Is there an Angel Flight West app? October 17, 2018 Hopefully, you have seen the emails and notifications recently that Angel Flight West has launched its mobile application for volunteer pilots and drivers. Angel Flight West’s mobile app for both Pilots and Earth Angels is available from the Google Play™ Store and the Apple App Store. Go to the store, search for “Angel Flight West,” and install as you would any other app for your mobile device. T… afw_web_admin Read More »
In the Hangar – John Jerabek October 10, 2018 Angel Flight West welcomes John Jerabek as our newest Mission Operations Coordinator. He has been helping coordinate missions since June of this year and says: “I love the organization’s mission, how Cheri runs the operations team, and I enjoy working with all of my colleagues, and especially our passengers in their time of need.” John comes from a background in IT, engineering and sales, and feels that AFW i… afw_web_admin Read More »
JetSuiteX Renews Partnership October 3, 2018 AFW thanks JetSuiteX for renewing our partnership for the coming year. The airline has for the second year generously donated $25,000 in tickets. Pictured is the first flight under the renewed partnership agreement. Passenger Michael T. offers a thumbs up with the crew of JetSuiteX flying him home to Las Vegas, NV from a visit at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles for specialized care of metastasized brain and thyro… afw_web_admin Read More »
Welcome AFW’s Newest Leaders September 26, 2018 AFW welcomes Bill Snodgrass as our new CO Wing Leader. Bill started flying in 2004, and joined AFW as a Mission Assistant while also helping with outreach. Bill has worked as a software developer at Halliburton for 21 years and is president of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Fort Collins-Loveland Chapter 515. Steve Rehnberg is our new NM Wing Leader. He is cu… afw_web_admin Read More »
Mission Notifications on the Mobile App September 19, 2018 One of the great features of the mobile app is the ability to receive system (push) notifications on your phone. We’re using system notifications to push flying/driving opportunities to you. Currently, we’re alerting you when a passenger you’ve flown or driven before has a new mission scheduled. We’ll be adding other alerts over time… If you have suggestions for what you would li… afw_web_admin Read More »
Rotor Aircraft Now Approved for Angel Flights July 4, 2018 The AFW Board of Directors and Safety Committee has approved volunteer pilots utilizing certified rotor aircraft and helicopters to transport patients to/from treatment. In particular, we hope these can be useful for shorter hops and/or re-positioning legs connecting patients to facilities closest to their care. If you have any questions about operating your helicopter in support of AFW missions, please con… afw_web_admin Read More »
Our Summer Intern: Emma Doud June 6, 2018 Emma Doud just arrived at AFW on May 7th as our summer intern. She’s studying in the Health and Human Sciences program at LMU and has two more years before she graduates. Wanting to keep busy on her summer break, Emma found AFW on an app called Handshake that puts college students together with businesses for temporary and permanent jobs. She found the description of AFW’s mission something she wanted to e… afw_web_admin Read More »
Good news for members who want to serve as Mission Assistant February 8, 2017 In the past, finding opportunities to fly on Angel Flight West missions as a Mission Assistant has been a bit challenging. We’re working on a feature that will make it easier for Command Pilots and potential Mission Assistants to connect with each other. The feature will be launched in a few weeks, but we wanted to give both Command Pilots and Mission Assistants advance notice on how the feature will work. Curre… afw_web_admin Read More »
Log in using Facebook January 31, 2017 You can now log into VPOIDS (formerly referred to as AFIDS) using your Facebook credentials. This makes the login process easier, and saves you from having to enter your VPOIDS username and password. Facebook login works when the email address in your Facebook account matches the email in your VPOIDS account. For complete instructions, please refer to this help desk article. Give it a try today! Log in at https://af… afw_web_admin Read More »
AFW has a new partner, especially for pilots: ZuluLog October 9, 2016 ZuluLog is offering 10% discount to all AFW members and also a donation back to Angel Flight West with every purchase! ZuluLog is a professional, cloud-based online pilot logbook system that can help you track flight hours, pilot currency and training, schedules, type ratings, flight and duty limits, rest requirements, certificates, medicals, and much more. ZuluLog is fully FAA-compliant and has multiple, sec… afw_web_admin Read More »
Breaking News: 2017 Sketchers Performance LA Marathon + AFW August 5, 2016 We are thrilled to announce that Angel Flight West has been selected as an Official Charity Partner of the Sketchers Performance Los Angeles Marathon for 2017! This program offers nonprofits the chance to increase awareness, raise funds and engage supporters. For our first year, we decided to recruit participants for the LA Big 5K which takes place the day before the LA Marathon. What do we need from you? Only $40 to r… afw_web_admin Read More »
How to Take Great Photos and Videos of your Angel Flight West Mission September 16, 2015 Angel Flight West missions will always be remembered. Sometimes you fly in a small four person aircraft; loud propeller engines, a tight space and controls all around you. Other times you could be sitting in a ten person aircraft, consisting of DVD monitors, walking space and a restroom. Each ride is an experience that you will always remember. What could be the easiest way to remember your mission? Angel Flight West… PK Duncan Read More »
BloodworksNW celebrates 10 years with Angel Flight West May 29, 2015 “BloodworksNW celebrates 10 years with Angel Flight West” Guest Post from BloodworksNW Blog The Blood Line Most blood donors know that a pint of blood can save three lives because it can be separated into three components: red cells, plasma, and platelets. What you may not know is that this processing needs to done within five hours of drawing it from your arm. Otherwise, only the red cells are viable (u… Jill Dannis Read More »
Ask Josh: What’s the deal with the AFW call sign? April 14, 2015 For anyone not aware, Angel Flight West has a unique three-letter call sign (NGF) designated by the FAA for handling, priority and marketing. Many pilots using this call sign have experienced some level of priority and other pilots have joined AFW after hearing the call sign used by controllers. As of January 1st this year, the FAA changed the way in which we are to use the NGF (Angel Flight) Call Sign in response to conc… Josh Olson Read More »
Newton Foundation Donor Advised Fund of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Grant March 4, 2015 Angel Flight West recently received a grant from the Newton Foundation Donor Advised Fund of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. This generous grant will support AFW operations. Thank you to the Newton Foundation Donor Advised Fund of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole for your recurring support of Angel Flight West. Your support allows us to continue to give the gift of flight! Learn more about t… Jill Dannis Read More »
