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Greetings,
So the fine folks at the forestry service have left recreational aviation
out of many places in the planning directives that will serve as guidance
for public land use for the next 25 or so years.
Now is your opportunity to write them and ask that they keep aviation in
the mix.
Many of the airstrips in question are ones that are easily within the
capability of any of the RV series of aircraft so this is in the best
interest of all of us. Having places to fly sure is nice.
If you want to write a letter please have at it, instructions to get you
started are below.
If you what to plagiarizer mine I welcome it:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p-6qb2m5O7Ji_NMoEyWWrprQB0NkMm2pgoxCotE
6Po0/edit?usp=sharing
Try to change a few things at least...
Take care,
Bill
RV-8, N84WJ, 889 hrs
rv-8.blogspot.com
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Recreational Aviation Foundation <contact@theraf.org>
Subject: CALL TO ACTION
Dear William,
*RAF CRITICAL call to action*
*WE need your immediate help-------- Please Take action not later than
April 29*
*Background:*
In 2012, through a collaborative effort involving the
RAF<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u2&qid
=195669>,
the USFS/USDA published a new Planning
Rule<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u3&qid
=195669>
to develop, revise and amend FS land management plans. This rule will
replace the previous one written in the 1980s and will be the planning
=93Bible=94 for the next 20-25 years. Through a collaborative process, the
RAF
and others were able to interject recreational aviation and the importance
of recognizing airstrips as a valid part of USFS infrastructure into the *2
012
Planning *Rule<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u
3&qid=195669>
.
Recently, the USFS released and is seeking public comment on the proposed *
2012
Planning Rule* *Directives<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/exte
rn/url.php?u4&qid=195669>
*, a key set of agency guidance documents that will direct implementation
of the 2012 Planning Rule. The proposed
*Directives<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=
804&qid=195669>
*contain agency policies that serve as the primary basis for internal
forest planning management.
*The Directives are critical to recreational aviation and USFS
airfields*since they provide procedures and techniques to be used by
resource
specialists and planning staff engaged in land management planning for the
national forests and grasslands. If we can get the proposed Directives to
recognize aviation interests, the document will influence USFS planners and
managers actions concerning airstrips for the next 20 years or more; and
therefore, will positively impact the destiny of those airstrips.
*In the past, neither the old Planning Rule nor the old Directives held any
direct references to USFS airstrips.* Roads, trails, historic sites, and
many other common infrastructure classifications were discussed in detail,
but *not* airstrips.
*Regrettably, the USFS draft of the new Directives is also devoid of
references to recreational aviation or airstrips.* The new Directives will
control planning on USFS lands for many years; therefore, we need your help
to correct these critical omissions in the proposed Directives.
*Prior to April 29th*, The RAF is asking you to please submit your comments
and ideas concerning the proposed Directives via both email, and the U.S.
Postal System mail:
*USFS DIRECTIVES PUBLIC COMMENT EMAIL
LINK<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u5&qid
=195669>
*
*Next, snail mail a copy of your comments to:*
*USDA/FS Planning Directives Comments*
*P.O. Box 40088*
*Portland, OR 97240 *
*Note: you can copy and paste into and out of the comments section of the
USFS email page.*
*Here are some key points you can build on while drafting your comments
concerning the proposed Directives:*
=D8 USFS airstrips are an important recreational and operational part of t
he
USFS infrastructure. Please ask the FS to change all instances in the
Directives where *=93trails and roads=94* are referenced, to read *=93trail
s,
roads, and airstrips=94*.
=D8 Some airstrips (built on natural meadows) predate historical trails an
d
roads. Therefore, some existing airstrips *may* also be historical sites;
however, no mention of this possibility is made in the proposed
Directives. Historic trails, roads, and buildings are discussed in detail,
but not airfields. Please ask the FS to revise the proposed Directives to
direct planners to explore whether any airstrips in their planning area may
have historical significance.
=D8 In many places throughout the proposed document, various forms of
recreation are listed and discussed. The 2012 Planning Rule mentions
aviation as a valid form of recreation. However, the proposed Directives
do not mention aviation activities. Please ask the FS to include aviation
as a recreational activity in the Directives wherever recreational
activities are listed and discussed.
=D8 Many USFS airstrips are maintained through joint efforts of the USFS a
nd
volunteer groups, (including the RAF). Please ask the FS to revise the
proposed Directives to include guidance for planners on the importance of
coordinating with volunteer groups within their planning area, when
gathering information on airstrips.
=D8 The Chief of the USFS, the heads of other agencies such as the BLM, an
d
the U.S. Congress, have all published comments on the significance of
airstrips as part of an overall balanced public lands transportation
system. Unfortunately, not all USFS planners and managers are familiar
with the airstrips within their planning area. Please ask the FS to place
greater emphasis on their airstrip infrastructure through direct inclusion
of airstrip guidance and instructions to planners in the proposed
Directives.
=D8 The FS owns the airstrips; it makes little sense for them to be exclud
ed
from the Directives. Airstrips need to be an integral part of forest plans.
Including them in the Assessment, Land Management, Monitoring, and
Wilderness Evaluation Chapters of the Directives puts airstrips on the same
planning level as roads, trails, and historical sites when forest plans are
being constructed or revised. Please ask the FS to revise Chapters 10, 20,
30, and 70 to place airstrips and recreational aviation on the same
planning footing as other listed infrastructure and recreational activities
.
=D8 Forrest Planners who may not have detailed knowledge of airstrips with
in
their planning area need to be given instructions on where that information
can be found. The proposed Directives clearly outlines sources of
information when accessing and planning for roads, trails, historic sites,
utility corridors, and etc. Airstrips need the same considerations so
planners will fully understand airfield planning requirements and issues.
Please ask the FS to include sources of information on airstrips to
planners by including sources of information about airfields in the
proposed Directives.
=D8 A revolution is coming within the next 10 years involving inexpensive
to
purchase, operate, and maintain electric powered airplanes. When this
happens, recreational aviation pressures on USFS airstrips will increase.
The Directives must provide planners the tools to recognize, assess, and
adapt to this increasing demand. Adopting the proposed directives in their
current form will not accomplish this task. Please ask the FS to revise
the proposed directives to include recreational aviation and airstrips in
order to encompass potential future demand on airstrips.
*Hints to make your comments effective:*
- When you write your comments, put them in your own words. Form
letters and mass emails that are all the same are usually not counted as
individual responses.
- Be courteous and give constructive comments. FS planners have worked
hard to make the proposed Directives the best they can. We=92re helping
them
see items they have overlooked.
- Be sure to email your comments ASAP and for certain, no later than
April 29, 2013.
To date, the RAF has been very impressed by the collaborative process the
USFS/USDA has put together to get this tough job done. There are a lot of
dedicated FS folks out there who just don=92t think about aviation when
planning. They=92ve never been required to do so; and, they may be ignoran
t
of the aviation thing we do. Our purpose is to change that situation so
every time a plan is built or revised, any airstrips in that area will be
included and provided for within that plan. That=92s not happening now; bu
t,
*with your help, we can change that situation.*
Thank you for your continued support and participation in the RAF mission.
Taking a few minutes now to assure recreational aviation's inclusion within
the USFS Directives is a quick and easy investment for you; but, it will
yield long term rewards for your children and grandchildren who may someday
wish to enjoy the same aviation privileges you have. Helping now goes a
long way towards protecting, preserving, and creating recreational
airstrips on USFS lands. Those are the reasons you joined the RAF; so,
let=92s get this done.
*Questions? *
Contact Bob Kay: rkay@theraf.org or Ron Normandeau:
rnormandeau@theraf.org
*Recreational Aviation Foundation*
1711 West College Street
Bozeman, MT 59715-4913
United States
406-582-1RAF (406-582-1723)
theraf.org<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=8
07&qid=195669>
Join Team RAF!
RAF Mission:
=93Keeping the legacy of recreational aviation strong by preserving,
maintaining and creating public use recreational and backcountry airstrips
nationwide=94
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Totally agree Bill!! Even if you don=92t use these resources, please do
the
rest of general aviation a favor and send a letter.
I use these strips for camping in my RV-3. They are a wonderful
resource! A
few examples from my blog:
http://jdfinley.com/double-circle-airstrip-landing-video/
http://jdfinley.com/grapevine-arizona-backcountry-camping-trip/
http://jdfinley.com/negrito-fly-incamping/
http://jdfinley.com/me-own-backcountry-flightride/
http://jdfinley.com/saturday-at-3u2/
If you haven=92t already ' get out there and give them a shot!
Jon
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Judge
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:53 AM
Subject: RV-List: Fwd: CALL TO ACTION
Greetings,
So the fine folks at the forestry service have left recreational
aviation
out of many places in the planning directives that will serve as
guidance
for public land use for the next 25 or so years.
Now is your opportunity to write them and ask that they keep aviation in
the
mix.
Many of the airstrips in question are ones that are easily within the
capability of any of the RV series of aircraft so this is in the best
interest of all of us. Having places to fly sure is nice.
If you want to write a letter please have at it, instructions to get you
started are below.
If you what to plagiarizer mine I welcome it:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p-6qb2m5O7Ji_NMoEyWWrprQB0NkMm2pgoxCo
tE6
Po0/edit?usp=sharing
Try to change a few things at least...
Take care,
Bill
RV-8, N84WJ, 889 hrs
rv-8.blogspot.com <http://rv-8.blogspot.com/>
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Recreational Aviation Foundation <contact@theraf.org>
Subject: CALL TO ACTION
Dear William,
RAF CRITICAL call to action
WE need your immediate help-------- Please Take action not later than
April
29
Background:
In 2012, through a collaborative effort involving the RAF
<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u2&qid=
195669
> , the USFS/USDA published a new Planning Rule
<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u3&qid=
195669
> to develop, revise and amend FS land management plans. This rule
will
replace the previous one written in the 1980s and will be the planning
=93Bible=94 for the next 20-25 years. Through a collaborative process,
the RAF
and others were able to interject recreational aviation and the
importance
of recognizing airstrips as a valid part of USFS infrastructure into the
2012 Planning Rule
<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u3&qid=
195669
> .
Recently, the USFS released and is seeking public comment on the
proposed
2012 Planning Rule Directives
<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u4&qid=
195669
> , a key set of agency guidance documents that will direct
implementation
of the 2012 Planning Rule. The proposed Directives
<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u4&qid=
195669
> contain agency policies that serve as the primary basis for internal
forest planning management.
The Directives are critical to recreational aviation and USFS airfields
since they provide procedures and techniques to be used by resource
specialists and planning staff engaged in land management planning for
the
national forests and grasslands. If we can get the proposed Directives
to
recognize aviation interests, the document will influence USFS planners
and
managers actions concerning airstrips for the next 20 years or more; and
therefore, will positively impact the destiny of those airstrips.
In the past, neither the old Planning Rule nor the old Directives held
any
direct references to USFS airstrips. Roads, trails, historic sites, and
many other common infrastructure classifications were discussed in
detail,
but not airstrips.
Regrettably, the USFS draft of the new Directives is also devoid of
references to recreational aviation or airstrips. The new Directives
will
control planning on USFS lands for many years; therefore, we need your
help
to correct these critical omissions in the proposed Directives.
Prior to April 29th, The RAF is asking you to please submit your
comments
and ideas concerning the proposed Directives via both email, and the
U.S.
Postal System mail:
USFS DIRECTIVES PUBLIC COMMENT EMAIL LINK
<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u5&qid=
195669
>
Next, snail mail a copy of your comments to:
USDA/FS Planning Directives Comments
P.O. Box 40088
Portland, OR 97240
Note: you can copy and paste into and out of the comments section of the
USFS email page.
Here are some key points you can build on while drafting your comments
concerning the proposed Directives:
=D8 USFS airstrips are an important recreational and operational part
of the
USFS infrastructure. Please ask the FS to change all instances in the
Directives where =93trails and roads=94 are referenced, to read
=93trails, roads,
and airstrips=94.
=D8 Some airstrips (built on natural meadows) predate historical trails
and
roads. Therefore, some existing airstrips may also be historical sites;
however, no mention of this possibility is made in the proposed
Directives.
Historic trails, roads, and buildings are discussed in detail, but not
airfields. Please ask the FS to revise the proposed Directives to
direct
planners to explore whether any airstrips in their planning area may
have
historical significance.
=D8 In many places throughout the proposed document, various forms of
recreation are listed and discussed. The 2012 Planning Rule mentions
aviation as a valid form of recreation. However, the proposed
Directives do
not mention aviation activities. Please ask the FS to include aviation
as a
recreational activity in the Directives wherever recreational activities
are
listed and discussed.
=D8 Many USFS airstrips are maintained through joint efforts of the
USFS and
volunteer groups, (including the RAF). Please ask the FS to revise the
proposed Directives to include guidance for planners on the importance
of
coordinating with volunteer groups within their planning area, when
gathering information on airstrips.
=D8 The Chief of the USFS, the heads of other agencies such as the BLM,
and
the U.S. Congress, have all published comments on the significance of
airstrips as part of an overall balanced public lands transportation
system.
Unfortunately, not all USFS planners and managers are familiar with the
airstrips within their planning area. Please ask the FS to place
greater
emphasis on their airstrip infrastructure through direct inclusion of
airstrip guidance and instructions to planners in the proposed
Directives.
=D8 The FS owns the airstrips; it makes little sense for them to be
excluded
from the Directives. Airstrips need to be an integral part of forest
plans.
Including them in the Assessment, Land Management, Monitoring, and
Wilderness Evaluation Chapters of the Directives puts airstrips on the
same
planning level as roads, trails, and historical sites when forest plans
are
being constructed or revised. Please ask the FS to revise Chapters 10,
20,
30, and 70 to place airstrips and recreational aviation on the same
planning
footing as other listed infrastructure and recreational activities.
=D8 Forrest Planners who may not have detailed knowledge of airstrips
within
their planning area need to be given instructions on where that
information
can be found. The proposed Directives clearly outlines sources of
information when accessing and planning for roads, trails, historic
sites,
utility corridors, and etc. Airstrips need the same considerations so
planners will fully understand airfield planning requirements and
issues.
Please ask the FS to include sources of information on airstrips to
planners
by including sources of information about airfields in the proposed
Directives.
=D8 A revolution is coming within the next 10 years involving
inexpensive to
purchase, operate, and maintain electric powered airplanes. When this
happens, recreational aviation pressures on USFS airstrips will
increase.
The Directives must provide planners the tools to recognize, assess, and
adapt to this increasing demand. Adopting the proposed directives in
their
current form will not accomplish this task. Please ask the FS to revise
the
proposed directives to include recreational aviation and airstrips in
order
to encompass potential future demand on airstrips.
Hints to make your comments effective:
* When you write your comments, put them in your own words. Form
letters and mass emails that are all the same are usually not counted as
individual responses.
* Be courteous and give constructive comments. FS planners have
worked hard to make the proposed Directives the best they can. We=92re
helping them see items they have overlooked.
* Be sure to email your comments ASAP and for certain, no later than
April 29, 2013.
To date, the RAF has been very impressed by the collaborative process
the
USFS/USDA has put together to get this tough job done. There are a lot
of
dedicated FS folks out there who just don=92t think about aviation when
planning. They=92ve never been required to do so; and, they may be
ignorant
of the aviation thing we do. Our purpose is to change that situation so
every time a plan is built or revised, any airstrips in that area will
be
included and provided for within that plan. That=92s not happening now;
but,
with your help, we can change that situation.
Thank you for your continued support and participation in the RAF
mission.
Taking a few minutes now to assure recreational aviation's inclusion
within
the USFS Directives is a quick and easy investment for you; but, it will
yield long term rewards for your children and grandchildren who may
someday
wish to enjoy the same aviation privileges you have. Helping now goes a
long way towards protecting, preserving, and creating recreational
airstrips
on USFS lands. Those are the reasons you joined the RAF; so, let=92s
get this
done.
Questions?
Contact Bob Kay: rkay@theraf.org or Ron Normandeau:
rnormandeau@theraf.org
Recreational Aviation Foundation
1711 West College Street
Bozeman, MT 59715-4913
United States
406-582-1RAF (406-582-1723 <tel:%28406-582-1723> )
theraf.org
<http://theraf.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u7&qid=
195669
>
Join Team RAF!
RAF Mission:
=93Keeping the legacy of recreational aviation strong by preserving,
maintaining and creating public use recreational and backcountry
airstrips
nationwide=94
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