• Flight/ Flight Training

• Meets ADA standards

• Accessible by Public Transportation: No
  
  
• Transportation Provided by the Program: No

Freedom's Wings International is a non-profit organization run by and for people with physical disabilities. We provide the opportunity for those who are physically challenged to fly in specially adapted sailplanes, either as a passenger or as a member of the flight training program.

• Exposing persons with disabilities to the soaring experience
• Teaching qualified persons with disabilities to soar
• Providing facilities for soaring to those persons with disabilities able to soar
• Providing training for instructors, ground crew, and flying students
• Providing a non-profit educational and fraternal organization
• Serving as a resource and model for other organizations with similar intent

FWI works closely with local and national organizations for people with physical disabilities and encourages organizations to learn more about our programs. We are proud of our long standing and successful programs with the Paralyzed Veterans of America and Eastern Paralyzed Veteran Association.

Freedom's Wings International operates their fleet of sailplanes out of Van Sant Airport in Erwinna, PA. Please contact us to schedule a flight. At that time, you can discuss any special requirements for assistance on the ground or when transferring to the aircraft. An introductory flight for persons with disabilities is free. For subsequent flights or flights for able-bodied companions, all you pay is the airport's flight tow fee.

Flying sessions are scheduled seven days a week, weather permitting. Freedom's Wings International operates several specially adapted sailplanes in it's entry-level and graduate level flying program. Potential students are screened by flight instructors certified by the Federal Aviation Administration and receive ground instruction using FAA approved curricula. The flying season runs from April 1 to December 1 each year. Students from coast to coast and and other countries have participated in our program. In addition, a limited number of scholarships are available upon approval of the board of directors.