September finds us slipping into the routines that we abandoned for the summer, but some things, regardless of season, never change. One of those constants is need. This month’s feature shines a light on the hope that many pilot-volunteers bring to families in need of transportation for medical attention. Read the story and you’ll fully understand how giving a noble purpose to one’s love of flying enhances the experience beyond measure. In Fitness, we learn a bit about our mental health needs. Reni Thijssen brings salient advice in How to Stay Sane in Turbulent Times. If you’re not there yet, or you’ve got “full bars” on your sleeve, you’ll enjoy Perspectives, with Joseph Schmidt’s piece titled, Four Stripes; What it means to be a captain. Always helpful, James Knapp’s Money column, addresses the value of bringing the personal into personal financial planning. We always invite your comments, ideas and insights. Let us hear from you through info@aerocrewnews.com.