Top Document: rec.aviation FAQ Previous Document: use of radios in flight Next Document: FAA written exams See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Q18: I have a physical disability and would like to learn to fly. How? A: There are pilots in all kinds of aircraft flying all over the world with some kind of disability, including amputees, paraplegics, etc. If you have a condition which might preclude you from getting a medical certificate, contact the medical services department of AOPA (see below). They will be glad to assist you, whether or not you are a member. We also are fortunate to have an expert in our midst on the net, Dr. Richard Kaplan, M.D., CFI, AME. Please contact him with your questions directly at <rkaplan@pennet.com>; he's also offered to provide flight physicals and flight instruction (you provide the airplane) to disabled netters at no charge. He's located ~50nm SE of Pittsburgh PA. User Contributions:Top Document: rec.aviation FAQ Previous Document: use of radios in flight Next Document: FAA written exams Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: geoff@peck.com
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