Resources to help Georgia Disaster Survivors Deal with Stress and Worry
Resources to help Georgia Disaster Survivors Deal with Stress and Worry Thursday, March 27 marked six months since Hurricane Helene struck Georgia, bringing destruction and disrupting the lives of millions of people across the state. Disaster anniversaries can bring up painful memories and cause feelings of anxiety, fear, anger and hopelessness. Survivors may also have nightmares or experience flashbacks or depression. FEMA encourages survivors to use these resources to help you get the support you need. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Hotline The toll-free, confidential multilingual Disaster Distress Helpline is open to anyone experiencing emotional distress
Pilot Insights – It’s just a little weather – what’s the big deal?
There is a big misconception about the complexities of flying in clouds. There are lots of YouTube videos and flying magazine articles about flights into clouds that result in fatalities. Among them, you’ll find one that says: “I don’t understand how anyone could make that mistake. All you have to do is look at that artificial horizon thing to figure out whether your wings are level or not.” Or, perhaps you are a low-time Private Pilot. You received three hours of instrument training with a hood of some type, and you did pretty well. So, what’s the big deal?