The RAF and Backcountry Flying

Bill McGlynn
  • 4.9 (15)
  • AVIATION

People of the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the initiative to save backcountry airstrips.

  1. 09/19/2025

    RAF Podcast #16 with Steve Taylor

    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.

    38 min

  2. 08/17/2024

    RAF Podcast #15 with Philipp Kureck

    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/

    45 min

  3. 07/01/2024

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

    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.

    49 min

  4. 01/19/2024

    Epic Winter Trip to the Iditarod with Jeff Russell

    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!

    55 min

  5. 07/07/2023

    Al Clayton & Childs Glacier Alaska

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

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

    12/16/2021

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

    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.

    1h 3m
  7. RAF Podcast #10: Saving Goodspeed with Bill Brine

    11/08/2021

    RAF Podcast #10: Saving Goodspeed with Bill Brine

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

    38 min

  8. 04/02/2021

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

    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.

    1h 7m
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About

People of the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the initiative to save backcountry airstrips.

Information

  • Creator
    Bill McGlynn
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bill McGlynn