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General Aviation Discussion => Aviation News => Topic started by: casper on March 05, 2007, 12:59:37 PM
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A blind aviator is aiming to fly halfway around the world to raise £1m to help prevent blindness.
Miles Hilton-Barber, 58, from Derbyshire is hoping to become the first blind aviator in history to fly from the UK to Sydney.
His departure on Monday was delayed by bad weather - and he is now unlikely to leave for at least several days.
He will be accompanied by his sighted co-pilot Storm Smith in a specially adapted microlight.
More Info (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/derbyshire/6418705.stm)