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Freedom's Wings International, Inc.
Freedom's Wings Intl., Inc. (FWI) is a non-profit New Jersey based membership organization run by and for people with physical disabilities. Freedom's Wings Intl. provides the opportunity for those people who are physically challenged to fly in specially adapted Grob G-103 Akros either as a passenger, or as a member of the flight training program. Students in the flight training program receive ground and flight training using FAA approved curricula from FWI cadre of volunteer flight instructors. The flight training season runs from April through November with instruction available daily. A limited number of flight training scholarships are available upon approval of the board of Trustees.
Membership is open to all applicants without regard to a person's race, age, color, religion, sexual persuasion, handicap, or medical condition. Membership for non-flying members is $25 and entitles one to a newsletter, access to social function, and a vote on issues concerning FWI. Membership is renewable March 1st of each year.
Objectives
The purpose of Freedom's Wings Intl. is to bring the world of soaring to disabled persons by:
- Exposing persons with disabilities to the soaring experience, through inspirational rides or flight training.
- Teaching qualified persons with disabilities to soar.
- Providing facilities and equipment for soaring to those persons with disabilities able to soar.
- Providing training for instructors, ground crew, and flying students
- Providing a non-profit educational and fraternal organization.
- Serving as a resource and model for other organizations with similar intent.
Freedom's Wings Intl. is an all volunteer organization that relies on membership dues and the generous contributions of its members and supporters. Special fund-raising events provide additional funds for scholarships and equipment maintenance. For those persons wishing to support the aims and objectives of FWI contributions can be sent to:
Freedom's Wings Intl., Inc.
1832 Lake Ave.
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Freedom's Wings Intl. is a charitable 501(c)3 organization. A complete financial statement can be obtained by mail.
Additional Information
Freedom's Wings Intl. is an all volunteer organization utilizing the skills of both disabled and able-bodied members. We welcome the participation of all interested caring people for support in the following areas:
- Inspirational flight pilots
- Ground operations
- Fund-raising
- Community outreach/education
- Instructor pilots
Freedom's Wings Intl.
Raymond D. Temchus, Jr.
1832 Lake Ave.
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
908-232-6354.
For more information, visit the Freedom's Wings International, Inc. web site at: http://www.enter.net/~mike1269/fwings.html
