and Located on a working dry wheat farm, about 8 miles Northwest of Condon, Oregon, Mountain Views is a 1,650 ft x 40 ft turf runway. 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. The ability to fly in, camp, and explore the surrounding area at a beautiful backcountry airstrip is a priceless experience. Always monitor and make position reports on 122.9 when in the Idaho backcountry. Ranch-fresh eggs, biscuits and gravy, smoked pulled pork, and freshly-baked breads and desserts are some of their specialties. After a major fundraising effort, including a $5,000 RAF grant, the project was completed and dedicated. The runway lies along a bench above the Pasayten River in the Okanagon National Forest. Wyoming runway. He also said there is a road that intersects the - 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. The RAF works in conjunction with the Idaho Aviation Association to maintain this airstrip for public use. Oftentimes we have friends or acquaintances who built their own airstrip and want to see their dream continue long after they are gone. 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. FOAA turned to the RAF. In July of 2019, a vault toilet was transported from the Ranger Office and installed at Negrito with funding provided by NMPA. Big Bar airstrip, looking south, or upstream, on January 1, 2012. Rio Grande County supplied the balance of funding from its Airport Fund. Allenholm Airport (VT26), located in South Hero, Vermont, is a privately owned, public use airport. The IAA website also provides a list of flight instructors who specialize in mountain and canyon flying. It offers pilots a place to pitch a tent on the grass near their airplane, relax in front of a fire and even take a hot shower - all at no charge. trained to try to avoid it due to fire-fighting traffic. Creating new airstrips isn't easy either. The RAF is Candid Platinum Transparency Recipient for 2022. 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. conversation about flying in his area. We appreciate that you might consider some level of a planned gift to the RAF. 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. ?Providing backcountry access, supporting rural economies and recreational activities, and aiding forest management requires a nationwide policy to protect federal backcountry aviation issues, according to a bill introduced today by Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Larry Craig. Cow Creek is one of these strips. Weather is also available with each webcam location on this site. Copyright 2023 Backcountry Pilot. In 2017 the RAF granted $750 for airstrip maintenance. The RAF donated $1,000 to help fund a conservation easement on the ranch in 2016. be able to get down on the strip during the summer months, Blackwater Airfield (8FD3) is a Florida Forest Service airfield to which the FFS is willing to permit public access on a request basis, should its condition be judged safe and not otherwise in use. The airport Page prepared by the USFS and inquired about the airstrip. Self-contained overnight accommodation in two rustic cabins is available by prior arrangement. It is maintained by the RAF under an MOU with the National Park Service. The strip sits on a 70,000-acre cattle ranch 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? We have made inroads in the aviation community and are looked at as the "go-to" guys for aviation-related issues pertaining to both public and private recreational airstrips and backcountry airstrips. Okanagon National Forest. 03WY Located about 10 miles Co-Sponsored by SD Aviation: Husky Dealer/Broker, 888-312-7350. It has WA (and the Pacific Northwest) features many grass and paved. Washington, United States Map Airports 704 2 problem reports Loading map . Our mission statement says it best: The Recreational Aviation Foundation preserves, improves, and creates airstrips for recreational access.. Private / M.E. The airstrip provided a wonderful location for overnight camping. There is a 2,500-foot airstrip and the RAF recently completed a pilot's campground. 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. Without the enabling work of the RAF, your recreational opportunities - whether cross-country or backcountry - will continue to diminish as airfields are closed or their use is restricted. Thanks. Chukar Flats is a challenging backcountry airstrip, located in North Central Oregon in a deep canyon along the east bank of the John Day River. enormous ranch. I was hired to Recreational Aviation Foundation runway is 1,360 feet long, but It has a 30-percent uphill Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. The RAF offers tax and legal assistance for donors, and the Board members receive no compensation. you enjoy the site, and would like to make a financial contribution. Memaloose Imnaha, Oregon 2014. you enjoy this web site, please support it with a financial Short final for Runway 36 (landing downstream) at Temperance Creek. Engstrom Campground, a USFS campground, is 0.5 miles SW of the runway, with an outhouse facility. 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. Years ago, RAF Michigan Liaison Brad Frederick learned about an abandoned Civilian Conservation Corps airstrip in the Lake Superior State Forest from Michigan Dept. Pasayten Airstrip Washington State If Photo by Bill Ables. difficult to locate in its current condition because it It lies about 20 airport including a power line that runs the length of the Grapevine. You can even go for a guided hunting, fishing, hiking, or photography trip with Hells Canyon Packers, based at the Temperance Creek Lodge. Enjoy Hells Canyonsee you around the backcountry! The airstrip was used primarily for fire Backcountry Airstrip Preservation.Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Together with the Montana Pilot's Association (MPA) the RAF has participated in the BLM planning process that secured the existence of 6 airstrips in the Missouri Breaks. From the airfield, it is a five-minute to the Pacific Ocean beach and a 40-minute walk into the town in Manzanita. Updated 10/21/22. Be careful with downdrafts over the Otter Creek Ranch Airstrip Ten Sleep, Owyhee Reservoir State Airport (Pelican Point). Washington, Eastern. When the city attempted to turn the strip into a waste transfer station and county dump, her board stepped up to save the airport. Photo by Shelly Tippets. listed as private, but people go in and out all the time. At Dug Bar, camping is free and you can fish from shore, though you need an Oregon fishing license. Inside Hells Canyon, the Snake River flows north toward Lewiston. In the 1950s the then ranch owners built a log cabin lodge, bunk house, and airstrip in an attempt to convert the working ranch into a Dude ranch. Baker City, Oregon 97814 depending on whether or not it's been mowed." 1473) (including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office) The shower house is the red building shown farthest to the left. The canyon is plenty wide above both Temperance Creek and Dug Bar for this. help defray the increasing costs of the site. runway lies along a bench above the Pasayten River in the With a 10.26-percent slope, landings are made upstream and uphill on Runway 13. Camping, lodging, and hangars are available at the airstrip. heart pump even faster. In January, steelhead frequent a large rapid downstream from the strip. The wheels lightly touched on the dew covered grass, there was no screech, and very little, if any, bounce. could turn and use the road as a runway providing the speed Moss farmer offline Posts: 98 Joined: Thu Feb 06, 2014 1:44 am Location: Enumclaw Photo courtesy Bill Miller. The City Council noticed, and FOAAs journey began. want to touch down call Mr. Johnson at 307-366-2447. Also, a RAF grant was approved for continuing maintenance and cleaning supplies so volunteers can keep it clean and stocked. pilots elect to fly in from the south while others prefer unavailable for contact as was the owner of the near by 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. created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide jobs The ideal I live in San Diego and fly from MYF. 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. do so they needed to do an Environment Impact Study. For more details, visit the RAF Timeline. The USFS will probably grant you permission. We work closely with many state organizations such as the IAA and the MPA to assist them with local issues. It's time to stop flying over unknown/unused airstrips and time we start landing at them. The RAF has a collaborative agreement with the owner to provide airstrip maintenance and upkeep in exchange for provisional use of the airstrip and access to the recreational amenities. You can drive to That began to change in 2012 when a group of volunteers formed Friends of Arcadia Airport or FOAA. The previous paragraphs are the heart of what started the RAF. View a PDF of the Copperstate Forum - Camping with Your Plane (Approx 6mb) I rode in and out of there a couple of times in a It Bozeman, MT 59715 Rock slides and ice dams had created large natural reservoirs, backing up water and sediment. The USFS maintains a cabin at the airstrip All Rights Reserved. Photo by Bill Ables. The RAF with the Utah Backcountry Pilot's Association constructed a pilot shelter on the field. Tornados screaming through the Gila National forest at 500 6Y3 The RAF completed a formal agreement with the State of Michigan to open North Fox Island, located on an 820-acre island in Lake Michigan. The airfields covered within this state are accessible via the following: Washington, Central. 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. The airport offers primitive camping and fishing in a spectacularly remote setting. We are a small part of the aviation community, and our opposition is a well funded army with many resources. Across the adjacent highway is a USFS campground with facilities. edge on the south side. Mr. Johnson made a comment that a "pilot may Orchard Ranch Airstrip S of Big Trails, flying the route at night and I've seen a couple of C-130s dip in the runway that might kick the plane in the air Each site now has an RAF fire ring, a picnic table and is just a short walk to a newly constructed outhouse. With no signs of civilization, you have a feeling that you are completely alone with nature. At Temperance Creek, park on either side of the runway, near the north end. If you would like to land there Mr. Orchard Backcountry Airstrip Preservation. Wild Billy Lake (OR29) is located on 1,100 acres of private land in south-central Oregon. MT U.S. 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. 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. Note the snow on the peaks; this photo was taken in mid-March. If the 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. I would strongly suggest that you take the time and see what your state is working on, and how you can help. Nehalem Bay State Airport (3S7) is located immediately adjacent to an Oregon State Park. Updates Photo by Crista Worthy. 1711 W College St Because of your memory of that special experience as well as your passion for it, you have, through the RAF, the opportunity to create a legacy like none other. 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. Revised 2/26/23. doi: 10.17226/22368. Our state organizations need more volunteer resources, and our local and federal governments need to hear our voices! The strip was reopened in 2013, graded in 2014, had shades installed in 2017, and had grills installed in 2018. the criteria. In 2017, a RAF grant was approved to build and install fold over windsock poles at the airstrip. The lovely creek flows just behind the ranch house. The RAF works in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Aviation to maintain this beautiful airport. Vintage Electric rolls out most powerful electric bikes yet, Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race postponed. The drive there is an arduous trek over rough dirt roads that take 3 or more hours to traverse, so visitation is limited. total quantity of material on this site is to continue to grow. First new airstrip on Forest Service land in over 45 years. in length and at least a couple of hundred feet wide. This strip is The strip is suited for taildragger aircraft John McKenna, founder and president of the RAF, shares his vison and outlook for the accomplishments of the foundation, and the mission ahead. site covers airfields in all 50 states: Click 406-582-1723 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. mailing address to send a check, please contact me at: While some states have more formal pilot organizations than others, sometimes backcountry interests are not always at the forefront. Left Coulee is one of those strips. The RAF would organize a fly-in hosted by FOAA during Arcadias annual Rodeo Weekend. 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. Order a copy of the Idaho Aeronautical Chart too, because it shows the locations of many strips not shown on FAA sectionals. You arent the requested 2,000 feet agl inside a National Recreation Area, but youre descending so thats allowed. Click Show More!WHO WE AREIn 2015 we quit our lives in the city to buy bare land in the country and build a timber frame home from scratch with our bare hands, debt-free, with no prior experience. 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? To land here you 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. information can be found. the north. Pilots taxi to the shelter at Gallatin Field in Bozeman, Mont., to have lunch or camp overnight. 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. Suggested Citation:"Chapter Two - Uses and Benefits of Backcountry Airstrips ."National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Share your favorite destination in the AOPA Hangar: Places to fly, things to do, where to eat! It is nearly 4,000 feet in length and at least a couple of hundred feet wide. Bowstring Lake is just off the west end of the runway and offers resort amenities. Sparky Imeson Copyright 1995-2017Mountain Flying LLC Missoula, Montana 406 241-1599, Page prepared by Please call airstrip owner, John Meade, to receive instructions (781-308-2451). Starting the takeoff roll down Runway 31 at Cache Creek, on the Oregon side of Hells Canyon near the Washington border. The Since our inception in 2003, we have prevented the closure of existing airstrips and even built new ones. 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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. Go have a look, but it is private. Collaborating with USFS, the RAF has completed a number of safety and amenity improvements to the 2,800 feet long gravel airstrip. The owners also offer bunkhouse style overnight accommodation. Self-contained overnight accommodation for up to 12 people is available, by prior arrangement, in a large farmhouse. Photo by Bill Ables. One of our ongoing projects has been working with the BLM to revive airstrips and include airstrip terminology into the resource management plan (RMP). departure is to the south on runway 17. Oftentimes we have friends or acquaintances who built their own airstrip and want to see their dream continue long after they are gone. Backcountry Airstrip Preservation (2014) . Please Some pilots prefer to stay high, leaving an escape route until over the destination airstrip, and then spiral down. is not excessive. tremendously. Although this airplane has bush tires, tricycle-gear aircraft with normal-sized tires can land at Dug Bar. Read chapter Chapter Six - Conclusions : TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Synthesis 55: Backcountry Airstrip Preservation catalogues th. Pilots who fly in here can enjoy meals, lodging, and hiking. RAF members regularly volunteer to maintain the airstrip by clearing brush and repairing damage caused by wildlife. blow from any direction. I really enjoy your site and hope you keep ~ Closed Indefinitely ~. nice cowboy. 185. If you enjoy watching our videos and want to help us to produce more of them, learn how you can help us without spending a dime! The airstrip is about 15 miles south of Memaloose. Nothing worthwhile ever is. They installed a mailbox to hold a sign-in book and RAF information. The RAF is ready to assist you and your planning team wherever needed to match your desires to the RAFs needs. here for the site's main menu. Salmon 15 miles downstream. very good for backcountry standards. Volunteers from The Idaho Aviation Association, Wallowa County Pilots Association and the RAF undertake annual maintenance of the Dug Bar airstrip. . The layout is interesting. Sacatar Meadows airstrip. it in about an hour and a half, down a dusty dirt road. They also have F-117s There is walking access to the McKenzie River for fishing, kayaking or rafting. airstrip on the southwest side at a 20- to 30-degree angle. elevation is 8,100 feet and the main runway is 7,500 feet in 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. The RAF is proud to support the hard work of Jean Harley and theMyricksAirfield Foundation in memory of founder Murray Randall. The strip is There are several obstacles on the west side of the The pilot shelter consists of a meeting/classroom area, kitchen, bathroom with shower, and covered porch area. Anderson-Plummer Airport, Latah County. four years. ex-SONARMAN on Los Angeles-class submarines. contribution. For our most up-do-date progress follow us on social media.Instagram: http://bit.ly/2D6DErZFacebook: http://bit.ly/2zwL2tjENJOY THIS VIDEO? Photo by Shelly Tippets. "This will really be fun", you tell yourself. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. (To reserve the space for an event, contact the Sun n Fun Office). Dam. This public-use 1,840 ft. dirt airstrip became extensively degraded. was out there doing a study for the Air Force and was based But there was the smell of pine trees, cowboy coffee, wood smoke, the distant howl of a coyote and the flicker of fire light. Fox. Reviewing safety briefings and contacting airfield owners (where applicable) is essential before use. It is not your typical airport that you are used to. A very With your help the RAF knows there will be an airplane on a grass strip with laughter and a campfire in the background. such as a Piper Cub, Super Cub, Maule, Cessna 180 or Cessna Backcountry Airstrip Preservation. "If not now, when; and if not us, who?" Pictures can be seen in There was no FBO sign at this spot, no nearby motel, not even the old Buick courtesy car. Each region receives its portion of this money based on total number of feet of existing airstrips. There are so many advocacy organizations. At any backcountry airstrip, always push your airplane well away from the runway. Her favorite places to explore are the backcountry strips of Idaho and Utah's red rock country. has no problem, but he asks that you call first before There is a USFS campground adjacent with seasonal camp hosts, water, vault toilets and bear-proof garbage receptacles. Rager Creek is a USFS airstrip located in the Ochoco National Forest in Central Oregon. Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Through coordination with local BLM field managers, RAF California Liaison Rick Lach obtained authorization for RAF volunteers to maintain several airstrips in their district including Goler Heights. The area, including the airstrip, may have While many of these organizations concentrate on a single state, we are a national organization concerned about airstrips nationwide. Find Bush Flying Events Lone Pine Backcounrty Fly-In Lone Pine Airport Greater Idaho STOL Drag As far as the airstrip goes, it's a It also provides more reaction time, is safer in turbulence, and decreases your turning radius if you decide to turn around. 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. He has no problem with us listing it. 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. 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. Pasayten Airstrip - Washington State Okanagon National Forest ~ Closed Indefinitely ~ Elevation approximately 4,000. . The RAF has supported Boonville Airfield since 2013, co-sponsoring it's annual Boonville Fly-in and Pig Roast. Fishing for steelhead, sturgeon, salmon, rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass is excellent at Temperance Creek, but you need an Oregon fishing license. Photo by Alan Bobo. We know we're responsible users of these lands, but the perception to many is the opposite. RAF volunteers annually assist with maintenance of the airfield and camping grounds. Late that year, a weekend fly-in was held with good attendance from multiple states. 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. It was surface sealed in 2018. plain. Washington and Oregon state scenery includes the Cascades mountains, snow peaks, pine tree forests, challenging gravel bars, short grass strips, and state . 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. The strip has Bill Miller lands his Cessna 182 at Dug Bar. remained closed since that time. 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