Jorge was born in a family where aviation was deeply ingrained. Jorge is the 4th generation of pilots in his family tree, his great grandfather, grandfather, father and uncle have all been pilots. Their origins can be traced all the way back to the Spanish aviation pioneers in Spain and in the world. His wife,… Continue reading Jorge Macias Alonso – Doubleas Aerobatic Team
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Pierre Gouws – The Raptors (ZA)
One of my earliest childhood memories regarding aviation, but too old now to remember how young I was then, was watching in awe, as my father flew his control line PT19. My awe, without fail, turned into mild amusement as he lost control of the little blue and yellow monoplane before the baby bee engine ran… Continue reading Pierre Gouws – The Raptors (ZA)
Marianne Shaw – Captens (FR)
I grew up in a family where nobody was a pilot. We loved skiing (I wanted to become a ski instructor!), sailing and mountain climbing. At the age of 16, I won a ski race and was very surprised to realize that I’d receive, as well as a cup and a medal, a maiden flight.… Continue reading Marianne Shaw – Captens (FR)
Silvia Rappo – Pioneer Team (IT)
When I was 6 years old I flew for the first time with my father in his microlight and after landing I remember saying to my mother “I want to learn to fly!” I remember it as if it was yesterday, and how much I loved assembling the microlight with my Dad and checking it… Continue reading Silvia Rappo – Pioneer Team (IT)
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It’s All In The Planning
Not everyone is aware that there are several stages to any aerobatic display and it’s not just a case of jumping into an aircraft and making it happen! Meticulously planned and executed on paper, then as a walk through on the ground, before taking to the skies to perform, it all sounds so easy but… Continue reading It’s All In The Planning