What we do |

What we do

Freedom in the Air is a unique flying school specifically for people with disabilities based in the UK.

We challenge, we educate, we give transferable skills through learning to fly.

Flying aeroplanes can raise people’s sights, expand their horizons, improve their life chances and fulfill their potential.

We want to train pilots with disabilities who can emulate the unbreakable spirit of air ace Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader.

The emphasis is on challenging people with disabilities, talent building and creativity. Freedom in the Air has been set up to make aviation more accessible for people who would otherwise not have the chance nor the opportunity to be introduced to this wonderful world.

We work with Cranfield Flight Training, TA Aviation and The Douglas Bader Foundation. The Flight Training facility is based at Cranfield Airport in Bedfordshire, UK.

Let’s celebrate in the spirit that the Sky’s the limit.

Our Vision

Learning to fly is great way of sharing the fantastic experiences that you can only see and enjoy through aviation. It’s a privilege to be able to introduce a person to the freedom of flight and the boundless possibilities it offers up.

It’s about changing peoples lives, building confidence and re-igniting self belief.

Flying aeroplanes makes you feel alive and gives you a sense of freedom, of being liberated from you disability with nothing to hold you back.

If you can fly an aeroplane, then you can do anything, Sky’s the limit.

Disability can be categorized in the following areas;

Physical, Visual, Sensory and Emotional.

Our objectives

We help people of all ages to develop their confidence and gain a special skills.

We offer opportunities that bring real and lasting benefits to those with a disability and the wider community.

We are committed to developing a deeper understanding of the issues faced by people with disabilities in aviation and to measuring the long-term impact of our work.