Why Pilots Choose HB Air
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Aerobatic Experience
Founded by former German Champion and Vice World Champion Henry Bohlig with decades of aerobatic experience.
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Relaxed Atmosphere
No club politics, no unnecessary pressure. Honest flying with supportive instructors.
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Open All Year
Training and charter activities continue throughout all seasons.
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Scenic Location
Based in Mengen, close to the Alps, Lake Constance, and the Danube Valley.
More Than Just Getting a Licence
For Henry, flying was never about collecting hours in the local traffic pattern. Before founding HB Air in 2014, he spent years in the aerobatic world, flying airshows across Europe with gliders and the Extra 300. After becoming German Champion and even Vice World Champion, he realized that many pilots never got access to the kind of flying that really develops skill and confidence. That idea still shapes HB Air today. People come here to earn their licence, but many stay because there is always something new to learn. Tailwheel flying, mountain techniques, aerobatics, towing, banner flying, or simply becoming a more precise pilot. The goal is to become comfortable and capable in an airplane.
Flying Without the Club Politics
One thing you'll notice quickly at HB Air is how relaxed the atmosphere feels. There are no mandatory workdays, no complicated membership structures, and no endless discussions about who is allowed to fly what. If you want to fly, you fly. If you need guidance, you'll get it. Henry believes flight training should be practical and supportive. Pilots are encouraged to ask questions, try new things, and continue learning after their licence is issued. Whether someone is working towards their first solo flight or simply wants an instructor beside them for reassurance, the approach stays the same: straightforward, honest, and focused on helping people improve at their own pace. That mindset has created a community where pilots return because they genuinely enjoy being there.
"A license is just the beginning."
A Hangar Full of Different Stories
Walk into the HB Air hangar, and you'll quickly realize that this isn't a one-aircraft operation. From the classic SF25 motor glider to tailwheel-equipped Zlin Savages, a C42, FK9, Cessna 172, and aerobatic aircraft, every airplane has its own purpose. Some are used for initial flight training. Others are built for mountain strips, towing gliders, banner operations, or introducing pilots to the world of aerobatics. Henry has always believed that different aircraft teach different lessons, and that becoming a better pilot means stepping outside your comfort zone from time to time. For visitors, this variety opens doors.
Flying in One of Germany's Most Diverse Regions
Mengen itself is a fantastic base for flying. Within a relatively short distance, you can reach the Danube Valley, Lake Constance, the Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle, or some of the most scenic parts of southern Germany. For mountain flying, nearby strips like Ehingen-Schlechtenfeld offer a realistic environment to practice techniques that later translate into alpine operations. On calmer days, pilots head south towards the Alps or simply enjoy an evening flight over the Swabian countryside. According to Henry, that's one of the biggest advantages of flying here. The landscape constantly changes, and there is always another route to explore.
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