Angel Flight WestThe nonprofit, volunteer-driven, non-emergency air transport organization Angel Flight West is inviting all other volunteer pilot organizations to use its new software and database system at no cost. The system facilitates management of personnel and flight requests and includes debrief capabilities “through a user-friendly, robust filtering system,” according to the group. By offering the system, free of charge, the organization hopes both to reduce the workload of individual volunteers who process and coordinate missions for similar groups, and to facilitate the expansion of public-benefit flying organizations. Angel Flight West saw a surge in activity in 2012 that left them seeking additional volunteer pilots.

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Angel Flight WestSanta Monica, California (PRWEB) February 20, 2013 – Angel Flight West (AFW), one of the largest public benefit flying organizations in the United States, announces it has elected five new directors to its board. “Each one brings expertise and experience to help Angel Flight West continue to grow and arrange more free air transportation for those who would not be able to reach needed care,” said Laura Long, Chairman.

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bob tucknottTri-Valley Heroes: Bob Tucknott wins lifetime achievement award – Around Pleasanton (CA.), Bob Tucknott is known as a go-to guy. Whether it’s flying a search-and-rescue mission or transporting a sick child to a hospital or giving a speech, ask him and he’ll be there.”I guess I’ve got a reputation for getting things done,” Tucknott said.

Tucknott has been a member of too many organizations to list. He’s been chairman of the board or the president of the Dublin Rotary Club, the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce, the San Leandro Boys and Girls Club, the Eden area YMCA, the San Leandro Exchange Club and a commander of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Air Squadron — just to name a few.

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