"I am Felix Hezel, 19 years old, from Dornstetten. I grew up at the airfield and have been flying myself at Winzeln-Schrammberg for 5 years. Two years ago, I flew at Bitterwasser for the first time. I was impressed to meet so many people from all over the world who all share my passion. I enjoyed it so much that I really wanted to come back. And that's where the job in the flight office comes in handy. I'm looking forward to many great flights from many great guests!"
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.