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Post by Frank Seigler-KE5ETD on Aug 17, 2004 0:06:53 GMT
I thought that we would start providing some virtual support for Angel Flight. For those that are not aware of Angel Flight, they are an organization that uses volunteer pilots with their own aircraft to fly patients. These are typically flights that involve transporting patients that live in smaller cities to larger cities with better medical facilities. Once the patient has completed their treatment, there are flown back to their home city. I will post flights that are based on real life Angel Flight missions that are listed on their mission availabilty list. Each flight will be for a specific day and need to be flown by a certain time but you do not have to fly them at the real time, just set your sim date and time appropriately.
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Post by Joe Deering- KA4GBC on Aug 24, 2004 16:08:33 GMT
Hi Frank; Late as usual on reading the board  I think these would make good flights.......Joe |
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Post by Roadmaster on Aug 24, 2004 23:21:13 GMT
Sounds interesting!! count me in ( as usuall, it depends on my being available tho)
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Post by Pugsley on Nov 30, 2004 1:57:28 GMT
I think that this is a great idea - a chance to run a purely humanitarian mission (even if only virtually, it's the thought that counts).
On a purely lighter note, will any exotic dancers be in need of medical assistance?
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Post by TomH on Nov 30, 2004 3:37:27 GMT
Whadya gonna do... play doctor? ;D ;D ;D
I too think that these Angel flights would be enjoyable.
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Post by Frank Seigler-KE5ETD on Nov 30, 2004 16:02:50 GMT
Sorry that there has only been one of these since I started it but noone took that flight and the dates passed. I am using actual Angel Flight missions for these flights. I check the Angel Flight Mission Availability page on their web site and post anything that occurs in Alaska. There has only been one since I started this.
If you guys are interested in flying some of these missions in the Pacific Northwest, I can start posting some of those. There are usually some available in Washington. Since we do have bases in the Pacific Northwest, it would be logical to include Angel Flight missions in that part of the country.
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Post by Pugsley on Nov 30, 2004 17:02:27 GMT
Good idea, oh GR8 1! I wouldn't mind a change of scenery now and again.
Quick question, though - could the definition of 'personal' aircraft be better defined? In other words, we'll be flying 'non-corporate' aircraft correct?
I'd hate to take a sick passenger up with me in a Maule or a Fiesler Storch, for example - there's not enough room in those to change your mind. What sort of aircraft would be suited to 'Angel Flight' use?
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Post by Frank Seigler-KE5ETD on Nov 30, 2004 17:25:49 GMT
Actual Angel Flight pilots use their own personal aircraft. For our purposes, you can use AAS aircraft. Examples of appropriate AAS aircraft would be: Baron, Volpar, Caravan/Grand Caravan, Augusta, Jetranger, Goose and Hughes 500. I guess that you could use a personal aircraft for these flights if you want.
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Post by Roadmaster on Nov 30, 2004 19:01:18 GMT
Angel flight sounds interesting.... unfortunately, I CAN"t . play Dr to those "Dancing Ladies" ( cause I have the top nurse travelling with me) ;D ;D hehe....... Now on way to Dayton Ohio to get load tires going HOME............ 3 weeks on road.time to go home.......  ( better call ahead and order a drum of jetfuel and get chopper dusted off)..  |
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Post by clmax on Nov 30, 2004 23:25:44 GMT
Hmmm...
Great opportunity to have some PIREPS with non-AAS aircraft. I think this is a great idea. I know if I needed an Angel Flight, I sure wouldn't complain if I were picked up in an SF-260 ;D ;D ;D
Sounds like you'll have plenty of takers, myself included.
-Greg
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Post by cscottco on Aug 26, 2005 23:04:17 GMT
Interested in the Northwest flights.
Carl
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