Freedom's Wings International
Freedom's Wings International (FWI) is a non-profit organization run by and for people with physical disabilities.
Freedom's Wings International
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.
Come Fly with Us ...
and Earn Your Wings!
Freedom's Wings International
Freedom's Wings International (FWI) 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.
Try Something Different..
and Soar to New Heights!
Freedom's Wings International (FWI) 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.
Helping you soar to new heights!
Freedom’s Wings
Soaring for people with disabilities
Our Mission
- Introducing 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
Freedom’s Wings works closely with local and national organizations for people with physical disabilities and encourages organizations to learn more about our programs.
Get Involved & Feel the Freedom!
Take an Introductory Flight With Us!
Even wonder what it’s like to fly like a bird? To be up near the clouds in a motorless glider, silently circling with the hawks and eagles? Sign up for an introductory flight and you’ll have a thrill of a lifetime!
Our History – Founded in 1981
Freedom’s Wings was founded in 1981 by Irv and Mary D’Angelo-Soble. At an aviation exhibition, they had a life-changing encounter with a woman in a wheelchair. Her dream was to learn to fly. Irv and Mary pledged to make that happen.
Get Your Wings!
Flight Training Program
With Freedom’s Wings you can take a ride in one of our sailplanes or learn to fly with one of our flight instructors certified by the FAA. Freedoms Wings provides all the instruction and plane use. You will be given all the glider flight training you need to fly the plane safely, progress to solo, and get your glider pilot license!
Support Our Work
Donate | Volunteer
FWI depends entirely upon the generosity of our members and the organizations and friends who support our activities. There are many ways that you can help. Flying, storing and maintaining our fleet of gliders is not cheap. And we always need volunteers to help at the airport and at other events.
Volunteers often get a chance to fly.
Explore The World of Soaring…
…with an Organization Dedicated to Those With Disabilities
Imagine soaring high above, in the silence, with the hawks and eagles.
There’s a freedom that comes with flying — a bird’s eye view of the fields, hills, rivers, lakes and communities.
Photo Gallery
Upcoming Events & Flying Days
CALENDAR
Introductory Flights (finished)
Saturday, July 13th
Van Sant Airport, Erwinna, PA
Women in Aviation Event (finished)
Saturday, August 23rd
Van Sant Airport, Erwinna, PA
Introductory Flights
Late Summer / Autumn Weekends
(Dates To Be Determined)
Van Sant Airport, Erwinna, PA
Blairstown Airport, Blairstown, NJ
