Aerobility on X Factor from Mike Miller-Smith on Vimeo.
November 22, 2010
Newbury Racecourse Golf Club - donation hole-in-one!
Over the last 12 months we have been one of the chosen charities of Newbury Racecourse Golf Club. Ladies Captain Elaine Brichard has been working hard and through the support of the members of the golf club we were recently presented a cheque for £1270.
Elaine is also a member of Aerobility, and as an Occupational Therapist has been helping us to ensure we lift and handle people correctly. Many thanks Elaine for your help and support.
Thank you NRGC.
October 25, 2010
Purbeck Lodge No.4355. was founded in 1921 as a military lodge in Dorset by a group of officers after the re-organisation of the army after the 1914-18 war. During the year the lodge has been fundraising for Aerobility, Help for Heroes, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and the RMBI.
We were really pleased to receive a donation for £450. Many thanks to the Lodge and its members.
October 13, 2010
Aerobility shortlisted for prestigious disability award
Exciting news came in this morning. Aerobility has been shortlisted for the RADAR People of the Year Awards. We are up against 6 other organisations, the likes of Legoland and Arsenal FC, for the People of the Year Accessibility Award.The awards, presented by the UK’s largest disability campaigns network, will be presented at a special black tie dinner and presentation ceremony at Evolution, Battersea Park on 29 November, hosted by TV presenter, actress and author Cerrie Burnell.
The Chief Executive of RADAR, Liz Sayce, said: “Everyone on the shortlist is helping to change our world in ways that benefit disabled people, our friends, families and society as a whole.
“We have chosen ‘Ahead of the Curve’ as the theme for RADAR’s People of the Year Awards this year as it is vital we build on the hard won successes of the last few years in furthering equality,” she added.
“Being ahead of the curve on disability enables business to attract talent and customers and improves public services,” she said. “Working together with organisations and individuals, RADAR will spread disability expertise through effective engagement and representation in all forms of media, entertainment and sport and through national social policies.”
Presenters and speakers at the awards dinner will include: Secretary of State for Work and Pensions the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP; Olympic swimmer Mark Foster; Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow MP; actress Genevieve Barr; BBC political correspondent Gary O’Donoghue; Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson; Minister for Disabled People Maria Miller MP; and war hero Ben McBean.
Successful Broughton Flying Day thanks to Airbus
Saturday 2 October we took part in a flying day for young disabled people at Broughton near Chester. Sponsored by Airbus, the day was put together by Aviation without Borders and was jointly delivered with Aerobility and Fly2Help.
The weather co-operated and a good time was had by all.
September 24, 2010
Aerobility / BDFA podcasts
Earlier this year Marine Arthur Williams and Aerobility Chief Executive Mike Miller-Smith talked to the excellent www.flyingpodcast.co.uk
click to listen or download..
I can fly a plane, but I can't drive a car !
Lee Pirie has achieved his first solo. An absolutely delighted Lee exclaimed "I can fly a plane, but I can't drive a car!". Congratulations from us all.
September 17, 2010
Well Done Dave – first solo at 13 hours
Wounded Royal Marine Dave Corcoran with the post solo grin!
Dave is with us through Help for Heroes and FSD.
September 16, 2010
G-BSYY engine problem
Whilst it is right and proper that we post all the good stuff on this blog, it is also important we post about things that aren't going so well..
Unfortunately last Friday whilst descending towards Lasham near Basingstoke our Warrior G-BSYY began to experience a loss of power and engine rough running. The aeroplane landed safely at Lasham, however the engine appears to have suffered serious internal damage. Nobody's fault and one of the downsides of aeroplane ownership. Engines do sometimes go wrong.
We need to overhaul the engine and then reinstall in the aeroplane, and this is likely to cost the thick end of £15,000. After an extremely busy summer, and all the associated fuel and maintenance bills this unexpected expense is going to push the charity's finances hard. For the next few weeks at least YY will be grounded.
September 13, 2010
Aerobility blog
We are aware of the problems with the Aerobility blog. Normal service will be resumed within the next 48 hours.
August 31, 2010
Nathan is a high flier
Nathan Doidge started flying with Aerobility thanks to a scholarship from Flying Scholarships for the Disabled (FSD). Since completing his FSD sponsored course last year, Aerobility and its sponsors have continued to support Nathan through the Aerobility Bursary Scheme. Through this, Nathan has had the opportunity to carry on flying and go solo. Last weekend not only did Nathan complete his solo nav but he also found time to spend some time with a TV film crew...
Lance Cpl Matt Wilson and Aerobility on TV
Matt Wilson and Aerobility volunteer instructor Gordon Macdonald interviewed by ITV:
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