OB352: General Aviation's Natural Disaster Response

Opposing Bases: Air Traffic Talk

Episode 352 Show Notes

Topic of the show: Disaster Response by General Aviation with BK On this week’s show, we spend time speaking with Bravo Kilo and the response from general aviation during the most recent natural disaster. Hurricane Helene has devasted our home state and general aviation is playing a huge role in delivering critical supplies to a community that has been completely isolated due to flooding, mud slides, road closures, and power outages.

We need your help! We have made a short list of local organizations where you can donate your time, supplies, money, or your airplane to help our community. Thank you, everyone!

Operation Airdrop where you can help move supplies with your plane, volunteer your time, help raise funds, or donate supplies:

https://www.operation-airdrop.com/hurricane-helene

“Mission and Objectives: Operation Helene is dedicated to providing immediate disaster relief in response to Hurricane Helene. Our primary mission is to deliver essential supplies, hot meals, and support to communities significantly impacted by the storm. We aim to mobilize volunteers and resources swiftly to address urgent needs and assist in recovery efforts, ensuring that affected individuals receive the aid they require.”

Donate to Operation Airdrop: https://operationairdrop.betterworld.org/campaigns/operation-helene?_gl=1*1g67mwo*_gcl_au*NjM0MzQyOS4xNzI3MjM0NDA0LjEyMzIyMTY0MjUuMTcyNzIzNDQxMS4xNzI3MjM0NjU2

Volunteer to Fly for Operation Airdrop: https://forms.gle/iE7CckqR1P9etoWE6

Volunteer on the ground: https://forms.gle/iE7CckqR1P9etoWE6

Donate Supplies: https://www.operation-airdrop.com/hurricane-helene

AEROBridge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aerobridge

Carolina Emergency Response Team: https://carolinacert.com/

Find a loved one using “Two One One” https://nc211.org/

Legal Considerations for volunteer pilots:

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2022/july/07/legal-considerations-for-volunteer-pilots

Other links mentioned on the show:

Help with the medical paperwork and preparation:

https://wingmanmed.com/

Timely Feedback:

1. Patron JP sent a follow up on Basic Med and Sport Certs

2. Patron CC shares secret things about anonymous facilities using ADSB

3. Patron MF asks about no transponder airline ops and issues thereof

Feedback

1. SGAC Patron CB send a question about helicopter go arounds

2. Patron DP has a VFR on top question

3. Patron DD has a flight following story and questions

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