The RAF and Backcountry Flying

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RAF Podcast #16 with Steve Taylor Sep 19, 2025

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Steve has been in aviation, quite literally, all his life. He carried on his father's vocation in aviation and wound up with a career that included test flying pretty much every Boeing commercial airplane. Listen in to hear some of his stories and love for the 747-8.

RAF Podcast #15 with Philipp Kureck Aug 17, 2024

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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/

Important Steps to Save Backcountry Flying: Episode 14 with Clay Simmons Jul 01, 2024

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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.

Epic Winter Trip to the Iditarod with Jeff Russell Jan 19, 2024

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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!

Al Clayton & Childs Glacier Alaska Jul 07, 2023

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Al Clayton describes growing up in Alaska and opening a new airstrip adjacent to Childs Glacier on the Copper River.

RAF Podcast #11: Sarah Tamar and Filip Wolak fly and camp (flamp) across America Dec 16, 2021

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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.

RAF Podcast #10: Saving Goodspeed with Bill Brine Nov 08, 2021

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November 8, 2021: RAF Podcast #10 with Bill Brine - RAF Director, discussing the steps involved in saving a recreational airstrip.

RAF Podcast #9: Richard McSpadden - Sr VP AOPA/Air Safety Institute Apr 02, 2021

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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.

RAF Podcast #8 with Amrat Chugani - RAF Ambassador in Florida. Mar 26, 2021

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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...

RAF Podcast #7: The Ryan Field Story May 17, 2020

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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.

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