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Starlink Can Wait: I’m Flying to Georgia with What I Trust
Before flying across Turkey, the Black Sea and into Georgia, I’m sticking with a setup I trust. My ADL190 with Iridium may not be the fastest — but it works everywhere, every time. And that matters more than bandwidth (for the moment)
SkyDemon and Georgia: When the Map Needs Fixing
Preparing a 30-aircraft flight to Georgia, I worked with SkyDemon to fix missing airspace details. A small intervention that turned into a structural improvement for every pilot flying there.
The Invisible Pilot
Modern flight tracking platforms make almost every aircraft visible online. But who decides whether a private flight becomes public information? A European pilot perspective on Flightradar24, FlightAware and ADS-B Exchange — and why aircraft owners should have the final say. The story of the
Invisible Pilot
Stepping down as President of AOPA Luxembourg — and proud of what we delivered for members
After eight years as President, I’m not running again. Ahead of the General Assembly on 17 January 2026, I look back at what AOPA Luxembourg delivered for members—and why a strong, engaged community still matters.
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.
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.
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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