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Debi Boies
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Posted: Tue Jun 10th, 2008 06:38 pm |
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It is important to be selective about asking pilots for transport. Here are some guidelines that hopefully will help you answer "should I ask a pilot or not?"
****EXTREMELY IMPORTANT******
IN YOUR SUBJECT LINE, PLEASE LIST THE CITY AND STATE OF WHERE THE ANIMAL IS TO BE PICKED UP AND FLOWN TOO. BY DOING THIS, IT WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR THE PILOTS TO SCROLL DOWN THE REQUEST LIST AND FIND THEIR AREA. THANK YOU!
1. Is the animal capable of tolerating ground transport? If so PLEASE SAVE A PILOT request for an animal who will have a difficult time traveling and being transported from vehicle to vehicle or for a trip with mutilple animals.
2. Is the animal a special needs case? This would include medical, senior age, amputee, etc.
3. Consider the flight time allowed to accomodate each pilots type of plane. A good rule of thumb is approximately a 3-4 hour flight. Anything beyond that would have to be coordinated with a second pilot and plane. This is not impossible but can be difficult. Weather changes may be totally different from one flight area to the other.
4. Please allow at least a two day lead time for the requested day of flight. Planes need to be maintained and the weather is always a determining factor. Have a back up plan ready for any delays.
5. Communication and promptness is paramount. It is important for rescues to be waiting for the pilot on each end of the transport.
6. Please have the necessary paperwork that is accompanying the animal and a collar and leash supplied. A rabies certificate and a health certificate are recommended.
7. Ultimately, it is always the pilot and rescue agents choice to make the flight. This should be a rewarding endeavor for all parties involved in giving a second chance to an animal in need.
Last edited on Tue Apr 1st, 2008 12:29 pm by Debi Boies
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MT_Medic
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Posted: Tue Jun 10th, 2008 06:55 pm |
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Please realize these are small planes, not big commercial Jets. Most of us have a cruising speed somewhere between 80 and 150 mph, maybe up to 250 for those with the really nice cruising planes, not 500-600+ mph like commercial jets. So 3-4 hours as Debi suggests will not get across the country, it will only go 1-2 states away. (Ok, I am from Montana, if you are in New England you might be able to get a few more states.)
-wendy
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