Protecting and Preserving the Backcountry: Meet RAF President Bill McGlynn

from Plane + Pilot · host Cayla McLeod, Plane & Pilot

On this episode of the Plane & Pilot podcast, Cayla is joined by Bill McGlynn, President of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF).With over 30 years in the cockpit, Bill shares his deep-rooted passion for the American backcountry and the vital mission to keep it accessible.They discuss the RAF’s history, the complexities of partnering with federal agencies like the BLM and US Forest Service, and how pilots can safely enjoy—and actively protect—our nation’s remote airstrips.

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