The following messages were sent from friends of Challenge Air after they were asked why they were thankful for the Challenge Air program. Enjoy!

 I have had the privilege of flying Challenge Air in Aurora, Oregon for the last 2 years. The look on the faces is priceless. Having the opportunity to make a difference in another life through our gift of flight is very rewarding. It's a great use of avgas and everybody wins. Kudos to all who make these special events possible. All the best, Doug Haughton

I just had to write you and thank you so very much for the gift of flight you, and your wonderful program, gave to my Grandsons last Saturday afternoon. It was an absolutely beautiful day, and this had to be one of the most thoughtful gifts I can think of for them to have received; you see one of them has Downs Syndrome, complicated by heart conditions that make it impossible for him to fly on a commercial flight in a pressurized cabin.

I spent the day last Saturday flying – giving kids with disabilities a chance to experience the fun of flying in a small plane. I have been involved with Challenge Air for several years. Challenge Air was founded by a Vietnam fighter pilot, Rick Amber, who lost the use of his legs after an aborted landing attempt on an aircraft carrier. He loved flying so much that he figured out how to continue to fly after his accident, and share the experience with children who spend much of their lives being told what they can’t do.