Help from members

[Mark van Wyk]

Hello fellow aviation enthusiasts! I am trying to raise the funds for flying lessons, and perhaps an ultralight of my own.
Can you help me by donating?

https://www.gofundme.com/2366xb8

LOL! I've gotta hand it to you. Very creative.
But...
NO.

[Mayhemxpc]

On the OP's other request for fundung, he indicated that he is 61 years old and was a contractor for 40 years.


BJC

Well, shoot. I somehow got the impression he was 16, not 61. (My eye exam is scheduled for the end of this week.) Everything written so far stands. But add to that…IF he approached an EAA chapter he might be introduced the the EAA Eagles program. They won't pay for his flight instruction, but will introduce him to flight and a program to encourage and assist him in his aspiration.

Looking at his comment about "not many years left." I am not that many years behind him and I hope for LOTS of years left flying.

[ssmdive]

LOL! I've gotta hand it to you. Very creative.
But...
NO.

And here I thought you cared about getting people into the hobby. I guess only on the terms you decide are worthwhile.... Does that mean you are not willing to get off your piddy pots and help people? Are you becoming a negative, pessimistic naysayer who is hoping this mans dreams die?

[Gunslinger37]

Had a Student Pilots Certificate and soloed way before I got a driver's license. Worked at the airport, washed airplanes, to earn every hour in an Aeronca Champ. Then into the military for flight training paid for by Uncle Sam.

[pacerpilot]

Here's an idea. Get a piece of tattered cardboard and write (scrawl) your request for money on it ( make sure to scrawl "gawd bless" on the bottom). Assemble an appropriate panhandling..., I mean "donated funds acquisition specialist (DFAS)" uniform. This should consist of well worn, dirty jeans (simulated dirt is fine), one shoe and, a dirty worn/ripped shirt covered by some sort of OD green military blouse. The DFAS Uniform should be worn in a completely disheveled manner. Implement funds acquisition by standing on street intersections with your sign held in view to unwitting (caring) motorists. Maintenance of poor posture, a "sad" look on your mug and, a fake limp will be beneficial.Do not perform this activity anywhere near a small airport. GA pilots are easily distracted and notoriously bad drivers and may "accidentally" run over you (you'll also just inspire the local pilots to join you-we're all broke and many/most wear a DFAS uniform as everyday wear. This will reduce your "income" significantly). Don't do it by my house either, cardboard signs have a "bullfighters cape" affect on me.If this doesn't work, you could just save up some money and takes few lessons then buy that ultralight your wanting.

Hello fellow aviation enthusiasts! I am trying to raise the funds for flying lessons, and perhaps an ultralight of my own.Can you help me by donating?https://www.gofundme.com/2366xb8