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Turbulence in Congo

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Key Takeaways:

  • Flying humanitarian aid in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) presents extreme challenges, from navigating treacherous volcanic terrain in poor visibility to operating from hazardous, unequipped airstrips.
  • The region is highly unstable due to ongoing armed conflict, political unpredictability, and a high accident rate, making air support from organizations like Air Serv International critical yet dangerous.
  • Despite the profound risks and constant threat of conflict, pilots involved in these operations find the work in "untamed" Africa profoundly rewarding and unforgettable.
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“If we’re lucky, we’ll actually see the volcanoes today,” Cindy Silong says as we make our way through the murky gray skies of southeastern Uganda. Frankly, I’ll consider myself lucky if I see anything clearly today. There’s an overcast just above us, and we’re flying in and out of rain showers, with visibility that rivals that of Los Angeles on what even Angelinos would classify as a “marginal” day.

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