LifeLine Blog

Welcome to the LifeLine Blog, where staff, volunteers, passengers and guests will share their experiences, advice and helpful hints.

Planes & Cars and Things That Go…Free Medical Travel Options

By Lindsey Kerr | November 7, 2022 | 0 Comments

Healthcare treatments can be crucial for a person’s recovery. However, sometimes patients require services from medical facilities outside their immediate area for the best quality care,… Read more »

Myths About Flying in Small Airplanes

By Lindsey Kerr | October 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

While some people fear all flying, others are particularly apprehensive about flying in small planes. Here are a few myths about flying small airplanes that we… Read more »

Volunteer Pilot Response to 9/11 Attacks

By Lindsey Kerr | September 11, 2022 | 0 Comments

On September 11, we honor those who lost their lives in the tragic events that took place 21 years ago. In the wake of the attacks,… Read more »

Fixed-Based Operators Play a Crucial Role in Medical Travel

By LifeLine Pilots | August 31, 2022 | 0 Comments

Private air travelers rely heavily on fixed-based operators (FBOs) for fuel, maintenance, and other essential services required. But did you know that many FBOs can also… Read more »

Volunteer Pilots Provide Free, Life-Changing Travel for Patients and Loved Ones

By Lindsey Kerr | July 27, 2022 | 1 Comment

Dealing with a disease or medical condition is challenging and stressful. Getting the care you or your loved one needs isn’t easy. Necessary medical appointments and… Read more »

Home for Graduation

By Lindsey Kerr | June 21, 2022 | 0 Comments

Save at the Pump with Phillips 66!

By Tyler Liston | May 5, 2022 | 0 Comments

Gas prices, am I right? Americans are paying more at the pump than ever before. We haven’t seen prices over $4.00 per gallon since the economic… Read more »

Call Sign Mismatch & FAA Enforcement Action

By Lindsey Kerr | March 24, 2022 | 0 Comments

By Peyton Metzel, PhD – Safety Committee Chair About CMF Call Sign As you know, the CMF call sign is available to LifeLine Pilots as an alternative… Read more »

You’re Never Alone with Cancer Hope Network

By Tyler Liston | March 15, 2022 | 0 Comments

Tyler Liston After weeks (months!?) of tests and scans and sleepless nights spent worrying, the doctor sits across the desk from you, looks up from the… Read more »

Pilot’s Corner: Dr. W. Tad Foster

By Tyler Liston | March 8, 2022 | 0 Comments

Ann Rude Dr. W. Tad Foster has been flying with LifeLine Pilots since 2009. If the mission is going through Indiana, his name will usually be… Read more »