Changing lives, Changing lives, one flight at a time...

Jim Platz Volunteer Pilot & Board Member Annie Beaulieu Pilot Coordinator

Changing lives, Changing lives, one flight at a time... WHAT IS THE PALS MISSION? “ Volunteer pilots flying people in need! “ Volunteer pilots flying people in need!

Flying to Shriners Hospitals for Children

HOW DOES PALS SOAR? A group of dedicated volunteer pilots who provide this service Our pilots all share the same passion A small staff who... Operate our internet-based mission management system Drive awareness and coordinate flights An active, all-volunteer board Dedicated to making a difference …changing lives, one flight at a time

Changing lives, Changing lives, one flight at a time... WHAT TYPES OF MISSIONS DOES PALS FLY ? People going to and from medical care or consultation People needing to visit sick or dying loved ones Military personnel and their family ’ s medical needs PALS for Patriots, sponsored by MLB.com Delivery of humanitarian aid Assistance to humanitarian efforts

Changing lives, Changing lives, one flight at a time... WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PALS FLIGHT? Be able to enter and exit the plane with limited assistance Be able to fly in a non-pressurized general aviation aircraft We do not provide Air Ambulance Service and cannot accommodate a stretcher Have financial or compelling need Be medically stable and ambulatory, sit upright and wear a standard seatbelt Determination of the patients ability to travel in a general aviation aircraft is entirely up to the patient and their physician

What are the PALS Pilot Requirements 350 total hours for single engine 500 hours w/ 400 PIC for multi-engine or turbine IFR rating 50 hours PIC in aircraft to be flown Access to an aircraft (own, rent, or borrow) Pilots not meeting above basic requirements may serve as co-pilots and mission assistants

WHERE DOES PALS FLY? o Patient AirLift Services covers flights in the entire Northeast United States as far west as Ohio and as far south as Virginia. o Typical flight times in our general aviation aircraft will range from two to three hours per leg, covering 200 to 600 miles. o Linked flights are flights originating or terminating beyond our primary coverage area will be conducted by our member pilots, or will be coordinated with other similar organizations to provide you with a seamless travel itinerary. Changing lives, Changing lives, one flight at a time...

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Changing lives, Changing lives, one flight at a time... HOW DOES PALS HANDLE A FLIGHT REQUEST ? WE QUALIFY THE MISSION – We verify “ need ” – We obtain medical clearance – We organize the logistics – WE POST THE FLIGHT DETAILS – Pilot assignment – Special needs consideration – Arrange all airport paperwork and waiving of fees THE PILOT BECOMES THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF CONTACT – Coordinates the meeting point at airport – Answers any and all questions about general aviation flying

Changing lives, Changing lives, one flight at a time... More About Patient AirLift Services STABLE AND GROWING – Financially solid – Highly virtual and online processes for efficiency FLYING MISSIONS REGULARLY – Over 300 Command Pilots – Over 8,834 hours flown covering nearly 900,000 miles; – As of today more than 8,200 total missions arranged – Thru August 15 th, 4,539 PALS missions flown DYNAMIC PUBLIC PRESENCE – Website : – Facebook: Patient AirLift Services, – Media coverage... Wall Street Journal; Greenwich Magazine, AOPA Magazine

Changing lives, Changing lives, one flight at a time... PALS BOARD & STAFF Our board and staff is experienced, engaged, and we are always just a phone call away

Changing lives, Changing lives, one flight at a time... HOW DOES PALS MAKE A DIFFERENCE? By making it possible for patients to get to the right hospital. We provide hope and the possibility of a better life to everyone we fly... – We help keep healthcare in reach – We keep families together during their crisis – We provide morale boosting trips for Wounded Military

How can you help PALS… Like us and share our posts on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Fill out the PALS Pilot Application at Donations accepted

Changing lives, Changing lives, one flight at a time... Thank you for your time and interest in PALS