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missions faster than our 340, but we can handle a larger load, such as a few additional passengers or more baggage. Once all are safely back home, the Command Pilot then files a simple mission report online. The report al- lows pilots to address any passenger challenges for coordination staff to address or safety concerns noted on the trip. The latter are then forwarded to and reviewed by the AFW Safety Committee to help determine ways to mitigate these problems in the future. The Command Pilots may also make note of the destination airport FBO's special features such as reduced fuel prices or waived fees for AFW flights for future AFW pilot awareness. The mission completion report serves as a perfect year-end charitable donation record. (Tax savings are beyond the scope of this article, check with your tax advisor). While we are filing the online mission report, we can check to see other new missions posted that are convenient to our personal schedules. Angel Flight West also provides air transportation to wounded veterans in need and their families, blood trans- port, patients for hospice care, and relocation for victims of domestic vio- lence. Referrals are made through the main office where staff screen and confirm need. Do Some Joyful Flying Definitely, f lying charitable mis- sions is a win-win for the public and the pilots. So, we encourage you to get out there and do some joyful flying! There are literally dozens of public benefit f lying organizations around the country and you’re probably already familiar with some, such as Pilots N Paws, Wounded Warrior Project, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Veterans Airlift Command. While Angel Flight West covers the 13 western states, including Hawaii and Alaska, other Angel Flight organiza- tions provide arranged f lights for the remainder of the United States. Check them out and find the one that works best for your geography and aircraft. Angel Flight West is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a 4 Star Charity Navigator rating. Find them online at www.Angelf lightWest.org or call (310) 390-2958. For those of you seeking further information on public benefit f lying organizations right for you, check out online re- sources such as www.angelf light.com/ locator;www.aircarealliance.org/ volunteer-opportunities; www.volunteer pilots.net. Author’s note: Stu and I would like to thank our wives, Barbara and Margie, for their help preparing this article and for their never-ending, enthusiastic support for our missions. We are so lucky to have them join us when their time and avail- able space onboard makes that possible. Additional thanks to Josh Olsen, AFW’s Executive Director, and his staff of 10, who recognize and help each command pilot. Having this incredible staff has made mission selection and coordination with patients, relay leg pilots, earth an- gels, like being part of a private concierge f lying service. Hillaero Modification Center 24 • TWIN & TURBINE / April 2020 Rosen Sun Visor Systems