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During the November Fund Raiser, members making a qualifying Contribution may register to receive some awesome free gifts provided by:
- Matt Dralle of Matronics
Each gift is described below along with the requisite Contribution level to qualify.
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Choose A Special Gift for Making a Contribution!
Email List Archives w/ Search Engine
With Your $50 List Contribution receive a free Email List Archives w/ Search Engine! This is a complete set of archives for all Email Lists currently hosted by Matronics. The Archives date back to the beginning of the each List. Also included on the CD is a copy of Chip Gibbion's Windows Archive Search Utility and includes a precompiled search index for each archive on the CD. If you'd like to have a personal copy of the complete List Archives for your aircraft library, here's your chance to do so and support the Lists at the same time! (For 32-bit only - Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10. Windows 95/98/ME/Win64-bit not supported at this time.)
Carbon Monoxide Detector
With Your $50 List Contribution receive a free Carbon Monoxide Detector! The Carbon Monoxide Detector can save a pilot's life, especially when flying with the heater on, by warning of the presence of CO in the cockpit - the spot will turn gray/black when CO is in the air. The spot on the detector returns to normal color after it is exposed to fresh air.
Aircraft Fuel Tester
With Your $60 List Contribution receive a free Aircraft Fuel Tester! Fits all quick-drain valves and has an adapter for recessed drains. The transparent cylinder is 6 inches long with octane color-coding molded in the side. Also included is a screwdriver blade with both Phillips and slotted heads.
Vintage Altimeter Wall Clock
With Your $80 List Contribution receive a free Vintage Altimeter Wall Clock! This 10 inch Vintage Aviation Wall Clock is made to simulate as closely as possible a primary flight instrument. The Vintage Altimeter Wall Clock features the actual shape of an aircraft instrument and a dial which closely represents that of a the particular flight instrument. Features: Injection molded from high impact styrene and features a real plastic lens for durability and scratch resistance. A high quality American made Quartz clock movement for accuracy which will provide many years of reliable service. One year warranty. Dimensions: 10.5 inch diameter. One AA alkaline battery required.
Coast TX10 Four Color LED Flashlight
With Your $100 List Contribution receive a free Coast TX10 Four Color LED Flashlight! The Coast TX10 has four colors; white, red, green and blue - each controlled by a separate color coded switch for easy access on the ground or in the air. The high intensity white light is ideal for pre-flight and all-purpose illumination. It provides perfect color distinction and clarity. The Red is best in the cockpit during night flight when you only need a little bit of light - it helps preserve night vision. The green also preserves night vision but gives slightly better color distinction. The blue preserves night vision and can cut through fog. A lightweight aluminum casing offers great durability and will hold up to heavy daily use. Backed by Coast's lifetime guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship. Heavy duty 4 way switch - Each LED controlled by its own switch. 73 lumen output; white LED. 8 hour 15 minute runtime. 36 meter (118 ft) beam distance. Impact and water resistant 3.95 inch length, 1 inch diameter. 3 ounces (including batteries). 3 X AAA batteries (included). Tested and rated to ANSI/FL1 standards by an independent laboratory. Lifetime Guarantee!
Deluxe Fingertip Pulse Oximeter
With Your $100 List Contribution receive a free Deluxe Fingertip Pulse Oximeter! The Deluxe Pulse Oximeter answers the sports and aviation markets demand for a lightweight, inexpensive monitor for measuring blood oxygen saturation and heart rate during physically active and high-altitude activities. It offers the user a greater ability to monitor these vital signs under motion and is less expensive than most available devices. The Pulse Oximeter gives you a dual color, easy-to-read, high resolution OLED display. It also allows you to choose from six different display modes for reading from all sides and 10 adjustable settings of brightness that make it easy to read in the cockpit. The Oximeter also includes a handy pulse bar and Plethysmogram. Pilots love this Pulse Oximeter because it allows them to quickly assess their SpO2 while flying at high altitudes. Hypoxia can be a pilot's worst enemy, and a Pulese Oximeter is a low-cost product which gives pilots peace of mind. Features: Dual color HIGH RESOLUTION easy to read OLED display. Display SpO2, Pulse Rate ,Pulse bar and Plethysmogram. 4 display modes for easy reading from all sides. Low power consumption, automatic power off. Approximately 30 Hour normal operation. Battery-low indicator 10 setting adjustable brightness. Accommodates widest range of finger sizes from pediatric to adult. Small & lightweight design ( total 0.06 lbs without batteries ) Perfect For Sports and Aviation Specifications: Display Type: Dual color High Resolution OLED display Parameters: SpO2, Pulse Rate, pulse bar, Plethysmogram Modes: 4 display modes for easy reading from all sides Brightness: Adjustable 10 levels Dimensions: 2.4 in(W) x 1.4 in(H) x 1.25 in(D) Weight: 0.06 lbs (about 1 ounce) (without batteries). Not for use detecting carbon monoxide poisoning Operation Temperature 41F to 104F Pulse Rate: Measurement range 30-250 bpm, Resolution 1bpm SpO2 Measurement range 70-100% Resolution 1% Measurement accuracy 70%-100%; +-20%-69%; unspecified Uses 2 AAA alkaline or rechargeable batteries (not included) Includes a lanyard.
CruzTOOLS Tool Kit
With Your $125 List Contribution receive a free CruzTOOLS Tool Kit! The CruzTOOLS Pilot's Tool Kit provides the most common tools and other contents to help get you airborne, including a set of combination wrenches, 8 inch adjustable wrench, tire pressure gauge, locking pliers, 6-in-1 screwdriver, hex wrenches, and diagonal cutters. A special aviation spark plug socket (also sold separately) handles most spark plug makes, and a way-cool mini-ratchet and socket set provide additional utility. Finally, a telescopic mirror, cable ties, and 30 feet of 0.032 inch aviation-grade safety wire are included. Everything is nicely organized into a tough roll-up pouch. While designed to carry on the plane, this may well become your go-to kit for the hangar or ramp. Tools carry a lifetime warranty and are made to precision tolerances using pro-grade alloys, but more importantly they are absolutely dependable when called upon. CruzTOOLS Pilot's Tool Kit includes: Set of combination wrenches, 8 inch adjustable wrench, Tire pressure gauge, Locking pliers, 6-in-1 screwdriver, Hex wrenches, Diagonal cutters, Aviation spark plug socket, Mini-ratchet and socket set, Telescopic mirror, Cable ties, 30 feet of 0.032 inch aviation-grade safety wire, Carry case.
Icom IC-A16 Transceiver
With Your $350 List Contribution receive a free Icom IC-A16 Transceiver! The A16 is the ideal flight companion for pilots. This radio practically pays for itself by saving pilots both engine hours and fuel during preflight communications with the tower. Users appreciate the A16's compact, waterproof design for one hand operation for working on the flight line, using it for back up in any aircraft, or for use by ground crew. Its 2400mAh Li-ion battery lasts over 17 hours and the radio includes a nice sit in rapid charger. Air band radios are usually operated in high noise environments, so it is essential for the pilot's radio to provide loud audio. The A16 internal speaker delivers a loud 1500mW audio output with clear sound to cut through cabin or tarmac noise. Output Power: 6W typ. (PEP), 1.8W (CW) TX: 118.00-136.99166MHz RX: 108.00-136.99166MHz RX Weather: 161.650-163.275MHz Channel Spacing: 8.33kHz/25kHz Channels: 200 with 10 memory banks Battery: 2400mAh Li-ion battery, up to 17 hours Typical operation; Tx:Rx:Stand-by duty ratio = 5:5:90, Bluetooth/backlight OFF Meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F. Dust and Water IP67/IP54 Dimensions (WxHxD) 52.2 x 111.8 x 34.1 mm, 2.1 x 4.4 x 1.3 inches (with BP-280) Weight (approx.) 257 g, 9.1 oz (with BP-280)
