On Jan 27, 11:19*am, "C-FFKQ (42)" wrote:
On Jan 27, 7:47*am, Paul T wrote:

Hi I am trying to compile a list of charities that are involved in
promoting gliding for the disabled, so far I have found the following:-
UK - WALKING ON AIR, THE CAROLINE TRUST, AEROBILITY
USA - FREEDOMWINGS
CANADA - FREEDOMWINGS CANADA
SOUTH AFRICA - THE DISABLED AVIATION ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA

I would be really grateful to hear about any other charities/organisations
involved in prompiting disabled gliding -I am geussing there must be lots
more in Europe I don't know about?
Many thanks

Please forgive the pedantry, but two of the names are slightly in
error:
Canada: *Freedom's Wings Canada * *http://www.freedomswings.ca
USA: Freedom's Wings International *http://www.freedomswings.org/

Sorry, I can't add others to your list, at the moment. *Maybe CP will
chime in?

- John (Freedom's Wings Canada - Toronto @ York Soaring Association)

I suggest you canvass the manufacturers that offer hand controls
(rudder stick and spoiler lock) on their list of options, for
organizations/customers that ordered adapted gliders. These include:
Schempp-Hirth (Duo Discus and Discus 2c)
Schleicher (ASK-21)
Allstar PZL (SZD-54-2 PERKOZ - pending?)

I would be interested to learn of other manufacturers offering the
controls.

BTW, Freedom's Wings Canada has trained one para pilot to an
Instructor endorsement at the York Chapter (Toronto).