VIRGINIA VOLUNTEER PILOT
GROUP
The Virginia Volunteer Pilot
Group (VVPG) was formed in 2012 to allow general aviation pilots who wish to
volunteer their aircraft and/or piloting skills during times of emergency to do
so effectively.
It does this by providing
nonprofit aviation organizations that become VVPG members an organized and
coordinated way to assist the Commonwealth of Virginia’s communities during time
of emergency.
Individual volunteer pilots are encouraged to join nonprofit aviation
organizations that are members of the Virginia Volunteer Pilot Group in order to
participate in the program and assist their fellow citizens. Pilots should
contact VVPG member organizations for more information about their specific
functions. See the list with contact information below.
Mission Statement:
Assist the Commonwealth of
Virginia and local communities in emergency response and management efforts
through utilization of volunteer private aviation resources for the greater
benefit of Virginia’s citizens.
Improve communications between the aviation community and the state and local
governments thus improving disaster relief capabilities and education of the
public about the benefits of aviation.
Hurricanes
Floods
Tornados
Evacuations
Emergency Relief & Transport
VVPG Member Organizations:
In conjunction with the:
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
and
Virginia Department of Aviation
Angel Flight East
800-383-9464
www.angelflighteast.org
missions@angelflighteast.org
Civil Air Patrol
www.gocivilairpatrol.com
Mercy Medical Airlift:
Angel Flight Mid Atlantic
757-318-9174
www.mercymedical.org
info@mercymedicalairlift.org
Patient Airlift Services
888-818-1231
www.palservices.org
info@palservices.org
Pilots for Christ
703-369-6394Pilots for Christ
www.pilotsforchrist.org
mark.leroy@verizon.net
Pilots N Paws
www.pilotsnpaws.org
info@pilotsnpaws.org
Virginia Helicopter Association
757-773-6500
www.vahelicopters.com
vahelicopter@gmail.com
Virginia Seaplane Pilots Association
540-872-6744
Virginia Airstrip Owners Association
540-888-4348
VVPG Board of Directors:
Lindy Kirkland, Chairman
Steve Craven, Vice Chairman
Walt Bailey, Secretary
For more information about public benefit
flying
volunteer pilot groups serving the nation contact the:
Air Care Alliance
www.aircarealliance.org
Lindy Kirkland
(540) 903-7580
lindykirk@verizon.net
General Aviation Disaster
Relief Information:
- Be safe and be careful not to interfere in relief efforts by others.
- Be available to help, even if the best way to help is through making a
donation to relief groups. Research carefully what can and should be
done when providing your aircraft or services to help during a crisis.
- It is best to work through organized groups which have relationships with
relief agencies and can coordinate your participation.
- The most useful and productive volunteers are those who have prepared
prior to an emergency situation and know exactly how to respond.
Sources of General
Information
Air Care Alliance
www.aircareall.org
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association:
Subscribe to AOPA’s eNews alerts such as
ePilot at www.aopa.org
National Business Aircraft Association:
Register yourself and your corporate or business aircraft with NBAA.
The Experimental Aircraft Association:
Subscribe to EAA’s eNews alerts at www.eaa.org
AVweb:
Check out NewsWire pages/AvFlash bulletins at
www.AVweb.com
Pilot Share the Ride:
Log on and register as a pilot to see if a match can be found at
www.pilotsharetheride.com
Donate Blood:
Call your local Red Cross chapter or
1-800-GIVE-LIFE
Additional Source:
Network for Good
www1.networkforgood.org
Link to the
Public Benefit Flying: Balancing Safety and Compassion Online Course
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