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Chartres, July 15th

Chartres, July 15th

  • July 15, 2018

Heading to Chartres, the first leg of the Hop Tour.

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One Day to Go!

One Day to Go!

  • July 14, 2018

It’s the day before the big day!

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Training Flight - Part 2

Training Flight - Part 2

  • July 13, 2018

This is the final training flight before the HOP Tour. This session will be an introduction to rally flying, focusing on precise adherence to both trajectory and timing.

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Gadgets for the Stopover Cities

Gadgets for the Stopover Cities

  • July 12, 2018

As an ambassador for general aviation, I have planned interactions with the public during the stopovers at civilian airfields.

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Aircraft Maintenance Training

Aircraft Maintenance Training

  • July 7, 2018

The 500-hour major inspection has arrived for the F-HASH. This is the ideal time to examine the aircraft more closely!

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The Patches on the suit

The Patches on the suit

  • July 5, 2018

The Hop Tour suits have a designated area on each shoulder for attaching an embroidered patch.

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Training Flight - Part 1

Training Flight - Part 1

  • June 27, 2018

I went on a flight with Jean-Claude, the Chief Pilot, to practice some maneuvers in preparation for the Hop Tour.

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When the Magneto Makes a Crack-Boom-Whoosh...

When the Magneto Makes a Crack-Boom-Whoosh...

  • June 20, 2018

It was meant to be a training flight in preparation for the HOP Tour, but it turned into a practical example of a malfunction!

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Selection Process - Epilogue

Selection Process - Epilogue

  • June 12, 2018

We will be 45 young pilots representing general aviation, including 3 young international pilots who have been invited.

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Selection Process - Part 4

Selection Process - Part 4

  • June 11, 2018

After spending the night at the Ibis hotel in Orly, I took the Ouibus bus towards Rennes.

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