Retired businessman seeks ways to give back in ‘returning phase’ of life through passion for flying 10:00 am, Apr. 29, 2021 ×
Jim Conn stands on the back porch of his home in Alexandria. Although he retired from his career as a businessman, Conn continues flying as a volunteer pilot, offering free flights for people who need help getting to their medical appointments. “The final trimester (of life) is trying to return, leaving something of value behind,” he said. (Jasmine Johnson / Echo Press)
Oftentimes, when looking back on one’s life, there are a few phrases that stick out among the rest.
For Jim Conn, 78, that statement of advice outlines three key phases of life: Learning, earning and returning.
Industry Round-up, February 5, 2020
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AVweb’s news roundup has found reports on a promotional award for three charities, the launch of an A&P program, a new customer relations advisor for an FBO, an agreement for a program to support a drone pilot network and the award of an airline training contract. Phillips 66 Aviation has presented charities Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois, LifeLine Pilots and Veterans Airlift Command (VAC) with 1 million WingPoints each as part of the company’s “It’s the Great WingPoints Giveaway” promotion. Points are redeemable for “rewards ranging from pre-paid debit cards, to restaurant and retailer gift cards.”
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HOUSTON (Feb. 3, 2021) – Three charities are each the recipients of 1 million WingPoints as a result of the “It’s the Great WingPoints Giveaway” promotion presented by Phillips 66® Aviation. Congratulations to Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois, LifeLine Pilots and Veterans Airlift Command (VAC).
As a part of the promotion, one lucky FBO and one lucky cardholder were awarded the grand prize of 1 million bonus WingPoints, along with the opportunity to choose a charity of their choice to also receive 1 million WingPoints. Midwest Aviation at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (KMWA) is the grand prize winning FBO and selected Veterans Honor Flight.