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12
Jun
Freedom Wings TV; With Kangaroos; Fly day for disabled Children
Film Freedom Wings Good causes Other friends work we like
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On 28th MAY 2011 Freedom in the Air (FITA)  hosted the first ‘Introduction to Aviation’ day beginning from Cranfield Airport in Bedfordshire, UK (EGTC), for the summer 2011 flying season. The day is named, for obvious reasons, Freedom Wings day.

20 youngsters with a mixture of disabilities from Kangaroos had the chance of a lifetime to experience the freedom of flight, in the hope that it may expand their horizons when they attended the “Freedom Wings” day. Flying is one of the few activities where disabled people can participate to the same degree as an able-bodied person. The uplifting experience rebuilds confidence and restores self-esteem, and thus empowers people to explore their potential by extending their personal boundaries. In the air, we all fly at the same speed; nobody is disadvantaged or disabled. The young people looked around light aircrafts, learnt how Continue reading ‘Freedom Wings TV; With Kangaroos; Fly day for disabled Children’

19
May
Questions in the Air: Aaron Morgan, racing car driver, part 2
Film Hand Controls Media Other friends work we like People PPL Training Questions in the air
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Aaron Morgan was recently interviewed by Freedom in the Air, a not-for-profit community interest organisation specialising in providing flights and training for those with disabilities looking to learn how to pilot an aircraft.

Aaron competed in motocross for nine years until he had an accident in 2006 which left him paralysed. But this didn’t dampen his enthusiasm for sport and, in particular, motorsport. Initially following the accident Aaron took up wheelchair tennis, but his heart was still set on continuing in motorsport and after finding out that he could learn to drive a year earlier than able-bodied people, he started taking lessons.

He passed his driving test first time in May 2007 and two years later he became the youngest ever disabled person to be awarded an MSA National B race license.  FITA met up with Aaron again to see how he gets on with flying aeroplanes.

13
May
Freedom freefallers: Meet the team
Film Freedom Wings Fundraising Media
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We are grateful to all the Freedom Freefallers who are taking part in our summer fundraiser at Sibson airport. Click here to learn more and enjoy watching the videos of some of the team members..

ALL SPONSORS & DONORS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED INTO THE PRIZE DRAWS.

This is a great way to encourage donations. For every £5 they donate – they get 1 ticket for the prize draw – so the more they donate, the greater their chances of winning one of the prizes

A VIP DAY OUT FOR 2 PEOPLE WITH THE RAF RED ARROWS

A RIDE IN A AEROBATICS PLANE FOR 30 MINS DOING LOOPS AND BARREL ROLLS

VIP BACKSTAGE CAMPING FOR 2 AT V-FESTIVAL CHELSMFORD

03
May
Questions in the Air with Aaron Morgan
Film inspiring People Pioneers Questions in the air
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Aaron Morgan from the UK is a racing car driver with disabilities. He drives in the BMW production series championships. His car is fitted with hand controls. Freedom in the Air met up with Aaron to find out how his life changed when he became disabled after a bike crash when he was only 15 years old.

Freedom in the Air interviews people who we admire and respect to answer some questions. Not all our heroes are pilots by the way. We speak to those whose attitude’s towards aviation and disability is inspiring and motivating. We speak to people who can educate us audience, surprise us and are supportive of people with disability in aviation and the wider world.

Click here to watch and read other interviews..

21
Apr
San Fran to Paris : Check it!
Film
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24
Mar
Eythor Bender demos human exoskeletons
Disability news Film Good causes inspiring Other friends work we like Random
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21
Mar
Freedom TV: Community Channel Broadcasts Movie – March 21
Film Freedom Wings Fun Flying Fundraising Good causes inspiring Other friends work we like People Pioneers
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Freedom Wings movie gets transmission today MARCH 21, 2011, on the Community Channel during the following times, GMT – 08.40 / 14.40 / 03.40 On Freeview Channel 87, Sky Channel 539, Virgin Media channel 233

Click on the image to watch a film about our Freedom Wings day with Ability Media on the Community Channel

06
Mar
Freedom TV:Martin learns to fly with the Union hand control
Airmanship Film Ground School Hand Controls People PPL Training
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Martin who has flown lots in South Africa using the Vision Air hand controls, now continueing to complete his PPL training. This is his first time flying in a C172 with the Union hand control. He did really well, much better then me when I had my first lesson in the same plane. He did take, general handling and as he put it, “his best landing”. Amazing.