FLIGHT PLANNING AIDS
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!

Pilots for Christ International, Inc. is a membership organization that posts public requests for consideration by our member pilots regarding volunteer travel mssions.  

Membership cards are issued to each member with expiration dates.  Memberships that are expired or non-members are not authorized by Pilots for Christ International to participate through flying or driving passengers on behalf of Pilots for Christ International.

The decision to accept and provide travel assistance by yourself, as a "Good Standing Member," is an individual matter between yourself and the person(s), requesting travel.  Pilots for Christ International, Inc. offers communication assistance only (contact, urgency of request and indemnity waiver) between the requester and yourself as a pilot.  You must always abide by all Federal, State and local legal requirements for operating your aircraft.  The requirement to meet these licensed operating regulations is strictly your responsiblity and is not the responsibility of Pilots for Christ International, Inc.   As a pilot you are not required to be a commercial or professional individual and you are not required to meet the same standards.  You are a private individual volunteering your aircraft and time to help those in need of transportation within the scope of your licensed abilities.

Insurance requirements are your responsibility and not that of Pilots for Christ International, Inc. and we do not provide travel "Indemnity" insurance. Pilots for Christ International, Inc. makes no decisions as to the "Go" or "No Go" of  requested travel accepted by you as these decisions are strictly made by yourself.

An "Indemnity Waiver", relieving Pilots for Christ International, Inc. of any travel indemnity (responsibility) must be signed by all parties requesting travel through Pilots for Christ International, Inc.  before travel is provided by yourself.
Are You Safe and Ready For This Flight?
GO or NO GO?

Information listed below is here to help you with that decision!

Pilots for Christ International encourages all licensed pilots to complete a Flight Risk Assessment before every flight.
I.M.S.A.F.E

  • Illness - Is the pilot suffering from any illness or symptom of an illness which might affect them in flight,
  • Medication - Is the pilot currently taking any drugs (prescription or over-the-counter),
  • Stress - Psychological or emotional factors which might affect the pilot's performance,
  • Alcohol - Although legal limits vary by jurisdiction (20 mg/mL blood in the UK[2], four times less than for driving), the pilot might want to consider their alcohol consumption within the last 8 to 24 hours,
  • Fatigue - Has the pilot had sufficient sleep and rest in the recent past, and
  • Emotion - Is the pilot emotionally upset.


This is from the FAA Risk Management Handbook FAA-H-8083-2
If you haven't looked at the Flight Risk Evaluator from the AOPA before, now would be a good time.
Please Use This Link To AOPA To Evaluate Your Flight Risk

Always File a Flight Plan!
We require all pilots, whenever they fly cross country, or to another airport to file a flight plan
and to be sure to cancel the flight plan upon arrival at their destination!

The United States Flight Service Station (FSS) national toll-free number is, 800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) and the service is free of charge both on the ground and in the air.

We have also included two other methods below for your use. Some need a paid subscription and others are free.  You can also contact CSC Duats & DTC Duats, which are FREE services for flight planning and filing a flight plan.
 
Nowadays you can also use Electronic Flight Bag tools such as ForeFlight and other on-line tools to obtain weather and file flight plans.
See Other Sources of Help and Training Below

Public Benefit Flying: Balancing Safety and Compassion

You're passionate about flying. And maybe you've toyed with the idea of using your flying skills to help out others. But what does it take to become a volunteer pilot? The course's flight profiles and interactive decision-making scenarios quickly help you understand how volunteer flying demands professionalism and responsibility—far beyond that of a leisurely personal flight. Learn how to mitigate pressures and recognize treacherous mindsets that could cause harm. Become an expert at managing risk. You'll be rewarded with the knowledge that your passengers' safety and comfort are well cared for. (approx. 45-60 minutes).
Volunteer Pilots-Recommendations for Enhanced Safety
Click on Photo for Enhanced Safety Review
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Flight Tracker Free
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Flight and Fuel Rules For Public Benefit Flying From Air Care Alliance
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