Ken, actually it hasn't cost us much other than time and fuel.

The first two club trainers were donated by club members who had out grown their trainers. We gave them letters that they could use for tax deductions if they wanted to.

The other planes, radios, etc. were purchased by the Gear-Up program at the local community college. Gear-Up is a summer program for elementary through high school that offers all kinds of activities for kids. Young Aviators is the program for upper elementary and middle school kids. Our club and the local EAA group provides man power for some of the activities. A couple of local teachers coordinate the daily activities. Four or five of our retired guys work with the kids in the morning on building the models and learning to fly. The EAA guys take the kids up for flights in the Young Eagles program. At the end of the summer, Gear-Up donates the models, etc. to the club. We keep them in flying shape and repair them when necessary.

Three of us keep trainers in our trailers all the time. If a kid from Young Aviators comes out to fly, they can use any of the LT 40's or Tiger IIs. After they have soloed, they provide their own fuel. We also use the LT 40's with adults who are learning to fly.

Rich

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