World's first Quadriplegic Trike Pilot!

 

What an incredible story! On February 14, 2006, Dave Jacka became the world's first known Quadriplegic Trike pilot. His amazing feat has been chronicled by the Able Management Group at their site, and they also have video as well. Dave had special control bar fittings made that would "lock" his hands to the bar, allowing him use of his upper torso muscles to control the pitch and roll, even though he has no grip strength. The details of how they modified the Airborn Edge to provide from ground steering, throttle control, and other necessities is a triumph of ingenuity and will.
 
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Able Management Group has also posted video of Dave soloing below: