Aerobatic Rating by HB Air
Learn From One of Germany's Most Experienced Aerobatic Pilots
For Henry Bohlig, aerobatics has been part of aviation for decades. He competed at national and international level, became German Champion in glider aerobatics and represented Germany for many years as a member of the national team. He was also part of the German team that achieved Vice World Champion status in glider aerobatics. Today, that experience is available to pilots visiting HB Air in Mengen. Whether you're completely new to aerobatics or simply curious to explore a different side of aviation, you'll be learning from someone who has dedicated a large part of his flying career to the sport.
Aerobatics For Normal Pilots
You don't need competition ambitions to enjoy aerobatic flying. In fact, many people visiting HB Air simply want to try something new. For some, it's their very first loop. Others want to understand unusual attitudes better or improve their aircraft handling skills. Henry's teaching style is calm and approachable. There is no pressure to perform. Every manoeuvre is explained beforehand, and the pace is adapted to the individual pilot. Most students quickly realise that aerobatics is far more accessible than they had imagined.
"You don't have to become a competition pilot to enjoy aerobatics."
Building Confidence Through Understanding
Aerobatic training teaches pilots much more than individual manoeuvres. Students learn how energy changes throughout a flight, how the aircraft behaves in unusual attitudes and how small control inputs influence the outcome. These lessons often carry over into everyday flying. According to Henry, one of the biggest changes happens mentally. Situations that once seemed intimidating gradually become familiar. Pilots gain confidence because they understand what the aircraft is doing and why. That confidence often stays with them long after the training flight is over.
More Than Just an Experience Flight
At HB Air, aerobatics isn't treated as a once-in-a-lifetime attraction. It is a discipline that can be explored step by step. Some students come back regularly to refine their skills. Others use aerobatics to complement mountain flying, tailwheel training or gliding experience. Whatever the motivation, the atmosphere remains the same: relaxed, personal and focused on the joy of flying. For Henry, sharing this part of aviation is just as rewarding as flying it himself. And for many pilots, one flight is enough to discover a completely new passion.
