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around the world
Introduction « Handiflight » was born in Gruyère (Switzerland) in 2007. It has since become the biggest fly-in of disabled pilots from all around the world : a unique opportunity to share experiences and enjoy flying in the beauty of the Swiss Alps (https://vimeo.com/87975460). After 10 years of solid success, Handiflight is reversing its normal procedures : the event will fly around the world and meet disabled aviators in their own skies, explore new horizons and look for new challenges.
Goals * Contribute to changing the perception of disability and fighting prejudices. * Dare your dreams, set new challenges, explore new ways, discover new horizons flying, once in a lifetime, in the most amazing and challenging areas on the planet. * Strengthen the global network of disabled aviators all around the world in collaboration with the FAI and local flying clubs.
Itinerary Switzerland - Italy - Greece - Egypt – Saudi Arabia - UAE – Oman - India - Bengladesh - Thailand - Indonesia - Australia - New Zealand - Norfolk Island - New Caledonia - Vanuatu - Futuna - Samoa - Cook Islands - Polynesia - Gambier Islands - Easter Island - Robinson Crusoe Island - Chile - Peru - Ecuador - Columbia - Panama - Costa Rica - Honduras - Guatemala - Mexico - USA - Canada - Greenland - Iceland – Great Britain - France - Switzerland
Legs & planning
2018-2019
* Departure November 2018
* Australia February 2019
* New-Zealand March 2019
* South Pacific April-May 2019
* South America June 2019
* North America July 2019
* Europe August 2019
Airplanes Ecolight CTLS These two light airplanes use up to 3 times less fuel than a "traditional" aircraft and produces up to 6 times less polluted emissions. They have already achieved in 2010 a round the world tour (www.azimut270.ch).
Airplanes Adaptation Hand controls will be fitted in these light sport aircraft to allow them to be flown without the use of legs. Auxiliary fuel tanks will also be fitted in the wings and in the cockpit for the longest legs.
Core team
Flight instructors
Guillaume Féral (F) Paolo Pocobelli (I) Mike Lomberg (SA)
PPL, FI, ACR CPL, FI, SEL-ME PPL, former
1800 fl. hrs 3100 fl. hrs test pilot
Paraplegic Paraplegic 3500 fl. hrs
Glider Skydiving Paraplegic
accident accident car accident
These highly skilled disabled pilots, flight instructor, will perform the
most challenging legs (flights to Australia and crossing of the Pacific &
the Atlantic) alone in the CTLS.
Core team
Communication & Medias
Dorine Bourneton (F) Arthur Williams (UK)
PPL(A) PPL(A) IR(R) Night
900 flight hours 350 flight hours
First aerobatic Former Royal marines
disabled woman pilot commando
Writer, inspirational Television presenter
keynote speaker Paraplegic
Paraplegic
aeroplane accident
20 disabled pilots from all around the world will join the team in
Australia, New-Zealand, South & North America and will fly the
CTLS with Guillaume or Paolo as safety pilot.
Core team
Weather forecast experts
Luc Trullemans Wim De Troyer
Solar Impulse responsible Meteorologist expert at
for the weather forecast. Solar Impulse & at the inter-
Successfully routed two national Ballon Festival of
round-the-world hot air Château d’Oex. Routing
balloon flights (Piccard- specialist in aviation (Gordon
Jones, Steve Fossett) and Bennett), sailing and
10 Gordon Bennett victories mountain expeditionsCore team
The accompanying plane pilots
Tahan Pangaribuan Francisco Agullo
ATPL, FI, IRI, SEP, ACR ATPL, FI, IRI, Examiner
8’400 flying hours 12’300 flying hours
Solar impulse Deputy First around the world
Flight Director. Tour with LSA in 2010
www.azimut270.ch
The accompanying plane will be used to transport additional
gear : wheelchairs, spare parts for the planes, …Core team
The accompanying plane pilots
Yannick Bovier Daniel Ramseier
ATPL, IRI, ACR Handiflight co-founder.
9’700 flying hours Fund raising, logistic
First around the world Solar Impulse Pilot
Tour with LSA in 2010 Equipment responsible
www.azimut270.ch PPL(A,S,H) , 600 flh.
Only 2 people will fly in the chase plane. Pilots will take turns
depending upon availability.Preparation
2016-18
* 1st CTLS purchase October 2016 ✔
* Fund raising from Nov. 2016
* Purchase accompanying plane September 2017 ✔
* Hand-controls certification January 2017
* Pilots training April – Sept. 2018
* Ditch & survival training course July 2018
* Purchase 2nd CTLS August 2018
* Planes preparation Sept-Oct. 2018Patrons
Brian Jones Bertrand Piccard André Borschberg Max Bishop
Breitling Orbiter pilot Initiator and pilot of CEO and pilot of Vice-President
with B. Piccard. Breitling Orbiter with Solar Impulse. International World
Initiator and instructor Brian Jones. Co-Founder and Executive Games Association
of the first disabled Initiator, Chairman and Chairman of H55: Electric Former FAI
balloonists in Europe. pilot of Solar Impulse Propulsion Technologies Secretary GeneralPartners Main partners Given the specific nature of the project, partnership policy will be adjusted as needed Institutional partners
Supporters & contact
* Aéro-club Paul-Louis Weiller (France)
* Aerobility (UK)
* Ali Per Tutti (Italia)
* Wheelies With Wings (Australia)
* Able Flight (USA)
handiflight.com
facebook.com/handiflight
contact@handiflight.com
+4179 619 04 85Resume
A global, challenging & inspiring adventure
Promoting
ecological & economical sport aviation
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