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Pieces about flying, our trips and what happens behind the scenes. Photos from the road, experience from practice.
On the road · 7 November 2026
Bucket List Trip: Island Hopping over the Bahamas
Around 700 islands, and the most beautiful of them are best seen from your own cockpit. One of my most memorable trips took me from Florida to the Bahamas. It was one of the most beautiful journeys of my life.
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On the road · 7 November 2026
Bucket List Trip: New York from the Cockpit
Flying a light aircraft along the Manhattan skyline is on many pilots' bucket list. And it is easier than most people think. From Linden Airport in New Jersey, the Statue of Liberty is only a few minutes away by air.
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On the road · 28 October 2026
The world’s most beautiful airline lounges
From the terrace in Zurich to sushi in Doha: join me in my favourite lounges. We can book suitable lounge access or a VIP service as part of your trip.
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From practice · 26 October 2026
How do we book your flight?
The best flight is rarely the first one a search engine shows you. Here is which systems and which tricks we use to find it for you.
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From practice · 12 October 2026
Flying in Namibia with your European license
Flying yourself in Namibia: here is, step by step, what you need to validate your European private pilot license.
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From practice · 11 October 2026
Flying in the USA with your European license
Flying yourself in the USA and the Bahamas: here is, step by step, what you need to revalidate your license.
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From practice · 5 September 2026
Solving problems before they reach you
A cancelled flight rarely gets better by finding out at the counter. In aviation this subject is called IRREG. Here is what lies behind it and how we deal with it, usually without you noticing a thing.
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