HOP! Tour 2018 - Epilogue
- August 5, 2018
It’s been over a week since the HOP! Tour ended! I couldn’t write this report any sooner; I was catching up on sleep!
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Niort-Rennes
- July 31, 2018
Blessed is he who, like Odysseus, has had a wonderful journey and then returned, full of wisdom and experience, to live a long life alongside his plane!
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Aurillac, July 29th
- July 29, 2018
Aurillac airshow, for the closing day of the HOP! Tour 2018.
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Albi, July 27th.
- July 27, 2018
In Albi-Le Séquestre, a memorable day that starts well and ends better!
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Pau-Albi, July 26th
- July 26, 2018
They departed from Pau with a group of 45 and all arrived in Albi.
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Pau, July 25th
- July 25, 2018
Visit of the facilities of the 5th Combat Helicopter Regiment of the ALAT, preceded by a surprise quiz.
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Base 702, Avord, July 23rd
- July 23, 2018
Épreuve de rallye et visite de la base 702 d’Avord.
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Bourges, July 22nd
- July 22, 2018
Today was a public open day, and I had a flight in the DC-3.
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Saintes-Bourges, July 21st
- July 21, 2018
In Bourges, the big day is tomorrow. Today, a day of rest!
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Saintes, July 20th
- July 20, 2018
Today’s saying: “Chatting in the morning doesn’t prevent stealing in the afternoon!”
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Landivisiau-Saintes, July 19th
- July 19, 2018
Arrival in Saintes, including a visit to EETAA 722 and a flight in an Antonov.
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Landivisiau, July 18th
- July 18, 2018
Introduction to precision rally flying near Landivisiau.
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Chartres, July 16th
- July 16, 2018
Meeting the public at the Chartres airfield in Eure-et-Loir.
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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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
- June 11, 2018
After spending the night at the Ibis hotel in Orly, I took the Ouibus bus towards Rennes.
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Selection Process - Part 3
- June 10, 2018
7:30 AM, breakfast. 8:30 AM, a presentation on tax regulations related to patronage and sponsorship, followed by a briefing for a simulated navigation exercise.
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Selection Process - Part 2
- June 9, 2018
8:00 AM, I leave the hotel and head to the meeting point.
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Selection Process - Part 1
- June 8, 2018
It’s finally happening, I’m heading to Paris! I took the Ouibus from Rennes to Orly airport, then the Orlyval, the automated shuttle, to reach Antony.
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Selection for Paris
- May 22, 2018
Great news — I just got an email from the FFA confirming that I’ve been selected for the written exams in Paris!
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Selection Flight
- April 26, 2018
Small cumulus clouds at 4000 feet, wind from 240° at 10 knots.
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