Historic Site Seeks $300,000 as It Enters 67th Year of Operation

The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, a renowned living museum of vintage aviation, has launched its annual fundraising appeal. It is seeking $300,000 to support operations and growth as it enters its 67th year. This year’s appeal includes a matching donation opportunity from the Disosway Foundation.

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An action taken to transfer the radar identification of an aircraft from one controller to another if the aircraft will enter the receiving controller's airspace and radio communications with the aircraft will be transferred. 

“...without these necessary costs the Aerodrome cannot continue to educate and entertain countless guests each year as we enter our 67th year of operation.”

Source: Part of the message from the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, a renowned living museum of vintage aviation, as it launched its annual fundraising appeal. It is seeking $300,000 to support operations and growth as it enters its 67th year. This is a worthy cause, folks...