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Founder at Grand Est Mondial Air Ballons

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No more first flights

No more first flights

Following our decision to cease organizing the GEMAB, we have also decided to cease the commercial...

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The children return to the Aeromuseum

The children return to the Aeromuseum

With the return to school, the classes have the chance to register for the educational days proposed by Pilâtre de Rozier Organisation. They...

Summer is over, but the sun remains

Summer is over, but the sun remains

Even if the season is not yet over, we won't complain too much about the sun, knowing however that the wind was often with us, forcing us to juggle....

The impact of the heatwave on aviation

The impact of the heatwave on aviation

For almost a month Europe has been living in a heat wave. Apart from the problems of health, water, fire and disruption of daily life, the aviation...

The Montgolfiades of Metz coming soon

The Montgolfiades of Metz coming soon

This gathering of some thirty hot-air balloons on the Metz lake is part of the Mirabelle festival. This year it falls at the same time as the Gordon...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...