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 passionate pilot who dedicates her personal wealth and extensive aircraft collection to extensive philanthropic flying.
- She has introduced thousands of girls and young women to aviation at Institute for Women of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) events in her helicopter and flown hundreds of patient transport missions for Angel Flight South Central over 17 years, personally covering millions in costs.
- Stanger's motivation for giving back through aviation is rooted in her deep love for flying and a strong desire to address the low representation of women in aviation, aiming to inspire others to experience the "magical influence of flight."
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