Reader's Question―Disabled Pilot Training

Mohamed Soliman writes:

Dear Sir,Madam

I will be very grateful if you could advice me regarding pilot training for disabled person.

My friend is paraplegic due to accident. He became interested in flying and he is french resident and has been living in France for last 25 years.

He lives in Dijon. Are there any flying clubs near Dijon, that train disabled person

Many thanks and appreciate your help.

Comments

[Les King]

Hi Mohamed

I remember speaking with a disabled pilot at the UK Popular Flying Association (PFA) rally several years back, so I know that it is possible to be a pilot with quite severe disability.

This UK link provides some useful background information on what can be done - http://www.aerobility.co.uk

Hopefully, some of our readers can provide useful information relating to France.

Regards

Les