Tom Pappano wrote in message y.com...

6) Aircraft: If you can do it in a 172, I guess just about anything that you can squeeze 4 people
in will work?

I fly for LifeLinePilots in the Midwest and really love the few
missions I'm able to make. It is a great way to do something good and
get a chance to fly.

I have a Cherokee 180, and have found the over the wing entry to be
difficult for many patients, especially with the door on the passenger
side. This means I have to get in the plane 1st... Fortunately I've
found FBO linestaff to be eager to help as well, so that's great.

Based on this, I will reluctantly admit this is something that a
172/182 is better suited than my Cherokee.


7) Any other negatives that I might have missed.

Since my Cherokee 180 isn't de-iced, I am nervous about accepting
flights in the winter, unless it is last-minute notice and obvious the
weather will be nice. Fortunately LLP has access to several pilots
that have de-iced twins. They end up taking quite a few winter
missions.

On that note, the patients are supposed to have backup transportation
arranged, or the ability to push their appointment should weather
delays occur. Something to keep in mind. Personally, if I can't fly
them, I would drive them or put them on an airline flight, but that's
not an option everyone has.

-Nathan