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 leverages her significant personal resources and extensive aircraft fleet for philanthropic flying.
- She has made substantial contributions to aviation outreach, notably flying thousands of girls and young women at Institute for Women of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) events to inspire them and address the gender gap in aviation, personally covering substantial costs.
- Stanger also dedicates considerable time and personal expense to charitable patient transport, having flown hundreds of missions for Angel Flight South Central over 17 years at a personal cost of over $3 million.
- Her legacy is defined by her profound commitment to using her passion for flight to give back, positively impacting countless lives and demonstrating the power of general aviation for good.
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