Chet Leach submitted this photo and note: “Me-Own backcountry field (1NM0) mowing and maintenance by the New Mexico Pilots Association, while Recreational Aviation Foundation member Ron Keller, a Bearhawk 4-place (N1685) pilot, stands fire watch.”

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Back in the day (some 45 years back!), I managed a little airport in Lebanon, Oregon for the Oregon Department of Aviation. Spent lots of time on a rig like that. Long, thankless hours bouncing around on the tractor, but the results were wonderful!