From
their new facility in Fort Pierce, the Renegade Light Sport
Training Division is wasting no time in announcing their new
Wounded Warrior Program. Dubbed the “Broken Wing” Project,
the company will introduce our injured military heroes to
the freedom of flight using two specially designed and
equipped SC07 Speed Cruisers.
The
Speed Cruiser is the perfect aircraft for this important
mission of giving a wounded warrior the opportunity to
become a Light Sport Pilot. It provides easy access to a 48
inch wide cabin and very accessible low side gunnel.
Consider the fact that a six foot nine inch 300 pound
person can comfortably operate in this very spacious cabin.
Additionally, all flight controls can be operated by hand
which removes a physical barrier that previously precluded
many from ever learning to fly. Speed Cruiser is safe,
reliable, light and fast. It features unrestricted
visibility since there are no wing struts to obstruct the
pilot’s field of vision.
The
cantilevered wings are swept. The power plant is a brand new
flat head, four cylinder, liquid cooled, direct drive 95
horsepower D-Motor that is small but mighty. Best of all, a
mere 3.2 gallons of regular 91 octane gas per hour makes
learning to fly unbelievably economical. Major problems
solved. Now our Wounded Warrior heroes are able to come to
the new Renegade state of the art facility, fly these
aircraft, and earn their Light Sport Pilot Certificate in an
estimated 25 flight hours. The skies of South Florida
provide a perfect training ground for the project and offer
calm and beautiful training conditions to fly and achieve
this bucket list goal.
In
addition to the availability of the project to our wounded
warriors, owner of Renegade Light Sport Christopher “Doc”
Bailey doesn’t believe that our warriors should be expected
to pay a single penny to fly. He has been successfully
finding corporate sponsors to take a student at a time, and
offer him or her the chance to learn to fly with Renegade’s
Flight Training Center.
As
a former medevac helicopter pilot in the Army, Doc is
insistent that having provided such sacrifice for us, that
our warriors be offered the opportunity to learn to fly,
free of charge and be able to fully immerse themselves in
this life-changing experience without worry of financial
obligation. Doc believes that given the successful
completion of this program, the heightened morale of these
brave young men and women would certainly inspire them to
further their success. Possibly to start their own business,
or give them that huge sense of accomplishment that many of
us have felt when completing such a milestone in our lives.
Renegade
Flight Training Center has arranged full lodging facilities
in the immediate Fort Pierce area with top local hotels.
Sunny beaches, the Navy Seal Museum, Sport Fishing,
Wineries and great seafood are all on the menu when students
are not airborne.
Along with corporate and private sponsors Renegade will be
appealing to local businesses who would want to arrange
excursions and trips for the warriors and their families
while they are here for training.
This very well may be the experience of a lifetime for these
not to be forgotten heroes, as well as for those who chose
to involve themselves in the program. The “Broken Wing”
Project has significant potential for expansion to EMS,
Firefighters, and Police Officers wounded in the line of
duty.
The
“Broken Wing” Project has the full support and encouragement
of local veterans’ organizations, as well as Maj. General
Jackson of the Wounded Warrior retreat project located in
Jupiter Florida. General Jackson, and three- time world
aerobatic champion Patty Wagstaff, were on scene at the
Renegade facility to check out the new Speed Cruisers and
give their invaluable input on the project.
Renegade now requests your help in locating any students you
feel would benefit from this program as well as fulfill
their dream to fly. Renegade is also seeking corporate
and/or private interested parties to financially aid in this
important endeavor. Please contact Renegade directly
regarding funding, support and to discuss the opportunity to
sponsor a warrior for the training program.
Calls should be made directly to Christopher Doc Bailey at
Renegade Light Sport, 314-322-5660. .
This
is truly a one of a kind opportunity to show our
appreciation to those who have sacrificed so much. This is a
chance to let them experience their own level of freedom in
the skies. This two to three week accelerated program is
unique, and is the only one of its kind in the United
States. Renegade has code named the project operation
“Broken Wing” and is very proud to stand behind and help
promote this wonderful, nationwide program. The program
kicks off June 2013.
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