The US (Unscheduled) "Draw”Mission

"Draw" is a lingering term, leftover from when Flights for Life Blood Drive pickup missions were "drawn" in raffle style. These "draws" occurred at the monthly meetings. Pilots were awarded the mission that they were lucky enough to have “drawn”.

Procedures

Takeoff from your home base, fly to the pickup airport, meet the "draw" supervisor/courier, load the blood, then fly back to your home base. Your Blood Lab's pickup courier meets you there and takes your cargo to the lab.