Aero-Linx!

Scouring the information super airways can sometimes be a tough, if educational, task for the Aero-News staff... but it also allows us to check out some truly neat and exciting sites, so it's not that bad a gig. On any given day, we may check dozens (and often hundreds) of different sources for story ideas, and facts confirmation. And, as is the nature of our business, much of this is done on the Internet.

The ANN gang decided we probably shouldn't keep some of the neat sites, info resources, and organizations we've discovered to ourselves... so we decided to bring you Aero-Linx. These are the sites that WE check out -- when we need added perspective, a new spin on a day's topic... or just want to escape into cyber-aero-space for awhile.

Look for some of our favorite sites, coming each day to ANN via Aero-Linx. Suggestions for future Aero-Linx segments are always welcome, as well.

Aero Linx: Flying Scholarships for Disabled People

Since 1983 nearly 400 disabled people have been awarded a flying scholarships from this U.K.-based non-profit organization. A recent scholar wrote:

“The experience was the most emotional, challenging and satisfying in my life so far. For me the scholarship has made my confidence soar. If I now have something to say I will say it. Also it has restored my faith in human beings – I am definitely in a better place for it”. Each page of the website contains a scholar’s quote; all are thought provoking and reflect the benefits for disabled people learning to fly.

To apply, you must be over 18 years of age, not in full time education, a resident in the UK, and allowed to drive by the DVLA.

FMI: www.fsfdp.org.uk/