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Aviation Museum at Marietta Sponsor Gathering
TigerFlight Formation Flight Team is now the official flight team of the museum. www.mariettaairmuseum.org
(Photos taylormultimedia.com)
Two of the many speakers. Former Governor
Roy Barnes (left) and Museum President Bob Ormsby
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NEWS / EVENTS CALENDAR
TigerFlight Events
Presentation of a contribution check from Kroger
to Tiger Flight. L-R Tom "TC" Calvanelli, Steve Van Meter,
Phil "Sunny" Cataldo, Keith "Fury" Walker
TigerFlight Poster now available!
photos and design by taylormultimedia.com
Some of the TigerFlight team members with
Mr. Bob Ormsby, President of the Aviation Museum
at Marietta Georgia
Dreams do come true! The 1943 C-47 transport aircraft also known as the sky train that has been adopted by TigerFlight and was to be used as a classroom only for our children's program might just fly again! The TigerFlight C-47 not unlike the phoenix of myth may rise from the ashes. Through the generosity of Captain Chad Koppie, the aircraft's owner, new engines have been acquired and the C-47 might just be seen in flight at an air show near you. "We have along way to go yet, but through the efforts of the TigerFlight pilots, crew and supporters the flight of the C-47 could be a reality within the next year", said Chad Koppie.
News Flash: Tiger Lady wakes up!!!! The engines have fired off with no problem. The next step for Tiger Lady, per Captain Koppie, is that in December she will have a wing off AD, hydraulic system check and a full system check. Then after an FAA inspection, Tiger Lady should take flight sometime in February or March.
Have you ever noticed that those that say it can't be done are constantly being interrupted by someone doing it!!
If you have the desire to get involved in this project or any other TigerFlight mission please contact
Tom Calvanelli-Vice President of Operations
404-312-6566
tomcalvanelli@earthlink.net
The four TigerFlight aircraft have been painted with a new paint scheme designed by taylormultimedia.com. Through the generosity of supporters the monies have been raised for the paint.
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The TigerFlight planes running with their Pride
Every year one of the NATO "Tiger" squadrons hosts a Tiger Meet at their respective base. These were very fun events in the old days and even today boast some unique paint jobs. The year we hosted the meet at Upper Heyford England, the Germans flew in five pallets of schnapps on a 130. What a week!!!!
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