It is with immense joy that we share this long-awaited news: J’IRAI VOUS FAIRE VOLER will soon welcome its very own flying chair thanks to the generous donation of €5,000 from the ATMB Foundation!
In six weeks, we will receive this equipment personalized in the colors of our association, in green RAL 6024, a strong reminder of our identity.
A Support That Marks a Turning Point
Thanks to this exceptional support from ATMB, our association is taking a crucial step by becoming the owner of this coveted flying chair. The CH 07 chair from Backbone, designed to meet the specific needs of handiflying, will provide us with total independence in organizing our flights. Until now, we had to borrow equipment from other organizations; with our own chair, we can now plan our flight sessions with greater flexibility.
ATMB: 25 Years of Commitment to Solidarity Mobility
Since 1995, ATMB has been supporting local associations with the aim of including and bringing together the residents of its territory. Their first associative commitment was alongside Loisirs Assis Évasion, an association that enables people with reduced mobility to enjoy mountain activities. In 2011, this commitment took on a new dimension with support for the Association of the Disabled. Today, the ATMB Foundation for Solidarity Mobility continues this legacy by funding projects that facilitate access to mobility, employment, culture, and sports for all.
We are honored that our handiflying project resonates with the values of solidarity and inclusion upheld by the ATMB Foundation.
A Milestone for J’IRAI VOUS FAIRE VOLER
This chair is equipped with all the necessary options to ensure the comfort of our passengers. We have opted for a complete configuration, including thermal neoprene protections that keep the torso and legs of the passenger warm. Additionally, it features integrated brakes, allowing us to stabilize the chair during passenger installation and pre-flight checks. Optional footrests for the pilot have also been included, ensuring optimal comfort during the long flights to come. This chair represents much more to us than just equipment: it symbolizes our commitment and autonomy.
Upcoming Goals
With this chair, we have achieved one of our most ambitious goals. To complete our equipment, we hope to soon acquire a new pilot seat and a larger parachute to safely accommodate passengers in the chair weighing up to 100 kg. Currently, our president is lending us this crucial equipment, but this renewal will allow us to continue our mission with more flexibility. As it stands, our parachute limits the weight of passengers in chairs to 80 kg and that of passengers without chairs to 100 kg. However, with the new equipment to come, we will soon be less constrained.
A Huge Thank You to the ATMB Foundation and All Our Supporters
This achievement has been made possible thanks to all of you—donors and partners. We would like to extend a special thank you to the ATMB Foundation, whose generosity marks an important milestone in our journey.
We are excited to present this chair in the colors of our association in six weeks and to share new adventures that are increasingly accessible and inclusive. Together, we are taking flight toward a sky open to all!
