Community Flights is a registered charity established to provide aircraft transport, free-of-charge, to those living in remote or regional locations who require non-emergency medical treatment.
The Sunshine Coast Aero Club has announced that Community Flights are staging their Sunshine Coast Airport operations from the Aero Club.
The committee has unanimously voted to offer Community Flights an honorary membership and Aero Club keys for early morning flight arrivals.
Community Flights founder, director and pilot, Mark McMurtrie, has expressed his deepest gratitude for the assistance and encouragement the Sunshine Coast Aero Club has provided.
“The generosity and support from everyone I’ve met at the Sunshine Coast Aero Club, and the broader aviation community, has been overwhelming,” Mark said.
“Starting a charity has been a highly challenging but rewarding experience, and the words of encouragement from everyone around helps drive us onwards (and upwards).
“Close to a third of our flights have brought cancer patients to the Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, so the assistance from the Aero Club helps make this journey smooth for us and the patient.”
Club director, Naomi McQueen, is pleased that the Club can assist Community Flights.
“The work Mark and his team are doing provides invaluable support to those living outside of city hubs,” Naomi said.
“Access to aviation reduces barriers faced by those in regional and rural locations; we are pleased that our Club can help make medical journeys as easy as possible for members of our Queensland community.”
For more information visit sunshinecoastaeroclub.com.au or communityflights.org.au
