In 1980, as a local banker for 15 years, I was asked by the bank’s directors to become more involved in community affairs—specifically, to take over the position of chairman of finance on the executive board of the Boy Scouts of America in our town of Greenwich, Connecticut. In that position, I was responsible for the finances of the organization, and much of my time was devoted to increasing its income in order to fund projects.
Icing Out of Options
Key Takeaways:
- A local banker initiated a Boy Scout fundraising effort by soliciting unused aircraft donations, ultimately acquiring a Cessna 210 from Florida.
- The subsequent ferry flight north became an harrowing ordeal, encountering mechanical failures, instrument malfunctions, and a severe in-flight icing emergency that pushed the aircraft and pilots to their limits.
- Upon inspection after the flight, it was discovered the aircraft had not been maintained for at least seven years, with critical control cables dangerously frayed, underscoring the compounded risks faced during the perilous journey.
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