[Ultralights]

about a month ago, in Melbourne Australia, the ABC ran a story on a Ethiopian Immigrant teenager who has started building his own aircraft, of his own design in his families garage, sadly being an immigrant family, they do not have the financial ability to help their son follow his dreams.   So with the help of some friends, My fellow flying instructors have decided to take action and help.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-02/aspiring-pilot-gets-a-generous-boost/2820920

and here is the videos of his progress so far.   (the South coast of NSW is about an 10 hr drive North of Melbourne)





the Smile alone makes it all worth while.

[rustynutz]

Great story!

Thanks for sharing.....

[Dazzler]

  Well done to you and your fellow pilots 

[meehalych]

Well, I think it is time to move to Australia and pass through flying course as the one in Russia costs incredibly much (431000 rub = 13600 USD), even 10 min flight in the plane is worth 4000 Rub, that is 130 USD roughly  .
Gone to the Australian immigration site....

[asathorny]

Absolutely brilliant ...  so I hope we're gonna see the home built take off???   

[Surferdude]

Well, I think it is time to move to Australia and pass through flying course as the one in Russia costs incredibly much (431000 rub = 13600 USD), even 10 min flight in the plane is worth 4000 Rub, that is 130 USD roughly  .
Gone to the Australian immigration site....

You'll be welcome.