 Flyability is
the disability Initiative of the British Hang Gliding & Paragliding
Association. The BHPA is the UK governing body of the sport of hang
gliding and paragliding.
Flyability
aims to promote and provide opportunities for people with disabilities
to participate in the sport of hang gliding, paragliding and other
related forms of flight.
Flyability
does not simply take people with disabilities flying, but strives to
motivate people with disabilities to become involved in the sport of
hang gliding and paragliding and to train as pilots.
Flyability
encourages people with disabilities to train at the BHPA registered
school of their choice - alongside able-bodied student
pilots (where possible).
Much of
Flyability's work in the sport, focuses around changing peoples
perception of disability and their attitudes toward people with
disabilities. Disability awareness, education and advice play key roles
in Flyability's aims and objectives, as does the development of
specialist equipment, training and flying techniques.
Flyability
promotes and funds tandem flying for people with disabilities who may
be unable to fly alone. Flyability's first time tandem Air Experience
flights and its solo Student Pilot Scholarships are the main use of its
charitable funds.
The
BHPA Flyability Initiative has formal status within the BHPA's
structure and reports directly to the BHPA's Executive Council on
disability related matters within the sport.
For
more information visit the Flyability
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