note: “Transitioning through Class B over Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) in Arizona at 5,500 feet on a New Year’s Eve breakfast flight from Marana Regional Airport (KAVQ) to Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (KDVT). The plane is a 1973 Cessna Cardinal 177B we have owned for 34 years. Great way to end the old year.”