World’s first paraplegic hot air balloon pilot speaks about determination to fly



Before flying in a N.J. balloon festival, Michael Glen, the world’s first paraplegic hot air balloon pilot, speaks to NBC News’ Gary Grumbach about how he preservered over challenges and why his persistence and determination inspires others.

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2 comments

  1. I think he's amazing for the ballooning, but being confined to a chair myself, I find his ability to wheel in a grassy field all the more difficult .

  2. I mean, at least he don't have to worry about getting paralyzed in an accident. 🤷‍♀️