Opterra

[Steve Colman]

E-Flite Opterra circling the field low and slow with some mild aerobatics thrown in for good measure.

Steve.

[john stones 1 - Moderator]

Great video Steve

[Steve Colman]

Thanks John,

A good pilot with the ability to fly for the camera really helps.

[Mike T]

... and it's a damn sight easier to become a good pilot with weather and facilities like that!

[MattyB]

The greatest achievement of the Opterra is HH convincing buyers that a 2 servo mounded EPO wing can be worth £200+...!

[Matt Jones]

2/10

[Steve Colman]

Mike T, that is of course true.

But it's not so easy when you have severe physical problems which seriously diminish your ability to even hold or move the sticks on the TX, as is the case for the pilot of the Opterra in the video

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[bouncebounce crunch]

Good on the Pilot, this a good inspirational story Steve. makes you smile seeing people overcome barriers that stop most . thanks for posting.

[Steve Colman]

Thanks for the comment bouncebounce crunch.

The young man in question is an excellent pilot by any standards and competes regularly in Spanish and European aerobatic competition flying, often finishing very high in the standings. He flies everything from UMX models up to a recently acquired turbine powered Viper Jet.

Given his very obvious physical disabilities and total reliance on others for everyday activities that most of us take for granted, it is a real testament to his character that he's able to fly at all. And, to cap it all off, he's a thoroughly nice young man too.