For most people, losing your sight would be devastating, but for former hot air balloon pilot Michael Scholes, it hasn’t stopped him from accomplishing great things.
Scholes lost his sight 11 years ago due to a rare genetic condition, but next summer he will be part of a team flying across the Atlantic Ocean from Canada to the UK in a hot air balloon.
The 65-year-old will be joined by Deborah Day to complete the epic challenge, and although Deborah will be the one flying the balloon, Michael still has a important role to play in the mission.