Volunteer Pilot Programs - Overview

Hope Air’s Volunteer Pilot Program (VPP) offers flights for patients to medical appointments using small private planes flown by volunteer pilots. The VPP is ideal for short-haul flights and remote areas for patients who live in communities that are not serviced, or serviced regularly by commercial airlines. VPP flights can be canceled due to weather or technical issues. If this occurs, Hope Air will arrange commercial flights as an alternative. If you are interested in using a volunteer flight, indicate this on your travel request form. It is important to note that these planes have limited luggage space and no restrooms.