While you’re at it, share the RAF story, and it won’t take long before our positive vibe will have an outsized voice across all of aviation. We are not many, so simply be polite, be professional – the same request we make of our RAF volunteers. Sure, our little airplanes don’t carry the financial weight of one business jet, but remember, if that jet weren’t there, that FBO might be struggling to keep the bills paid on what we bring to the table. We need all of us, big and small alike, to keep this ecosystem healthy. So, when I see an opportunity to engage positively, I do my best to do so.
Just the other day, at Joe Brown’s suggestion, I bought pizza for the crew at the local facility where I buy my avgas. It took six pizzas, and I was very graciously thanked, but it was me who got the most out of it. If we can all do our part to protect this ecosystem that we all depend on, that can be nothing but a good thing.
Be that person who others look forward to helping when you taxi in, maybe offering a helping hand where it is not required. We will all be better for your actions.
– John McKenna, RAF Chairman
Submitted August 14, 2025
