Thirteen thousand feet in the air, at one hundred and twenty miles an hour…
On 11 June 2011, Freedom in the Air (FITA) is holding its first skydive Freedom Freefall day. Supporters from across the country will join us at Peterborough Sibson airfield drop zone to take part in this amazing challenge and raise money for FITA.
Monies raised will go towards our Freedom Wings project. Freedom Wings is a wonderful opportunity to introduce disadvantaged or disabled youngsters to the freedom experienced in the air. A day in a light aircraft, safely taking control of the plane for a short time is a life-changing experience and enables young people to feel that they can reach for the skies and achieve virtually anything. Flying is one of the few activities where disabled people can participate to the same degree as an able-bodied person. The exhilarating experience rebuilds confidence and restores self-esteem. This, in turn, 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.
FITA is very proud to be associated with The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows . The Red Arrows have generously offered a VIP Day for 2 (unfortunately they cannot fly the winners) for FITA to raffle during the Freedom Freefall fundraiser. The winners will get to spend time with the pilots, look around the airfield, learn about how the team develop their aerobatic displays and have a special day to remember for forever. This is an incredible prize and we cannot thank the Red Arrows enough for their support. Runner up prize draw prizes include a VIP Weekend backstage camping pass for two at V-Festival 2011. The final prize is a 30 mins ride in a aerobatic aeroplane doing loops and barrel rolls.
We have planned several Freedom Wings days for the 2011 summer flying season with organisations such as, The Forces Children’s Trust (FCT) – supporting children that have lost a parent whilst serving with the Armed Forces, Raiders Wheelchair basketball team, Northampton County Council Disability Services to name a few. The Freedom Freefall fundraiser will help us raise enough funds to be able to support 300 young people with disabilities the chance to have a flying lessons.
How to take part
Application Details
Contact us for a skydiving pack by filling or call 020 8740 8806, leaving your name, postal address, telephone number. If you’re ready to sign up, you can register on UK Parachuting website.
Date and Location
The skydive will take place on 11 June 2011, at Peterborough Sibson Airfield.
Cost
The minimum sponsorship amount is £300. While jump costs at Peterborough Sibson Airfield are approximately £170, and will be paid by entrants on the day of the jump.
Conditions
Participants must be 16 and above, those under 18 need parental consent. A medical form will also need to be completed. Those under the age of 18 will need the medical form signed by a parent or guardian; those aged 40 and over will need it signed by their doctor.
Deadline
The deadline for booking is 20 April 2011
Skydive throughout the year
If you can’t make it for our Skydive day, you can also take part in the challenge at a location closer to you. UK Parachuting have several jump sites around the country and you can choose to jump throughout the year. All you need to do to take up this opportunity is raise the minimum sponsorship of £300. Contact us for more information.
Why skydive for FITA?
- You will be raising money for FITA’s vital work in promoting and creating opportunities for people with disabilities in Aviation.
- Help us cover costs of developing, manufacturing and distributing hand controls for pilots with lower limb disabilities.
- You will receive information about how your fundraising helps young disabled people through our Freedom Wings Project
- You will be supported by a dedicated member of FITA Team in the build up to your jump.
- You will receive a fundraising pack, with loads of ideas so help you reach your fundraising target.
- You will receive a free FITA T-shirt.
How your fundraising will help?
FITA works tirelessly to promote aviation for people with disabilities. Our practical programmes help introduce thos with disabilities to the wonder of flight and the boundless possibilities it offers. Your support is greatly appreciated. The sum you raise it will make a real difference.
Raise £90 and you could buy a flying experience flight for someone with a disability or from the underserved community
Raise £1,400 and you could sponsor a mini scholarship that would enable a disabled person to have 10 hrs of flying lessons – where they could get to fly solo if they pass 2 exams
Visit our partners UK Parachuting, who are co-organising the event.
