I have a below the knee amputation on my left leg.
Some guys will do anything to lighten the aircraft.
Seriously, the -12 is extremely light on the controls, forgiving, and easy to get in and out of for a low wing. Should make a great choice for pilots that are physically challenged or have mobility challenges now or in the future.
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RV-7 : In the hangar
RV-10 : In the hangar
RV-12 : Built and sold
RV-44 : 4 place helicopter on order.
My son is a c-6/7 quadriplegic with a light sport pilot's lic. He got his license through Ableflight, the same people who trained the girl without arms. We hope to build a 12 soon and modify it for him to fly solo. I really don't think crutches are a problem. My son will be getting out with a wheel chair in the back of the aircraft.
Does your friend currently have a valid medical, or did he have one that he allowed to expire? Or, did your friend have his medical revoked or apply for one and fail the exam? If he currently has a valid medical or he let one expire and has never failed a medical exam, he should be good to self-certify for Light Sport.
If his medical was yanked or he failed an exam, he's SOL.
Does your friend currently have a valid medical, or did he have one that he allowed to expire? Or, did your friend have his medical revoked or apply for one and fail the exam? If he currently has a valid medical or he let one expire and has never failed a medical exam, he should be good to self-certify for Light Sport.
If his medical was yanked or he failed an exam, he's SOL.
Never had a medical revoked. My "friend" just let his medical lapse. "He" just doesn't want to get started building a -12 and find out he can't fly it. I want to thank everyone for the great advice. I'll pass the info on to my "friend".
son's a gimp +
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