Descent of the British

Descent of the British

Every even-numbered year, we are lucky enough to welcome British crews who come to fly and meet their hosts. This summer we have the chance to welcome 6 pilots who have been regulars at the Mondial for many years. Cet été, nous avons la chance d’accueillir 6...
Dress the Meuse balloon on the women’s TDF

Dress the Meuse balloon on the women’s TDF

Not easy, as usual at this time (summer), to inflate a hot air balloon in the middle of the day. Luck was on our side on Thursday because we were able to pitch the Meuse balloon on the route of the Women’s Tour de France from Bar le Duc. Around noon, all the...
How to become a pilot?

How to become a pilot?

We are often asked how to become a pilot. The new European regulations have changed the process somewhat. You must already be over 16 years old, pass through the hands of an aeronautical doctor to validate the aptitude. Then you choose an instructor from a training...
Training since 1985: almost a hundred

Training since 1985: almost a hundred

More than 90 men and women have become pilots at the Pilâtre de Rozier Training Center since 1985. A long story that began in two small villages to the east of Metz (Moselle). First at Cheuby Sainte Barbe, then at Courcelles Chaussy before landing in...
Balloons on the TDF

Balloons on the TDF

On a regular basis, our partners wish to display their balloon on the Tour de France when passing through the region. Unfortunately, except in extraordinary cases, the hours of cyclists are not those of aeronauts. So inflating in the middle of summer at 3:00 p.m. very...
After safety, training

After safety, training

After safety, training Safety at Pilâtre de Rozier is the main line of work. But immediately after, it is the training that is the leader. We act mainly on 3 axes: the aeronautical initiation patent (BIA), pilot training (DTO) and educational workshops for...