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Forward Air Controllers Forward Air Controllers MuseumMuseum

A Proposal by the OV-10 A Proposal by the OV-10 Bronco AssociationBronco Association

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FACFAC MuseumMuseum

Its Time Has Come

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Why an all FAC Museum?

Forward Air Controllers have a great history Preserve our heritage and identity Inspire youth about aviation Educate public about FAC functions & history Need a place to memorialize our fallen brothers Many people/organizations have memorabilia FACM offers a “bricks and mortar” place to tell

the FAC story, display memorabilia and accomplish the above objectives

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Why is OBA Initiating

Corporate structure [501(c)3] to effect FACM startup with minimum impact, costs or delays

Bona fide museum certified by Texas Historical Commission

Approved for Air Force and Navy surplus aircraft program

Access to the full restoration facilities of the OBA host, the Vintage Flying Museum (VFM)

4 years left on 5 year lease with option for 5 more years

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Why Fort Worth and Meacham Field?

Central U.S. location Meacham located on the Fort Worth tourist

corridor, near historic stockyards City of Ft. Worth, Texas DOT and FAA plan to

spend $60 million upgrading Meacham Field over next 5 years

Planned addition of airline service in 3-5 years Potential site for B-36 Peacemaker Museum

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Why Vintage Flying Museum

VFM sits on 11 acres at Meacham Field, Fort Worth, TX

Direct access to Meacham Field 11 aviation museums within 1 hour of VFM Complete restoration facilities on site Space available for Airpark expansion FAC artifacts already exist at VFM

Balloon basket, YO-1, L-3, T-6, OV-10 Mockup

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I-35

Stockyards

VFM

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Potential Structure

OBA BODOBA BOD

OBAOBA FACM Steering CommitteeFACM Steering Committee

Individual MembersIndividual MembersSponsorsSponsors OrganizationsOrganizations

• Future Structure

• As FACM grows, structure can be modified by the Steering Committee and OBA Board of Directors

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HOW? An all FAC Museum will need broad based support by

memberships: Sponsors

$1,000 per year Provides a seat on the Steering Committee

At Large Members $20 per year Aggregate of 50 or more At Large members can elect a

representative to the Steering Committee Currently do not propose Life Memberships

FACM will need a steady stream of income.

Planned giving or bequests $$$$ Corporate Sponsorships and/or Grants

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Launch/Viability Criteria Need Membership/Sponsor Commitment of Time,

Talent, and Treasure $3,200 in the bank by July 4, 2004*

Will cover 80% of 1st years rent

OBA procure the additional space at VFM and hold for one year

*If this funding is not met, all moneys collected will be returned to donors. A FACM account has already been established by OBA to keep funds separate.

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Future Requirements Bare Bones Build Out of space will require

approximately $12-15,000 Space is approximately 1,200 sq. ft. This provides materials only for insulation,

walls, basic lighting, and HVAC. Need “Sweat Labor” for build out from all

participating organizations/members. Cost to hire work done will be a 2-3x factor.

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OBA Ready Room

Before

After

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Proposed FACM Concept 1

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Outside

Hangar Deck

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Proposed FACM Concept 2

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Actions Needed Your Commitment Your $20 (or more) individual membership Your $1000 sponsorship Your Inputs/Ideas Your Memorabilia

Make checks payable to: Forward Air Controller’s Museum Mail to: OV-10 Bronco Association

505 NW 38th Street

Fort Worth, TX 76106

For other payment options, visit www.ov-10bronco.net

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Possible Sponsors

Forward Air Controllers Association

International Bird Dog Association

International Liaison Pilot’s Association

Mosquito Association Misty FACS ANGLICO Association RUSTICs Covey FAC Association Edgar Allen Poe Literary

Society

USMC Vietnam Helicopter Association

A-37 Association Air Commando Association 185th Recon Airplane Co. 505th Tactical Control Group The ROMAD Locator OV-1 Mohawk Association Army Aviation Heritage

Foundation NAILs

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Questions???

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Thank You