John.Lynch@p0.f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (John Lynch) (07/18/90)
Index Number: 9197 To W.K. (Bill) Gorman, Bill can you rach me on the National Disability Conference. If so, I guess we can discuss disabled pilots here, unless the conference echo moderator has a problem with it.(Speak up Mr. Moderator if there is a problem, I am not usually on this echo, and thus unfamiliar with the policies.) Finding a good instructor can ge critical for you. If it takes you a few minutes longer to get into and out of the plane, plus some time to hook up your hand controls, he may feel that you are demanding more of his time then it is worth to him. Dump him and get another instructor. I would suggest that you sit around the FBO and talknto the instructors to get their feelings and let them understand your needs. Talk to the owner or manager of the FBO, Fixed Based Operator, and finjd out his policies. There is a need for new pilots, so he should be willing to meet your needs. As far as the medical is concerned, you need to go to a FAA authorized doctor and get a third class physical. You will most likely flunk it, depending on your disability. At that point contact the local FAA office and find out the address to send for a request for waiver of disability form Oklohoma City. They wil probable send you a physical that allows for instruction and solo flight. When you go for your liscense, the FAA check pilot will then give you a new medical and a waiver of disablility for use when you get your next medical. Don't loose it. But you will not need the physical to flynwith an instructor, so you may want to try flying with anninstructor, and talking to the FAA about obtaining the waiver before you actually go for the physical. Well, that is a start. Let me know your physical problem, and I can probable give you some more advice and addresses. About myself. If flew B-52s in the Air Force, and became a paraplegic from a motor cycle accident. I started flying again about 2 years later. Since I all ready had a commercial liscense, I just need a medical. But I needed to demonstrate to the FAAthat the disablity didn't affect my ability to fly the plane. I needed about 12 hours of instruction to get back up to flying speed, get use to flying small planes again, after flying 488,000 lb. planes in the AF. and get use to the hand controls. Heck it took me an hour just to get comfortable taxing again at a small airpoir with narrow taxi ways going up and down hills. but I know paras , quads, and triple amputees who have learned to fly. So go for it. Drop me another note and lets discuss some more. If this echo isn't good, drop me a letter at 15103 Priceville Rd., Sparks, Md 21152. Regards, John -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!261!1000.0!John.Lynch Internet: John.Lynch@p0.f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org
Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain) (07/18/90)
Index Number: 9214 UO> From uunet!CMUVM.BITNET!34AEJ7D UO> A while back someone posted part of a message from you about UO> disABLED pilots to this echo, but didn't know your E-address. I UO> don't have the Aviation Echo available, but I am definitely UO> interested in disABLED aviation. I have tried a time or two, UO> but I usually just get the run-around from FIs. Lots of UO> simulator time, only a few hours stick time. I would like UO> to hear your comments. Seems like the obstacles to getting a license UO> as a disABLED pilot get thicker the farther along in the process UO> one gets. UO> Thanks. UO> W. K. (Bill) Gorman There is a disable pilots organization and I posted the information about a gathering in Minn. this month. The primary reason that you are most likely getting the run around by the FI's is that they don't know or down want to take the time to know. Depending on the aircraft there are numerours type approved hand controls to fly everything from a Cessan 172 to a Beech Baron. Some aircraft like the old aircoup are crosslinked and can be controlled with just the yoke. Where have you been doing you flying and in one type of aircraft? There is a fellow here in Delawsre who was instructioning several years ago. Lots of times it is good to tie into a private instructor who belongs to a club. You buy a block of time from the club on his account and you both benefit If you want to discuss this further keep in touch. -=joe=- -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!150!140!Joe.Chamberlain Internet: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org
Bill.Baughn@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Baughn) (07/18/90)
Index Number: 9216 TO: Bill Gorman uunet!CMUVM.BITNET!34AEJ7D BG> Seems like the obstacles to getting a license as a disABLED pilot get BG> thicker the farther along in the process one gets. Bill, One of our members who was a corporate pilot lost both legs just above the knees when he hit a power line in a home built aircraft. Since that time he has requalified for his airline transport rating and become active in the Wheelchair Pilots Association. Every time I try to get in touch with him he seems to be taking an FAA check ride to become certified in another multi-engine jet. I think he is certified in nine different types now. He definately know the ins and outs of dealing with FAA. If you would like to write to him you can do so through my office Bob Yarmey c/o North Texas Amputee Support Group 5427 Redfield Dallas, TX 75235 Other Resources: Wheelchair Pilots' Association 11018 102nd Ave., North Largo, FL 33540 (813) 393-3131 American Wheelchair Pilots' Association c/o Dave Graham 1621 East 2nd Ave. Mesa, AZ 85204 (602) 831-4262 California Wheelchair Aviators Bill Blackwood 1117 Rising Hill Way Escondido, CA 92025 (619) 746-5018 -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!130!10!Bill.Baughn Internet: Bill.Baughn@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org
John.Lynch@p0.f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (John Lynch) (08/10/90)
Index Number: 9669 [This is from the Spinal Injury Conference] Ok, Joe, found the addresses. The power group is tbe California Wheelchair Aviators, 1117 Rising Hill Way, Escondido, CA 92025. I am pretty sure this is Bill Blackwood's house. The other group for sailplanes is Freedom's Wings International, 277 Malapardis Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950. Phone (201)267-0479. Phome number of California Wheelchair Aviators is (619)746-5018. Tell your friend good luck and good flying! Regards, John -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!261!1000.0!John.Lynch Internet: John.Lynch@p0.f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org