"Fly For Life" at EAA AirVenture 2009 will recognize and celebrate the breadth and depth of good works by those who offer aviation services for the benefit of their fellow citizens of the world. Public Benefit Aviation (PBA) - volunteer pilots and aviation enthusiasts who dedicate their time, skills, and resources to help people; and Mission Aviation (MA) - Christians working to bring the transforming message of Jesus Christ to people living in remote, difficult-to-access places; provide vital humanitarian and spiritual support that would otherwise go unserved.

Beginning May 22, EAA launched a series of weekly profiles featuring some of the special people who have fused their twin passions - helping others in need and aviation. A group of EAA volunteers is working to design the weeklong program at Oshkosh this year. Activities planned include a major display adjacent to AeroShell Square; aircraft displays; numerous forums and presentations; an evening program on Monday, July 27; and other events. For more information, visit www.Fly4Life.org.

• Kevin Sell, Volunteer Pilots Association (VPA)
• John Taylor, Angel Flight East
• Charlie Schobel, Angel Flight of Georgia
• Jack D. Sluiter, South America Mission and IAMA
• Broadus M. (Bo) Bowman, Angel Flight of Georgia
• Mike Mower, JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Radio Service)
• Larry Pecorella, Relief and Relocation of Flood Victims
• Dr. Robert N. Cleaves, Wilderness Conservancy
• Gene Jordan, EAA 869244, of the Mission Aviation Fellowship
• Gracia Burnham, EAA 883212, of the New Tribes Mission, Philippines