Public benefit flying might mean transporting a cancer patient or relocating turtles, but regardless of the mission Mark Hanson says it’s rewarding, fun, and great for keeping your pilot skills sharp. He talks about managing the pressure of these flights, how to get started with a volunteer pilot organization, and why his Eclipse is the perfect airplane. In the Ready to Copy segment, Mark talks about his most memorable passenger, tips for flying into busy airports, and a new aviation weather tool he likes.

SHOW LINKS:

* Become a volunteer pilot: https://vpoids.aircarealliance.org/join

* Air Care Alliance webinars: https://www.youtube.com/@aircarealliance6167

* IFR Mastery from PilotWorkshops: https://sportys.com/mastery