# Episode 88: Flying with Heart - Using Your Pilot Certificate for Good , with Alyssa Miller

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Podcast: [Flying Midwest Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flying-midwest-podcast-4633448)
Published: 2025-06-01T20:54:04+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4516

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In this episode of The Flying Midwest Podcast , we sit down with Alyssa Miller , a passionate and driven pilot who logged an impressive 1,000 flight hours in just three years . But her story goes far beyond the numbers—Alyssa has used her pilot certificate as a tool for good, dedicating her time and talents to humanitarian flying missions across the country. From providing disaster relief flights after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina , to flying rescue animals for Pilots N Paws , and transporting patients to life-saving medical appointments , Alyssa shares her incredible journey and how aviation has become her platform for purpose. We dive into: 🌪️ What it’s like flying into disaster zones to help those in need 🐾 Her most memorable moments flying 💪 Advice for pilots looking to get involved in public benefit flying 🛫 Why mission-based aviation is a meaningful path for pilots at all stages Also in this episode: 🚨 A big career update from Madi 🛍️ Exciting new updates to the Flying Midwest website and merch store 📅 Regional aviation news, upcoming events , and more! If you're passionate about aviation with a purpose , curious how to build flight time fast , or looking for inspiration to make your flying career more meaningful , this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Our Other Content: Badger Pilot on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thebadgerpilot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AeroExploration: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExploration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fly the Transition Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-the-transition/id1657873290⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe and Follow: Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to the Flying Midwest Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us on social media for the latest aviation news and podcast updates. • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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