We are pleased to welcome Thomas as new support in our workshop this season. With an impressive 34 years of experience at the renowned aircraft manufacturer Schempp-Hirth, he is a valuable addition to our team and a real benefit for our glider pilots.
Thanks to his expertise, he knows every detail and every detail of how to get our gliders ready to fly quickly and safely. His calm and precise way of working ensures that everything works reliably - a requirement for safe and successful flying.
In addition to setting up the gliders, Thomas is also a valued helper when smaller repairs are needed. Whether a point of weakness is discovered, or a component is not functioning properly, Thomas is always on hand to keep the gliders in top condition.
We are very happy to have someone like Thomas in our team and know that his expertise offers real added value to both the pilots and the entire workshop.
In early September, the containers holding the gliders for the 2026/27 season were loaded in Waghäusel. Transported by trailer, truck, and cargo ship, the gliders are now on their long journey to Namibia, to the Bitterwasser Flying Lodge.
The Bitterwasser Flying Lodge was the main sponsor of the Junior World Gliding Championships, where from August 2 to 17, 2026, around 80 pilots from 22 nations competed for the titles in the Standard and Club classes. The grand prize for the JWGC winners was a one-week stay at the lodge, including travel and an airplane.