Rutan Aircraft Flying Experience

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...

07/25/2026

Save the Grizzly! Burt Rutan’s Model 72 Grizzly — a one-of-a-kind STOL prototype — sits grounded at the EAA Museum and only shines during AirVenture. We’re the only 501(c)(3) dedicated to preserving Rutan’s legacy. Read how you can help save this rare airplane and keep Rutan’s designs flying. https://wix.to/KoU8FZK

Burt Rutans Model 72 Grizzly is a one of a kind prototype tandem-ing STOL aircraft. A big departure from the Varieze’s and LongEZs he’d designed that were fast, cruising airplanes. It’s unusual configurations and features turns heads, but only for one week a year. The Grizzly was donated to th...

07/24/2026

Our display of Burt Rutan's awesome designs keeps getting better. Come visit Rutan Aircraft Flying Experience! We're on "EZ Street"!

07/21/2026

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RAFE is once again on the corner of EZ Street (Eide and Brugger) co...

07/19/2026

Rutan Aircraft Flying Experience Oshkosh 2026 is here!! Come see us, we're on "EZ Street! (Eide Rd by the Homebuilt hangar)

07/16/2026

Don’t miss the Future of Rutan Designs Symposium at AirVenture this Wednesday, This years topic is "The coming Canard Maintenance Crisis”
July 22, 1:00pm at Forum Stage 9.
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Don’t miss this years Future of Rutan Designs Symposium at AirVenture this Wednesday, July 22, 1:00pm – 2:25pm at Forum Stage 9. This years topic is : “The coming Canard Maintenance Crisis. “We will have a guest speakers from the canard maintenance industry that will help us understand what ...