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The "Ready Room" Newsletter
Volume 15 Issue 8 | |
Our Mission is to increase the awareness of aviation through the flight of historic aircraft while supporting the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute. | |
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American Legion World Series | |
| Another successful event increasing awareness of aviation at ALWS! Congratulations to North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Tamara Barringer, who enjoyed her VIP ride with Rich Henderson. (In the picture above, the U.S. Army's Parachute Team, the Golden Knights', plane is behind our T-28s.)
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Win a 1971 Bellanca Champ! | |
Win a 1971 Bellanca Champ 7ACA airplane. Tail Number: N9176L Annual inspection July 2, 2025 - Airframe TT as of 7/25: 1056 hrs
- Engine
-Continental: C-85 (85 HP Upgrade from 65 HP Franklin)
-TSMOH: 920.95 hrs
-Compressions: 1) 75 2) 75 3) 78 4) 78 - Propeller: Sensenich Wood.
-Zero-time since refurbishment
Raffle ticket WINNER will be chosen at the Museum of Flight Annual Gala on April 25, 2026. The raffle is a fundraiser to support the Museum of Flight, Hixson. The winner does not need to be present to win. Contact information must be accurate when submitted. Delivery of the aircraft is the winner’s responsibility. The winner must complete the transfer of ownership and delivery by May 31, 2026 (1 month after winning). | |
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Our incredible maintenance crew are hard at work keeping our aircraft airworthy and safe. | |
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DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE | |
Your donation is instrumental in ensuring that we can: - Maintain our aircraft, motor pool, and artifacts, preserving the rich history of aviation and military history for future generations.
- Develop and deliver educational programs that inspire young minds and foster a love for aviation and STEM fields.
- Host engaging exhibits and events that share the magic of flight to all ages.
We are deeply grateful for any support you can provide. | |
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| Event | Date | Location | Barksdale AFB (Bravo) | March 28-30 | Barksdale AFB | MCAS Beaufort | April 11 - 13 | MCAS Beaufort
| | Open Hangar Gala
| April 26 | Chattahoochee Aviation Training Hangar | Calhoun Open House | May 31 | Calhoun, GA | ALWS | August 14-19 | Shelby, NC | Dayton, TN | September 5 | Dayton, TN | Museum of Flight Fly In and Open House | September 6
10-4pm
| Paulding Northwest Airport, GA | | Crossville Open House | October 4 | Crossville, TN |
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Check next month's newsletter for additional dates for upcoming events. | |
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Fred Amicangioli David Ball Shawn Barber Paul Barnett George Barron Jeanne & Tony Bass Wain Bates James Beaver Jason Beaver Brayden Becker Ray Bell Ernie & Nancy Betancourt David Biloz & Family Jason Bostic Mark & Sam Brereton James Brown Andy Butler Ed Callahan Thomas Calvanelli Danny Camp Anthony Carson Phil Cataldo Dr. Donald H. Chamberlin Keith Clingan Nancy Coddington Brendon Connor Easy Cragg Richard Dean Erich DeHart Logan DeHart Peyton Dehart Ron Dobbs Scott Ducker Thomas & Barbara Ducker Mike Ellis | | |
| Vance Engle Gil Espy Jesse Evans Rick Ferrin Matt Fox Frank Fry Benjamin Gillam Richard Gonzalez James Greene Richard Hafner William Hall Carson Hawkins Rich Henderson Evan Henley Robert & Cindy Henninger Tim Herren Mark Homen James Howard Jarid Ison Dave Johnston Christopher Keefe Jeremy Kwaterski Carrol "Chip" Lamb David Lawson Greg and Jennifer Leach Anne Lewinson Christine M. Lewis John Luttrell James & Jacob Martin Phillip Martin Arthur Matthews
Kent Matthews Pamela McAllister Rebecca & Sean McAllister Joel Megginson Russell & Leigh Ann Miller Boyd Monk Spencer Morgan
| Jeffrey Newcomb Susan, Hanna & Savannah O'Hare John Osterhage Julie Anne Owens Clarence Greer Parramore Edward Perman Susan Reed Ben Rees Hollis Reese Tim Rhyne Gerad Riester Rob Riester Brant Robinson Karl Schwelm Dr. Daniel Serrato Don Shepard Woodrow Smith Sol Snyder Cooper Stewart Tim Stoker Trey Studstill John Sullivan Kenny Thomas Kerry Tidmore Stratton Tingle Jorge Verdias Wayne Vick Alan Ware Kim Watkins Gary Watson John Webb David Wells Brent Westfall Ed Wood Doug & Terri Woodruff
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Voron Baughan Lloyd Blackwell
| Jimmy Eskew
Deming Gray
Mark McAllister
Grady McDowell
Patricia O'Hare
Peter O'Hare Lois & Richard Robinson
Conrad Schalk
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We send out the newsletter once a month plus an occasional update or request.
Mission: Our Mission is to increase the awareness of aviation through the flight of historic aircraft, while supporting the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute.
Past issues of the Ready Room can be found on the website. Watch your email or Facebook for upcoming events.
Just a side note. Be sure to add communications@mofts.org to your email contact list so you receive this newsletter in your e-mail and it doesn't end up in the spam folder. | |
The inside aviation, military memorabilia and outdoor displays are open 10-4 (Tues-Sat) at the Paulding County Airport. Paulding Co. Airport 730 Airport Parkway, Dallas, GA 30157 | |
Tours of our flying aircraft in Rome (Richard B. Russell Airport) by appointment only. (423) 228-2FLY. Rome Hangar 304 Russell Field Rd NE, Rome, GA 30165 | |
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Our new mailing address is:
MOFTS
1759 Thrasher Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
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