2007-02-19 15:54:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Sure I have worked in aviation for many years and have seen people with all types of disabilities fly ing. You would have to have your medical reviewed as well as take an additional flight test to make sure that you are safe to fly and that the safety of others is not jeopardized. We even hosted a flyin for deaf pilot from all over the world!
2007-02-20 02:11:36 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not mention what the disability is. The FAA is a lot more forgiving nowadays but bear in mind, that is toward private aviation. Commercial piloting is a whole lot stricter. Check with a local aviation school to see how and what is restricted for pilots with the disabilities that you are concerned about. Ever thought about ultra-light aviation? Check it out!
2007-02-19 16:02:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I am disabled to a degree. What type of disability are you wondering about? If the question is a mental disability, the answer is no. Here is an example that came to mind.
Douglas Bader, RAF fighter pilot during WW II, both legs shot off, he continued to fly and fight with two wooden legs and was a fantastic Spitfire ace and is an inspiration to all persons with physical limitations.
2007-02-19 15:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by Jeep Freak 81 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have a colour vision defect CP4 therefore that means i am colour blind. It is classed as a disability because it restricts my ability to carry out certain tasks ( a disability). I definatley cannot be a pilot. That is the rules.
2007-02-22 11:15:04 · answer #4 · answered by Mickyk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, though of course, it depends what the diasability is. You can be confined to a wheelchair and still fly an airplane. You can be hearing impaired and with hearing aids and still fly an airplane. There quite a few disabled people that can still master a number of seriously difficult occupations in spite of their disabilities. Physical disabilities do not a mental midget make.
2007-02-19 16:07:09 · answer #5 · answered by flacocajuncujo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the Gulf war veteran who was a Tornado pilot but was shot down and disabled (wheel chair bound) is flying again.
2007-02-20 02:33:03 · answer #6 · answered by andy b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A slight correction to the answer by Jeep Freak81. Bader lost his legs as a result of playing the fool !. He was showing off his "skill" at aerobatics , and crashed !
2007-02-20 05:13:42 · answer #7 · answered by cosmo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your question is rather vague. There are many disabled people flying aircraft just as there are many disabled people not flying aircraft. As ever, it all depends.
2007-02-20 10:06:56 · answer #8 · answered by michael w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.we had a disabled pilot at our gliding club we modified the glider for him & he went solo.
2007-02-21 09:40:57 · answer #9 · answered by mr b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. They should be encouraged to train in USA. Check with the FAA to determine if the same facilities that helped terrorists fly into buildings & farmland are still open for new clients. Equal opportunity, in the USA, extends to disabled people too.
2007-02-19 16:25:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋