The planes are different for different levels of paralyzed riders. This plane has huge doors and they can fly at 300 mph. They schedule either a power lifter or forklift to meet you there. I read before that you stay in your chair as you enter and exit the plane.
Greg * Quadriplegics and powered wheelchair users: Pilatus PC-12 Our flagship aircraft is the Pilatus PC-12 (photos on the right) which is simply the safest airplane on the market, and even safer than twin engine aircraft. (see this <http://www.westair.com/images/pdfs/PC-12%20Safety%20Article.pdf> article) These photos demonstrate the flexibility of the large rear door. The interior has four luxurious seats in a club arrangement, a fully enclosed lavatory, and flies at 300 mph. The PC-12 is the most popular propeller-driven air ambulance aircraft. The Australian Royal Flying Doctors use 18 of these planes in the rugged outback on dirt strips in very harsh conditions! _____ I've flown several times in jets and the smaller jet prop. I was either carried aboard or used a slim isle chair latter transferred into my seat. Whichever though I cannot imagine my power chair nor any other fitting in the cabin. What airline does this? Merrill _____ hell...i dont fly if needed............thnx Greg That place changed some rules from first statements. You have to transfer into the planes seats for take offs and landings, but can get back into the wheelchair during the flight. Still much better. Plus the no waiting at the airports 2 hours early. No sending your chair to the great unknown "baggage" where pieces end up broke or missing. Sure it's a smaller, slower, plane, but not a lot. Prices look reasonable. And using smaller airports can be much closer for most people. I'm using it next time I fly. I say a List user in a power chair sucks it up and takes one for the team and tries them out. (-: Greg http://www.iFflymat.org/flying.htm Eligible passengers include: * Persons who use power wheelchairs and are medically able to ride in a small aircraft. Currently, you must be transferred to the aircraft seat on take off and landing. (these aircraft seat armrests lower completely) However, during the flight you can be transferred back to your wheelchair which will remain right next to you the entire flight. * Persons who use manual wheelchairs and are medically able to ride in a small aircraft. After transferring to the aircraft seat, your wheelchair will remain in the aircraft cabin, free from damage. _____ A while back there was a great deal of anticipation about air transportation in which a wheelchair user could stay in the chair during the flight. Did this become a reality?
