FLYING LESSONS FOR THE DISABLED

 

1)      Stephen Hopson

 

            http://www.deafpilots.org/

 

            Information and support for deaf people who want to become pilots.

Leslie Stayer, President
Deaf Piots Association
P.O. Box 364
Jeffersonville, IN 47131
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2)      Ableflight 

 

            http://www.ableflight.org/

 

            Training for people with disabilities who wish to become pilots.

Scholarships cover a 5-6 week ground and flight training, testing, travel, and lodging as required.  Training leads to receipt of a pilot’s license. 

         Mailing Address:

         Able Flight
         91 Oak Leaf Lane
         Chapel Hill, NC 27516
         Phone: 919-942-4699
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3)      Freedom’s Wings International 

 

            http://www.freedomswings.org/

 

Sailplane rides and instruction for the disabled.  Some planes have hand controls to operate the rudders.  Free 20 minute introductory ride.

Additional rides and lessons at cost of tow (about $55).  For free lessons, participant must be a member of Freedom’s Wings and the Soaring Society of America.  Annual membership costs about $100 per year.

 

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  • (800) 382-1197
  • Freedom's Wings International Inc.
    324 Charles Street, Apt #25
    Coopersburg, PA 18036

See here for info on Freedom's Wings Canada and Florida - http://www.freedomswings.org/link.html