| Making the decision to buy a used aircraft is a big one. | | | | the time thanks to Angel Flight America. This nonprofit |
| Not only is the investment large, the simple fact of the | | | | group consists of a network of pilots and personal |
| matter is an aircraft carries some pretty important | | | | craft owners. They step in when time is of the |
| passengers, so safety is paramount as well, which is | | | | essence to do their part to save the day. For many |
| why some steer clear of checking out used aircraft | | | | who own personal crafts, whether new or used, this is |
| for sale. | | | | their way of giving back, helping others when the need |
| Just like buying a car though, used can most certainly | | | | is great. |
| net a solid piece of machinery if some common sense | | | | The organization offers flights for no charge to |
| is used in the purchase. And for those who have their | | | | patients and their families who need to get to hospitals |
| sights set on some big reasons for wanting a personal | | | | for medical treatments, it steps in during natural |
| craft, used machines can open the doors for a | | | | disasters to deliver much-needed supplies and even |
| purchase that might not otherwise be possible. | | | | offers to help whenever there is a demonstrated |
| While many pilots buy craft to start businesses or for | | | | need. By matching aircraft owners and pilots with |
| personal use, there are others who have a more | | | | people in need, the nonprofit enables those who can to |
| altruistic mission in mind when they begin looking for a | | | | give back to those who so desperately need the |
| used craft. Buying a solid craft, new or used, can not | | | | assistance. |
| only jumpstart a small business or add to personal | | | | Pilots who use their personal planes to assist Angel |
| pleasure, it can help a pilot become a hero of sorts, | | | | Flight's missions all over the U.S. have the ability to step |
| too. | | | | in and make a real difference when it counts the most. |
| Imagine being the parent of a small child that needs a | | | | Whether it's touching a single life or the lives of many, |
| life-saving heart transplant, and getting that call that | | | | those with personal craft - new or used - have the |
| help has arrived. Now, picture yourself discovering that | | | | power to help make sure Angel Flights are never |
| time is of the essence and the distance that must be | | | | grounded. |
| traveled is too great to do by car alone. | | | | Buying a used aircraft can be a solid proposition if |
| For some parents, this is when a knight in shining armor | | | | careful inspections take place before purchase. |
| steps in, offering the child and his or her family a lift to | | | | There's no need to ground dreams of flying - or finding |
| the hospital. Rather than chain mail and a horse, this | | | | a new, volunteer hobby - if common sense goes into a |
| hero pilots a plane. | | | | used purchase. |
| This scenario takes place all over the United States all | | | | |