
About the BDFA
For many disabled people, the world is a place viewed at waist height. There is a great deal of looking up to do, and plenty of sitting down – impositions well known to those with mobility problems particularly, and figuratively across all disabilities. It isn’t a perfect world, and it’s fair to say that few able-bodied people look up to the disabled, at any level.
For the disabled, what a refreshing change it makes, just once in a while, to have the upper hand. Looking down, not up. To be free of everyday restrictions - to fly. To turn, roll, climb and dive, faster or slower, higher or lower. Endlessly exciting - scorching over the countryside, climbing high over towns, following rivers and railways, skirting around clouds. Endlessly demanding - aviation, navigation and communication - integrated skills every pilot needs to get an aircraft safely to its destination.
Flying offers a complete change for the disabled, stretching horizons in every sense.
At the British Disabled Flying Association we know how good it feels, and how much good it does. The BDFA is actively seeking personal, charitable and commercial support.
During the last 12 months the BDFA has flown over 300 disabled people, sent 7 disabled people solo and completed 4 NPPLs with many more in the pipeline. Operating 4 modified light aircraft, the BDFA is run by disabled people for disabled people.
For further information visit
www.bdfa.net