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Breitling Roadshow in München

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Hallo mein Aviator,

diese Woche habe ich eine Nacht im schönen München verbracht. Ich war erfreut als Gast bei der Breitling Roadshow eingeladen zu sein! Finde heraus wie Breitling mit der Luftfahrt verbunden ist, in welchem luxuriösen Hotel ich übernachtet habe und lerne mein neues Accessoire für meine zukünftigen Flüge kennen. Den gesamten Trip habe ich in einem Video auf meinem YouTube Kanal (@PilotPatrick) zusammengefasst!

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Sophia's Bar im The Charles Hotel in München

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Breitling Roadshow

Breitling, ein innovativer Schweizer Uhrenhersteller, hatte mich zu seiner Roadshow in München eingeladen, um die neue Kollektion der Navitimer 8 und den neuen CEO, Georges Kern zu feiern. Über 150 Gäste aus Wirtschaft, Kultur, Unterhaltung und Sport sowie Vertreter nationaler Medien und meine Wenigkeit folgten der Einladung. Es war die Deutsche Veranstaltung einer internationalen Tour von Breitling, welche im Januar in Shanghai startete und als nächstes in New York fortgeführt wird.

Ich genoss ein Flying Buffet während ich interessante Menschen kennen lernen durfte. Ich führte Gespräche mit Geschäftsleuten und TV Stars. Außerdem gab es eine Ausstellung, sowie einen kurzen Filmbeitrag über die bedeutende Vergangenheit der Marke Breitling. Deren Vintage Modelle dort zu bestaunen waren. Für mich war diese Vorführung wie eine Zeitreise zurück in die Vergangenheit. Dabei lag der Fokus auf dem Design, den Innovationen und den Pionierleistungen von Breitling.

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Auf dem roten Teppich

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Neuer CEO von Breitling, George Kern, auf der Bühne

Breitling und Luftfahrt

Breitling wurde 1884 von Léon Breitling in Saint-Imier gegründet. Breitling ist bekannt für ihre Präzisions-Chronometer, die nützliche Funktionen für Piloten bietet. Die Marke ist tief mit der Luftfahrt verbunden, seitdem ihre weltweit führenden Zeitmesser in Cockpits verbaut wurden. Breitling lieferte ihre Produkte an die amerikanische Regierung, sowie andere führende Flugzeughersteller und Airlines.

Im Mai 1962 flog eine Navitimer sogar in den Weltraum. Der NASA Astronaut Scott Carpenter trug das Modell Cosmonaute mit der 24 Stunden Anzeige an Board der Kapsel Aurora 7.

Breitling sponserte ebenfalls die erste erfolgreiche Umrundung der Erde mit einem Ballon, dem Breitling Orbiter 3. Unter anderem sponsert Breitling auch die Kunstflugstaffel Breitling Jet Team und die Breitling Wingwalkers. Ich hoffe, dass ich bald die Chance habe auf einem Jet Flug mitfliegen zu dürfen.

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Die neue Navitimer 08

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Die Geschichte von Breitling entdecken

Meine neue Uhr

Es ist wie ein wahr gewordener Traum. Breitling hat mich mit einer Navitimer 01 Uhr ausgestattet. Das ist die legendärste Fliegeruhr. Sie wurde 1952 als funktionale Uhr entwickelt. In den frühen Tagen der Luftfahrt wurden Rechenschieber an Board dazu verwendet Treibstoffverbrauch, Driftwinkel, Geschwindigkeit über Grund, usw. zu berechnen. Während meiner Pilotenausbildung wurde ich geschult diese Berechnungen mit einem Rechenschieber durchzuführen. Heutzutage übernehmen das die Instrumente und moderne Computer.

Breitling war in der Lage den damals notwendigen Rechenschieber in eine Armbanduhr zu integrieren. Der Name leitet sich ab aus einer Kombination von Navigation und Zeit. Über die Jahre wurde das Design mehrfach überarbeitet. Ebenso wurden die Funktionen der Uhr weiterentwickelt. Seit 2011 verwendet Breitling ein selbst entwickeltes Uhrwerk.

Die Uhr ist legendär und deswegen habe ich mich gefreut die Navitimer auf der Roadshow in München zu tragen. Ich kann es kaum erwarten diese in Kombination mit meiner Uniform auf meinen nächsten Flügen zu tragen.

Das Modell welches ich trage ist eine Navitimer 01 in 46mm. Das Gehäuse ist aus Stahl. Das Zifferblatt und Armband sind in schwarz.

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In der Stadt mit meiner neuen Navitimer 01

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Das Charles Hotel München

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Nette Begrüßung im The Charles Hotel München

Mein Hotel in München

Als Pilot übernachte ich in vielen verschiedenen Hotels größtenteils in Europa. Aber für gewöhnlich sind diese nicht so luxuriös und komfortabel wie das Hotel, in dem ich während meines Aufenthalts in München übernachtet habe. Das Charles Hotel liegt mitten im Herzen von München und wurde von Breitling für mich gebucht. Es ist eines der besten Hotels in München. Allein schon die Standardzimmer sind geräumig und komfortabel.

Das fünf Sterne Hotel, der Rocco Forte Hotelgruppe, hat mich freundlicherweise auf eine Executive Suite umgebucht. Die elegante Suite lag auf dem siebten Stockwerk und bot einen fantastischen Ausblick über München. Als nettes Willkommensgeschenk erhielt ich eine Süßigkeit, die mit einem Schriftzug "Pilot Patrick" versehen war. Obwohl ich nur eine Nacht dort verbrachte und einen vollen Terminkalender hatte, konnte ich mir das moderne Spa mit großem Indoor Pool und gut ausgestatteten Fitnessraum nicht entgehen lassen.

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Meine Executive Suite

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Indoor Pool im The Charles Hotel München

Trotz meines vollen Terminkalenders konnte ich meinen Aufenthalt in München genießen! Insgesamt konnte ich sogar zwei Photo Shootings organisieren. Mit Max ich ein professionelle Fotoshooting im Hotel mit meinem Outfit des Abends. Alex, einer meiner Aviator, den ich von einem Meet and Greet aus dem letzten Jahr kenne, studiert Jura und liebt es in seiner Freizeit zu fotografieren. Beide Ergebnisse sind fantastisch und Du kannst Dir ihre Arbeit auf meinem Blog ansehen.

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Winter Wunderland München

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Safe travels and happy landings!

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Revolutionary shaving takes you up in the air

Cooperation/ advertisement

Hello my Aviator,

last Month I presented to you my new razor of EvoShave. The video has done so well that we want to thank you in a very special way. Together with EvoShave I am giving away a helicopter flight over Berlin with me on board. Find out below how you qualify for the flight and what the flight experience includes.

How can you join the contest?

Like and comment my current post on Instagram.
Go to your next Rossmann and buy your favorite EvoShave
Take a photo of your EvoShaver and the receipt of Rossmann.
Publish the photo on your Instagram and tag #evoshave and #pilotpatrick (In case you don’t have a public profile you can send an email to evoshave@pilotpatrick.com)

The contest runs until the 3rd of March 2018. Der winner will be picked according to the random principle by EvoShave and me.

Sieh dir diesen Beitrag auf Instagram an

ANZEIGE. Join my little party when getting ready for work 🕺🏼 [advertisement] Revolutionary shaving with @evoshave! Do you prefer this smooth or a three-day stubble look on me? 👱🏼‍♂️ #evoshave exclusively at #rossmann . . (De) Mach bei meiner kleinen Party mit, während ich mich auf die Arbeit vorbereite. [Werbung] Revolutionäres rasieren mit evoshave! Bevorzugst Du es glatt rasiert oder drei Tage Bart? . Music: Maroon 5 what lovers do

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Patrick | First Officer (@pilotpatrick) am Jan 27, 2018 um 7:42 PST

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Post a photo with you, your favorite EvoShave and the receipt.

What can you win?

You can win a 20 minute sightseeing helicopter flight over Berlin: Together with me on board, we will be seeing attractions like the TV Tower, Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz and Olympiastadium from above.

Please visit the German version of my blog, to find out further details of the prize.

Good luck and I am looking forward to our sightseeing flight!

Happy landings!

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Revolutionärer Rasierer bringt Dich zum Abheben

Kooperation/ Werbung

Hallo mein Aviator,

letzten Monat habe ich Dir meinen neuen Rasierer von EVO vorgestellt. Das Video kam so gut an, dass wir uns zum Dank etwas ganz besonderes ausgedacht haben! Gemeinsam mit EvoShave verlose ich unter allen Teilnehmern einen Hubschrauberflug mit mir über den Dächern von Berlin! Wie Du Dich für einen Flug mit mir qualifizieren kannst und was der Flug alles beinhaltet erfährst Du weiter unten.

Wie Du teilnehmen kannst?

Like und Kommentiere meinen aktuellen Beitrag auf Instagram.
Gehe zu Deiner nächsten Rossmann Filiale und kaufe einen EvoShave bis spätestens 03. März 2018.
Mache ein Bild mit Deinem bevorzugten EvoShave Modell und der Quittung von Rossmann.
Veröffentliche das Bild auf Deinem Instagram Profil und benutze die Hashtags #evoshave und #pilotpatrick. (Falls Du kein öffentliches Profil besitzt schicke das Bild an evoshave@pilotpatrick.com)

Einsendeschluss ist der 03. März! Der Gewinner wird anschließend von mir und EvoShave nach dem Zufallsprinzip ausgewählt.

Veröffentlichte ein Foto mit Dir, Deinem lieblings EvoShave und der Quittung.

Was gibt es zu gewinnen?

LEISTUNGEN:

Start und Landung in Berlin-Schönefeld ab Terminal D
Sicherheitscheck am Flughafen, Limousinen-Shuttle zum Helikopter
Ca. 20-minütiger Hubschrauber-Rundflug: Berlin City-Tour
Abflug von Sehenswürdigkeiten wie Fernsehturm, Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz, Kudamm, Siegessäule, Funkturm, Olympiastadion (einziger Veranstalter mit Exklusivrecht über das Luftraum-Sperrgebiet Berlins zu fliegen)
Flugzertifikat

VORAUS- SETZUNGEN:

Mindestalter: 12 Jahre
Maximalgewicht: 120 kg (bei Überschreitung des Maximalgewichts muss ein zweites Ticket dazu gebucht werden)
Normale physische und psychische Verfassung

DAUER:

Ca. 60 Minuten (reine Flugzeit ca 20 Minuten inklusive an- und abstellen des Triebwerks)

ZUSCHAUER:

Zuschauer sind aufgrund der besonderen Sicherheitsmaßnahmen am Flughafen leider nicht möglich

KLEIDUNG / AUSRÜSTUNG (MITBRINGEN):

Personalausweis bzw. Reisepass
Keine spitzen Gegenstände
Keine Flüssigkeiten über 100 ml

SAISON / VERFÜGBARKEIT:
Die Saison für Hubschrauber-Skyline-Flug Berlin City-Tour - Flug direkt über Berlin - 20 Minuten in Berlin-Schönefeld ist:
April - Oktober

BESCHREIBUNG:
Schon immer faszinierend findest Du es, dass Prominente und Politiker teilweise in ihrem privaten Helikopter von A nach B gelangen? Dann erlebe doch auch mal solch ein Star-Feeling und gönne Dir mit dem Hubschrauber-Rundflug Berlin City-Tour mit allem Drum und Dran ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis über Berlin!

Der Hubschrauber-Rundflug startet am Flughafen Berlin-Schönefeld, genauer gesagt am Terminal D. Hier starten und landen sämtliche Privatjets von den echten Stars – heute wirst Du Dich selbst fühlen wie ein Star! Nach dem Sicherheitscheck stolzierst Du über das Gate bis zu Deiner persönlichen Lincoln Stretch-Limousine. Der Chauffeur hält Dir die Tür auf, Du steigst ein und wirst mit einem prickelnden Glas Sekt herzlich empfangen – Wow! Mit der Limousine wirst Du nun am Flughafengelände zu Deinem Hubschrauber gefahren. Du wechselst das Fortbewegungsmittel und steigst ein in den Helikopter. Sobald Du Deinen Platz eingenommen hast und den Gurt angelegt hast, kann es losgehen mit dem Hubschrauber-Rundflug!

Die Rotorblätter drehen sich immer schneller und schon hebst Du mit einem Kribbeln im Bauch, das diesmal nicht dem Sekt zu verschulden ist, ab. Glücklicherweise hat Dein Veranstalter als einziges Rundflug-Unternehmen das Exklusivrecht hat auch über das Luftraum-Sperrgebiet Berlins zu fliegen. Mit dem Hubschrauber geht es nun mitten über die Innenstadt von Berlin. So entdeckst Du beim Hubschrauber-Rundflug sämtliche Sehenswürdigkeiten, wie das mächtige Brandenburger Tor, den Fernsehturm, den Potsdamer Platz, die Siegessäule, den Checkpoint Charlie, den Kudamm und jede Menge weitere imposante Bauwerke der Hauptstadt. Nach rund 20 Minuten geht der Hubschrauber-Rundflug zu Ende und Du landest wieder sicher am Flughafen. Zur Erinnerung an den Hubschrauber-Skyline-Flug in Berlin gibt es am Schluss ein Zertifikat mit Deinen Daten und der Unterschrift des Piloten!

WEITERE INFORMATIONEN:

Bitte beachte, dass dieses Erlebnis am Flughafen Berlin-Schönefeld startet und Du die üblichen Sicherheitskontrollen an Flughäfen durchlaufen musst.

Achte deshalb darauf, dass Du Deinen Personalausweis oder Reisepass bereit hältst und keine spitzen Gegenstände sowie keine Flüssigkeiten über 100 ml dabei hast.

Bei diesem Erlebnis werden folgende Sehenswürdigkeiten u.a. abgeflogen:
Eastside Gallery, Mercedes Benz Arena, Fernsehturm, Checkpoint Charlie, Gendarmenmarkt, Potsdamer Platz, Brandenburger Tor, Reichstag, Siegessäule

Ich wünsche Dir viel Erfolg und freue mich auf unseren Rundflug!

Happy landings und viel Glück!

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Vacation in South Africa - My stay in Cape Town

Hello my Aviator, I spent the first two weeks of the new year in South Africa. A country I have fallen in love with after my first stay two years ago. It was fantastic to escape winter in Germany and to enjoy summertime in South Africa. In this blog post, I take you on my journey and I will recap my vacation in Cape Town with you. In case you are planning to visit this amazing place I have some great tips for you.

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Vacation in Cape Town - why again?

I have been to Cape Town already two years ago and I could have visited a new place on my bucket list, but I just could not resist. I enjoyed my first time down there so much that I wanted to come back as quick as possible. Additionally, lots of friends of mine were in Cape Town as well.

I am not a big fan of the cold season. That is why I like to escape winter. Sout Africa is the ideal destination since it lays in the southern hemisphere which means it is summer at that time. Flying in from Europe has the big advantage of omitting a jet lag.

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Magical sunsets in Camps Bay

Not only the landscape itself is beautiful but also their people. They are super friendly and I really like the relaxed atmosphere they embody. As you know I am a foodie pilot and I am really picky when it comes to food. South Africa offers amazing cuisines for everyone's taste for reasonable prices.

From this stay, I have learned to avoid the peak season End of December/ beginning of January. It is difficult to get reservations in restaurant and hotel availability is low in combination with high rates. March, which is still summer, is supposed to be a good month to visit.

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Beachwear by Mey

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Clifton Beaches Cape Town

Where did I sleep?

On vacation, I usually stay at hotels, because it is convenient and more comfortable. But this time I searched for an alternative since hotel room availability was already low and the rates high. That is why I booked an apartment on Airbnb.

The first week I stayed at a beautiful apartment in Greenpoint. I really enjoyed the modern place with two bedrooms and a huge balcony. The location was great because all hotspots were in close proximity.

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Lovely apartment in Greenpoint

After my little road trip (blog post soon), I stayed the last four days in Cape Town at another place in Waterkant. It was a townhouse with four stories, an atrium with a tree inside and a rooftop with a plunge pool. The bedrooms and the living room offered amazing sea views. A truly exceptional unique place to live in.

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Townhouse from the outside

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Rooftop terrace with pool

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Luxury Airbnb in Waterkant

Where did I eat?

Food is tasty in Cape Town. It is hard to find a place, which does not offer delicious meals. I tried several healthy eating options from the App "Happy Cow". Here is a list of all the places I went to:

Oranjezicht city farm: A market every Saturday located close the V&A Waterfront, all kinds of vendors selling groceries, also a good place for breakfast and lunch

V&A Waterfront Food market: all kinds of little shops and cafés, a lot of healthy options

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Oranjezicht market Cape Town

Nu healthy food cafe: several outlets in different parts of town, smoothies, bowls, wraps, great for breakfast and lunch

Raw and Roxy: new place in town which only serves raw food, try the sushi and the ice tea

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Breakfast at Nu healthy food cafe

Gold restaurant: touristic place, but worth visit, an extensive African menu is served which is accompanied by a show of drummers and dancers

Hussar Grill Camps Bay: for all meat lovers

Asoka: trendy place with live DJ, good for cocktails and dinner, small menu, but food on the point

Kloof street house: trendy and busy place, good for cocktails and dinner

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Gold restaurant with show

What did I do on NYE?

I flew into Cape Town on the 31st of December without a fixed plan for the evening. Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy and sometimes even rainy. So I did not go to the beach party which was recommended to me. Instead, I was invited by German friends to celebrate NYE in a penthouse. The fireworks were really cute when I compare it to the craziness in Berlin. So it was a rather relaxed evening, but still with a lot of Champagne and good company.

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My first radio interview - Thanks Eloise for the invitation

What fun activities did I do?

Cape Town is a fantastic place to spend a vacation. Besides a beautiful scenery, friendly people, good food and nice beaches, there are many fun activities you should not miss out.

A helicopter flight

I love going on helicopter flights. Even though I am used to flying, taking off vertically always gives me goosebumps. HelicoptersCapetown offers all kinds of different tours. I did the oceans flight which takes you around table mountain. The views are just spectacular.

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Paragliding

For the first time ever I went tandem paragliding. It is was an unforgettable flight taking off from Signal Hill and landing in at the promenade in Sea Point. Carlos my pilot from Icarusparagliding called the flight a ride on a magic carpet. Flying without an engine and just the noise of the wind is a feeling I haven't experienced before. Over the water, we flew some awesome maneuvers which felt like a rollercoaster ride. Watch the 360° degrees video of the flight.

https://www.facebook.com/pilotpatrick/videos/1677430235655899/

Lions Head

I am not a big fan of hiking, but the way up and down on Lions Head is a lot of fun. It takes about an hour to get up and you need to climb up ladders and chains. In the end, you will be rewarded with spectacular views.

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On top of Lions head

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On top of Table Mountain

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Table mountain

A must is Table Mountain. This time I hiked up table mountain from the back side. The Skeleton Gorge starts in the beautiful Kirstenbosch potential garden. The way up is quite challenging. On top of table mountain, the hike continued along dams and beautiful vegetation. Two years ago I went up table mountain using the Platteklip Gorge. This route starts past the cable car station in Cape Town and is quite steep, but offers amazing views

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Skeleton Gorge up to the top

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Dam on top of table mountain

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Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

Constantia Valley

Nestled beneath the National Table Mountain park lays the valley of Constantia. Only a 25 minutes drive from Cape Town city center you indulge idyllic lifestyle in a picture-perfect landscape. The Constantia Wine Route is the oldest one in the southern hemisphere, and Beau Constantia is one of the 9 farms to call the Valley home. Besides exceptional wines, its restaurant, called Chefs Warehouse, is the 4th best restaurant in the country.

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Lunch at the Chefs Warehouse

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Wine estate Beau Constantia

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Beau Constantia oldest winery southern hemisphere

Do you need a guide?

I am so happy that Jared reached out to me when I asked for recommendations in South Africa. He is a writer, influencer and tour guide, who calls beautiful Cape Town his home. He not only gave me helpful tips before I started my journey, but he also took me to hidden gems during my stay in Cape Town. Follow him on Instagram (@jaredincpt) and visit his blog: www.jaredincpt.com.

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Bokaap colorful houses

I hope you enjoyed the time with me in Cape Town! Unfortunately, the Western Cape is suffering from a water crisis. As it appears right now they will run out of water soon. So please save as much as you can when you are in Cape Town.

On my bucket list:

Brazil
Iceland
Bali

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Happy landings and safe travels!

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Seasonal greetings and my outlook for 2018

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Merry Christmas my Aviator,

many seasonal greetings from your Pilot Patrick. I wish you a joyful holiday season and a happy new year! I hope you can enjoy the time with your beloved ones. So far I still do not know if I will be able to spend Christmas with my family, because of a standby duty. In this blog post, I recap the past year and I want to give you an outlook for 2018. You also have the chance to win a Christmas present!

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2017 was an exciting year. Both occupational and social media wise. In the beginning of the year, I started flying on the Airbus and by now I have already over 300 hours on a widebody aircraft. It was not easy to switch companies and to commence flying on a different type of aircraft. Lots of exams and check flights had to be passed. Thanks for supportive words during this process.

At first, I was scared to move from the private jet operation to the airline business. I really enjoyed the private flying and on the other hand, I feared that the airline operation would be less interesting and exciting for you. But was taught a lesson by you. My Aviator community continued to grow and you told me you prefer that I fly the big bird.

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airline pilot versus private jet pilot

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Airbus A300

Meet and Greet

It was nice meeting you this year in five different cities around the world. Meet and Greets took place in Berlin, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Munich and Frankfurt. It is always a great pleasure getting to know you in person and to have a chat. I hope I will be able to do even more events next year to meet many more Aviators. If you recognize me on the street, in a hotel or at the airport please approach me and say hello. At the beginning, it was a whole new situation for me to be recognized, but I am always happy to meet you.

The next Meet and Greet I am planning to do at my home base in Berlin in the beginning of next year. Stay tuned on my Facebook event section, so you will not miss it.

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Meet and Greet in Barcelona

Videos

My project for 2018 is to upload more videos on my social media channels. I noticed that you really enjoy my flying videos on Instagram and Facebook. My goal is to upload more content to my YouTube channel as well. I am trying to upload a video once a week. The topics: aviation, travel and lifestyle will remain the same. My idea is to publish my blog post in written form, and in a video version, as well! This will be a lot of additional work. But I am looking forward to it.

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Viral post "mid-air selfie"

The most viral photo was my "mid-air selfie " in 2017. It reached over 3,000,000 Instagram users and I got 100,000 on one single post. I always wanted to take such a photo, but the window of the private jet was just too small to stick my head out. Usually, I try to read all my comments on a new post. But this time I could not keep track anymore. It was funny to see that people were discussing if the photo is real or fake. I was even on German TV to clarify in a short movie.

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Best selfie of 2017?

Thanks my Aviator

Thanks, my Aviator, for being so engaging. I appreciate every like, comment and all your advice. It makes me really happy to hear that I am an inspiration for some of you. You are also my inspiration for my stories, photos and my content on this blog. You are like a jet engine which propels me to goals, which I would never have imagined to achieve. Over 289,000 Aviators joined my Instagram in only 1,5 years. This amazing and crazy at the same time. As a result, I was several times in the press and even on TV. On the 28th of December, I will be even live on German TV as a talk guest of SAT1 Frühstücksfernsehen.

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Aviator watch by Hamilton Watch

Christmas give away

The past year I gave away all kinds of different products to you. For Christmas, you have the chance to win a suitcase of Hamilton watch for your upcoming travels in 2018. Maybe you have noticed it already, but finally, after seven years of flying, I am wearing an Aviator watch.

The suitcase is a lightweight carry-on-luggage and in case you need more room you can even extend it through a sipper. Four wheels guarantee an easy handling.

To have the chance to win simply have to:

subscribe to my newsletter with your email
leave me a comment just underneath this article
subscribe to my YouTube channel

I will randomly pick a winner on 14th of January 2018.

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Christmas give away

Merry Christmas and good luck!

Positive mind, positive life and happy landings for 2018!

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Ideas worth spreading - TEDxFrankfurt

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Hello my Aviator,

the time is now! We all have the same amount of time — 24 hours a day and yet most of us have the impression that time flies. Especially for the things we really want to we do not have enough time. But isn't it about time to challenge ourselves and make a change? Last Sunday I attended the TEDxFrankfurt event at the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel to find out what the speakers do with their time and how they make a difference. In this blog post, I will share my experience of this inspirational weekend.

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On top of Frankfurt

TED - ideas worth spreading

Maybe you have already heard about TED before? TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started out (in 1984) as a four-day conference bringing together people from three areas: Technology, Entertainment, Design. TED has grown to support those world-changing ideas with multiple initiatives, like the TEDx program. At TED, the world's leading thinkers and doers are asked to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes!

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The time is now - Speaker!

TEDxFrankfurt

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together. The idea behind is to share and discuss ideas that have the power and potential to make a difference in our lives and in our world. It was great to be part of the TEDxFrankfurt event where people all shared this passion. Like in the world of aviation in which we all have the same passion. Over 550 people attended the event, which took place at the premises of the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel.

During a break between the two speaker sessions, you had a good opportunity to network, have a snack at the buffet and to try out fun activities. I tested the beer pouring machine, which you had to control only with your mind. I did not too good at it, but maybe because it was beer. It probably would have worked better with coconut water for me.

I went live on Facebook during the break. You can still watch the video here, to get an idea of the event and the atmosphere.

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Speaker Dinner TEDxFrankfurt

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Skyline view of Frankfurt from my suite

Frankfurt Marriott Hotel

The whole event was hosted by the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel. Therefore it was really convenient to have a hotel room on their property, so the event was only an elevator ride away. During my time as a private jet pilot, I have stayed at the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel several times before. It is conveniently located to get to the city center of Frankfurt and to the airport at the same time. Especially when visiting the exhibitions grounds, which are located opposite the street.

Upgrade!

As you know I am Mister Upgrade. Through my Marriott Rewards Gold Status, I received an upgrade to a suite on the 33rd floor. The spacious room offered besides a seating area and a small kitchen with espresso machine, a fantastic view of Frankfurt's skyline. But one of the best features of Marriott hotel rooms is the comfortable bed. If you have slept in one of those you know what I am talking about.

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My suite in the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel

Executive lounge

My status also granted me access to the executive lounge on the 43rd floor of the skyscraper. It is a great place to have a chat and to have some snacks in an exclusive atmosphere. In the morning, you can also have breakfast with a fantastic view of the skyline of Frankfurt.

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Executive lounge Frankfurt Marriott Hotel

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The speakers

So far, I have been listening to many speakers online on TED.com. It is definitely a completely different level to listen to them live and to feel the atmosphere of the audience. I had the chance to hear from ten inspiring German and international speakers coming from the fields of technology, entertainment, and design.

Speaker Amelie

For example the speaker Amelie. I met her in the elevator of the hotel and we had a short conversation. I was really excited to listen to her speech because I was affected by her topic before: Finding an apartment in Berlin. She currently works as the Head of Marketing at cabin spacey, a start-up that conquers empty roofs of Berlin with smart cabins for urban nomads. A great idea to improve the shortage of apartments in Berlin.

Speaker Dinner

The evening before the conference, I was invited to the Speaker Dinner at the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel. It was a nice occasion to meet the speakers in advance and to do a little bit of networking. I found it really refreshing to talk to people, which were not involved in aviation and get to know their story. Networking nowadays might be mainly taking place on the internet but the personal contact and sharing of ideas and concepts should not be underestimated.

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Meet and Greet with my Aviators in Frankfurt

Surprise on the way back

For my short stay, I traveled between Berlin and Frankfurt by plane. On the way back I was about to board my return flight when the ground staff at the gate called my name. At first, I was a little confused and I thought they have bad news for me. In the end, it was a new ticket for the flight. An Aviator, who is working at the airport at the gate, upgraded me to Business Class. I had a really pleasant flight and I could enjoy a nice meal on board. She really made my flight.

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Airbus A320 wing with "sharklets"

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Business Class meal on the short flight

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Cheers! Thanks for the upgrade

The time is now

The time is now was the motto of the TEDxFrankfurt event. For me, it implies that we need to find solutions to the most pressing issues and challenges. We have to solve problems like climate change, poverty, immigration, violence, gender, and economic inequities - now!

What does the time is now mean for you?

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My tips for a better sleep

Hello my Aviator, time literally flies. I am already flying for one year the Airbus A300. As you may have noticed the operation requires me to have a lot of flights at night. A restful sleep is not only important for pilots to be fit to fly. Sleep is one of the most important needs in life. I am a pretty good sleeper and I want you to learn from my tips for a better sleep. I hope they will help you so a good night's sleep does not remain a dream.

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Breathtaking sunset at Milan airport /no filter!

Some colleagues of mine have approached me and inspired me to share my tips and guidelines in this blog post. They thought since I am the fit and healthy pilot I might help others. Especially in the Aviation industry pilots have to cope with irregular working hours. Thus many are experiencing problems sleeping well. Lack of sleep can cause moodiness, lack of concentration, and sluggishness. A former colleague of mine faced these problems. The frustration turned into depression and in the end, she had to take a timeout in the hospital. The effects of a bad night's sleep are not to underestimate.

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Hotel bed in Casablanca

My tips for a better sleep

Body's internal clock

Try to get in sync with your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, also called circadian rhythm. This is one of the most important strategies for sleeping better, but also the most difficult one to follow as a crew member. Keeping regular sleep-wake schedule lets you feel more refreshed and energized than if you sleep the same number of hours at different times. Choose a bedtime when you normally feel tired.

Good night tea

Instead of alcohol which makes you sleepy, have a cup of tea before you go to bed. Access alcohol might even have the effect that your sleep is less restful. Any herbal tea works, as long as it is without caffeine. I can recommend the organic Snore & Peace Tea of Clipper. For me, a tea has a soothing effect and calms my body and my mind down.

Earplugs

Don't let you disturb by noise. In a hotel, I always hang the "do not disturb" sign out and I sometimes even unplug the hotel phone. If you have a noisy environment I recommend wearing earplugs to eliminate the risk of waking up by noise. I use costume made earplugs of Hoerluchs. They are fitted to my ears and are really comfortable to wear. A more affordable option is the product of Ohropax. Those earplugs are made out of wax and adjust to any shape. The downside is that you might lose them during sleep.

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Bedtime tea

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Earplugs by Hoerluchs

Sleeping mask

A room which is too bright makes it harder to fall asleep or wakes you up to early. Sometimes I use a sleeping mask when the room is not dark. I have not found the ideal one yet. Even the sleeping mask out of the first class of Lufthansa might come off while sleeping. Last night I tried the sleeping mask, SleepMaster. This sleeping mask is a little bit more expansive, but it is really comfortable to wear and I did not lose it while sleeping.

Your phone

Avoid bright screens within one hour of your bed-time. In case you have to use your phone just prior going to bed make sure, you have turned down the brightness and activated the night option, which is called "night shift" on the iPhone

Reading

Reading helps me a lot to fall asleep. I am reading a magazine or a book and I avoid reading from a back-lit screen. This technique helps me to relax and to clear my head if my brain has been overstimulated a lot over the day.

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Earplugs and sleeping mask

How does food affect your sleep?

What you eat and drink before bed can affect your sleep. Spicy and acidic foods can also kill sleep efforts because they cause heartburn. Lying down makes heartburn worse, and the discomfort from heartburn hinders sleep. Additionally, a heavy meal activates digestion, which can lead to nighttime trips to the bathroom.

Foods containing the amino acid tryptophan—a building block of the sleep-related chemical serotonin—could make you sleepy. (not proven if the amount is enough to change your sleep) Foods such as eggs, chicken, fish, and nuts contain roughly equal amounts of tryptophan. Carbohydrates make tryptophan more available to the brain. Some whole wheat crackers with peanut butter are a good before bedtime snack.

How does exercise affect your sleep?

Exercise regularly and you will sleep better at night and feel less sleepy during the day. Regular exercise also improves the symptoms of insomnia. Additionally, it increases the amount of time you spend in the deep, restorative stages of sleep. The harder the work out is the deeper is my sleep. But also light exercise will improve your sleep.

Try to finish moderate to vigorous workouts at least three hours before bedtime. Relaxing, light exercises such as yoga or gentle stretching in the evening can help promote sleep.

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Sunrise in the sky

Most important is that you have the willingness to try out new techniques and alter your habits to potentially notice an improvement. Routine, relaxation, and listing to your body's internal clock is the key to success. One of my next blog posts will be about how to cope with working at night.

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I found my hotel room for tonight!

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Meine Tipps für erholsamere Nächte und einen besseren Schlaf

Hallo mein Aviator, die Zeit vergeht buchstäblich wie im Flug. Jetzt fliege ich schon seit einem Jahr den Airbus A300. Wie Dir bestimmt schon aufgefallen ist, fliege ich sehr viel nachts. Schlaf ist nicht nur für Piloten und einen sicheren Flug notwendig, sondern auch eins der wichtigsten Grundbedürfnisse im Leben. Da ich einen sehr guten Schlaf habe, möchte ich mit Dir meine Tipps für eine erholsame Nacht teilen. Hoffentlich kannst Du von den Tipps lernen und sie helfen Dir, so dass guter Schlaf nicht nur ein Traum bleibt.

Atemberaubender Sonnenuntergang am Milan airport / kein Filter!

Einige meiner Kollegen sind auf mich zugekommen und haben mich dazu inspiriert meine Tipps und Routine rund um Schlaf in diesem Blog Post zu teilen. Da sie mich als fitten und gesunden Piloten kennen, dachten sie, ich könnte mit ein paar Tipps bestimmt auch anderen helfen.

Insbesondere als Pilot muss man oft mit unregelmäßigen Arbeitszeiten zurechtkommen, dadurch haben viele Schlafprobleme. Ein Mangel an Schlaf führt zu schlechter Laune, Konzentrationsschwierigkeiten und Trägheit. Eine ehemalige Kollegin, hatte mit Schlafproblemen zu kämpfen. Die Frustration aufgrund von zu wenig Schlaf führte in eine Depression und am Ende musste sie sich eine Auszeit im Krankenhaus nehmen.

Die Auswirkungen von Schlafproblemen sind nicht zu unterschätzen!

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Meine Tipps für besseren Schlaf

Die innere Uhr

Versuche Dich auf Deinen natürlichen Wach-Schlaf Zyklus auch Biorhythmus genannt einzustimmen. Das ist eine der wichtigsten Strategien für einen besseren Schlaf, für eine Flugzeugbesatzung jedoch schwierig einzuhalten. Wenn Du regelmäßige Schlafzeiten einhältst, fühlst Du Dich erholter und energievoller, als wenn Du genau die gleiche Stundenanzahl an Schlaf zu immer unterschiedlichen Zeiten erhältst.

Wähle Deine Schlafenszeiten zu einer Zeit, zu der Du Dich normalerweise müde fühlst.

Gute Nacht Tee Eine gute Tasse Schlaf

Statt Alkohol der Dich träge macht, trink eine gute Tasse Tee. Der Konsum von Alkohol kann dazu führen, dass Du einen eher unruhigen Schlaf hast. Hierfür empfehle ich Dir den Bio Tee von Snore& PeaceTea von Clipper.

Tee hat auf mich eine beruhigende Wirkung und entspannt meinen Körper und Geist.

Ohrstöpsel

Lass Dich nicht von Geräuschen stören. Im Hotel hänge ich auch immer das „Bitte nicht stören“ Schild an die Türe und stecke manchmal sogar das Zimmer Telefon aus. In einer geräuschvollen Umgebung kannst Du es vermeiden geweckt zu werden, indem Du Ohrstöpsel benutzt. Ich benutze an mein Ohr angepasste Ohrstöpsel von Höerluchs, die besonders angenehm zu tragen sind, da sie maßgefertigt sind. Eine etwas erschwinglichere Option sind die Produkte von Ohropax. Diese Ohrstöpsel sind aus Wachs und passen sich jedem Ohr an.

Der Nachteil ist, dass Du sie in der Nacht eventuell verlierst.

Schlaf Tee

Ohrstöpsel von Hoerluchs

Schlafmaske

Ein zu heller Raum macht es schwieriger einzuschlafen oder Du wachst zu früh auf. Manchmal benutze ich eine Schlafmaske, wenn der Raum nicht dunkel genug ist. Bisher habe ich noch nicht die ideale Variante für mich entdeckt. Selbst die Schlafmaske aus der „first class“ von Lufthansa fällt manchmal ab, während ich schlafe. Letzte Nacht habe ich die Schlafmaske, Sleepmaster, zum ersten Mal aufprobiert. Die Schlafmaske ist ein weing teuere, dafür spürt man sie kaum beim tragen und ich habe sie während des Schlafes nicht verloren.

Dein Mobiltelefon

Vermeide mindestens eine Stunde, bevor Du ins Bett gehst grelle Bildschirme. Solltest Du Dein Handy vor dem Schlafen gehen noch brauchen, versichere Dich, dass du die Helligkeit angepasst hast und Du den Nachtmodus aktiviert hast, der sich auf dem iPhone „night shift“ auf nennt.

Lesen

Lesen hilft mir besser einzuschlafen. Gerne lese ich abends Magazine oder Bücher und vermeide es so, von einem Bildschirm mit Hintergrundbeleuchtung zu lesen. Diese Methode hilf mir mich zu entspannen abzuschalten und den Kopf freizubekommen, wenn mein Gehirn über den Tag stark beansprucht wurde.

Ohrstöpsel und Schlafmaske

Wie Ernährung Deinen Schlaf beeinflusst?

Das was Du vor dem Schlafen gehen isst oder trinkst, kann die Qualität Deines Schlafes beeinflussen! Besonders scharfes oder säurehaltiges Essen wirkt sich auf Deinen Schlaf aus, weil es Sodbrennen verursachen kann. Sodbrennen wird durch Liegen verstärkt, was Dich am Schlafen hindert. Zudem aktiviert eine schwere Mahlzeit die Verdauung, was zu nächtlichen Badezimmergängen führen kann.

Lebensmittel, in denen die Aminosäure Tryptophan enthalten ist – ein Baustein, das mit dem Schlaf in Verbindung stehenden Botenstoffs Serotonin steht – können Dich müde machen. (Bisher ist noch nicht ausreichend erforscht, welche Mengen den Schlaf beeinflussen kann.) Lebensmittel wie Eier, Hühnchen, Fisch und Nüsse enthalten ungefähr alle die gleiche Menge an Tryptophan. Kohlenhydrate machen den Botenstoff Tryptophan für das Gehirn leichter zugänglich. Ein paar Vollkorn Cracker mit Erdnussbutter sind ein guter Snack bevor Du schlafen gehst.

Wie körperliche Bewegung Deinen Schlaf beeinflusst?

Mach regelmäßig Sport und Du wirst nachts besser schlafen und tagsüber nicht so müde sein. Ein regelmäßiges Training verbessert die Symptome von Schlafstörungen. Zudem verlängert es die Zeit, die Du in der erholsamen Tiefschlafphase verbringst. Je härter mein Training, desto besser und tiefer ist mein Schlaff, aber auch leichtes Training verbessert Deinen Schlaf. Versuche leichtes bis starkes Training drei Stunden bevor Du Schlafen gehst zu beenden. Entspannende, leichte Übungen wie Yoga oder sanftes Stretching am Abend, können helfen Deinen Schlaf zu verbessern.

Sonnenaufgang über den Wolken

Um eine Verbesserung Deines Schlafes zu bewirken ist es am wichtigsten, dass Du bereit bist, neue Techniken auszuprobieren und Deine Gewohnheiten umzustellen. Auf Deine innere Uhr zu hören. Routine und Entspannung sind der Schlüssel zum Erfolg!

In einem meiner nächsten Artikel werde ich Dir berichten, wie man am besten mit Nachtarbeit zurechtkommen kann.

Ich habe mein Hotel Bett für heute gefunden ;)

Wie viele Stunden schläfst Du pro Tag und was ist Dein persönlicher Tipp für einen besseren Schlaf?

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My First Time Flying Aerobatics

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Hello my Aviator,

as you now Sunday is a fun day. Last weekend I attended my first Red Bull Air Race in Lausitz, Germany. On top, I was also invited to go on my very first aerobatic flight with an Air Race pilot. I spent two exciting and action-packed days. In this blog post, I will share the fun with you. You also have the chance to win a bag back with a lot of useful goodies.

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Cozy room at the Vienna QF Hotel in Dresden

Arrival

I arrived late in Dresden because I had an evening flight from Bergamo back to Germany. After I landed in Leipzig I took a rental car on 1,5 hours drive to Dresden. At 1 am in the morning I checked in the Vienna QF Hotel, which is located right in the city center. The next morning I already had to get up at 7 am. The cozy hotel room helped me to have a good, but short rest. After a tasty omelet and smoked salmon for a breakfast, a shuttle picked me up to take me to the venue of the Red Bull Air Race.

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Hangar tour

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VIP passes with access to the hangars

Racing in the air

Hamilton watches (The Swatch Group Germany GmbH) invited me to the 7th RedBull Air Race World Championship in Lausitz. It is the only air race in Germany and Hamilton watches is the official timekeeper of this championship. It is a great match because Hamilton is linked to the time keeping in aviation since 1918. Back in the days, pilots had to rely on the precision of their watches for navigation. First of all, we were equipped with VIP passes which granted us access to the Sky Lounge. The Hamilton crew consisted of Percy (luxify), Jens (atomlabor), Sebastian (Männer Style) and Basti (Basti_go_pro).

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Lausitz Speedway in Germany

Hangar tour

Our schedule for the day was filled with a lot of activities. The first item on the agenda was the hangar tour. I had the chance to see the racing aircraft up close and I met the pilot Nicolas Ivanoff, who is the brand ambassador of Hamilton watches. We took a photo in front of his aircraft, Zivko Edge 540 and I wished him happy landings for the upcoming race!

Technical specification of the Edge 540

Roll rate: 450°/s
Max Takeoff weight: 750 kg
Vne: 220 kts (never exceed speed)
Wingspan: 7,43 m
Lenght 6,30
Max G-forces: +/- 12 g

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Meeting air race pilot Nicolas Ivanoff / photo: René Gaens

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Racing aircraft Edge 540

Sky Lounge

The weather was perfect. The sun was up and the winds were calm. Ideal conditions for the pilots and the spectators. We enjoyed refreshing drinks in the sky lounge, which granted us the best view of the race track. The runway was situated right in front of the terrace, so the aircraft were taking off and landing up close. The area was exclusively for VIP guests. I almost forgot to enjoy the catering because of the action on the race track and the fun in the lounge.

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Sky Lounge at the Red Bull Air Race

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Official timekeeper Hamilton watches

Smoke on!

The first flight battle was between Nicolas Ivanoff and Martin Sonka. It was the first time for me to watch an air race live. Even as a pilot I was impressed by the speed and the maneuvers the air race pilot flew. It is a combination of skills, precision, and speed to succeed in this competition. One round consist of two laps through the course of pylons. Nicolas controlled his aircraft flawlessly through the tight race track. But unfortunately, his competitor Sonka was a little bit faster.

Up to 10 g and 370 km/h

The pilots pull unbelievingly up to 10 g and fly speeds up to 370 km/h in the race track. In a thrilling roller coaster, you might experience around 4 g. 10 g means 10 times your body weight. Amazing what the structure of the aircraft and their pilots have to withstand. I was wondering what the feeling was like to be on board of such a flight. Luckily I was going to find out the next day.

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Happy racing and happy landings

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My first time flying aerobatics

The next day Nicolas Ivanoff and Hamilton invited me on an aerobatic flight in an Extra 330 LX at the aircraft Schwarzweide-Schipkau. Ivanoff is the leading French aerobatic pilot and an expert in creativity when it comes to his flying skills and techniques. During my flight training, I flew step turns of 60° bank angle. This was the most aerobatic maneuver I have flown. Many of my Aviators asked me before the flight if I am nervous or scared to go on this flight. Anything but that. I was super excited to discover a new way of flying.

It is like drawing in the sky

The flight

I told Ivanoff that he can fly the full program with me and that I am not scared a single bit. He really did and it was amazing. I could not stop smiling. It was really a thrilling flight. All roller coasters are boring compared to this flight. Ivanoff flew countless barrel rolls, loopings, spins, vertical flight maneuvers. He pulled 8 g followed by the maximum roll rate of 400° a second. Once I blacked out for a very short time. In the end, I took over the controls and I flew to barrel rolls myself. It was an exceptional feeling. Watch the video. It says more than 1000 words.

https://youtu.be/stTulSaczm4

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Just in case with a parachute

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Ready for the departure for my first aerobatic flight

Technical Specifications Extra 33 LX

Roll rate: 400°/s
Max Takeoff weight: 950 kg
Vne: 220 kts
Wingspan: 8,0 m
Lenth: 7,2 m
Max G-forces: +/- 10 g (1 person) +/- 8 g (2 persons)

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Happy pilots after a thrilling flight

Insider tip and giveaway

When you think about cities in Germany you won't necessarily think about Dresden. But it is definitely a highlight you should not miss out. Especially the city center, which was completely destroyed after the second world war, was beautifully restored.

Giveaway

I am giving a Hamilton bag back with a lot of useful goodies, like sunglasses, mini speaker, a hat, keychain and an umbrella. Additionally, you will get a personal note. To have the chance to win, follow these steps:

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Mein erster Kunstflug

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Hallo mein Aviator,

wie Du weißt ist Sunday mein fun day. Letztes Wochenende habe ich zum ersten Mal das Red Bull Air Race in Lausitz, Deutschland besucht. Obendrein wurde ich eingeladen zum allerersten Mal in meinem Leben mit einem Air Race Piloten an einem Kunstflug teilzunehmen. Ich habe zwei spannende und actiongeladene Tage verbracht. In diesem Artikel möchte ich Dich wie immer daran teilhaben lassen. Außerdem hast Du die Chance einen Rucksack voll mit nützlichen Inhalten zu gewinnen!

Cozy room at the Vienna QF Hotel in Dresden

Arrival

Hangar tour

VIP passes with access to the hangars

Racing in the air

Lausitz Speedway in Germany

Hangar tour

Technical specification of the Edge 540

Roll rate: 450°/s
Max Takeoff weight: 750 kg
Vne: 220 kts (never exceed speed)
Wingspan: 7,43 m
Lenght 6,30
Max G-forces: +/- 12 g

Meeting air race pilot Nicolas Ivanoff / photo: René Gaens

Racing aircraft Edge 540

Sky Lounge

Sky Lounge at the Red Bull Air Race

Official timekeeper Hamilton watches

Smoke on!

Up to 10 g and 370 km/h

Happy racing and happy landings

Hello my Aviators: Going live on Instagram

My first time flying aerobatics

It is like drawing in the sky

The flight

https://youtu.be/stTulSaczm4

Just in case with a parachute

Ready for the departure for my first aerobatic flight

Technical Specifications Extra 33 LX

Roll rate: 400°/s
Max Takeoff weight: 950 kg
Vne: 220 kts
Wingspan: 8,0 m
Lenth: 7,2 m
Max G-forces: +/- 10 g (1 person) +/- 8 g (2 persons)

Happy pilots after a thrilling flight

Insider tip and giveaway

Giveaway

subscribe to my newsletter with your email below
Would you dare to go on an aerobatic flight? Answer in a comment below

Winner of the A380 model giveaway of the blog post about aviation myths is Maurice.

Giveaway

Good luck and happy landings!

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