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Groundbreaking Announcement
The Franconia Soaring Foundation (FSF) recently broke ground on a new Training and Operations Center facility located at the Franconia Airport. The modern facility replaces the aged flight shack that faithfully supported flight operations for nearly 50 years, and features the modern conveniences the spartan shack lacked. The 6,100 square foot, two-level structure initially will …
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 …
Breaking Ground and Building Futures: Our New Training and Ops Center Takes Flight
We’re thrilled to share some exciting progress on our new Training and Operations Center at the airport! The old building has been demolished, and the footings for our new center have been poured. This marks a significant milestone in our journey towards providing enhanced services and educational opportunities for our community. Stay tuned for more …
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Franconia Soaring Foundation Announces Release Of A Request For Information
The Franconia Soaring Foundation recently announced plans to construct an Operations Center and multi-use facility on the south end of the Franconia Airport located at 1251 Easton Road, Franconia, NH 03580. Construction is planned to commence in 2022, with the exact date to be selected during contract negotiations. The initiative commenced with the release of …
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Franconia Soaring Foundation Establishes Finance And Fundraising Committee
During its December 7, 2020 Board of Directors meeting, the Foundation Board formally established a Finance and Fundraising Committee, which will replace the former Fundraising Committee. The decision to take this evolutionary step was based on the intimate interdependence between realistic and executable annual budgets and fundraising goals and objectives. President Tom Ganse highlighted that …
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Franconia Soaring Foundation Establishes Education Committee
During its August 3, 2020 Board of Directors meeting, the Foundation Board formally established an Education to develop and oversee implementation of future initiatives to accomplish elements of the Foundation’s mission, specifically those of promoting, teaching, and sharing the art, science, and safety of soaring through introductory rides, ground, and flight instruction. The decision to …
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Franconia Soaring Foundation Annual Meeting
The Franconia Soaring Foundation held its Annual Meeting April 20, 2020. The meeting was held virtually due to travel restrictions and social distance requirements imposed during the Coronavirus-19 pandemic. Peter Eiche was re-elected to another three-year term as Treasurer and Joe Kwasnik was elected to serve a three-year term in the Director One position.