On two dedicated days last month 9 disabled people from ‘BLESMA’ (British Limbless Ex Servicemen’s Association) and ‘RYA SAILABILTY’ were flown in the Aviation for Paraplegics & Tetraplegics Trust’s uniquely modified Microlight aircraft from their base at Old Sarum Airfield.

On both days the sun shone, winds were light and everyone had a great introductory flight. At least two individuals are coming back for more and will hopefully progress to becoming fully licensed Microlight pilots.

These two days were kindly sponsored by Liberty Accounts who also provided ground support. When asked why they had seen fit to sponsor such an event one of the Director’s from Liberty Accounts said: We have long known of the fantastic work done by the dedicated APT volunteers to help disabled individuals challenge themselves and demonstrate their latent potential for achievement and success. We were only too pleased to be able to help fund the events and seeing the smiles on the faces of the participants after their flights was its own reward.

In addition during April two disabled students continued their training and 7 other disabled people took to the skies in the APT’s two Shadow aircraft.

The Trustees of the APT would like to that this opportunity to thank everyone for their generous support during the last few difficult months. This has allowed the APT to continue their operations for a few months more.