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From: Bill.Baughn@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Baughn)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Disabled Pilots
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Date: 17 Jul 90 19:42:50 GMT
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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 

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