Mike Daniel’s new airplane is called the Cheshire Cat, with the idea that the Carbon Cub FX-3 is his guiding force to take him through the wonderland of backcountry flying.
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New Mexico’s Sacaton airstrip reopens after three decades
Hard work by volunteers from the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the New Mexico Pilots Association led to the reopening of the airstrip after it was closed for 30 years.
What a ride
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.
CubCrafters acquires Summit Aircraft Skis
According to CubCrafters’ officials, Summit Aircraft Skis are favored by Carbon Cub owners and preferred by the owners of many other types of backcountry aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Short final to 2MT1
Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “I spent a night on Montana’s Ryan Field on my way to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2022. This backcountry strip is just outside the west entrance to Glacier National Park. It is one of the most spectacular places to fly in the U.S. The field is maintained by the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the amenities it has added for pilot comfort are amazing.”
Hartzell extends RAF discounts
Hartzell will continue to make a $250 contribution to RAF for each of these special sales.
New cabins and more added to Ryan Field
New cabins and new bear boxes to store food are just two of the improvements volunteers worked on this season at Montana’s Ryan Field.
CubCrafters CEO talks GA with Wall Street
CubCrafters President and CEO Patrick Horgan is featured on the latest episode of TheBell2BellPodcast from InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN), which “delivers informative updates and exclusive interviews with executives operating in fast-moving industries,” according to IBN officials.
Backcountry airstrip repaved thanks to unique partnership
Cost of the project was shared by the U.S. Forest Service, the Arizona Pilots Association (APA), and the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) through a Master Challenge Cost Share Agreement. Tonto National Forest paid $15,000 towards the $30,000 project, while APA came up with $10,000, and RAF kicked in $5,000.