The RAF and Backcountry Flying

Aug 17 2024 15 ep. 48 mins 6

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People of the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the initiative to save backcountry airstrips. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-mcglynn4/support

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RAF Podcast #15 with Philipp Kureck

Aug 17 2024 44 mins

Philipp came to the US from Germany to build ticket time. He used the RAF Airfield Guide to fly around the Western US and learned what backcountry flying was all about. You can view Philipp's photos of his adventures at: https://www.instagram.com/philipp.kur/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-mcglynn4/support

Important Steps to Save Backcountry Flying: Episode 14 with Clay Simmons

Jul 01 2024 48 mins

A discussion with Clay Simmons of the RAF Backcountry Etiquette Team on how to help sustain flying as an acceptable means of accessing the backcountry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-mcglynn4/support

Epic Winter Trip to the Iditarod with Jeff Russell

Jan 19 2024 55 mins

Many aviators have flown to Alaska, but fewer have done it in the dead of winter. Listen to Jeff describe his trip and how important painter's tape is in the trip! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-mcglynn4/support

Al Clayton & Childs Glacier Alaska

Jul 07 2023 45 mins

Al Clayton describes growing up in Alaska and opening a new airstrip adjacent to Childs Glacier on the Copper River. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-mcglynn4/support

RAF Podcast #11: Sarah Tamar and Filip Wolak fly and camp (flamp) across America

Dec 16 2021 63 mins

Listen to Sarah and Filip discuss all the fun and adventure of "flamping" across America as a relief from pandemic isolation. Go to FlampAmerica.com for the photo journal of their trip. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-mcglynn4/support

RAF Podcast #10: Saving Goodspeed with Bill Brine

Nov 08 2021 37 mins

November 8, 2021: RAF Podcast #10 with Bill Brine - RAF Director, discussing the steps involved in saving a recreational airstrip. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-mcglynn4/support

RAF Podcast #9: Richard McSpadden - Sr VP AOPA/Air Safety Institute

Apr 02 2021 66 mins

This is a great discussion about "Spad's" 20 year career in the Air Force, including leading the Thunderbirds, transitioning to General Aviation and civilian life and now his third career as the Director of the Air Safety Institute and the joint initiative between the ASI and the RAF to reduce accidents in the backcountry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com

RAF Podcast #8 with Amrat Chugani - RAF Ambassador in Florida.

Mar 26 2021 40 mins

Bill chats with Amrat Chugani about his career in aviation, learning to fly in Florida, getting his tailwheel endorsement and why he's a part of the RAF volunteers and what's next... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-mcglynn4/support

RAF Podcast #7: The Ryan Field Story

May 17 2020 54 mins

John McKenna talks about Ben and Butch Ryan and the donation of their airfield to the RAF to preserve their love of aviation and the land. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-mcglynn4/support

RAF Podcast #6 with John Nadeau

May 10 2020 49 mins

Bill chats with John Nadeau about growing up next to an airfield in Massachusetts, finally becoming a pilot and an airfield owner which lead him to become the RAF's knowledge leader in the Recreational Use Statutes initiative. This is a very informative podcast for anyone who owns (or knows someone who owns) an airfield and has concerns about liability. --- Support