The Great East of France: a leading region for ballooning

The Great East of France: a leading region for ballooning

The Great East of France: a leading region for ballooning With Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, the Grand Est region has a good fifteen federal instructors and more than 150 hot-air balloon pilots. Since the 1990s, these regions (which are now one) have largely...
An airfield at a standstill because of Covid

An airfield at a standstill because of Covid

An airfield at a standstill because of Covid For the second time this year 2020, the Chambley aerodrome (LFJY) is almost deserted in the air. Activity is maintained in the hangars because there are always flying machines to be repaired and professional training...
24 candidates for the 2020/2021 BIA promotion

24 candidates for the 2020/2021 BIA promotion

24 candidates for the 2020/2021 BIA promotion  The 6th graduating class for the BIA degree (Aeronautical Initiation Certificate) on Chambley aerodrome counts 24 students. A strong participation of students from the Jean Zay high school and apprentice training...
Containment without balloon in the sky

Containment without balloon in the sky

Containment without balloon in the sky It is difficult to find one’s way through the thicket of information produced by the government, the French civil aviation authority (DGAC) and other official services. Between the lockdown requirement and the limited...
Everyone on the ground in confinement

Everyone on the ground in confinement

Everyone on the ground in confinement  For the second time this year 2020, the flying machines are on the ground. Impossible to train, to provide discovery flights, first rides and so forth, confinement is compulsory. Aerodromes will look like deserts for at least...