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April 07, 2015

Pilot Parachutes To Safe Landing From Glider

Said Aircraft "Malfunctioned" During Flight Over Reno, Broke Up In Flight

A pilot parachuted from a "malfunctioning" glider Sunday morning, managing to land safely on the roof of a parking garage in Reno, NV.

The Recreational Aviation Foundation Pushes For Funding To Maintain Airstrips In Wilderness Areas

Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) President, John McKenna, and Public Lands Liaison, Mark Spencer, of Arizona testified before the U.S. House Department of Interior Appropriations Committee. Their goal was to request funding for the ongoing maintenance of airstrips on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS).