Avionews talks about Aerobility

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Aerobility now working with Boeing and The Air League to support wounded soldiers

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Sir Roger Bone President Boeing UK and Sir Brian Burridge Chairman of The Air League with David Rawlins and Mike Miller-Smith from Aerobility at the recent Farnborough Airshow

Gloucestershire Airport Annual Charity Open Day

Wilbur and Dave make friends

Gloucestershire Airport held their Annual Charity Open Day last Sunday and Aerobility were among the chosen beneficiaries. Despite poor weather early morning that precluded flying an aircraft in, the weather improved as the day progressed and resulted in a great day out for the thousands of visitors.

Aerobility were happy to man a stand to introduce ourselves to members of the public. Our mascot Wilbur the bear hid in the boot of the car for the journey to Gloucester, determined to help with fundraising but he proved a great success with the children so was forgiven for being a stowaway

Thanks to all the staff at Gloucester for your continuing support, we always enjoy a warm welcome when we visit.

Mobility Roadshow Success

Much Interest in our new portable Simulator

Wheelchair  access to the Simulator was enjoyed by many

Future Pilots had a good time

Actress Julie Fernandez tries out our simulator

Mobility Choice Executive Director Jacqui Jones picks the winner of the Raffle

Mobility Roadshow Success

The Mobility Road Show was a great success, enabling us to meet hundreds of disabled people and extol the virtues of flying. To many, it was a revelation that flying was a real possibility for them and we were more than happy to be the giver of good news. We look forward to welcoming our new contacts to Aerobility over the coming months.

Throughout the three days we ran a raffle, and the lucky winner was drawn by Mobility Choice Executive Director Jacqui Jones at the end of the show. Congratulation to winner Mr Duffy, who lives in Buckinghamshire.

Mobility Roadshow 21st - 23rd June

The Aerobility stand at the Mobility Roadshow in Peterborough is now set up and ready for a a busy three days. If you are visiting, pop over and say hello.

Congratulations Monty

Many Congratulations to  Steven "Monty" Monteith  who passed his JAA PPL skills test on Wednesday this week......

Monty outside Aerobility HQ standing by our PA-28-161 Warrior, G-BRFM.

Monty, one of our Battleback students, started flying with Aerobility last November, made his first solo flight in February and has shown great commitment and skill as he worked through the course. Not many people can say they got 100% in Air Law..... and his flying is OK too.

Well done Monty!

Monty with his Examiner, Scott Camber

Monty with his Instructor, James

Back In Time to D-Day

Instructor Mike Owen and member Nathan Doidge where taken back in time today when they landed at Lee-on-Solent. This Dakota (DC3) in full D-Day livery was about to deliver a clutch of parachutists to France. Rumours that Nathan offered to join them have not been confirmed.

Simulator Competition Results

Congratulations to winner Dave Rawlins and runner-up Ben Bennett. It was a very close run thing with Dave just sneaking it. Good job guys, the standard of airmanship was very high.

Dave concentrates hard on his nav in tricky poor visibility and windy conditions. 

Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony

Aerobility is extremely pleased to be participating in the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at 8:30 PM Wednesday 29 August. Themed around 'Enlightenment' the opening ceremony is going to be a celebration of the inspirational spirit of the Paralympic Games.


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First aviation exhibition of the year

Thanks to organisers and Aerobility supporters UBM Aviation, this week we attended ap&m exhibition (aviation parts and maintenance) at London Olympia. It was a great opportunity for us to meet delegates and exhibitors from a new part of the aviation industry. We made some great new contacts and look forward to building new relationships with those we met.

Day 1 Team – Dave Rawlins, Mike Miller-Smith, Simon Waterfall

Meeting Bryan Ribbans from Fraser Aerospace who kindly supply us with cleaning materials for our aircraft

The UBM Aviation Team at our stand

Nice to be featured in the Show Daily publication

Marathon Heroes

Aerobility is extremely fortunate to have had 2 marathon runners in last weekend's prestigious London Marathon. Congratulations to both Andy Jennings and Saul Allison on their fantastic achievement. Thank you both for your incredible efforts supporting Aerobility, and thank you to those that have sponsored them.

Saul Allison achieved a cracking time of  4hrs 22 mins. A great achievement for anyone, however Sauls achievement is even more incredible as he has profound sight loss.  "I am still pinching myself this morning that I have done it after all the training since Christmas. Words can't describe how pleased I am to have done it for a great cause. This morning my legs are getting better but still hurts when sitting down and walking up the stairs, but it has been worth it."

Andy Jennings  (33059) achieving a blistering time came close to rivalling even professional athletes.
"In perfect running conditions I completed the race in 3hrs 1min 54secs, not far off a personal-best so I am very pleased.  This was good enough for 1358th place - and only 49mins off the Team GB Olympic qualifying time!".

Please please please recognise their efforts by visiting their fundraising pages and making a pledge:

Saul Allison


Andy Jennings

BFBS interview with Aerobility

Aerobility was recently interviewed during British Forces Broadcasting Service popular afternoon show with listeners all around the world.  Presenter Charlene Guy talks to Aerobility Chief Executive Mike Miller-Smith.