THE BLIND PILOTS ASSOCIATION
(Pictured above is a plane sticking out of the side of a mountain.)
Welcome to the Blind Pilots Association Page!
Here’ you’ll learn everything you need to know about BPA.
Our Motto, "We’re flyin’ HIGH! so we won't hit anything!"
There’s nothing like sitting at the helm in the cockpit. Our spirits soar! So does our liability insurance.
We offer free plane rides and flying lessons. All our pilots are instrument-rated. Most of them play an instrument.
We find this very beneficial as we know to increase altitude when the passengers start getting nervous. We also welcome sky-divers and it is highly likely that we may dive with them. We’ve found this form of landing to be relatively safe compared to the standard method.
Latest
BPA News:
8/13/07
It's been brought to our attention that our logo could use a little help. Therefore we are asking the public to submit possible logos. The person with the winning entry shall be awarded a 3-hour flight with us.
We will be posting all entries here on this page. Please, nothing that isn't family-friendly.
1/15/06:
We are currently selling our Logo Caps in five attractive colors for $5 each. The proceeds go to funding for our new plane. We can no longer use our existing plane as it is wedged rather tightly into the side of Mt. Rainier. For this reason, we need planes equipped with advanced automatic pilot technology, I.e., planes that lands themselves.
7/12/05:
BPA Members File Discrimination Lawsuit.
At the district courthouse, a discrimination lawsuit against "The Wiley Wing-Walkers Club" was filed yesterday by two BPA members, The Wing-walkers organization recently hosted a vintage air show in which the BPA was denied admission to the club's traditional stunt show held each year during this event.
"It's just plain Bigotry!" Said Cane White, Vice President of the BPA, "They refused to let our members participate in the show, stating that we had to be members of the organization to participate." Cane said. "They accepted other non-members. Even after we paid the dues and joined their organization, they still snubbed us." Cane said.
"When we investigated the matter further, we were told that the event planners felt their airstrip was not large enough to accommodate a plane of our size." Cane said.
"That's a lame excuse if I ever heard one!" sited Julie Specs, one of the members barred from the event stated. "We were going to fly a Piper Cub! Planes don't get much smaller than that!" Specs said.
Wiley Wing-Walkers Club President, Gary Goggleface declined comment. A preliminary court hearing is pending.
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