In this article, we will not detail the physical properties that take it off from the ground. Rather, we want to look at the part of mystery it conceals, the one that makes the barriers fall, the one that makes us feel freedom in its pure state once they have left the ground.
It is this feeling that the Handibulle association wanted to share with children with disabilities , or the elderly in Poitou Charente region .
In partnership with the company Montgolfière Sensation , Handibulle puts an accessible nacelle unique in France available to people with reduced mobility who wish to escape in the company of birds. This nacelle has been available since May 2011, and the projects of handibulle do not stop there!
Handicap is also an opportunity to surpass yourself, whatever the moment of our lives. Handibulle wishes to demonstrate it by forming a hot air balloon pilot and by pushing to create a Handisport discipline within French aerostation federation , a first in the world of hot air balloon !
Michael Lassagne, the man at the origin of this project, agreed to answer some of our questions:
yumbing France - For a person with reduced mobility , is it possible to get into a classic hot air balloon? Michael Lassagne- Yes, but with a huge difficulty and in non-compliance with the safety of the flight.
y.f. - What are the limitations?
M.L. - the person must remain in a standing position, because the classic basket does not comply with the fixing of an armchair.
y.f. - Montgolfière Sens has an accessible nacelle unique in France, how is the comfort and safety of passengers during the flight?
M.L. - They are provided by fixing the chair on the grounds on the ground, by the presence of a safety harness and by a glass nacelle for optimal visibility. We also count with a professional pilot approved by civil aviation and trained in the constraints of a flight for people with disabilities.
y.f. - How do you find the funds necessary to take up the challenge of stealing children with disabilities at highly preferential prices? < BR /> M.L. - thanks to private partners and local communities. Besides, for 2012, the budget is not finalized and we are still looking for partners so much demand is important.
y.f. - What can be the profile of people who want to fly with you?
M.L. - any profile. This project has made it possible to open this leisure activity to a very large number and the challenge is successful
y.f. - Your next project is to involve a hot air balloon pilot with a disability in national and international championships. Where is this project?
M.L. - at the training and background research stadium for training: between 6,000 and 7,000 € knowing that we already have the candidate: Philippe Croizon < BR />
y.f. - in Handibulle history, is there a memory that has particularly marked you?
M.L. - a paraplegic lady who cried for 20 min just knowing that she was going to fly in a hot air balloon, her always shared dream. And at each flight, it's a moment of intense emotion and unforgettable memory.
The passion for Extreme adventure and sports activities is full of small anecdotes of people who want to share their experiences with the greatest number.
More concretely, in this case, the passion for hot air balloon flight is now accessible to people with reduced mobility thanks to enthusiasts who make every effort to meet this challenge. It is the engine that makes it possible to drop all the barriers and to live according to your desires despite the difficulties of everyday life.
This life lesson is valid for everyone, and puts all men back on an equal footing.
Push your limits, and tell us about your experiences in the comments!
