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 »
Our Safety Course Receives a Refresh! July 11, 2017 The AOPA Public Benefit Flying Course that we use for orientation has been updated! Newly joined members and seasoned command pilots alike will find important information on safe decision-making, working with passengers, and planning for flights. Now is the perfect time to start your command pilot orientation if you have not yet done so and we encourage you to start as soon as possible! You will be abl… Brooke McDaniel Read More »
Randy’s Alaska Air Angel Flight May 11, 2015 FROM A PASSENGER by AFW Passenger Randy F. Excerpt from AFW Winter 2015 Newsletter I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in June 2014. I started chemotherapy the day after I was diagnosed. My oncologist let me know that I needed a bone marrow transplant and that they do not do these transplants in Hawaii. I needed to go to a facility on the mainland. Fortunately for me, my brother was a match and we chose City of Hope i… Jill Dannis Read More »
FAA Mandate Changes Usage for NGF Call Sign – Effective January 1, 2015 January 23, 2015 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL ANGEL FLIGHT WEST PILOTS: We apologize for the delayed announcement on this change. Please contact our office if you have any questions/concerns after reading the following information. Effective January 1, 2015; all volunteer pilots who use the NGF call sign while flying passengers on behalf of Angel Flight West MUST use NGF in conjunction with the AFW designated organization nu… Jill Dannis Read More »
Camper Photo Gallery August 12, 2014 Check out photos from some of our recent camp missions! This summer, volunteer pilots have flown kids to and numerous nonprofit camps – often the highlight of the summer for these campers. AFW pilots rock! Jill Dannis Read More »
Passengers’ Feedback April 24, 2014 After each mission, we send out a Mission Feedback Survey that passengers can fill out to share their experiences with the Mission Operations Team. For many patients traveling to and from treatment, transportation is a significant burden that could block their ability to receive the care that they need. Angel Flight West pilots can make a huge difference in passengers’ lives by volunteering their own skill… Jill Dannis Read More »
March 13, 2014 Photo Gallery March 13, 2014 Enjoy some photos from recent Angel Flight West missions. Jill Dannis Read More »
Get Out of Your Flight Rut February 14, 2014 Maybe you got into general aviation flying for the thrill of controlling your own wings. Maybe for the chance to see new places from a new perspective. Whatever your reason, you’ve logged many hours in the air and on the ground to become a private pilot, and your reward for all that work is the chance to go wherever, whenever. When you got your pilots license, maybe you were like most of us at AFW and made a list of plac… Josh Olson Read More »
First Flight on a Small Plane – From a Teen’s Perspective January 29, 2014 Angel Flight West flies patients of all ages to medical treatment. This week, we are going to focus on what it is like for a teenage patient flying to treatment with volunteer pilots. In 2013, Angel Flight West pilots flew a total of 485 flights for 172 passengers age 12-18. Some of these teens were flying for the first time with AFW and some were longtime passengers continuing their treatment. Kody took his first flig… Jill Dannis Read More »
The Spirit of Giving December 24, 2013 During the holiday season, we are all reminded of what a joy it is to give, and also, how much joy a gift can bring. We’re a bit spoiled at Angel Flight West, since facilitating the giving of our volunteer pilots is our daily work. About 10 times each day, an Angel Flight West volunteer gives of himself or herself to provide transportation to someone else in need. We’d like to share a letter that we received fro… afw_web_admin Read More »
December 18 Photo Gallery December 18, 2013 Enjoy some photos from some of our recent missions. afw_web_admin Read More »
Angel Flight West Brings Santa, School Supplies to Utah Children December 11, 2013 The Angel Flight West Utah Wing just completed its 14th annual Santa Flight, which brings school supplies to under privileged schools in Utah. Fifteen volunteer pilots flew Santa and supplies from South Valley Regional Airport to Cedar City. Santa greets children during the 2013 Utah Wing Santa Flight ; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Post by Angel Flight West.… afw_web_admin Read More »
November 15 Photo Gallery November 14, 2013 Enjoy these photos from our volunteer pilots this week. Josh Olson Read More »
