Amputees can be trained to fly solo as pilots . ' And soon he wants to fly across America to inspire other amputees . Thomas has his feet and right hand and still flies once a week . Thomas said former CNN anchor Miles O'Brien will be back piloting ` ` in no time '' O'Brien posted on his blog that his left hand was amputated after an accident .
Amputees can be trained to fly solo as pilots . ' Thomas has his feet and right hand and still flies once a week . Thomas said former CNN anchor Miles O'Brien will be back piloting ` ` in no time '' O'Brien posted on his blog that his left hand was amputated after an accident .