‘What else am I capable of?’ Disabled woman from Hackney achieves dream of learning to fly – thanks to charity scholarship – Hackney Citizen

A disabled woman from Hackney has been learning the basics of flying – fulfilling a lifelong dream.

Malky Padwa, 33, has early onset generalised dystonia – a condition that causes uncontrolled movements such as tremors and involuntary muscle contractions.

She has long held an ambition to fly a plane and go on to earn a private pilot licence (PPL).

After being spurred on by a friend, Padwa decided to apply for a scholarship with Aerobility, a UK charity that provides anyone, with any disability, access to the world of aviation.