Modified glider

- makes gliding possible for people with disabilities
Modified glider. Photo from www.uppsalasegelflyg.se
Modified glider. Photo from www.uppsalasegelflyg.se

Two-seat glider (ASK21) modified with hand controls.

For more information (in Swedisch) please see https://www.fritidforalla.se/aktivitet/segelflygarna-uppsala-fk/ (last checked June 2024).

The modified glider is shown to a group of interested people

The modified glider is shown to a group of interested people

Transfer to the modified glider with a hoist

Transfer to the modified glider with a hoist

Hand control for the rudder (technical drawing how it works)

Hand control for the rudder (technical drawing)

The hand control button in the glider to control the rudder

The hand control button in the glider to control the rudder

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Personen har en paraplegi.
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High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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