Richard Perry enjoys flying as much as the next pilot, but many of his flights also serve an important purpose. Since 2009, Perry has been flying people in need of medical care to treatment facilities throughout New Mexico and Texas. He has also assisted in bringing children to adoption camps where they are given a chance to become part of a new family. Perry is a volunteer pilot for a non-profit organization called Angel Flight South Central.
Flying Matters: Angel Flight South Central Pilots Fly for a Cause
Key Takeaways:
- Richard Perry volunteers as a pilot for Angel Flight South Central, a non-profit providing free air transportation for individuals needing medical care and children attending adoption camps.
- Perry demonstrated exceptional dedication by not only flying patients to their medical appointments but also personally driving them home for 3.5 hours when weather conditions prevented a safe return flight.
- Angel Flight South Central operates across five states, utilizing 1,100 volunteer pilots who cover all flight expenses to provide approximately 2,000 free medical missions annually.
- The organization successfully turns recreational pilots into philanthropists, supported by priority air traffic control, FBO fuel discounts, and corporate programs like Phillips 66, enabling patients to access critical care.
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