Unfortunately, Virginia State Police (VSP) recently announced operational changes to their MedFlight program due to a lack of pilots. Instead of operating for 24 hours, they’re operating 16 hours a day from 8 a.m. to midnight. The temporary hour change took effect Sunday, July 24.The agency is now looking to fill four pilot positions at the Chesterfield and Abingdon aviation bases.State police said it takes about one year to get fully trained and certified to fly an aircraft.