Able Flight

Flying without arms has made getting a third-class medical uncharted territory.

Disability is something that pilots always have in the back of their minds, because becoming disabled could mean losing their third-class medical certificate. It is a frequent topic for discussion at my Experimental Aircraft Association chapter every month. I mentioned this to another pilot at this year’s EAA AirVenture. Rather than thinking of how to […]

After a severe accident, Justin Falls persevered to achieve his dream to fly.

Differently abled pilots earned their wings in a ceremony at Theater in the Woods.

I have heard it many times: “I have always wanted to learn to fly, but I don’t have perfect vision.” The idea that pilots need 20/20 vision is truly a misconception. And while there are some medical conditions that would disqualify you from becoming a pilot, most can be overcome. Only one eye? No problem. […]

In 2006, Charles Stites sought a way to help those with disabilities to find their own way into the sky. In 2019, Able Flight has fulfilled that dream and continues to grow. Able Flight, the charitable organization that delivers flight training opportunities to people with physical challenges, honored its newest pilots and scholarship recipients with […]