Originally published in 1996
Meacham Field in Fort Worth will be the site of the 12th World Precision Flying Championship, Sept. 28 – Oct. 6.
The 99’s will host the event, and one of the functions they perform is to help the foreign countries locate suitable aircraft to fly in the competition because the cost of shipping their own airplanes over here is prohibitive.
THEY NEED HELP! They estimate they will need 75-100 single engine airplanes to rent for about $35/ hr. (dry) for 50-60 hours of rental time during the two weeks the competitors will be in Texas. Almost any single engine is acceptable: home builts, modified production aircraft and even some ultralights if they meet minimum weight and 3 hrs. sustained fuel capacity requirements. So far, the airplanes requested have been mostly C150s and 152s, but also some C172s and a PA 18.
It is urgent that contacts be made soon so that non-U.S. Pilots can be put in touch with willing aircraft owners so they can work out their own deals. Contact person is:
Pat Ward, Rt. 1, Box 206M
Aero Country Airport, McKinney, TX 75070.
Tel:214/346-3517, Fax: 214/347-2917
Compuserve 76764, 1253
Internet Pat M. Ward 76764.1253 @ Compuserve.com.