Aero-Linx!

Scouring the information super airways can sometimes be a tough, if educational, task for the Aero-News staff... but it also allows us to check out some truly neat and exciting sites, so it's not that bad a gig. On any given day, we may check dozens (and often hundreds) of different sources for story ideas, and facts confirmation. And, as is the nature of our business, much of this is done on the Internet.

The ANN gang decided we probably shouldn't keep some of the neat sites, info resources, and organizations we've discovered to ourselves... so we decided to bring you Aero-Linx. These are the sites that WE check out -- when we need added perspective, a new spin on a day's topic... or just want to escape into cyber-aero-space for awhile.

Look for some of our favorite sites, coming each day to ANN via Aero-Linx. Suggestions for future Aero-Linx segments are always welcome, as well.

Aero Linx: Flying Wings of Louisiana

Rusty Lavergne is the founder of Flying Wings of Louisiana along with his wife and co-founder, Kelly Lavergne. Rusty is a former Army Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot (1994-2002) and has been fulfilling his passion for aviation by flying helicopters for the past 28 years. Rusty's love of aviation has led him to flying fixed-wing airplanes where he has acquired his CFI, CFII, and MEI. Having raised their 3 sons, Rusty and Kelly were ready for another chapter in life of giving back. Cancer has affected both of their families and they decided to focus their efforts by supporting those who are in any stage of cancer.  Flying Wings  serves cancer patients with free flights in general aviation planes by volunteer pilots to  MD Anderson in Houston and St. Jude in Memphis. Flying Wings is Rusty and Kelly’s contribution to the community. The organization has expanded its geographical reach by frequently partnering with other organizations to get patients to the necessary medical treatment they need. 

FMI: www.flyingwingsoflouisiana.org