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Old 31st July 2002 | 15:00
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Paraplegic passengers in light aircraft.

Flying for the parachute club that I fly for, I met someone is paralysed from the chest down. I have offered to take him flying, (probably in a C152) HE seemed very keen and I think he will take me up on it.
He is independent and drives etc, and a friend while probably come along to help him on the ground. I just wondered if any one had any advice.
What about insuring his legs do not foul the controls?
Emergency eggress of the aircraft?
Special points for briefing him?
Thanks for any info esp comments from anyone who had a simular condition themselves and can shed light on the problems.
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