Email from Cub Crafters, Inc and/or The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation Adventure Awaits at 45 Ranch! â â Our Mission, Our Vision, and You! Help Support Expanded Public Backcountry Aviation Access! At the Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF), we believe aviation should be a gateway to discovery, not a barrier. Thatâs why we work to acquire and preserve unique backcountry airstrips like the 45 Ranch in far southwestern Idahoâso every pilot has the chance to land, explore, and connect with these wild places. The short video above captures a bit of the magic of aircraft camping at 45 Ranch: pilots arriving from far away locations, tents pitched under wings, stories shared by the fire, and the vast âBig Emptyâ stretching in every direction. These experiences inspire usâand remind us why expanding public aviation access matters. But preserving and opening these remote airstrips takes resources. Thatâs where you come in. Two ways you can support the mission today: Make a Donation to JRBAF â Every dollar helps us acquire, improve, and maintain backcountry strips for public use. We're a fully qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so any donation made to us is fully tax deductible.  Enter our 2025/26 Fundraising Raffle â With a chance to win your own backcountry aircraft (a big tire Cessna182 for 2025/26) or other incredible prizes, your ticket purchase directly supports expanding public aviation access in remote areas. Together, we can open more places like 45 Ranch to the publicânot just for todayâs pilots, but for generations to come. Thank you, Brad Damm / Executive Director Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation Please Note: JRBAF is paying the Federal Tax on the Grand Prize, a backcountry modified Cessna 182 aircraft, to be calculated as per IRS Notice 1340. Aircraft registration fees and/or state or local taxes (if applicable) are the responsibility of the prize winner. Please read the official rules at www.JRBAF.org/raffle for details. The 45 Ranch - A Unique Wilderness Fly-in Oasis! The first property the Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation has opened for public aviation access is the historic 45 Ranch in SW Idaho's Owyhee Canyonlands area. An amazing green oasis surrounded by a sea of desert and sage, it is a wonderful place to fly in and visit! We will be opening more properties to the public in 2025! Learn more: 45 Ranch & Owyhee Canyonlands Our Mission To expand public backcountry aviation access for current and future generations of aviators. Learn More: What we are doing and why? In Honor of James Ronae Richmond Husband, father, and backcountry aviation pioneer. Born 12-2-53 / Died 11-21-21 Learn More: About Jim Richmond â â Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation | jimrichmondfoundation@gmail.com Mailing Address: 8 The Green, Suite 15081 | Dover, DE 19901 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice
At the Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF), we believe aviation should be a gateway to discovery, not a barrier. That’s why we work to acquire and preserve unique backcountry airstrips like the 45 Ranch in far southwestern Idaho—so every pilot has the chance to land, explore, and connect with these wild places.
The short video above captures a bit of the magic of aircraft camping at 45 Ranch: pilots arriving from far away locations, tents pitched under wings, stories shared by the fire, and the vast “Big Empty” stretching in every direction. These experiences inspire us—and remind us why expanding public aviation access matters.
But preserving and opening these remote airstrips takes resources. That’s where you come in. Two ways you can support the mission today:
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Make a Donation to JRBAF – Every dollar helps us acquire, improve, and maintain backcountry strips for public use. We're a fully qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so any donation made to us is fully tax deductible.
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Enter our 2025/26 Fundraising Raffle – With a chance to win your own backcountry aircraft (a big tire Cessna182 for 2025/26) or other incredible prizes, your ticket purchase directly supports expanding public aviation access in remote areas.
Together, we can open more places like 45 Ranch to the public—not just for today’s pilots, but for generations to come.
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Preserving Backcountry Airstrips for Future Generations
The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) is dedicated to keeping remote airstrips open and accessible, such as the historic 45 Ranch in Idaho. Their work allows pilots to experience the wilderness while safeguarding it for tomorrow’s aviators. You can support this mission by donating or entering the 2025/26 Fundraising Raffle — with a backcountry aircraft as the grand prize. Every contribution helps maintain these unique gateways to adventure.
