We Have Lift-Off! Kennett High School & MWVCTC Students Take Flight
Top left photo: Jack Calderwood (front) prepares for his introductory flight with instructor David DesFosses (rear) while his mother Emily stands ready to launch him.
A Perfect Day for Rugby: Franconia Soaring Foundation Hosts 40th Annual Old Man Rugby Tournament
The weather on June 1st turned out to be spectacular as nearly 1,000 participants, families and spectators gathered on our airfield to enjoy the New Hampshire Rugby Football Foundation’s 40th annual Old Man Rugby Tournament. The Franconia Soaring Foundation is thrilled to host this Franconia tradition – what a fun time and major financial boost for …
Get Ready for Lift-Off: Kennett High School & MWVCTC Students Take Flight
Come on out to observe the excitement on Thursday, June 13th when the Foundation hosts our 4th annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Aviation Introductory Flights for students from Kennett High School and the Mount Washington Valley Career and Technical Center (MWVCTC). Through our Memorandum of Understanding with MWVCTC, we have been able to get …
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Get Ready to Give! NH Gives Begins Tuesday, June 11th @ 5 PM ET
Get ready to give on June 11th and June 12th – through New Hampshire Gives. The Franconia Soaring Foundation gives great thanks to all of our generous supporters and donors who, combined, helped raise over $100,000 over the last three years. These funds are critical to the Foundation’s mission of preserving the Franconia Airport and educating the …
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Get Ready for a Day of Tackles & Tales: Join us at the 40th Annual Old Man Rugby Tournament this Saturday! 🏉🌄
The Franconia Soaring Foundation is excited to host the 40th annual Old Man Rugby Tournament at the Franconia Airport this Saturday, June 1st, 2024. This event was originated in 1985 by two members of the Boston Rugby Club. Both men had summer homes in the area and were looking to combine the beauty of the area with …
2024 Season Schedule
The Franconia Soaring Foundation recently released its 2024 Season Schedule and is excited to sponsor and host the following events:
Franconia Soaring Foundation Strategic Plan: Flight Plan for Success
Training and Operations Center (TOC) Progress: Roof Trusses Up Next, Aiming for Spring Ribbon Cutting
Great progress is being made as the Training and Operations Center takes shape. Roof trusses are next and we are still tracking for a Spring ribbon cutting. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build for the future. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new center soon! In the meantime, help the …
Franconia Soaring Foundation Joins Key Discussion on Supporting Outdoor Economy with USDA and New Hampshire Delegation
The Franconia Soaring Foundation was recently invited to participate in a Town Hall discussion with USDA’s Deputy Secretary, the VT/NH State Director for USDA Rural Development, and the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation. The meeting was hosted by Whaleback Mountain Ski Resort which recently received a USDA/NBRC partnership grant similar to what the FSF received in …
Sky-High Achievements: Ken Baker & David DesFosses Soar Through Glider Checkrides and CFI-G Certification with Franconia Soaring Association
Congratulations to Ken Baker upon successfully completing his Glider Private Pilot checkride! Federal Aviation Administration Designated Pilot Examiner Daryl Smith (L) is shown here congratulating Ken (R) following his flight examination. A big shout out to David DesFosses for successfully completing his Glider Commercial Pilot checkride! David (R) really showed his moxie for Federal Aviation …