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Soaring village – a new pilots’ base at the Riviera
A new airfield development on the Riviera: 16 apartments with hangar space underneath at Fayence–Tourrettes. High-end ULM finally gets a home base near Cannes. Delivery autumn 2026.
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From Provence Back to Luxembourg – End of the Summer Season
After a month tied down in Fayence, I finally flew my Blackwing back to Luxembourg. Strong mistral winds, low clouds near Lyon and a detour via the Rhône valley turned the flight into a demanding but rewarding end to the summer season.
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Fayence – Ibiza, 26 September 2025: a flight that (for now) was not to be
Planned flight from Fayence to Ibiza for Dirk’s 60th birthday. Spanish regulations kept the Blackwing on the ground – but I still made it in time for the 80’s party, complete with live tributes to Pet Shop Boys and Tina Turner.
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Summer Flights in Provence with Special Guests
This summer I welcomed two special guests on board in Provence: Ambassador Vakhtang Makharoblishvili for a lunch flight to Aix-en-Provence, and Catherine Zivoder for a scenic tour around the Plan de Canjuers and Mont Lachens.
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Europe at the Edge – Part 8: Homecoming to Fayence
The final leg of our Europe at the Edge 2025 journey: a sunrise departure from Sterpenich, dodging thunderstorms across France, and a safe arrival in Fayence to conclude an unforgettable adventure.
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Europe at the Edge – Part 7: Ostrava and the Return to Luxembourg
After changing our route due to bad weather in Scandinavia, we diverted south to Ostrava, a Wizz Air hub in the Czech Republic. There we surprised my nephew Franky, whose Ellipse aircraft was being refurbished at the local factory. From a warm welcome on the apron to a long but uneventful return flight to Luxembourg, this stage brought our European journey full circle.
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Europe at the Edge – Part 6: Warsaw to Kaniow and Auschwitz
From Warsaw’s historic old town to the sobering grounds of Auschwitz, this leg of our Europe at the Edge journey took us deep into Poland. After exploring the capital, we flew south to Kaniow airfield, where Marian – a true aviation pioneer – welcomed us. His son drove us to Auschwitz, a visit that left a lasting impression. With the Blackwing refuelled and our thoughts heavy, we set course towards Ostrava, carrying both memories and miles further west.
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