1000 km Training Camp Bitterwasser 2025 Takes Off
By Luc Stalman, Team Captain on behalf of the Wilfried Grosskinsky Foundation
The annual 1000 km training camp in Bitterwasser has once again started exceptionally well.
News
from Bitterwasser
Baptiste Innocent – the Corsican wave flyer conquers the Namibian skies
In the quiet twilight over the Kalahari, the Arcus M “AA” glides toward the sunset in the direction of Bitterwasser. At the controls is Baptiste Innocent.
1250 km triangle palm for Max Schäfer and Klaus Reinhold
Max and Klaus will remember November 11, 2025 for a long time to come. That evening, Max wrote in Weglide that a long-awaited dream had come true on that day.
Flying
in Namibia
The best Gliding Site of the World*.
You will find exceptionally good conditions. The weather here is exceptionally good! (*quote Bruno Gantenbrink after his first stay in Bitterwasser).
Airfield
As far as the wings will carry on 3.000.000 sqm flying area international pilots will find best conditions for outstanding flight performances.
Information for pilots
Flying in Namibia is very different from flying in Central Europe. This information should help you to make your stay in Bitterwasser as pleasant and above all as safe as possible.
Glider charter
We are happy to assist you in finding an aircraft. Most of the aircraft - charter in Bitterwasser runs through private individuals or companies.