Originally Posted by
The Banjo
Where I come from the "Aussie Spirit" means you donate money anon, quietly volunteer your time to help out without expectation of recognition. Should the lady who does 4 days a week at Vinnies be given a flashing blue light when her own car and petrol are used for visiting the elderly or delivers food parcels?
We have replies from ATC that suggest using "Angel Flight" on the radio has no bearing so what purpose does it serve? If priority is genuinely required the passenger is on the wrong aircraft.
That's a lot of words to say "I'm a jerk and I don't care".
These people are quietly donating their time and aircraft, the ANGELFLIGHT callsign isn't some form of recognition it's to allow ATC extra information that could allow them to make a decision that assists them. Simple as that. The situation you provide is absolutely different and you know it. The replies so far are that it has no official bearing and does not officially give them any extra priority, I don't really see anyone saying they're going to just outright ignore it.