True Stories

As Fly4Life Chairman Bob Warner says, “There is an incredible story to tell of the hundreds of airplanes and thousands of dedicated people who generously devote themselves to using their flying abilities to make our world a better place.” 

Have you been helped by a volunteer pilot?  Have you flown a flight that changed your life for the better?  Have you had a positive experience in relation to Public Benefit Aviation and/or Mission Aviation?  Share your story here as we aim to collect as many heartwarming stories as possible celebrating the value and amazing impact of general aviation on our lives , our country, and our world.

Share your stories with us!

Air Transport Group Helps Fight Ebola Outbreak in Congo

Submitted by fly4life_admin on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 11:16

“This is who we are. We're prepared to go into this stricken area, being there to help the 'least of these' and then taking the opportunity to share the Gospel when that opportunity arises." – MAF President John Boyd, on serving during the Ebola crisis

Airplanes and the Internet Reach Remote Papua

Submitted by fly4life_admin on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 11:13

“Pray for us.  We really want to be able to understand what the Bible says to us.” – New Christian believer in Papua, Indonesia

Relief and Relocation of Flood Victims

Submitted by fly4life_admin on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 23:29

“You see all this (flood devastation) happening and you can’t turn it off. You feel terrible... 
so what can you do?  Well, we can do this."
Angel Flight Central Volunteer Pilot Larry Pecorella, Glen Ellyn, IL
about his participation in Operation Hawkeye Relief, organized by NBC’s Rockford, IL WREX-13 and Angel Flight Central’s Hawkeye and Great Lakes Wings in response to the devastating floods in Iowa and Illinois in Summer 2008.

Bright and Brave in the Face of Cancer

Submitted by fly4life_admin on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 23:28

"Roxanne is one very nice and brave little lady.  She needs all the help that we can give."
Angel Flight Central Volunteer Pilot Tom Trumble, Lincoln, NE

A Volunteer’s Love of Flight Makes Marriage Milestone Possible

Submitted by fly4life_admin on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 23:27

“We will celebrate 58 years of marriage this month.  Thank you for making it possible.”
Angel Flight Central Passenger Audrey 
Beloit, Kansas

An AFC Passenger since 2006, Audrey‘s first provided “angel flight” was to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN for follow up to liver surgery.  Because of other medical issues that developed, Audrey required additional visits and did not have the resources for ongoing travel to this leading healthcare facility. 

Sharing the Wonder of Flight

Submitted by fly4life_admin on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 23:26

“Great day.  Definitely tops my list for most fulfilling flights I have done.  While I am sure that each special co-pilot and their families have struggled with their disabilities on a daily basis, it wasn't apparent to me that day.  Although I only was able to spend 30 minutes with each family, I could sense the individuality of each one and each one responded in their own way.  I could not see the family or guardians’ faces in the back seat, but I couldn't help but wonder how much they must have enjoyed seeing their child take control of the airplane and ha

Michael’s Mountains

Submitted by fly4life_admin on Wed, 04/15/2009 - 23:24

His mother said he has been fascinated with mountains throughout his childhood. He used to build snow mountains in their yard, and not long after 10-year-old Michael was diagnosed with a terminal inoperable brain tumor, he told her that a mountain must be the best place to talk to God. Living in the Greater Kansas City area with his mother and six brothers and sisters, Michael had never had an opportunity to see large hills much less a mountain. Over the holidays some talented volunteers surprised him by painting a mural of mountains on his bedroom wall.

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