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Sen. Murkowski guides FAA on
donations of flight time
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today introduced
legislation that would provide guidance to the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) regarding donations and reimbursement for pilots who volunteer their time
to help a charity.
“Volunteer pilots provide a great pubic benefit by facilitating free air
transportation for needy patients, moving lifesaving tissue and organ donations,
helping transport veterans for medical care, and by supporting community events
like the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Current FAA regulations discourage this
selfless service by forcing a volunteer pilot to incur the entire cost of his or
her activity, even when donors are available to help defray a pilot’s cost,”
Murkowski said.
“I am proud to join Senator Murkowski in sponsoring this great bill that will
help pilots who wish to provide volunteer services, including the Iditarod Air
Force and their traditional role in support of the race,” said Senator Stevens.
“This legislation is very important because it cuts through government red tape
and allows pilots to receive donations to reduce the cost of their volunteered
services.”
The Volunteer Pilot Act contains a number of limitations aimed at protecting
safety and preventing volunteer organizations from competing with licensed air
carriers.
The legislation is currently supported by The Iditarod Air Force, The Veterans
Airlift Command, Angel Flight Central, LightHawk, Grace Flight of America and
other Volunteer Pilot Organizations.
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