It’s a historic day for our association “J’IRAI VOUS FAIRE VOLER“! On January 29, 2025, we received our very first handi-flight chair, and we’re thrilled to share this moment with you. This incredible milestone was made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors and the invaluable support of the ATMB foundation. A huge thank you to everyone for your trust and dedication to our cause.
A Dream Taking Flight
The association was founded in mid-January 2024 with a clear mission: to make the skies accessible to everyone. This handi-flight chair is so much more than just an object; it’s the heart of our project. It represents our dream of giving people with disabilities the chance to experience the joy of free flight. In 2025, thanks to this equipment, we’ll be able to take our first passengers up and make their dreams come true.
Looking Back on a Year of Mobilization
2024 was an incredible year of collective effort. Thanks to your donations, we managed to acquire:
- A tandem paraglider wing.
- An adult harness.
- A child harness.
- Two helmets (for passenger and pilot).
These first pieces of equipment helped lay the foundation for our project. But we knew that the handi-flight chair was the key to making our vision a reality.
A Giant Leap Forward
This specialized chair opens up amazing new possibilities for our association. However, we still need a few more pieces of equipment to be fully operational:
- A pair of spreader bars (to connect the chair to the wing and pilot).
- A pilot harness.
- A reserve parachute capable of supporting the full weight of the setup.
Right now, we’re working with borrowed equipment: a pilot harness and a reserve parachute with a limited maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). This limits passenger weight to 80 kg. But thanks to your donations, we’ve already tackled the biggest part of our goal!
Sharing Our Journey With You
We’re also planning to invest in a GoPro to capture and share every moment of our flights with you. In the meantime, we’ve documented the unboxing and assembly of the chair through photos and a presentation video. We hope these images convey all the emotion and joy of this moment.
Thank You for Your Support
This chair is so much more than a tool; it’s a symbol of inclusion, freedom, and happiness. None of this would have been possible without you. Every donation and word of encouragement counts and keeps us motivated to push further.
Let’s continue writing the story of “J’IRAI VOUS FAIRE VOLER” together. If you’d like to help us reach our remaining goals, please check out our donation page or contact us directly.
Thank you for believing in us and our mission. Together, let’s make the skies accessible to everyone!