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Pilots N Paws® is an online meeting place for pilots andother volunteerswho help to transport rescue animals by air. The mission of the site is to provide a user- friendly communication venue between those that rescue, shelter, and foster animals; and pilots and plane owners willing to assist with the transportation of these animals.A general aviation transportrequires just one pilot volunteerand is far more efficient and dependable than time-consuming ground transportation for these animals who are often in danger of euthanization. Volunteer pilots retain complete authority of their planning and flights, and can give as much or as little time as they like.SIMPLE AS 1-2-3No bothersome paperwork required!If you love to fly, and you love animals, please join us now! It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s extremely rewarding.Joining is easy and takes just a minute of your time.1. Go to www.pilotsnpaws.organd register2. Post your information and readother posts3. Wait for contacts / makecontact with othersWHY JOIN THE PILOTS N PAWS NETWORK?• Enjoy flying while helping a worthwhile non-profit organization• Flights are tax-deductible 501c3• Expand your network of pilot/aviation contactsand other professionals• Gain flight experience and log more hours• Explore new geographical areas• An extremely rewarding experience every timePilots N Paws®®www.pilotsnpaws.orgprotruded from the nacelles when retracted, giving some protection during a gear-up landing. Fuel was carried in a 60-gallon tank in each wingroot, with a 30 or 39-gallon aux tank optional in the baggage area. Cabin heat was usually provided by an exhaust heat muff on one or both engines.After the War, many AT-17’s and UC-78’s were released as surplus and were converted to T-50 status, becoming inexpensive ramp decorations at small airports, where they were used for everything from light charter to crop spraying. Most were still in plain silver or olive- drab military color. When they were used up, they were left outside to deteriorate, perhaps donating their engines to other aircraft.Our subject airplane in the accompanying photos is one of the lucky survivors, now being cared for by Ed Newberg of Hector, Minnesota and Mesa, Arizona; it is a nicely- restored example representing a wartime utility aircraft in yellow paint. Newberg’s fleet also includes a Piper Cheyenne II, so he can choose to fly high and fast, as well as low and slow.According to Ed Newberg’s discussions with Canadian operators, the ex-RCAF Cranes performed well on floats and skis8 • TWIN & TURBINEAUGUST 2014