Posted by Bill Selzer on Apr 10, 2023

“The International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians was formed in 1965, focusing on fellowship and service by providing volunteer pilots to help with medical related transports.”

Rotarian Mark Hanson updated the Elmbrook Rotary on the newly formed partnership between the International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians and Air Care Alliance (ACA). In partnership they are providing private volunteer pilots in their own aircraft for medical and emergency missions, at no cost.

The ACA was founded in 1990 as a small group of volunteer pilot organizations wishing to work together in mutual support. “For more than three decades, we’ve made great strides for the world of charitable aviation.” The work of ACA has protected public benefit flying, promoted the work of volunteer pilots, and has increased access to free air transportation for patients and others in need.

Free Flights for those in need. This is how it works!

· A family in need to travel to a facility contacts the ACA www.aircarealliance.org

· Available flights are reviewed by the family.

· A flight is requested via the ACA, who refers the request to the best fit Public Benefit Flight Organization/s.

· The Best Fit Flight Organization/s validates the eligibility of the request.

· The request is approved, the pilot is notified, and the flight is scheduled.

Rotarians Spread the word!

Rotary Volunteer Outreach help is needed. Let friends, relatives, special service medical facilities, rural medical facilities, social workers, and veteran support groups know of this incredible service provided by this joint effort of volunteers.

Thank you Mark for sharing this important information and your service.

Mark Hanson has of donated or flown 400+ mission hours, serving 700 passengers and has covered 200,000+ miles since 2012.

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