Memorial Tourist Flight Hans Gutmann 2015

Every year, pilots from all over Europe fly together across borders to countries all over Europe. Flying that way, they pay a tribute to the late Hans Gutmann, the famous and renowned Austrian airman, who organised so many long-range trips. Jean Birgen, as Technical Officer FAI-GAC and board member of Aéro-Sport and UPL-AOPA Luxembourg, has taken over the charge to organize the annual longe-range rally. The next rally, which will take place July 01. – July 04. 2015, is being put together.

Pilots coming from everywhere in Europe

Our base, for 4 days, will be the airfield Jakabszallas (LHJK), Hungary, and we will stay in the Aero-Hotel. 

Jakabszallas airfield is located near Balaton Sea, south of Budapest. No crews, even those coming from North or South of Europe, will have to cross the Alps. Services are available, hangars, maintenance, fuel, etc.

During four days, we will fly day trips to airfields in neighbour countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia, Slovenia and Poland. 

Pilots can choose their preferred destinations, and participate in parts of the rally only.

local fly outs

We expect to maximize meetings with friends from local aero-clubs, Aeronautical Federation (FAI), European Powered Flying Union (EPFU), Europe Air Sports (EAS), Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association (AOPA), Ultra Lights (ULM), Home Build (RAS), etc.

Touristic flying activities will be organized every day, with one short and /or longer trip to touristic highlights, Air Museum, aircraft manufacturers, Hangar 7/8 Red Bull, in Salzburg, or the Red Bull Air Race 4 July, in Budapest. All evenings, events will be organized, including meals and drinks. The Aero-Hotel has restaurants, a swimming pool, bowling, fitness, sports centre, tennis fields, pilot bar, active relaxation and touristic organisations. (www.aerohotel.hu).

The FAI General Aviation Commission fully supports this long range Memorial Tourist Flight, to promote flying, air sports and air friendship, in the same spirit Hans Gutmann did for so many pilots.