Dr. Mark Mosier was our speaker last Wednesday, and told the club about his work with Angel Flight, which is a volunteer organization of pilots who use their planes in a variety of ways to help those in need. 

 

 

The  organization provides free airplane transportation, usually for patients traveling for surgery, chemotherapy, dialysis, or other medical needs. Angel Flight has also flown dogs and other pets to newly adopted homes. They partner with other regional chapters to provide flights all over the United States.

 

There are about 1100 pilots currently providing flights in the local five state region, and more are needed. The pilots pay all their expenses out of their own pocket, and do so because they love to fly, and want to give back to local communities by helping others.

 

Angel Flight was very active in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, delivering water, medicines, doctors, support teams, food and supplies to areas affected by the hurricane, often landing on runways surrounded by flood waters, inaccessible by any other means.