flight for SURVIVAL Primary icon Help in the wake of the hurricane BY ALYSSA J. MILLER A distant whir quickly grows to a roar as a red and blue Piper Aztec buzzes the Cat Island coastline after takeoff, its two 250-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engines at full power. All conversation stops; necks crane skyward to follow the Aztec’s path. It’s a signal that the pilot just dropped off food, water, and construction tools at the Arthur’s Town Airfield. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS ROSE Alternate Icon (used in places where we want to recognize AOPA because the connection may not be evident) Plus— View the video. AOPA PILOT • 67 • NOVEMBER 2011