After a 7 day delay, the new engine has arrived in Lahr. It will be mounted, and then undergo several tests on the ground before test flights will be conducted. If all tests are successful, the Connie will be flown to Zurich to be washed; we anticipate the first trip to be the member flight to Belgium, on August 17.

Thanks to many donations, (ranging in value from CHF 20 to CHF 6000), we have already surpassed the CHF 42,000 mark. In addition, several Associate members have generously offered loans to the SCFA. We welcome, and appreciate, every donation.