Volunteering Pilot Services

[Always deferred]

I was furloughed from FLYi in Jan. and took up a desk job in Washington. Im looking to get back into GA flying, and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with any of the charitable flying organizations such as AngelFlight or Lifeflight, where you volunteer your services to fly medical patients, and organs. I appreciate any responses.

Thank you.

 

[mooser]

Omg

I was furloughed from FLYi in Jan. and took up a desk job in Washington. Im looking to get back into GA flying, and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with any of the charitable flying organizations such as AngelFlight or Lifeflight, where you volunteer your services to fly medical patients, and organs. I appreciate any responses.

Thank you.

OMG


Mooser

 

[Lilah]

OMG


Mooser




Huh? Somebody wants to fly, and is willing to donate something of value (their time) to a worthy cause, and this is incredible? Heck, I had more fun doing bounces today in a Mooney than I have had flying in a long time.

Always Deferred, from my little experience, those doing Angel Flights have dontated the plane, and their time.....a little web search might help with more info. Heck, some owners might donate their plane if you do the flying...

Good Luck,

Lilah

 

[flywithi]

I guess Mooser is suprised since he is a "cival" person. I agree with Lilah do some research it sounds like a noble appropriate way to help out

 

[avbug]

Generally when you volunteer your pilot services, you're also volunteering your bank account, as you're the one paying for the flight, the aircraft rental, often the fuel, etc.

 

[2yrs2go]

I was furloughed from FLYi in Jan. and took up a desk job in Washington. Im looking to get back into GA flying, and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with any of the charitable flying organizations such as AngelFlight or Lifeflight, where you volunteer your services to fly medical patients, and organs. I appreciate any responses.

Thank you.

I remember him from his days at ACA/Indy... this does not surprise me at all. He's a good guy.



You may also want to look at the Civil Air Patrol. While they do not do the medical stuff, they do a lot of search and rescue. They also have great programs that work with kids and teenagers to get them interested in flying and building leadership skills. This might be right up your alley.

 

[TrapAv8r]

I was furloughed from FLYi in Jan. and took up a desk job in Washington. Im looking to get back into GA flying, and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with any of the charitable flying organizations such as AngelFlight or Lifeflight, where you volunteer your services to fly medical patients, and organs. I appreciate any responses.

Thank you.

Deferred,
I have been doing Angel Flights for about year now. The other posts are correct in that you are responsible for the airplane and all of the costs associated with the flights. I rent a few of the airplanes from the local FBO. A major part of your out of pocket costs is tax deductible.
You also become a member of HSEATS, the Homeland Security Emergency Air Transportation System, so there is a bit of a background check. After you are signed on, you visit a website listing patients that needing your help. You pick the patient that meets your availability in terms of date, distance, and maximum weight.
If you are interested, you can visit www.angel-flight.org or call 1-800-296-3797. Angel Flight is separated regionally, so that number will at least get you started. Also, it doesn't matter if you fly a Cub or a Lear. You fly what you can.
Finally, there are similar organizations out there. Angel Flight is the only one with whom I have participated here in the States. There are several missionary flying organizations that need help worldwide. It is a big step, but you'll never know fulfillment like you feel when you use your piloting gift for good rather than profit. Good Luck.

 

[MTpilot]

Africa

If you wanna go big check out these folks www.airserv.org