At the end of November, two world gliding champions chose Bitterwasser as the starting point for their big flights: Bruno Gantenbrink with his NimEta “YY” and Simon Schröder with the Ventus 3M “4i” sponsored from Wilfried Großkinsky.
Allowing oneself to be shaken for hours in the strong winds of the last few days was not for everyone. Seven pilots did not even get into the cockpit, instead using the time until the wind had calmed down again for an excursion to fish in the Atlantic.
André Verhulst once jetted supersonic fast across the Atlantic with the Concorde. Today he and co-pilot Genevieve Berger are looking for quieter challenges in Namibia with an Arcus.
You will find exceptionally good conditions. The weather here is exceptionally good! (*quote Bruno Gantenbrink after his first stay in Bitterwasser).
As far as the wings will carry on 3.000.000 sqm flying area international pilots will find best conditions for outstanding flight performances.
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.
We are happy to assist you in finding an aircraft. Most of the aircraft - charter in Bitterwasser runs through private individuals or companies.