Handiflight 2016 Gruyere Switzerland 7th - 14th August 2016
Every two years, the Aero Club of Gruyère organise “Handiflight”, a worldwide
meeting of disabled pilots enabling them to share experiences and enjoy
incredible flying in the Swiss mountains. Opportunities may also be available
for gliding, ballooning and other aviation pursuits. In the past, disabled
pilots from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Canada, USA, Sweden, UK,
Belgium, France, Germany and Italy have attended and enjoyed the pleasure of
flying in this stunningly beautiful region. Over the years Aerobility have
attended this event with both our aircraft and flyers enjoying this week long
event.
This year there are a limited number of places available and at this stage
you are invited to apply to be placed on a list of interested persons. To achieve
the most from attendance, we would envisage that participants, whilst not,
necessarily requiring a full PPL, would as a minimum, have attained a basic
competency in aircraft handling. As a guideline we expect the costs involved
to be in the region of £600 for the return flight out, road transport, and
accommodation, although internal flight and other optional aviation
experiences can add considerably to this amount. Driving out and attending by
road is also possible. The current plan is to attend with three Aerobility
aircraft although exact numbers are still to be decided.
We will contact those chosen with further details and a more accurate costing, at that stage we will require a deposit to be paid. Initial applications should be made to handiflight@aerobility.com |