by General Aviation News Staff | May 28, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250605, Aviation News, Briefings, flying, General Aviation, LightHawk, News, Pilots, public benefit flying
Every mission is made possible by LightHawk’s experienced volunteer pilots, each with over 1,000 hours of pilot in command time. These pilots donate their time, skills, and aircraft to fly missions that accelerate environmental progress. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Mar 4, 2023 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, Feature, flying, General Aviation, LightHawk, Pilots, volunteer pilots
Now online is “Romeo November: A LightHawk Story,” which shares the story of one volunteer pilot, Chuck Schroll, and his dedication to the cause of conservation as he takes to the skies to tour three conservation projects with LightHawk partners. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Nov 4, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, Briefings, flying, General Aviation, LightHawk, News, Pilots
The Everglades Foundation reached out to Lighthawk, which uses volunteer general aviation pilots towards conservation efforts, to plan a reconnaissance flight over the coastal Everglades, Florida Bay, and the southwest coastline to assess water quality and document...
by General Aviation News Staff | Sep 1, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, Feature, flying, General Aviation, LightHawk, Pilots
When California condor 171, “Traveler,” needed emergency transportation to life-saving surgery, a general aviation pilot flew in to save the day. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jul 13, 2022 | Aviation News, General Aviation, LightHawk, News
Lighthawk is a non-profit organization that has a network of 300 volunteer general aviation pilots who donate their time and airplanes to fly researchers, policy makers, elected officials, and others on conservation and environmental missions. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jul 6, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220728, Aviation News, Feature, flying, General Aviation, LightHawk, Pilots
For Lighthawk volunteer pilot Dan Silvers, a recent mission gave him the chance to fly low and slow, while at the same time helping ensure the survival of the golden-winged warbler. Read...
