This study brings together experienced pilots, researchers, and safety teams at world-class paragliding locations in Turkey.
Help Us Make History
The Mental Health Benefits of Tandem Paragliding for Veterans
This is the first-ever official University study examining tandem paragliding as a tool to support the mental well-being of amputee and permanently disabled veterans.
"We are not experimenting randomly. We chose the best and safest sites."
Who This Study Involves
- 3 veterans
- 5 tandem pilots
- 3 assistants
- 2 drivers
- 3 Austrian specialists:
- Pilot
- Research
- Film
A focused team supporting three veterans over a six-week flying and research period.
In the first 2 days we have received over 100 volunteer inquiries.
Study Locations
Alanya
Safest coastal paragliding site on the planet
Badamage
Magic thermals, flying until after sunset
Ölüdeniz
World paragliding benchmark
İnönü
Birthplace of Turkish aviation and Atatürk's vision
100% of funds raised go directly to veteran participation and execution of the study
Founding Sponsor Opportunities
A limited number of founding partners will support the study through direct equipment and visibility sponsorship.
Glider Sponsor
$20,000
- Full-size logo on paraglider during the entire 6-week study
- Continued flying with the same logo for 2–3 full seasons after the study
- Visibility above millions of tourists
- Included in all official photos, videos, and documentation
Founding Glider Sponsor (limited availability)
Flight Chair Sponsor
$10,000
- Name or company displayed on adaptive flight chair
- Used throughout the study
- Appears in photo and video documentation
- Chair remains in Wings4Heroes program after the study
Founding Flight Chair Sponsor
Apparel Sponsor - Shoulder
$5,000
- 50 volunteers wearing branded apparel
- Your logo on shoulder placement
- Branded t-shirts and hoodies
- Visibility at launch sites, landing zones, logistics, and filming
Founding Apparel Sponsor - Shoulder Placement
Apparel Sponsor - Heart
$10,000
- 50 volunteers wearing branded apparel
- Your logo on heart/chest placement (premium visibility)
- Branded t-shirts and hoodies
- Visibility at launch sites, landing zones, logistics, and filming
Founding Apparel Sponsor - Heart Placement
We received the news on February 6th. We are at the starting line on February 11th. This page launches our first fundraising effort for the study.
University of Innsbruck Approval
After reviewing our methodology and approach, the University of Innsbruck Board for Ethical Questions in Science approved the first scientific study of its kind in world history.
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