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Join:  The Mu-1 Member's Club

 

Personal flight represents a freedom that compelled man to conquer seemingly insurmountable obstacles 100 years ago.  In passing over the next threshold in aviation development, Carter Technology expands the horizons of our personal freedom and opens the door to a more universal community of aviators. 

 You can become an important part of Carter History . . .

     through participation in the Mu-1 Member's Club. 

·        Be recognized for your contribution on the Carter Website and in the Mu-1 Member's Journal

·        Receive a Carter Video CD

·        Be our guest at the Mu-1 Barrier attempt

·        Have your name written on the CCTD for centuries to come

 

The Mu-1 Member's Club was developed to aid in the restoration of the CarterCopter Technology Demonstrator (CCTD).  The CCTD is the original prototype developed by Carter to demonstrate their revolutionary technology.  The CCTD has been flown successfully for more than four years in a slow progression of testing sequences to validate Carter's unique gyroplane technology.  However, just prior to the assault on the Mu-1 Barrier the CCTD sustained considerable damage in the gear-up landing on April 8, 2003. The accident occurred at a critical phase in Carter's development plan and the CCTD was scheduled to be abandoned in order to focus on the development of the Next Generation CarterCopter (NXCC).

 The Organization for Sport Aviation Competition (OSAC) believes however that the CCTD has tremendous importance as a revolutionary and historic aircraft and that it should be restored for educational purposes for future generations.  They also believe the CCTD, by right, should be the aircraft to break the Mu-1 Barrier.  To that end, OSAC has created the Mu-1 Member's Club to raise the necessary funds to restore the CCTD.  The fundraising goal is set at $270,000.00. Contributions to OSAC for the Mu-1 Member's Club are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. 

 We are counting on friends - those of you who have followed the development of Carter's Technology - to come forward and support this restoration effort. If thousands take part the task will be simple and immensely rewarding.  There are few opportunities where we, as grass-roots aviators and enthusiasts, have the ability to make a personal mark on aviation history.  The Mu-1 Member's Club is a unique opportunity.

"We hope that you will consider taking part in this important effort.  We recognize the importance of individual contributions to our advancement and we sincerely appreciate your interest and support."

Anita C. Infante, President of OSAC 

Jay Carter, Jr., President of Carter Aviation Technologies

 Mu-1 Member's Club Overview:

  • An individual or company who makes any financial contribution to the restoration of the CCTD will be entered as a Mu-1 Member.  There is no minimum contribution required.
  • Members will be listed on a "Mu-1 Member's Page" on the Carter Website. 
  • Mu-1 Members will also be listed in a "Member's Journal" to be placed near the CCTD when it resides in a museum. 
  • There will be no other general member benefits.

Contribution Levels will be recognized as follows:

·        Supporting Members: those who make any contribution up to $50.00

·        Silver Sustaining Members: those who contribute $50.00 or more

o       Charter Silver Member: the first 100 donors in this category

·        Gold Falcon Members: those who contribute $100.00 or more

o       Charter Gold Member: the first 100 donors in this category

·        Platinum Eagle Members: those who contribute $200.00 or more

o       Charter Platinum Member: the first 100 donors in this category

 Thank You Gifts: 

    Mu-1 Members who contribute at certain levels will receive the following gifts as 

    recognition for your support. 

·           A CarterCopter Video CD - this video gives a brief history of Carter and the CCTD.  It highlights important events and milestones in Carter research and testing and gives a glimpse into future development projects.  It even includes video of the most recent accident that necessitated this restoration effort. The Video CD will be given to those who contribute $50.00 or more.à

·        A ticket to the Mu-1 Barrier attempt - plans are to stage the CCTD's attempt to break the Mu-1 Barrier at a public event where there will be limited seating.  This milestone in aviation history will open a new frontier for personal flight. The Event Ticket and Video CD will be given to those who contribute $100.00 or more. àà

·           Your name written on the CCTD - your contribution will become a physical part of the CCTD's history for generations to come.  As a donor at this level, your name will be permanently written on the CCTD.  Your name will then be visible for the Mu-1 Barrier attempt and also as the CCTD is displayed at other events and eventually in a public museum. This recognition will be limited to the first 1,000 donors who contribute $200.00 or more.  These donors will also receive a Ticket to the Mu-1 Barrier attempt and a Video CD. ààà 

VIDEO CD Update:

The editing of the Video CD is progressing slowly. All of the work is being done by volunteers in between their normal business hours and preparation for the Mu-1 Barrier Flight requires a majority of everyone's time at the moment. If you are to receive the video CD as a part of your Mu-1 Membership, please be patient. We will have the CD completed as soon as possible. Thank You.
 

Your contribution should be made out to the Organization for Sport Aviation Competition or OSAC and sent to:

                                      OSAC, 9729 East 3000th Street, Kewanee, IL  61443

Please note how you would like your membership listed and include your street address, phone number and email address for ease in contacting you. International donations can be made through a bank wire. Bank routing information can be obtained from the OSAC office by email at osacpresident@bwsys.net.

 Please Note the following:

OSAC cannot be responsible for lost or misdirected mail.  Please do not send cash through the mail.  Your canceled check will provide verification of your donation.  Unfortunately, we are not equipped to take contributions with credit cards.  OSAC will send separate receipts for contributions of $75.00 or more.  Receipts for 2003 contributions will be mailed prior to January 31, 2004.  Your name will be added to the Mu-1 Member's Page on the Carter website in a timely fashion after your contribution has cleared the OSAC bank account.  It is estimated that approximately 93% of each contribution will go directly to the restoration of the CCTD.  Approximately 7% will be used to oversee the Mu-1 Member's Club and to cover organizational costs.

 à  The Video CD is currently under production and will be available for distribution after August 1, 2003.  The CD is considered a token gift and, therefore, does not impact the tax deductibility of your donation.

àà  The location for the Mu-1 Barrier attempt has not as yet been approved.  Current plans are to stage the event in November 2003, but timing has not been finalized.  As soon as the schedule and location of the event are approved, information will be posted on the Carter website. Tickets will be available 40 days prior to the event.  Mu-1 Members who qualify for tickets: your ticket will be held for will-call at the event unless other arrangements are made more than 30 days prior to the event.  The tax-deductible amount of your contribution will be reduced by the retail value of the ticket. 

ààà  Names will be placed on the CCTD through the use of decals.  Members who qualify for their name to be listed on the CCTD must have their contribution cleared through the OSAC account 45 days prior to an event in order to have their name displayed on the CCTD at that event.  Member names will be placed on the CCTD in the order that they clear the OSAC account to prevent continued changing of the decals to maintain an alphabetical order.  Charter Member names will be listed in a larger point size.  There is no intrinsic value to having your name on the CCTD; therefore, it does not impact the tax deductibility of your donation.

 About OSAC:

The Organization for Sport Aviation Competition is a new, public charity whose primary purpose is to support and provide educational programs to the general public.  In addition, its focus is to build a greater understanding of the history and impact that experimental aviation has had on society and to support the field of sport/experimental aviation through competitive events.

 OSAC's first competitive event was planned to take place in Homestead, FL in November of 2001.  The events of September 11, 2001 caused the event to be postponed and ultimately canceled.  OSAC has continued to investigate new event locations and plans are moving forward toward an event in the Western U.S. in the spring of 2004.

 If you have questions or would like to contact OSAC please address your inquiry to:

Anita C. Infante, President, OSAC

9729 E. 3000th Street, Kewanee, IL  61443   or  Phone/Fax 309 853-5328

 The Organization for Sport Aviation Competition (OSAC) is incorporated in the State of Illinois as a not-for-profit organization established to provide educational programs.  OSAC has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a public charity under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(2) of the federal tax code, therefore, contributions to OSAC are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. 

 

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