Pilots Continue Aerial Support in the Wake of Ida

Wednesday, September 08, 2021 at 08:43 PM ET

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A wide range of aircraft operated by volunteer pilots delivered supplies through the weekend to remote areas hit hard by Ida. Courtesy Brad Pierce/AeroBridge

Key Takeaways:

Charitable aviation groups, like AeroBridge, played a critical role in Hurricane Ida relief, delivering over 90,000 pounds of essential supplies to affected areas.
Pilots focused on remote and isolated communities, such as Galliano, Louisiana, where road access was severely impeded by debris and larger relief efforts had not yet arrived.
General aviation proved invaluable for both swift supply delivery and conducting vital aerial surveys to objectively assess damage and ensure aid was targeted effectively where it was most needed.