This episode is part of The Helene Series, focused on stories of resilience and recovery following Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

Drew Crawford is a private pilot who didn’t hesitate to step up during Hurricane Helene, flying critical supplies into devastated areas when others couldn’t.

In this episode, Drew shares what it was like navigating chaotic skies with increased air traffic, limited resources, and emotional weight from the destruction below.

He offers a rare perspective on the mental toll and risks of being a private pilot in the middle of a disaster, and what kept him going.

Operation Airdrop:

https://operationairdrop.org/

JAARS:

https://www.jaars.org/