Rutan Aircraft Flying Experience

10/09/2026

October momentum is here!! Read the full October 2026 newsletter for all the updates and what’s coming next: https://wix.to/70eqsuI

What RAFE update are you most excited about? Tell us below!

October is starting with a lot of momentum, which feels pretty fitting after the month RAFE just had!We are heading into fall with a growing fleet, some very exciting aircraft news, new education and workforce relationships taking shape, a stronger volunteer system, and a packed event calendar that....

10/09/2026

✈️ The Speed Canard has landed in Houston!

RAFE's Speed Canard is now in Houston for specialized canard transition training!

Whether you're preparing to fly a Long-EZ, VariEze, or Cozy, our Canard Flight Academy offers hands-on training with experienced canard flight instructors.

Ready to get some canard time under your belt? Contact us for training details and scheduling!

🔗 https://www.rutanaircraftflyingexperience.org/canard-flight-academy

10/08/2026

Rough River 2026 was one for the books!

RAFE had our biggest turnout yet, and what a weekend it was! The Solitaire flew at Rough River for the very first time, and the VariViggen took to the skies too!

Great flying, great friends, and an incredible weekend celebrating the canard community.

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make it happen and everyone who stopped by to see us!

Until next year, Rough River! ✈️

10/08/2026

RAFE attended the career fair at the Aviation Institute of Maintenance today! We shared our mission to promote and preserve Rutan designs and the opportunity for hands-on mentorship with really cool aircraft. We're expecting a great turn out from this event! If you're interested in our mentorship program, visit our 'Get Connected' site for our schedule.
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09/01/2026

The RAFE merch shop is officially live! ✈️

We finally made it easier to get your hands on RAFE shirts, hats, canard gear and designs celebrating the aircraft and legacy of Burt Rutan without having to catch us at an event.

Every purchase helps support RAFE and the work we’re doing to preserve, fly and share these aircraft.

So if your closet could use a little more RAFE, now’s your chance.

Shop here:
https://www.rutanaircraftflyingexperience.org/category/all-products

08/27/2026

Flying season is here — and RAFE is back in full swing! From Oshkosh recovery to Rough River plans, expanding our Canard Bases, adding a new merch shop, and new training possibilities, there’s a lot happening! Read our August 2026 Newsletter for updates, store news, and what’s next for students, pilots, and aviation pros. https://wix.to/2pZPFFr

FLYING SEASON IS HEREOshkosh is behind us, everyone has mostly recovered, and now the flying season is really getting started.We have Rough River coming up, airplanes moving around the country, work happening throughout our Canard Bases, new people getting involved, and a few new things we’re test...

08/20/2026

07/29/2026

OSH 2026 photo dump!

A huge thank-you to the RAFE media team for spending countless hours taking photos, editing, posting, and making sure all the best moments were captured.

Thank you to every RAFE volunteer who showed up, worked hard, gave it their all, and helped make this week such a success.

Most importantly, we had fun. A lot of fun. That is what RAFE is all about.

We're ready to do it again next year! 💙✈️

Photo credit: RAFE Media Team

07/28/2026

We’re back from Oshkosh — and what a week! AirVenture 2026 let RAFE showcase Burt Rutan’s aircraft, ideas, and legacy to the aviation community. After months of prep, volunteers, and logistics, we connected, shared, and launched new conversations about what comes next. Read our July newsletter for photo highlights, post-show reflections, and next steps. https://wix.to/swzkT0e

We are back from Oshkosh! AirVenture 2026 gave RAFE another opportunity to put Burt Rutan’s aircraft, ideas, and legacy directly in front of the aviation community.After months of preparing aircraft, organizing volunteers, developing promo materials, planning presentations, and figuring out how to...