Above Alaska Aviation is refurbishing and modifying a Cessna 180 that promises to be a one of a kind performer. And it can be yours if you hold the winning raffle ticket in the Alaska Airmen’s Association’s 2020 Raffle.
The raffle plane is nearing completion at Above Alaska Aviation, based in Talkeetna, Alaska.
The 1955 Cessna 180 is being outfitted with modifications designed to improve lift and thrust, while retaining full FAA certification. Extended wings, leading edge cuffs, and vortex generators will provide maximum slow flight lift, while a 300+hp O-520 engine turns the only 86” 3 bladed prop to be certified on a Cessna 180.
A litany of modifications are being installed to modernize a relic work horse of yesteryear, including a full glass instrument panel, LED lighting throughout, extended baggage, titanium landing gear, electronic ignition, and so much more.
Every year the Alaska Airmen’s Association raffles off a new or refurbished aircraft to one lucky winner as the primary means of financing its aviation advocacy mission. This year’s raffle plane was scheduled to be awarded at the now-canceled 2020 Alaska Airmen’s Association’s Great Alaskan Aviation Gathering. However, the Alaska Airmen will be livestreaming the raffle on Facebook Live on Sunday, May 3, starting around 3:45 p.m. Alaska Time.
Raffle tickets are available for purchase by calling the Alaska Airmen’s office at 907-245-1251. Ticket prices are $60 each or $275 for five.
Multiple sponsors have donated generously to the build of this aircraft. A live webpage has been set up to watch the progress of the refurbishment at www.abovealaska.com/2020-cessna-180-raffle-plane. Regular updates also are being posted on Facebook.
Established in 1951, the Alaska Airmen’s Association is the largest state general aviation group in Alaska. It is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 whose goal is to promote aviation, enhance safety, and support initiatives that benefit pilots and our growing aviation community.
Beautiful looking plane. Enjoying the progress vids.
Moved outside several years back – really miss flying in Alaska!
Have my ticket. Glad to support the Association. Keep up the good work..
Excellent web site. I enjoyed seeing the process and elements of the build of this plane. Should I be so lucky, all i would need is an endorsement for tail wheel and floats. Keep up the good work promoting the flying experience.
Is this open for Canada as well? I live in Canada and would like to purchase tickets.
I don’t know why not. Best to call the Airmen to find out.
We’ve been buying tickets or a few years now, we’re from Alberta
Keep up the good work
How many tickets are available in total for the raffle?
More than 15% of my 15000+ hrs are in 180’s & 185’s/95’s and the first one I ever flew was a 1955 180.
That was at the old Littleton airport south of Denver In 1976. Very cool place at the time with the mix of skydivers and pilots of all experience levels. So nostalgia takes over, and after being retired for twelve years now, I feel compelled to buy a raffle ticket and support this outstanding project in Alaska where I spent the summer 0f 79 flying DC-6’s.
Thank you for your support of General Aviation.
I have called you to buy some Raffle Tickets but there were no answers. I left a message for you to call me when you were available to take my information.
I know this disconnect is due to the Virus scare so no problem at all but I would like to get on your list of donor names now and for future events.
Thank you all for that you do for Aviation !!
Hi Jerry!
Give us a call now for some raffle tickets! We have a queue system in place for raffle ticket sales.
907-245-1251, option 1.
Thank you!
Victoria McCleskey
Outreach Coordinator
Alaska Airmen’s Association
4200 Floatplane Dr
Anchorage, AK 99502
Phone: 907-245-1251
https://www.alaskaairmen.org/