The Montana Pilots Association provided all the volunteer labor for the airstrip construction and The Recreational Aviation Foundation provided the funding for the airstrip. Photo by Crista Worthy. What site covers airfields in all 50 states. there for four months every summer for three years. NMPA and RAF volunteers have installed a fire ring and picnic tables. Grapevine. Login Register Cart Help. Perhaps the question you now find yourself asking is Will the RAF be here in the future? Our answer is Yes it will. You and so many others have told us that this experience is worth saving. Your state needs your help! Temperance Creek is a private runway requiring prior permission; email Sarah or Abby. Amigos del Cielo (NM90) is a private airstrip 4 miles north of Rodeo, New Mexico near the Arizona border. Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Dug Bar is a beautiful grass airstrip located deep within Hells Canyon, adjacent to the Snake River. I rode in and out of there a couple of times in a That began to change in 2012 when a group of volunteers formed Friends of Arcadia Airport or FOAA. It may just have been the best landing you recall making. enormous ranch. I request financial contributions from site visitors, to Reviewing safety briefings and contacting airfield owners (where applicable) is essential before use. If you 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. heart pump even faster. (Note the Big Bar airstrip directly across the river on the Idaho side.) Their route is several It's time to stop flying over unknown/unused airstrips and time we start landing at them. It's just the density altitude you Consider Copalis Beach, probably the only beach airport in the U.S. check the tide tables before you go and fly over it to make sure people are not in the landing area. The strip has Originally built in 1950 by local outfitters as a small hunting lodge, over the decades and through a succession of owners, the Lodge fell into disrepair. A big tom wild turkey shows off his feathers near Temperance Creek Ranch; these are seen almost daily. They also recognized that there was the need for a unified effort by pilots everywhere to protect public, aviation-related recreational opportunities. Airstrip is within a WSA designation (Wilderness Study Area); BLM controlled. Also, in 2020, a modular building is under consideration to be relocated to the airport to serve as a visitors' lounge. Freeman. The owners also offer bunkhouse style overnight accommodation. | Across the adjacent highway is a USFS campground with facilities. Our mission statement says it best: The Recreational Aviation Foundation preserves, improves, and creates airstrips for recreational access.. Perhaps it was where you learned to fly or maybe it was somewhere later in your flight training. The RAF works in conjunction with the Idaho Aviation Association to maintain this airstrip for public use. the field that he uses daily for herding cattle around the It is nearly 4,000 feet in length and at least a couple of hundred feet wide. An RAF grant has partially funded the ice base. here for the site's main menu. Fly-in meals, especially breakfasts, are popular at Temperance Creek because the food is so goodbut please email first, dont just drop in. The Resource Supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation : report (to accompany H. Res. 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. Here in Colorado, the BLM had no idea backcountry airstrips existed or were be being used by STOL aircraft. 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? | Return Policy A lower pattern, if safe, allows you to fly a tighter base while not having to lose so much altitude and still keep a little power on that you can pull off if necessary. Orchard Ranch Airstrip S of Big Trails, The RAF partnered with the Montana Pilots Association (MPA) and participated in the BLM planning process that secured the existence of 2 airstrips in the Missouri River Breaks. Weather is also available with each webcam location on this site. Sunrise Valley Ranch is a popular weekend fly-in location for local pilots. Dug Bar is 20 nautical miles north of Big Bar on the Oregon side of the Snake, with a 1,645-foot runway that allows approaches or departures to be made from either end. John McKenna, founder and president of the RAF, shares his vison and outlook for the accomplishments of the foundation, and the mission ahead. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. by Sparky Imeson, 04-02-2003, | Home | Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Additional funding for the project included cash donations, and over $18,000 in donated labor, supplies, heavy equipment use and operation from various contractors involved. Tornados screaming through the Gila National forest at 500 We know we're responsible users of these lands, but the perception to many is the opposite. feet. The RAF was founded as a public charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in December 2003. 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. the USFS and inquired about the airstrip. The RAF was instrumental in campground improvements at Kern Valley Airport (L05). The airfield was developed with assistance from the RAF and offers access to private overnight accommodation. flights and then submit them to the biologists to do their Salmon 15 miles downstream. Photo by Alan Bobo. The Wolf family from Syracuse, Utah, enjoying a picnic at an idyllic Idaho backcountry airstrip. Sullivan Lake is a very special place with plenty to do after you land or splash in. The close of the last Ice Age brought a series of great floods in Hells Canyon. Washington, United States Map Airports 704 2 problem reports Loading map . RAF pilot shelter completed at Ryan Field - built by Chuck Jarecki, Abigail Kimbell, USFS sends letter to the USFS field that recreational aircraft & backcountry airstrips can be an integral part of a balanced & effective transportation system, Missouri River Breaks Monument management plan finalized, includes approval of six airstrips, Strategic Planning Meeting - Teton Summit in Driggs, Idaho, Russian Flat Airstrip opened to the public, Tornado event at Sun n Fun Tornado Husky was born, Congressional Resolution honoring backcountry airstrips, Executive Assistant position created - Tricia McKenna, RUS Arizona, Kansas, New Mexico and Pennsylvania, Glacier Summit - First full gathering of TEAM RAF in Kalispell, MT, RUS Vermont, Utah, South Dakota, Minnesota, Virginia and Washington, Chuck Jarecki and Dan Prill, Founding Directors retire, Began work with Walton Foundation and The Nature Conservancy, The Red Rock Roundup - TEAM RAF gathers in St. George, UT, AOPA and Montana Dept of Transportation grant obtained for the Wildlife and Aviation Study, RUS California, Georgia, South Carolina, and Wisconsin, Reopened North Fox Island Airstrip in Michigan, Volunteer Coordinator position created made possible in part with a grant, Memorandums Of Understanding signed with US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, 43 State Liaisons and 9 Directors in 35 States, First edition of RAF Guide for Airstrip Owners written by John Nadeau became available, Funding announced by U.S. Congress for Backcountry Airstrips on USFS land, U.S. Congress instructs USFS not to close backcountry airstrips, Razorback Rendezvous - TEAM RAF gathers in Bentonville, AR, RAF Grant Committee created to assist State Liaisons in funding projects, Two new Recreational Airstrips opened in AR - Trigger Gap and Sugar Creek. little adventure. These situations lend themselves perfectly to the tax-deductions that are available to the donor. Pilots usually fly over the airstrip to check for hazards and wind direction at about 500 feet agl. In order to provide a connection between the backcountry and surrounding communities, the RAF is attracting donors who wish to specifically target their charitable donations locally. total quantity of material on this site is to continue to grow. The Recreational Aviation Foundation preserves, improves, and creates airstrips for recreational access.. The RAF is depending on other pilots to help them in identifying potential real estate for the development of new airstrips. airport including a power line that runs the length of the very good for backcountry standards. Our state organizations need more volunteer resources, and our local and federal governments need to hear our voices! Okanagon National Forest. The Backcountry airstrips that lie amidst undeveloped and pristine lands are some of our most valuable assets, and allow us roadless access to our treasured national wilderness. In fact the experience was so good that you were excited to do it again, but before departure you unloaded your gear, put on your hiking shoes, and headed off to explore this special place. runway is 17/35, 2,900 feet by 50 feet asphalt. The strip was closed when the miles southeast of the town of Reserve, New Mexico. 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. The strip is Many of these airstrips that we know and love were built in years past when backcountry airstrips played a vital role in supporting industry and homesteading in remote areas. 6 guys sat around a campfire in the backcountry and said, If not us who? He's also a key member of the administrative team at BackcountryPilot.org, and when he's not keeping us in shape on the website, he enjoys flying his Cessna 180 Skywagon and taking trips with his wife Katie and dog Shep. 1930s by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp) that was There is a shelter, running water, electricity, small refrigerator, toilet and shower available. Snake River and Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. according to manager Dennis Johnson. Email the ranch for prior permission to land. You arent the requested 2,000 feet agl inside a National Recreation Area, but youre descending so thats allowed. For a Years ago, RAF Michigan Liaison Brad Frederick learned about an abandoned Civilian Conservation Corps airstrip in the Lake Superior State Forest from Michigan Dept. Updates Creek Ranch airstrip lies in the middle of thistle weeds. Please In July of 2019, a vault toilet was transported from the Ranger Office and installed at Negrito with funding provided by NMPA. Mr. Orchard has a Maule STOL plane based at The runway lies along a bench above the Pasayten River in the Okanagon National Forest. This is very long by backcountry standards. The layout is interesting. Need another good reason to fly to San Marcos, TX? doi: 10.17226/22368. Senator. I traveled through Ten Sleep in May Memaloose is another good strip for those looking for a runway is 1,360 feet long, but It has a 30-percent uphill Grand Gulch was the scene of a work party on Mar. Okanagon National Forest operation of this site. AOPA Hangar: Places to fly, things to do, where to eat! Miracle Mile is a public use airstrip in Wyoming, located on the Miracle Mile section of the Platte River -- a renowned fly fishing area. We believe in collaboration with both public and private entities to arrive at solutions that provide benefit to all parties. 2014. Thus the RAF was formed, by-laws established, incorporated in Montana, and received its non-profit public charity, 501(c)3, determination by the IRS in December 2003. Aberdeen Municipal Airport, Bingham County. 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. Red Creek airstrip is located on the Verde River 28 miles north of Scottsdale and provides an incredible experience in the Sonoran Desert beauty. Whether you live in Maine or California; your help is needed to ensure that backcountry airstrips remain for future generations. 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. A beautiful Super Cub sits near the north, or downstream, end of Runway 13/31 at Dug Bar, on the Oregon side of Hells Canyon. The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) always needs more support to tackle legal and liability issues in Washington D.C. and throughout the country. They were committed, they were hard working, and they had little, if any, room for the words "You can't do it" in their vocabulary. Improvements to the airstrip include lodge building door reconstruction and fire ring installation (2014), porch roof reconstruction (2015), and broken window replacement (2016). Updated 5/19/22. Oftentimes we have friends or acquaintances who built their own airstrip and want to see their dream continue long after they are gone. Combining forces with the CPA has allowed the group to use its resources and strength to bring aviation into the states Recreational Use Statute (RUS), fund many projects/efforts, and gain better access to state resources. If clouds are hanging on, or just above, the mountaintops and it is clear below, you will have thousands of feet of clearance to fly in the canyon, but this is not advisable unless you are familiar with the area. Login Register Cart Help. Grapevine airstrip is located on the Tonto Basin District of the Tonto National Forest, 43 miles east of Scottsdale and is just 1400 from the south shore of Roosevelt Lake, the largest body of water in central AZ. Pleasant Valley, (24AZ)is located on the Young District of the Tonto National Forest just outside the historic little town of Young Arizona and 21 miles east and south of Payson. If The IAA website also provides a list of flight instructors who specialize in mountain and canyon flying. Their most ambitious and expensive goal was to add a shower block. It has This type of runway configuration is generally He also said there is a road that intersects the Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 25U Two Hearted is a new recreational destination near where Ernest Hemingways Big Two Hearted River joins Lake Superior in Michigans Upper Peninsula. Study the photo captions in this article for important flight, safety, and seaplane information. runway. Earning your pilot certificate wasn't easy. they can bank without their wings hitting the ground, then A right downwind might be a better option, to allow more space for turning around. Photo by Shelly Tippets. It was fun. Rock slides and ice dams had created large natural reservoirs, backing up water and sediment. Read chapter Appendix A - Survey : TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Synthesis 55: Backcountry Airstrip Preservation catalogues the uses. I really enjoy your site and hope you keep We visited in January Find Bush Flying Events Lone Pine Backcounrty Fly-In Lone Pine Airport Greater Idaho STOL Drag Order a copy of the Idaho Aeronautical Chart too, because it shows the locations of many strips not shown on FAA sectionals. The RAF was proud to assist the Fish River Flying Club to re-open Fort Kent airstrip in Maine. Her favorite places to explore are the backcountry strips of Idaho and Utah's red rock country. It provides great camping. Inside Hells Canyon, the Snake River flows north toward Lewiston. Therefore, Although this airplane has bush tires, tricycle-gear aircraft with normal-sized tires can land at Dug Bar. Similar in concept to the rest stops along our interstate highway system, the first of these shelters was constructed atGallatin Field (BZN)in Bozeman, Montana. 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I would strongly suggest that you take the time and see what your state is working on, and how you can help. Read chapter Front Matter: TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Synthesis 55: Backcountry Airstrip Preservation catalogues the uses, benefi. The Volunteers have made several improvements over the years including a camping area with fire ring, tie-downs on both sides at camping area, south windsock installation, and repair of the tetrahedron. wanted to lower their VR route through there and in order to 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. The owner is The RAF partnered with the Idaho Aviation Association and followed up on the effort until it was finally opened. There is no control tower, no departing airlines to wait for, and the hold short line is the large bush at the entrance to the only active runway. No longer a line drawing in your training manual as they await your departure. It is a 4,000-foot sheer drop. All phone numbers failed, but the When winter comes to New England, the seaplane base at Alton Bay, (B18) on Lake Winnepausakee, NH starts to freeze. The airstrip served the nearby communities of Randsburg and Johannesburg, which are both functioning gold and quartz mining settlements that date back to the 1800s. It is not your typical airport that you are used to. 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. Revised 2/26/23. There are so many advocacy organizations. The lovely creek flows just behind the ranch house. The 2,100 ft x 60 ft dirt airstrip sits in a small valley at 4,400 ft elevation, surrounded on three sides by 6,400 ft mountains. Elk are often seen in large herds on the slopes above the ranch, especially in the cooler months. Volunteers recently installed a new windsock. Pasayten Airstrip Washington State If Backcountry Airstrip Preservation. After the event, all the pilots would flood the local newspaper and City Council members with letters describing how much they enjoyed Arcadia and its shops and restaurants. 2004 and he said the strip has not been used in three or 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. It's fun when they have to gain altitude so 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. This public-use 1,840 ft. dirt airstrip became extensively degraded. The Double Circle Ranch (Z66) is located on the Clifton District of the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest roughly 29 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona. This airstrip was the first on FS lands reopened to public use following the RAF andAPAs efforts in 2011 to amend AZs RUS to include aviation. directions. Matt Schantz, is a native of Colorado, and has been flying the Rocky mountains for almost 15 years, where he has been very active in advocating for airstrip protection and access. Reserve Airport is the location of the annual Gila Regional Fly-in. Fox. Late that year, a weekend fly-in was held with good attendance from multiple states. We believe that creation of new recreational airstrips will encourage the general aviation community to get out and recreate as well as provide more dispersed recreational opportunities. help defray the increasing costs of the site. 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. USFS. consider a donation of an equivalent amount, at the least. Negrito Airstrip Reserve, New Mexico You can drive to Flying a left downwind for Runway 36 (downstream) at Temperance Creek, on the Oregon side of Hells Canyon, 20 nm south of Dug Bar. Some pilots prefer to stay high, leaving an escape route until over the destination airstrip, and then spiral down. As I'm sure you know, one of the main focuses of the RAF is to work hard to keep c Left Coulee is one of those strips. Each region receives its portion of this money based on total number of feet of existing airstrips. Baker City, Oregon 97814 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. Porter Ranch Kennedy Meadows, California Owyhee Reservoir State Airport (Pelican Point). by its owners, nor is it maintained in a usable condition. The airport offers primitive camping and fishing in a spectacularly remote setting. paulandterryfreeman@gmail.com. during fire season. Please call airstrip owner, John Meade, to receive instructions (781-308-2451). Photo by Bill Ables. Albion Municipal Airport, Cassia County. The RAF has supported Boonville Airfield since 2013, co-sponsoring it's annual Boonville Fly-in and Pig Roast. They love flying as much as the rest of us and they're here for us, the pilots not profits. Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Find it free on the store. RAF hosted first work party N Fox Island. Numerous river guides, outfitters, and accommodations nearby. Self-contained overnight accommodation in two rustic cabins is available by prior arrangement. . The The RAF was founded by a group of pilots who were concerned about the loss of backcountry strips. it The RAF implements its mission through these Guiding Principles: Jakes Bar (AK0) was developed in support of mining operations in the mineral-rich Wrangell mountains south of the famous Kennicott copper mine which produced millions of dollars of copper from 1910 through 1938. Mr. Johnson made a comment that a "pilot may After a major fundraising effort, including a $5,000 RAF grant, the project was completed and dedicated. 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. Reserve is located in the Gila National Forest and is close to at least 6 recreational airstrips in New Mexico and Arizona. In 2012, following our success at Pleasant Valley and with a positive recommendation by that District Ranger, the RAF and APA negotiated a volunteer work weekend with District Ranger Kelly Jardine in order to clear years of tree and shrub growth along the runway edges. 3rd Edition. Photo by Crista Worthy. Many of the issues that involve the RAF transcend state boundaries. contribution. From the USFS campground, you can access the 25 miles long McKenzie River trail for hiking or world class single-track mountain biking. Why airstrip advocacy? in length and at least a couple of hundred feet wide. showing me this one on our trip into the backcountry in May The RAF is proud to support the hard work of Jean Harley and theMyricksAirfield Foundation in memory of founder Murray Randall. Read chapter References : TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Synthesis 55: Backcountry Airstrip Preservation catalogues the uses, benefit. Negrito Flying into backcountry airstrips is helpful (it shows they are being used), but that is only a small component of what it will take to ensure that they will be around for years to come. shown how by a local or experienced pilot. Go have a look, but it is private. 2002, 2023 by Paul of Aeronautics. All of the projects were funded by an RAF grant. One of our ongoing projects has been working with the BLM to revive airstrips and include airstrip terminology into the resource management plan (RMP). Pilots who fly in here can enjoy meals, lodging, and hiking. But there was the smell of pine trees, cowboy coffee, wood smoke, the distant howl of a coyote and the flicker of fire light. been sold on 03-17-2003. (To reserve the space for an event, contact the Sun n Fun Office). OR12 No specific Two RAF members flew in to visit with FOAAs Board and a plan was hatched. RAF Founding Director and now Director Emeritus Jerry Cain has worked with the Montana Aeronautics Division (MAD) since Lincoln Airport (S69) was rebuilt in 2005 to help improve and maintain recreational facilities at the airport. This Backcountry and recreational flying is the shining star in general aviation-- we must take advantage of this and use our resources for airstrip maintenance and protection. Currently an administrative site for river permits, the visitors center is staffed year-round. anytime soon, so watch out for F-16s, T-38s and German want to touch down call Mr. Johnson at 307-366-2447. be able to get down on the strip during the summer months, Private / Idaho Power Company. See our Event Calendarfor a list of upcoming places where you can visit with Team RAF members. Washington, DC ? While many of these organizations concentrate on a single state, we are a national organization concerned about airstrips nationwide. Inside, youll find complete information and photos of Idahos airstrips, plus those across the Oregon border, like Dug Bar and Temperance Creek. Thanks. Note: La Garita is not currently open to operations until further notice. We respect the fact that you have worked hard, saved your money, and may have some left over that could be directed to the RAF. SUPPORT US WITHOUT PAYING A DIME!It takes us 40+ hours a week to document our journey on both our blog and our YouTube channel.
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