Collings Foundation need help to keep jets flying

Was sent this today about warbirds in US… re ejection seats issue…

Vietnam Memorial Flight – F-100 Super Sabre, F-4 Phantom & A-4 Skyhawk
We need your support!

By FAA regulations, and our own high level of safety standards, the ejection seats in the F-100 Super Sabre, F-4 Phantom and A-4 Skyhawk must be maintained within their service timed limits.

This means we need to install new CADs (cartridge actuated devices) for the canopy removal systems and new PADs (pressure actuated devices) for the airframe – These are also known as “ass kickers”.

These cartridges, initiators and devices for the ejection seats are VERY EXPENSIVE!

To keep these ejection seats current and operational in the F-4 Phantom, A-4 Skyhawk and F-100 Super Sabre it will cost between $100,000 and $118,000! These parts are essential. No new CADs and PADs means: no flying F-100, F-4 or A-4.
We need your financial help to keep these legendary jets flying in honor of our Vietnam Veterans. We do not get any financial support from Super PACs, the Federal Government or Corporations. We depend on individual contributions to keep these jets in the air.

Please, we ask you to make a contribution to the Foundation. Help us Keep ‘Em Flying – for those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and freedom.