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: LightHawk

We know that aviation can greatly enhance the rate and effectiveness of conservation work, often in ways that are not immediately obvious. We also know that aviation resources are often too costly for conservation efforts, even if the value it brings is understood. LightHawk seeks conservation projects and partners where we can use aviation to make a significant contribution. Our team serves as consultants, co-designing flight campaigns to achieve conservation outcomes, educational objectives and outreach strategies. Once we have a project planned, we tap into our network of 300 volunteer pilots who donate their expertise, time, aircraft, and fuel to support the project, making our flight resources available at no direct cost to our partners.

FMI: www.lighthawk.org