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