For so many reading this profile, “giving back” through some form of philanthropic flying is a big part of why we fly. To see the smile on a child’s face when a rescued puppy is delivered to its forever family, or taking a person up for their first taste of what our world of flight is like is one of the most rewarding experiences a pilot can enjoy.
In Depth: Dianna Stanger
Key Takeaways:
- Dianna Stanger is a highly successful businesswoman and pilot who dedicates her personal wealth and extensive aircraft collection to philanthropic flying.
- She has flown thousands of girls and young women at Institute for Women of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) events, covering all associated costs to inspire future female aviators and address the low representation of women in aviation.
- Stanger also extensively volunteers with Angel Flight South Central, having flown hundreds of patient missions over 17 years and personally incurred millions of dollars in expenses, demonstrating a profound commitment to giving back through flight.
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