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Disabled people urged to take to the skies

The aerodrome in Gruyère is the only place in Switzerland where disabled pilots can learn to fly. Handicapped airmen from all over Europe recently attended a rally at the tiny airport to share their experiences and encourage aspiring pilots with disabilities to take the plunge.(swissinfo, Julie Hunt)

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Julie worked as a radio reporter for BBC and independent radio all over the UK before joining swissinfo.ch's predecessor, Swiss Radio International, as a producer. After attending film school, Julie worked as an independent filmmaker before coming to swissinfo.ch in 2001. 

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