My first flying instructor was Eric Buyens in the late 80’s at the Hasselt, Belgium airfield. I only have good memories of Eric and his lessons. His was very exam focused in teaching me the theory of flying and practicing radio lessons with him. He was as well my flying instructor. I got very well along with him. He was perfectly bilingual. His courses worked our very well, I passed all exams with such a high score, I remember I even achieved even the score of 100% on reglementation and meteorology back in that time. Great memories. Eric moved however to the flying club of Tienen in Belgium. That’s the last update I ever got.
After landing, I asked for Eric Buyens but they did not know him here anymore. Strange story as he has been flying here many years. I hope to meet him again sometime. If any reader of this blog knows, drop me a comment hereunder
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Eric Buyens – flight instructor |