History

In 1987, Willis A. Waas was killed in a general aviation crash. As a result, Wings of Light was formed, by his daughter, to provide a network of individuals and families affected by aircraft accidents as well as resources and information. The emphasis is on those in the general aviation community and crew of commercial aviation and their families. Surviving passengers and families of passengers are also welcome.

Wings of Light has volunteers nationwide and affiliated organizations internationally.

The founder of Wings of Light is an active general aviation pilot and member of several aviation organizations.

The Wings of Light members consists of aircraft survivors, family of those killed, grief experts, and members of the aviation community.

Wings of Light is an affiliate member of:
ADEC - Association for Death Education and Counseling
ARFF - Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Working Group

Wings of Light is supported by individual contributions, affiliate sponsors and corporate sponsors.