The new season can come

In Germany, the gliding season has just begun. So thoughts of flying in Namibia may still be far away. But for a successful season in the southern hemisphere, you have to think far ahead and organize everything.

In Germany, the gliding season has just begun. So thoughts of flying in Namibia may still be far away. But for a successful season in the southern hemisphere, you have to think far ahead and organize everything.
In fact, everything is already in place for the service at the lodge: Michael Stoltze and Dirk Skura are in charge of the flight office. In the main time they experience still another support. And if something breaks down, Manfred Dieterle steps into action in the workshop. Many already know him from the previous season. In the kitchen, Louis is once again responsible for an outstanding menu.
Corona should no longer be a factor at the beginning of November. Everyone in Germany and Europe should be vaccinated through by then. And the staff of the lodge will be too! Nothing then stands in the way of a carefree gliding vacation.
Who the administrators Luzaan and Rodrik van Neel will welcome as guests has already been decided to a large extent.
Most of the interested parties have already registered. The containers have been fully booked for weeks. And with the charter planes it is high time for a reservation, only few time windows are still open.
For those with an interest in safaris: the giraffes and zebras have now been joined by a herd of impalas.

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The gliding season in Bitterwasser turns up again

Although the season in Bitterwasser seems to be coming to an end in mid-January, the weather is at its best. Pilots from all over the world enjoy impressive thermals, breathtaking cross-country flights over 1000 km and a unique community.

1250 km palm tree for Dmitry Borovyk and Anton Minskii

The last season 2023/24 ended with a spectacular highlight for Dmitry Borovyk and Anton Minskii: on the very last day, they managed to fly around three declared turning points that cover an impressive distance of 1250 kilometers. This extraordinary achievement earned them the privilege of planting a palm tree in Bitterwasser - an honor only bestowed on the best pilots. One year later, the two are now returning to Bitterwasser to plant their palm tree in a festive ceremony in keeping with the old Bitterwasser tradition.