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Tickets still available for raffle for P-51 Mustang ride

By General Aviation News Staff · February 1, 2016 ·

Mercy Flight Southeast and Stallion 51 have teamed to raffle off a chance to fly in a dual cockpit-dual control P-51 Mustang, the most iconic fighter in the world.

The raffle drawing winner will be announced April 10 at the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-in and Expo in Lakeland, Florida. The winner does not have to be present to win.

Proceeds from the raffle drawing benefit Mercy Flight Southeast, which provides free air transportation to far-from-home medical appointments.

Climbing MustangThe raffle prize includes:

  • Pre-flight briefing that tailors each flight to the individual’s experience, expertise and expectations;
  • Preflight walk around and cockpit orientation;
  • Hands-on flight that encourages the individual to do 95% of the flying;
  • Post-flight briefing reviewing the multi-camera video that captures all of the action during the flight;
  • Photo with pilot and aircraft.

Raffle tickets are $20 each and the prize includes round trip airfare up to $500 to Orlando.

Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 352-326-0761.

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