HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF
Hello Shiawassee community. I have coordinated with the Civilian Crisis Response Team out of Columbus, Indiana to collect relief supplies for those affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. The Crisis Team is a group of volunteer pilots and their aircraft airlifting supplies to those in need.
We will be accepting donations now through Tuesday, October 8th. Drop off locations are the OWOSSO COMMUNITY AIRPORT terminal ( Mon-Fri 9a-5p) and JOE-LEE’S CROSSWINDS CAFE ( Sat-Sun 6a-2p) also located at the Owosso Community Airport.
We will be driving the supplies to Columbus, IN on Wednesday, October 9th. The Crisis Team will fly the supplies to Hickory, NC airport (KHKY). Helicopters will be standing by to fly supplies to those most in need.
ITEMS REQUESTED
Powdered baby formula
Diapers
Wet wipes
Toilet paper
Paper towel
Sanitary napkins
Hygiene items- Toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap
Ready to eat food- Peanut butter, jelly, crackers, tuna, etc.
Cases of water
Paper plates
Plastic ware
Flash lights
Cleaning wipes
Trash bags
Plastic tarps
Small bagged pet food
Canned pet food
And as always, MONEY
Please do not bring items not on this list. We have to be cognizant of weight and size restrictions as these supplies will be airlifted to disaster areas.
I know our aviation community and residents of Shiawassee county have big hearts. Let's come together and help those people in desperate need.
We Can, We Will and We Rock! Any questions please contact MonaLisa through the Owosso Community Airport (989) 725-1969.
Why Fly?
Some call it pure joy. Others would tell you it’s the discovery and adventure. For some flyers, it’s about building new skills and opening new doors. And others will tell you it’s a way to give back; to help others. For some, flying isn’t just a hobby, it’s a profession. It’s an expression of freedom, others would say.
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Locations
Owosso Community Airport- Contact Richard Sack at (989) 627-8214
Fitch H. Beach Airport (Charlotte)- Contact John Vanator at (517) 290-0083
What we have to offer
Are you looking for an affordable way to fly without purchasing your own aircraft? Are you a pilot or student pilot looking for other pilots who love aviation as much as you? Are you interested in gaining experience in a variety of aircraft?
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- A variety of well-maintained aircraft, from light sports to complex
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