Rick Mantei Charitable Fund

Fly For Foundations

350 Aviation Dr, Blountville, TN 37663
(Go to Tri-City Aviation, not the commercial terminal)

September 20, 2025 – Tri-Cities Regional Airport

Take Flight In A Vintage WW2 Aircraft!​

Blountville, TN — A once-in-a-lifetime chance to fly in a restored World War II aircraft is returning to the Tri-Cities — and every dollar raised will support three local nonprofits making a direct impact in our community.

At Tri-City Aviation, 350 Aviation Drive in Blountville, TN (general aviation terminal, not the commercial terminal), the public can make a charitable donation in exchange for a flight in a WWII airplane.

Your donations support the following charities

The Magnolia Project

Empowering women to overcome adversity and build sustainable futures.

Smile Foster Closet

Providing foster children with clothing, shoes, and essentials when they need them most.

Frontier Health

Delivering behavioral health and recovery services to more than 50,000 people annually across the region.

Through the Rick Mantei Charitable Fund and Fly for Foundations, every flight helps fund critical services for children, families, and individuals right here in the Tri-Cities.

Charitable donation required. You MUST Call for details and to schedule a free flight time. Limit two per family.
Call 800-238-3553