Royal Flying Doctor Service — $1.2m donation supports pilot training and recruitment

The Flying Doctor’s Senior Base Pilot at Broken Hill – Dave Rogers. Photo TWH

Every day across rural and remote NSW, the pilots of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) demonstrate extraordinary skill and dedication by supporting the delivery of life-saving and critical care to Australia’s most remote communities.

When most people think of the role of a pilot, scheduled flights between major airports on sealed runways easily come to mind. But for RFDS pilots, every day brings unpredictable missions to remote locations where lives hang in the balance, and their training reflects these extraordinary demands.

The spotlight on RFDS pilots has been heightened recently, thanks to a generous $1.2 million donation from visionary supporters, Alan and Lynne Rydge, specifically dedicated to funding pilot recruitment and training programs.

With RFDS South Eastern Section now more than 54% self-funded, this generous donation is an essential driver in enabling the RFDS South Eastern Section deliver services in the communities that need it most. […]

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