In this episode of The Flying Midwest Podcast, we sit down with Alyssa Miller, a passionate and driven pilot who logged an impressive 1,000 flight hours in just three years. But her story goes far beyond the numbers—Alyssa has used her pilot certificate as a tool for good, dedicating her time and talents to humanitarian flying missions across the country.
From providing disaster relief flights after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, to flying rescue animals for Pilots N Paws, and transporting patients to life-saving medical appointments, Alyssa shares her incredible journey and how aviation has become her platform for purpose.
We dive into:
🌪️ What it’s like flying into disaster zones to help those in need
🐾 Her most memorable moments flying
💪 Advice for pilots looking to get involved in public benefit flying
🛫 Why mission-based aviation is a meaningful path for pilots at all stages
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🚨 A big career update from Madi
🛍️ Exciting new updates to the Flying Midwest website and merch store
📅 Regional aviation news, upcoming events, and more!
If you're passionate about aviation with a purpose, curious how to build flight time fast, or looking for inspiration to make your flying career more meaningful, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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