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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
