Halfway through 2026: LightHawk has flown 140+ conservation flights, 425+ hours in the air, across 23 states. From coast to coast, our pilots and partners are protecting our planet one flight at a time. #ConservationAviation

#TBT to 2016: LightHawk flew with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection to support two wildlife crossings north of Tucson, connecting the Santa Catalina and Tortolita mountains and keeping Sonoran Desert habitat linked. #ConservationAviation

✈️ Why small planes, not commercial jets? General aviation aircraft land on short runways near remote sites and fly low and slow enough to actually see what's below. That access is what makes conservation flying possible. #ConservationAviation

✈️ Ever heard a pilot called "PIC"? Pilot in Command — the person legally responsible for a flight, start to finish.

Every LightHawk volunteer pilot flies as PIC on our missions, making the calls that keep passengers and aircraft safe. #ConservationAviation

A rare earth mine is proposed at Sheep Creek, headwaters of the West Fork Bitterroot River in Montana. Two LightHawk pilots flew community leaders, media, and elected officials over the site to see firsthand how close it sits to the river. #ConservationAviation

For 25 years, Jane Rosevelt has helped power conservation from the air with LightHawk. With 55 flights completed and dozens more supported, her work across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest has made a lasting impact. Here’s to 25 years of service. 💚
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New Conservation FLYer is out! Pilot Scott Cianchette and LightHawk's Jonathan Milne flew central Maine's Sebasticook River Watershed, documenting the Serpentine waterway between East and North Ponds. https://loom.ly/UzLUMlc #ConservationAviation

The 50 in 50 Challenge exceeded its goal: 53 flights in 50 days. ✈️

With 170+ flight hours donated and 95 people flown, LightHawk helped more people see conservation challenges from above.

Thanks to everyone who supported the journey. 🌎💚

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Since 2020, retired airline pilot Susan Schwaab has flown multiple conservation missions with LightHawk across Wisconsin and along the Mississippi River.

Passenger review? “A true gem—a rock star.”

We couldn’t agree more. ✈️💚

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