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January 28, 2012
Able Flight had recently changed my life by bestowing me with a career training scholarship to be a Light Sport Repairman with Maintenance Rating. I was wounded in Iraq twice during the Surge in Baghdad. As a result this prevented me from flying for the Army. One day I came across Able Flight webpage. From that moment on my life was going to be changed even though I didn't realize it. I applied and ended up being fortunate enough to receive the Career Training Scholarship. After coming back from the course in California I was offered a job at the flight school I learned to fly at. I couldn't be any happier and grateful for where I am now. I owe all this to the great people at Able Flight. Without them I don't know where I would be right now. This is an organization that changes lives!!!! I am proof of that.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
January 27, 2012
I was one of two lucky recipients to receive a flight training scholarship at Purdue University in 2010. Everyone involved invested so much of their time in assuring our success. I was taken completely out of my comfort zone and pushed to the edge. That is how you learn what you are truly capable of. It was absolutely a life changing experience for me and saying thank you just wasn't enough. I was able to team up with another Able Flight pilot and raise enough money for two wounded vets to learn to fly in what we called "Freedom Flight 2011." There are so many selfless individuals behind this organization and I am extremely proud to be called an Able Flight pilot.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
February 19, 2011
I've been involved with Able Flight since the very early days. I have met the most amazing people and seen first-hand how Able Flight scholars have been transformed by the freedom of flight. It has been truly rewarding to get to know all the wonderful people involved in this organization at every level. If I ever win the lottery, I am going to make sure Able Flight gets the lion's share of the winnings. Until then, I want to continue to be involved and help get the word out about this GREAT non-profit.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My own home! I really get to see how hard my husband works to make a difference in the lives of others.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Get everyone I know involved and get the word out to more people who would be great candidates for scholarships.
February 18, 2011
Hi folks. My name is Rod Anderson. I haven't received a scholarship award from Able Flight however I have applied for one. I've been a Class A truck driver and mechanic for the past thirty four years and have outlived various body parts. My life long dream and passion has been to fly. When a career change became inevitable due to advanced spinal stenosis, degeneratine disc disease and arthritis, I became aware of the new opportunities in the field of light sport aircraft. To me, this was a golden opportunity, to be able to pursue my dream of flying and a new career as a light sport repairman with a maintenance rating. I couldn't believe my eyes when I realized there was a scholarship available for this training to people with disabilities. Organizations such as Able Flight are few and far between. The assistance they provide to individuals with disabilities to be productive, viable and assets to the community cannot be understated. I understand that the resources required to make these programs possible are considerable and limited, however the benefits that are reaped and the good that is done is huge in comparasion. The generous donations of individuals and businesses in the aviation industry has made these awards and the success of the reciepients possible.--Rod Anderson
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Not Yet
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
That remains to be seen
February 18, 2011
I stumbled across Able Flight by accident, but once I witnessed the wonderful things they do I just couldn’t turn away. Able Flight gives the gift of flight to a group of people with disabilities who might not otherwise get the chance. As a corporate sponsor I have personally met several of the folks that have come through the Able Flight training program. It was quickly apparent that these brave folks come out of the program not with just a Sport Pilot certificate but with a renewed motivation to soar in all aspects of their lives and with the feeling that they have gained back some of the freedom they may have lost. I am extremely proud to have our company involved in supporting such a wonderful organization.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have had the opportunity to chat with several of the folks that have been helped by Able Flight and their success stories are incredibly inspirational.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Continue to expand the programs to help even more people!
February 18, 2011
We at AIM Group Two are proud of our association with Able Flight. We have met some of their recipients and have the highest admiration for their efforts and dedication. There are few things as liberating as taking to the sky in command of an aircraft, and for people who have earthly limitations, it must be an even greater exhilaration. Able Flight is an amazing program.
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Talking with Able Flight scholarship recipients leaves you with huge admiration for the individuals overcoming physical limitations to learn to fly.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Can't think of any.
February 18, 2011
Ableflight gives unselfishly and has taught me to do the same. I will continues to support whenever I am able and I hope others joing in positively changing lives for the better.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Gained my pilot's license
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
give them all the money needed to be a lasting charity as an example for others.
September 28, 2009
As a leading supplier of parts, avionics, and pilot supplies to the general aviation and sport aviation markets, Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has had the opportunity to sponsor many aviation programs over the years. Aircraft Spruce has sponsored such programs as the EAA Young Eagles, the Build-A-Plane program which introduced high school students to aircraft construction, and the EAA SportAir Workshops which provide education on homebuilt aircraft construction. Aircraft Spruce is proud to be a sponsor of Able Flight, which enables people with disabilities the opportunity to pursue their their dreams in aviation. Able Flight is a wonderful non-profit organization which helps disabled people get started in flight training with the goal of earning their pilot's certificate. For more information on Aircraft Spruce's sponsorship of Able Flight, visit www.aircraftspruce.com
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very positive and supportive of helping Able Flight continue to prosper.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
June 16, 2009
Ableflight has become a topnotch non-profit organization that has truly made a difference in the lives of many people. I was a recipient of an Ableflight scholarship in 2007. After a few setbacks, I was able to complete my training as a Sport pilot in May 09. Charles has not only helped me by providing the funding for the training, he has been there to offer advise and encouragement throughout the years. I am very grateful for everyone who has made this program so great. Thank You
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
...reaching those who may never have thought it was possible to become a pilot
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
reach out to more wounded veterans
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
... it looks to expand the numbers of recipients
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extremely gracious
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
start its own training facility
Ways to make it better...
i could have flown faster. Just kidding, keep it in the yellow arc
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
money
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
April 14, 2009
I have nothing but awesome gratitude for Ableflight, Charles and Sue Stites, Jon, Mike, Mitch, and Matt Hanson and Mike Davidson, along with their entire families. My son, Brad Jones became a paraplegic (chest level down) in a truck rollover while attending college at Georgia Southern University. Brad truly thought his life and most of all his love for flying was over, until the wonderful staff at The Shepherd Spinal Center, told him about Ableflight. As a Mom, I can only say this was a gift from God, not only did Brad learn to fly, he got his confidence in himself back and received some of the greatest friends this world could offer. I will never forget my phone call from Brad the day he soloed; "Mom I may not be able to walk, but I can fly." For the first time in a year I heard enthusiasm and life in his voice. I still get choked up today remembering that moment. Thanks Ableflight and all involved for giving me my son back...Brad was the first scholarship recipient.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
action first hand.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
meeting some of the finest people in the world that give their all to each and every recipient.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
awesome heroes.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
give many disabled individuals their life back through flying.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
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