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	How to Use SouthWings Download the .pdf Please remember that our pilots are volunteers who generously donate their time. While we understand the need for quick response time in some situations, please try to file your flight request at least two weeks in advance of the day you would like to fly. Thanks! What Your Organization Can Do With SouthWings Frequently Asked Questions What is SouthWings? SouthWings is a grant and donation based, environmental, public-benefit aviation non-profit located in Asheville, NC. We offer skilled volunteer pilots and aerial education to enhance conservation in the Southeast. We have flown more than 600 organizations in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, and WV, at no cost to the organization, to educate about environmental issues. Who goes on a SouthWings flight? We fly people who have the will and means to share what they learn from a flight with others including private citizens, community leaders, government officials, policymaker, authors, journalists, documentarians, media, environmental organizations, foundations, donors, and educational institutions. What types of aircraft are used? The majority of aircraft in SouthWings volunteer pilot network are Cessnas and they can carry up to three passengers. There is a listing of the pilots and their aircrafts on our website at www.southwings.org. What is my liability and who pays for the flight? SouthWings flights have the same status as any flight made with passengers by a private pilot under Part 91 of the FAA Regulations. SouthWings pilots use their personal aircrafts and donate the cost of the flight, fuel, time, maintenance, etc. Because of the generosity of our pilots, we can offer flights at no charge. What about insurance? All SouthWings pilots carry liability insurance on their aircrafts. SouthWings require a signed waiver of liability from all passengers. The waiver releases the pilot and others from liability, similar to what you would sign if you participated in an adventure sport. How do I request and prepare for a flight? The process begins with a flight request form located on our website, www.southwings.org, or contact our office at 800-640-1131. Preparation for the flight includes identifying the objectives for the flight, detailing a flight route, and completing the paperwork. We require a waiver and a flight credit form to be completed prior to the flight. After the flight, the passenger report is completed. We ask that passengers share photos or video they take from the flight.