Fly It, Drive It: Win a Backcountry Skylane or a Classic MG

Jim Richmond foundation raffle proceeds help to secure remote aviation access.

Meg Godlewski

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

The grand prize, a restored backcountry-equipped 1958 Cessna 182A [Credit: Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation]

Key Takeaways:

The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, works to protect, preserve, and expand public access to backcountry aviation infrastructure, while also teaching safe wilderness flying practices.
The JRBAF's 2025-26 annual raffle offers a grand prize of a restored 1958 Cessna 182A backcountry aircraft (with federal taxes paid) and a 1950s MG TF roadster, plus many other aviation and outdoor-themed prizes.
Tickets for the raffle cost $50 each and are available online, with all proceeds directly supporting JRBAF's mission to expand recreational backcountry access.

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Imagine having the opportunity to win a vintage backcountry airplane and a classic car while supporting aviation access to recreation in the wilderness. It’s possible, if you participate in the Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation 2025-26 raffle.

The JRBAF was created in 2023 in honor of the late Jim Richmond, the founder of CubCrafters. This is the second year the group has organized the raffle.