FITA is attending the British Women Pilots’ Association (BWPA ) 2013 Christmas lunch today. Our CEO will be guest speaker at the gathering, along with a recipient of a scholarship from the Flying Scholarship for Disabled People (FSPDP). Formed in 1955 the BWPA came into being ten years after World War II Air Transport Auxiliary…
Read MoreFITA #YouHaveControl – The Light Aircraft Association (LAA) is the principal representative body for amateur-built and vintage light aircraft in the UK. Their history dates back to 1946, originally as the Ultralight Aircraft Association and more latterly the Popular Flying Association. FITA went to the LAA 2013 rally at Sywell aerodrome, UK. We were hosted…
Read MoreThere is a man in Australia called Dave Jacka. Dave will be the first person with quadriplegia to fly solo 16,000KM around Australia. So when we at FITA heard about him, well, we just had to find a way to talk to him and be wowed by what he’s doing. Like many 19 year-olds, Dave…
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