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We have State Liaisons and Ambassadors who attend fly-ins and events in all areas of the country! A very
permission. As part of our efforts to re-open and protect these airstrips, we had a member join the RAF as a state liaison, another joined the Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) as the backcountry director, and others have worked hard to document and increase awareness of abandoned and unknown backcountry airstrips. West of Californias Hwy 395 and south of China Lake this hidden" airstrip lies on a small dry lakebed in a bowl that obscures it from the surrounding area. drop back down after their turn. miles southeast of the town of Reserve, New Mexico. While some states have more formal pilot organizations than others, sometimes backcountry interests are not always at the forefront. McKenzie Bridge State Airport (00S) is a beautiful public use backcountry airfield in the Cascades Mountains. Jerry is also the AOPA Airport Volunteer and listed in the Montana Airport Directory as the local contact for Lincoln Airport. Never miss a video or behind-the-scenes update: http://bit.ly/2LQ9AVcAll of our aviation videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXetV8V5buw\u0026list=PLp1Rm233y0B9v08bqdeYVx9GZ6ChuqBJuNew to our channel? they can bank without their wings hitting the ground, then
consider a donation of an equivalent amount, at the least. southeast of the tiny Wyoming town of Ten Sleep, the Otter
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Many of the issues that involve the RAF transcend state boundaries. Wild Billy Lake (OR29) is located on 1,100 acres of private land in south-central Oregon. Inside Hells Canyon, the Snake River flows north toward Lewiston. For a
These situations lend themselves perfectly to the tax-deductions that are available to the donor. be able to get down on the strip during the summer months,
Photo by Shelly Tippets. want to touch down call Mr. Johnson at 307-366-2447. Oftentimes we have friends or acquaintances who built their own airstrip and want to see their dream continue long after they are gone. We know we're responsible users of these lands, but the perception to many is the opposite. Our mission statement says it best: The Recreational Aviation Foundation preserves, improves, and creates airstrips for recreational access.. Photo by Shelly Tippets. tremendously. Photo by Shelly Tippets. It is nearly 4,000 feet in length and at least a couple of hundred feet wide. runway is 1,360 feet long, but It has a 30-percent uphill
We bet the smile that found its way to your face back then is still there today. Photo by Alan Bobo. Pasayten Airstrip Washington State
The RAF would organize a fly-in hosted by FOAA during Arcadias annual Rodeo Weekend. Most of these hard working organizations are comprised up of volunteers like you and I that donate time and resources. Nothing worthwhile ever is. Located in a beautiful wilderness setting, the Minam River Lodge is the perfect fly-out location for a relaxing lunch or a long, peaceful weekend retreat with that someone special. Go have a look, but it is private. the criteria. four years. Mountain Views Airfield is a private use/permission required airfield located in Condon, Oregon. Before you go, buy the book almost every Idaho backcountry pilot carries in the cockpit: Fly Idaho! wanted to lower their VR route through there and in order to
By Mark Spencer Thanks to the Recreational Aviation Foundation's efforts in working with Congress and the US Forest Service in Washington, $750,000 was directed by congress to be invested in backcountry airstrips around the country. Years ago, RAF Michigan Liaison Brad Frederick learned about an abandoned Civilian Conservation Corps airstrip in the Lake Superior State Forest from Michigan Dept. ____________________________________________________. the field that he uses daily for herding cattle around the
In 2017, cracks in the runway were sealed and shades and a grill were added to the airfield. After a major fundraising effort, including a $5,000 RAF grant, the project was completed and dedicated. Two Hearted River airstrip (6Y5) is a public use airstrip in Newberry, Michigan. foot turf runway that runs through a large grass-covered
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The RAF sponsored a campout and Sinful Sundae social as part of the 2017 RAF Trail, and donated profits to Lee Bottom Aviation Refuge, the nonprofit that helps maintain the airfield. The Memaloose and Lord Flat airstrips, perched precariously near the rims edge on the Oregon side, can be snow-covered well into June, but airstrips inside the canyon, which sit on sandbars above the river, are usually available all year. Volunteers from The Idaho Aviation Association, Wallowa County Pilots Association and the RAF undertake annual maintenance of the Dug Bar airstrip. Offering overnight camping, fishing and hiking opportunities, Dug Bar is a wonderful backcountry location to escape winter weather. Myricksis home to EAA Chapter 196s annual fall fly-in fundraiser, a great event for pilots to enjoy some aviation camaraderie and quality hamburgers. We suggest you pack hiking shoes, swim suits, fishing poles and smores fixins! Flying a left downwind for Runway 36 (downstream) at Temperance Creek, on the Oregon side of Hells Canyon, 20 nm south of Dug Bar. Speed control is important too; flying slower allows you and your passengers to look around for the numerous mountain goats and elk inside the canyon; often youll see waterfalls cascading hundreds of feet down the rocks. Read chapter References : TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Synthesis 55: Backcountry Airstrip Preservation catalogues the uses, benefit. The airstrip has a single 3,000 foot by 50
If arriving from the north, many local pilots fly over the power line tower on the canyons west side to be confident of safe clearance. nice cowboy. Creek could well be the Nation's highest airstrip. Washington, Eastern. River and Eagle Nesting Zone. you enjoy this web site, please support it with a financial
Big Bar airstrip, looking south, or upstream, on January 1, 2012. I live in San Diego and fly from MYF. three runways varying in length from 1,100 feet to 2,500
They were built amongst some of the countrys most breathtaking backdrops and allow access in to areas that would be considered out of reach for most people. A right downwind might be a better option, to allow more space for turning around. As a pilot and outdoor enthusiast, there are few things more enjoyable than the combination of these two activities. However, we have always let down gradually into the canyon; a 500 fpm letdown is comfortable for most passengers. Fishing for steelhead, sturgeon, salmon, rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass is excellent at Temperance Creek, but you need an Oregon fishing license. Airstrips |
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Washington, Seattle area. She passed on March 15, 2022, Cornucopia Airport (23W) in Wisconsin becomes public, 14-minute video released, The RAF Way by Voortex Productions, Over 100 RAF volunteers attended a national educational conference in Wisconsin, Partnered with Montana State Universitys Computer Science Software Factory to improve Airfield Guide functionality, Signed an agreement with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) allowing the RAF to manage recreational aviation use of Red Pine airfield in Maine, an effort 12 years in the making, Honored volunteers with a Brown Arch tile dedication at Oshkosh AirVenture, RAF and USFS ink agreement on Gila Airstrips in New Mexico, Stovepipe Wells airstrip in Death Valley saved from closure, Grapevine Airstrip (AZ) cost-shared repaving completed, Chicken Strip (CA) restored by volunteers after flood damage. The Minam River Lodge (7OR0) is located in northeast Oregon, deep in the heart of the Eagle Cap Wilderness. View a PDF of the Copperstate Forum - Camping with Your Plane (Approx 6mb) 68CN The airstrip is
The RAF offers tax and legal assistance for donors, and the Board members receive no compensation. This strip is
There are also several historic buildings at the Ranger Station that were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Eye-N-Sky Idaho BackCountry Webcams/Weather Sites. Galen Hanselman's book "FLY IDAHO!" Anderson-Plummer Airport, Latah County. Thanks to a $30,000 grant from the RAF, a new pilot shelter was completed at KRCV. It's time to stop flying over unknown/unused airstrips and time we start landing at them. Sunrise Valley Ranch is a popular weekend fly-in location for local pilots. With the help of volunteers, Rick drags the strip when it gets eroded by vehicle use, and monitors the condition of the airstrips windsock, changing it out when needed. This spot is well worth visiting. Reserve Airport (T16) is a public use airport located approximately 6 miles west of Reserve, New Mexico. Fox. These airstrips allow access to various areas of our great state, many of which inaccessible by other means. Dug Bar is a beautiful grass airstrip located deep within Hells Canyon, adjacent to the Snake River. updating it. Only three roads reach the river inside Hells Canyon: Hells Canyon Road at the dam, Deer Creek Road at Pittsburgh Landing across from Pittsburgh airstrip, and Imnaha Road, which leads down to Dug Bar. Baker City, Oregon 97814
The airstrip is very remote, located in the Central Oregon high-desert, offering a quiet place to picnic or overnight camp. Contact Us |
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Hiking is excellent from Dug Bar; try the Nez Perce (Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail up to Lone Pine Saddle for great views, or follow the river upstream on the Oregon Snake River Trail. Pilots taxi to the shelter at Gallatin Field in Bozeman, Mont., to have lunch or camp overnight. Self-contained overnight accommodation in two rustic cabins is available by prior arrangement. Horn Mountains. The USAF
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There is primitive camping available on the airfield with a pit toilet, but no potable water. It's fun when they have to gain altitude so
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Rio Grande County supplied the balance of funding from its Airport Fund. Elevation is about 5,800 feet. Better closer to Seattle area.Will be going in July and want to go flying/ learn the area, might move in the future. This group had experienced the rare opportunity to enjoy the combination of flying and stopping off in places that have little in the way of conventional aviation facilities. Bill Miller lands his Cessna 182 at Dug Bar. Login Register Cart Help. They cross the canyon at mid-level and are marked with balls but difficult to see. Be careful with downdrafts over the
The Verde River is a designated Scenic These laws considerably reduce a private airstrip landowner's liability when allowing public, non-commercial use of the airstrip. The strip itself is very good for backcountry standards. As said by one of our founding benefactors, It will probably take 1,000 of us to save it for one. Some
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RAF volunteers annually assist with maintenance of the airfield and camping grounds. It is considered permissive use so prior permission is not required. Washington, DC ? Private / Idaho Power Company. American Falls Airport, Power County. It is maintained by the RAF under an MOU with the National Park Service. Have you ever flown over what looked like a backcountry airstrip and asked yourself how nice it would be if you could land there, or what the history of it was? New Mexico State Liaison Ron Keller represented RAF at an initial meeting in 2017 with the Catron County Manager to advocate for the airport as an important recreational access point. It is a 4,000-foot sheer drop. Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Find it free on the store. Possum Creek Glenwood Springs, Colorado
departure is to the south on runway 17. been sold on 03-17-2003. And thanks to Redbirds generous corporate sponsorship, you can now enjoy one of the RAFs attractive Fire Hubs on the lawn near their full-service FBO. The airstrip is well mainted and primarily used as a
Current and Historic Airports in Idaho. Memaloose is currently owner and maintained by
Those two questions were the basis for this organization we call the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF). do so they needed to do an Environment Impact Study. . Dam. Pilots who fly in here can enjoy meals, lodging, and hiking. The foundation invites donations of any kind, including land suitable for airstrip development. As one of the two Oregon state liaisons for the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), I will be attending a meeting of the BLM in Salem, OR this Thursday March 6th. If you
We prioritize safety - from pre-flight planning to the experiences on the ground where our planes have taken us - and consider it a lifetime commitment, rather than an isolated event. Creating new airstrips isn't easy either. They installed a mailbox to hold a sign-in book and RAF information. Suggested Citation:"Chapter Two - Uses and Benefits of Backcountry Airstrips ."National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Wild Billy Lake is so much more than just a world-class fishery; it is a place to experience the High Desert ecosystem in a private, intimate setting. Grapevine. Even when it snows at the bottom of Hells Canyon, its often light enough that the strips are still useable. Roughly one year later in 2014, the airstrip was cleaned up and pilots arrived for the first time in roughly 20 years in an effort to help preserve the site, its structures and history. created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide jobs
Astronaut Kent Rominger Airport (KRCV) in Del Norte, CO, offers great access to some very unique backcountry flying experiences in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Just as Sun n Fun Campus is available year round for visits and aviation camping, so is the RAFs Fire Hub available to any group who would like to enjoy gathering there. The airport
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The Blackwater staff and the RAF have developed a cooperative relationship to make this access possible and to further improve the airstrip. Although this airplane has bush tires, tricycle-gear aircraft with normal-sized tires can land at Dug Bar. The fundraiser was named Have a Heart and launched on Valentines Day, 2017. Photo by Bill Ables. site covers airfields in all 50 states. Backcountry airstrips serve an important . The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) always needs more support to tackle legal and liability issues in Washington D.C. and throughout the country. It will be these kinds of contributions to the RAF that will provide long term lasting value to future aviators. These same few people were also aware that the recreational pilots' community did not have the tools and knowledge to effectively participate in issues that affected airstrips on private land. paulandterryfreeman@gmail.com. Memaloose Imnaha, Oregon
Red Creek airstrip is located on the Verde River 28 miles north of Scottsdale and provides an incredible experience in the Sonoran Desert beauty. Need another good reason to fly to San Marcos, TX? The airstrip is located one mile southeast of West Glacier, MT, and is depicted on the Great Falls Sectional Chart. Made famous by the Pleasant Valley war of the late 20th and early 21st century, the airstrip is nestled in ranch country, at 4,800. Paleo American artifacts and artwork are located on the Ranch which is 4 miles southwest of La Garita, CO. Winds can cause turbulence inside the canyon: if winds aloft at 9,000 feet exceed 25 knots, its best to scrap a canyon flight. The airport offers primitive camping and fishing in a spectacularly remote setting. 406-582-1723 The hike is mostly along the river; at Suicide Point youll enjoy fine views of Hells Canyon. At only 500 feet usable length it not for the
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Idaho has by far the largest number, mostly due to the diligence of Idaho pilots who have banded together to work with state and federal agencies and land owners to keep airstrips open on public and private lands. The strip itself is
Thanks to the efforts of RAF to commit to a maintenance agreement with the BLM and National Park Service, access to this historic airstrip has been assured for years to come. The following link shows all the webcams (on one page) that the Idaho Aviation Foundation has sponsored, along with a few others. Therefore,
The RAF was instrumental in campground improvements at Kern Valley Airport (L05). The last of the private holdings were ultimately traded in a land swap with the USFS in 1989. Some pilots prefer to stay high, leaving an escape route until over the destination airstrip, and then spiral down. Why airstrip advocacy? Photo by Alan Bobo. The airfields covered within this state are accessible via the following: Washington, Central. trained to try to avoid it due to fire-fighting traffic. length. site is not supported by commercial advertising . The airstrip is about 15 miles south of Memaloose. Snake River and Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. The USFS maintains a cabin at the airstrip
Please refer to the Airfield.Guide for safety briefings and more information about each airfield. Private / M.E. according to manager Dennis Johnson. Backcountry Airstrip Preservation. He has no problem with us listing it. Information |
Thanks. each end of the strip is a 700-foot cliff. Rock slides and ice dams had created large natural reservoirs, backing up water and sediment. Temperance Creek Ranch. The RAF partnered with the Idaho Aviation Association and followed up on the effort until it was finally opened. such as a Piper Cub, Super Cub, Maule, Cessna 180 or Cessna
The RAF is working in collaboration with Oregon Pilots Association, Idaho Aviation Association, and Oregon Department of Aviation to restore Owyhee State Airport, (28U) at Pelican Point. Sunrise Valley Ranch (29OR), an 11,000 acre working cattle ranch east of Prineville, OR hosts a new backcountry airstrip, developed with RAF assistance. The runway lies along a bench above the Pasayten River in the Okanagon National Forest. (To reserve the space for an event, contact the Sun n Fun Office). miles south of the airstrip, but keep an eye out. Login Register Cart Help. One of our ongoing projects has been working with the BLM to revive airstrips and include airstrip terminology into the resource management plan (RMP). Over the next five years,FOAA raised funds and added much sweat equity to builda small pavilion, two campgrounds, and a beautiful fire hub area. First new airstrip on Forest Service land in over 45 years. Burnt Ridge Airstrip - Airpark - WA - WN74 - Location and FAA Link Camano Island Airfield - Airpark - WA - 13W 3 miles NW of STANWOOD, WA Camano Island Airfield - Airpark - WA - 13W - Location and FAA Link Cawleys South Prairie - Airpark WA - 02WA 1 miles NE of SOUTH PRAIRIE, WA Cawleys South Prairie - Airpark WA - 02WA - Location and FAA Link . Explore Airstrips Near You Filter by Region Explore All Airstrips Northwest Mountain Region Alaska Region Central Region Eastern Region Great Lakes Region New England Region Southern Region Southwest Region Western Pacific Region What's Happening? This public-use 1,840 ft. dirt airstrip became extensively degraded. Its been a wild ride of ups, downs, highs, lows, rain and rainbows, but we havent lost sight of our goals and have gotten further in three years than we thought wed get in ten. The newspaper editor printed every letter along with an article about the fly-in. The RAF was proud to assist the Fish River Flying Club to re-open Fort Kent airstrip in Maine. Other wildlife to look for, both on foot and as you fly in and out of the canyon include bighorn sheep, mule deer, and mountain goats, which are easy to spot in their bright white coats. Background: Blackwater River State Forest is one of the largest state forests in Florida and is named for the Blackwater River, which begins to the north in Alabama and meanders approximately 30 miles southwestward through the forest into Blackwater Bay near Milton, Florida. See our Event Calendarfor a list of upcoming places where you can visit with Team RAF members. Escalante Airport (1L7) has a 5,000 ft paved runway. The ranch, homesteaded in 1878, was one of the largest ranches of the southwest. RAF Wyoming State Liaison Lori Olson is the Upton airport manager and chairs the Upton Airport Board. United States doi: 10.17226/22368. A big tom wild turkey shows off his feathers near Temperance Creek Ranch; these are seen almost daily. Two Hearted is a new recreational destination near where Ernest Hemingways Big Two Hearted River joins Lake Superior in Michigans Upper Peninsula. Since 2003 the RAF has grown to over 10,000 supporters with donors from all fifty states and additional donors from over thirteen foreign countries. It has a 30-percent uphill slope to make your
2014. This is very long by backcountry standards. RAF conducted a work party at Jake's Bar. Identify private and public land for the development of new airstrips, Assist in funding the building of new airstrips on public land, Develop educational materials to assist pilots in being knowledgeable advocates, Fund efforts to gain national recognition of backcountry recreational aviation and airstrips as a legitimate use of public lands, Provide educational information regarding recreational airstrips to members of Congress and their staff. Backcountry Airstrip Preservation.Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 3rd Edition. Sacatar Meadows airstrip. The CORAC is in the early stages of a revival to bring backcountry flying to Colorado! It also provides more reaction time, is safer in turbulence, and decreases your turning radius if you decide to turn around. The airport master plan was reviewed and self-serve fuel and AWOS are in future plans. The owners also offer bunkhouse style overnight accommodation. Each time an ice dam gave way, the Snake River cut a fresh path through the sediment, leaving huge bars above the rivers flow, where the airstrips sit today. contribution. This type of runway configuration is generally
doi: 10.17226/22368. At Dug Bar, camping is free and you can fish from shore, though you need an Oregon fishing license. site covers airfields in all 50 states: Click
From the USFS campground, you can access the 25 miles long McKenzie River trail for hiking or world class single-track mountain biking. USFS. Movie production of a Cessna 182 flying the backcountry: scenery includes volcanoes, cloud forests, rain forests, thrilling jungle strips, short strips, beaches, mud and grass in Costa Rica. Tell the @ForestService to permanently close four backcountry airstrips located in the Big Creek drainage within the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. Temperance Creek Ranch. feet. Even though they have a dock, seaplane landings are not allowed within the Hells Canyon corridor. There are two schools of thought when flying Hells Canyon. - If not now when?, Backcountry Aviation Foundation begins to transition to the Recreational Aviation Foundation, Bylaws for the organization written by Jerry Cain and Chuck Jarecki, Incorporated and successful filing of 501(c)(3) by Jerry Cain and John McKenna, Idaho Airstrip Network was formed; RAF Director, Rol Murrow was a key member, RAF was invited to participate in the Travel Planning process for the Lewis and Clark National Forest, RAF member Dan Lilja built the first RAF website, First Edition of the Land Manager's Guide and "Advocates Guide", both written by Chuck Jarecki became available, First State Liaison: Montana - Ron Normandeau, Ben & Butch Ryan gifted Ryan Field to the RAF, First Newsletter created by Carmine Mowbray, Began the process to specifically include the word aviation to Recreational Use Statutes, Travel Plan for the Lewis & Clark National Forest was approved for Russian Flat Airstrip, First Strategic Plan in Missoula, MT with Gary Burnett, National Park Service Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) surrounding the maintenance of 3 Death Valley, CA airstrips. slope. ensure that it continues to be available & to grow. Join us as we build our house, develop our rural property, practice traditional skills such as gardening and food preservation and go to even greater heights (literally) of exploring the world through aviation as a new private pilot!VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOYYoung couple builds their own dream home: http://bit.ly/2zvq9ypThe big reveal of our house plans: http://bit.ly/2OpTPm1The big timber frame raising: http://bit.ly/2F5XruaThe day we got our sawmill: http://bit.ly/2P9AQS1How we made $1,000 in one day milling lumber: http://bit.ly/2P8MuwmWhy we built a hot tub before a house: http://bit.ly/2Ff605IWe drilled a well \u0026 youll never believe what happened: https://amzn.to/2PzIbqWPOPULAR PLAYLISTSChronological order: http://bit.ly/2kGUf8EHouse build from beginning: http://bit.ly/2SRTQCXFoundation of home: http://bit.ly/2zuoSrrICF basement / garage: http://bit.ly/2ztLZCnTimber frame workshop: http://bit.ly/2OsU67EStructural insulated panel installation: http://bit.ly/2Qr0U7XMetal roof installation: http://bit.ly/2AOsqGQBuilding a debt-free home strategy: http://bit.ly/2RACcBXAviation: http://bit.ly/2RBlkuTGardening / food preserving: http://bit.ly/2Ff5PY6FOLLOW US REAL-TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIAEditing video takes time, yall, and we have a house to build! Please
While many of these organizations concentrate on a single state, we are a national organization concerned about airstrips nationwide. Order a copy of the Idaho Aeronautical Chart too, because it shows the locations of many strips not shown on FAA sectionals. These seaplanes are docked in front of the popular Roosters Landing restaurant in Clarkston, Washington, on the Columbia River immediately downstream (west) from its convergence with the Snake, where seaplanes are allowed to land. They realized the threat of recreational airstrip closure was of national concern. Overall, 150 pilots have landed on N Fox Island since the airstrip was reopened in 2015! Meanwhile, Temperance Creek, directly across the river from Big Bar, is the Cadillac of Hells Canyon airstrips, with a 2,350-foot runway that can be approached from either direction and a wonderful guest lodge with great down-home cooking. AOPA Hangar: Places to fly, things to do, where to eat! Use caution not to snag a wingtip on the uphill bank. Please
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