Fuel Reimbursement Program
1. Only flights flown in compliance with the FAA Exemption will be reimbursed.
2. The dollar rate of reimbursement will be $5.00 per gallon.
3. Individual fuel consumption will be calculated based upon 6 GPH per 100 HP.
4. No aircraft will receive more than 30 GPH reimbursement.
5. Pilots must complete 2 PALS flights as Command Pilot to be eligible for the program. Reimbursement will begin with the third flight.
6. All legs of a given mission will be reimbursed (i.e. outbound leg to pick up patient, actual patient leg and return leg back to home base). Distances will be calculated, straight line plus 15%.
7. Cost for ground training (Mid Island Air Service @ Islip Airport) will be $100.00 per pilot, payable by the pilot directly to training facility. Each session is anticipated to require approximately 2 - 2 ½ hours. A logbook endorsement will be required at the completion of the ground training by MIAS.
Pilot Requirements for Fuel Reimbursement:
1. Must hold private pilot certificate or higher and an instrument rating
2. Must hold a 2nd class medical certificate
3. Must meet minimum experience requirements:
a. 500 hours total time
b. 400 hours as PIC
4. Must complete the PALS pilot training program
Aircraft Requirements for fuel reimbursement:
1. Must have a Standard Airworthiness certificate
2. Must be maintained by a certified mechanic
3. Aircraft components must be within manufacturer’s recommended time
between overhaul.