The wildlife of Bitterwasser: our animals
Bitterwasser is not only a paradise for glider pilots. The area is also home to an impressive variety of animals.
News
from Bitterwasser
The palm allée continues to grow
On 15 November 2024, Margherita Acquaderni made a dream come true: with her successful 1,000 km FAI diploma flight in a Ventus 3M, she earned a place in the legendary Palm Avenue in Bitterwasser. This special tradition, which rewards outstanding achievements in gliding, brings together pilots from all over the world.
Palm tree weather in Bitterwasser
Bitterwasser once again proved to be a mecca for gliding: under optimal weather conditions, 20 launches were recorded in one day, 16 of which covered distances of over 1000 km. The performances of Guy Bechtold and Frerk Frommholz, who won the day with 1320 km, were outstanding. Margherita Acquaderni also celebrated a milestone by achieving her first FAI 1000 km diploma and thus earning the right to plant a palm tree in the famous Bitterwasser palm allée.
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.