Jimmy Kaler Event at
the Bayport Aerodrome, 
Sunday, June 12, 2005

Local dignitaries presented Jimmy Kaler with a citation in recognition of his accomplishments in establishing a flight training school for those who are physically disabled. Jimmy, a corporate pilot, sustained a spinal cord injury which paralyzed his legs and made him need a wheelchair to move about. His personal courage to overcome his handicap moved him to start a flying school for disabled people like himself. He acquired an airplane, had it equipped with handicap controls and now maintains it at the Bayport Aerodrome. Jimmy trains others to fly the specially outfitted small plane. Pictured from left to right to congratulate Jimmy were Councilpersons Chris Bodkin and Pam Greene, Legislator Ginny Fields and Congressman Steve Israel. They and many others were instrumental in helping Jimmy to achieve his worthy goals. Family, friends and a hundred or so other well wishers, were on hand for the ribbon cutting to inaugurate Jimmy’s “Able To Aviation” school.

Story and picture provided by Tony Brinkmann

Picture taken at the Americana Fair 2005

Bayport Heritage Association
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