Public Benefit Flying Safety

Donating your time, skill and aircraft (rented or owned) as a volunteer pilot supporting a public benefit organization can be the most rewarding flying you ever do. Whether its medical transport (by far the largest segment), environmental and conservation support, search and rescue, emergency response, pet transport or one of the many other types of public benefit flying, you can help others doing something you love while clearly demonstrating the value and capabilities of general aviation.

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Friday, September 25, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Aerobatic champion Patty Wagstaff breaks down the basics into readily understandable maneuvers in the Super Decathalon. Sporty's

Key Takeaways:

Volunteer public benefit flying (PBF) is highly rewarding but presents unique demands, requiring pilots to prioritize safety above any mission completion pressure.
Pilots must adopt a highly conservative approach to decision-making, always being prepared to decline a flight due to weather, aircraft limitations, or pilot readiness, a stance fully supported by PBF organizations.
Key safety measures for PBF include enhanced recurrent training, meticulous passenger briefings and weight management, and readiness to declare emergencies if needed.

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Donating your time, skill and aircraft (rented or owned) as a volunteer pilot supporting a public benefit organization can be the most rewarding flying you ever do. Whether it’s medical transport (by far the largest segment), environmental and conservation support, search and rescue, emergency response, pet transport or one of the many other types of public benefit flying, you can help others doing something you love while clearly demonstrating the value and capabilities of general aviation.