Aerobility expanding after opening Kent operations
UK disabled flying charity Aerobility has partnered with Lydd Aero Club in southeast Kent to provide opportunities for lessons and experience flights for people living with disabilities. The decision comes after the aviation charity is set to stage its ‘armchair airshow’ later this year. Aerobility, which has its headquarters at Blackbushe Airport in Hampshire, and which also operates a satellite operation from...
Disabled woman’s life “transformed” after learning to fly from home
A 56-year-old disabled woman from London is learning to fly on her computer with Aerobility’s Virtual Aviation Experience (VAE). Yvonne, whose disabilities have a profound impact on her mobility, speech, and emotional well-being says her life has been “enriched” after completing Aerobility’s free VAE course. Yvonne has been disabled since 2021 after she experienced a stroke which severely affected the right side of her body, making...
Wounded Warriors Fly Again at Middle Wallop
Wounded, injured and sick military (WIS) personnel enjoyed the fourth ‘Warriors at Wallop’ flying day at the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop on Saturday 21st September, at an event sponsored by Boeing. Disability flying charity Aerobility, in partnership with the Air League, hosted the event, a unique flying day for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and their families. During the day, guests had the opportunity to fly in...
Aerobility scholarship open until 09 June 2023
Aviation charity Aerobility has opened applications for this year’s range of scholarships, offering anyone, with any disability, the opportunity to experience the magic and wonder of flight and take the controls of an aeroplane, irrespective of experience. Aerobility says these scholarships can deliver a unique sense of freedom and achievement combined with significant personal development and can also take a person through the first...
Aerobility’s Junior Aspiring Pilots Programme open for applications
Aerobility have opened applications for their upcoming Junior Aspiring Pilots Programme, a four-part course designed to offer disabled individuals between the ages of 12-18 “a fascinating and exciting introduction to aviation”. “By teaching aviation related topics in a group environment, the Junior Aspiring Pilots Programme aims to build confidence as well as develop transferrable skills such as problem solving and team work,” explain...
