The Process of Obtaining a Medical Certificate
Flying without arms has made getting a third-class medical uncharted territory.
Flying without arms has made getting a third-class medical uncharted territory.
The annual EAA air show is like a big family reunion—a place where people come to belong, including those with disabilities.
A former fighter pilot who became the first paraplegic to build and fly a helicopter offers inspiration for others.
A team is modifying the gull-wing door of a Van’s RV-10 for improved disability access.
Members of an EAA chapter and a team of engineering students are custom modifying a Van’s RV-10 as a model for pilots with disabilities.
Just as a little girl would be inspired by seeing a female pilot, someone with a disability would be encouraged by seeing a pilot with limb differences in the cockpit.
The emotional challenge that comes with the fear of losing contact with the ground can be overwhelming.
As our float joins the parade, children with limb differences can see me, someone who looks like them, celebrating what makes her different.
Kaiya Armstrong flew a Cessna from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Washington, D.C. in October. She’s also legally blind.
Opportunities in aviation for people with disabilities are rare in other countries compared to the U.S.