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Contents Welcome Welcome from Bitburg Airport Hall Plan Static Display Map Seminar Programme Air Display Acts Bitburg Airbase History (German) Bitburg Airbase History (English) Exhibitor List A-Z Media Partners
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Contacts
Exhibition Times
Alex Ayling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Show Director Astrid Ayling . . . . . . . . . . . . . European Sales
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Willkommen! Flugplatz Bitburg hat einen ganz besonderen Stellenwert für uns. Er ist ein Stück Geschichte mit einem neuen, modernen Gesicht und diversen Zukunftsplänen. Wir sind sehr stolz darauf, mit unserer AviationExpo Europe dazu beizutragen, den Namen Flugplatz Bitburg in ganz Europa bekannt zu machen. Als Firma sind wir sehr eng mit der Allgemeinen Luftfahrt verbunden und unsere Ausstellung mit Flugshow hier in Bitburg, so nahe an den Grenzen zu den Benelux Staaten, ist unser Beitrag der Fliegerei eine Plattform zu bieten, die es leicht macht, Grenzen zu überfliegen und sich zu einem europäischen Fest der Fliegerei zu treffen. Wir möchten uns an dieser Stelle bei unseren Sponsoren TOTAL und der BITBURGER Brauereigruppe, RPR1 und allen Ausstellern und Mediapartnern bedanken, deren Unterstützung dieses Event möglich gemacht hat. Ein besonderer Dank geht an die Flugplatz Bitburg GmbH, die Bürger der Stadt Bitburg und der Region und an alle, die mit uns gearbeitet haben, um die AviationExpo Europe auf diesem Flugplatz in der romantischen Eifel für alle Besucher zu einem besonderen Erlebnis zu machen. Astrid Ayling AviationExpo Europe
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Welcome! Welcome to AviationExpo Europe here at Bitburg Airport, our fifth Festival of Aviation event in Mainland Europe. We the organisers are very proud to be staging AviationExpo Europe here in Bitburg. Situated centrally in western Europe, Bitburg’s location close to the borders of France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg makes it an ideal venue for pilots from all over Europe to gather and enjoy three days of exciting aviation events. Bitburg Airport offers a wealth of history mixed with a new modern face and is always striving to serve aviation. It is for this reason that Bitburg Airport holds a special place with us. We hope that the inclusion of AviationExpo Europe with an Airshow will help to contribute towards putting Bitburg Airport firmly on the European aviation map. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our aviation media partners, together with exhibitors who have booked for this years event. Special thanks also must be made to our sponsors TOTAL, BITBURGER Brauereigruppe, RPR1 and all those whose support has greatly contributed to making this event happen. Special thanks goes to Bitburg Flugplatz GmbH, the Town of Bitburg and the Region who have all gone the extra mile in supporting this event. We sincerely hope that all our visitors are able to enjoy this great event at Bitburg Airport. Astrid Ayling AviationExpo Europe
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Welcome from Bitburg Airport Grußwort von Günter Krahé Geschäftsführer Flugplatz Bitburg GmbH Im Namen der Flugplatz Bitburg GmbH begrüße ich die Aussteller und Besucher der AviationExpo Europe 2012 herzlich. Wir freuen uns ausserordentlich, Sie alle zum zweiten Mal als Repräsentanten und Enthusiasten der Luftfahrt im Rahmen dieser Veranstaltung in Bitburg begrüßen zu dürfen. Wir bedanken uns bei der Firma „World Aviation Events“ als Veranstalter, dass sie Bitburg die Treue halten und somit auch ein wichtiges Zeichen für den Erhalt und Weiterbetrieb des Flugplatzes gesetzt haben. Wir wünschen allen Ausstellern gute Kontakte und Geschäfte, allen Besuchern gute Eindrücke und eine schöne Zeit hier in Bitburg.
Address by Günter Krahé Managing Director Flugplatz Bitburg GmbH In the name of the Flugplatz Bitburg GmbH I warmly welcome the exhibitors and visitors of the 2012 AviationExpo Europe. We are extremely pleased to see you all for the second time as the representatives of the aviation industry and as aviation enthusiasts at this event here in Bitburg. We thank the organisers “World Aviation Events” for their loyalty to Bitburg and by choosing Bitburg Airfield setting a precedence for the preservation and continued operation of the airfield. We wish all exhibitors, good contacts and business, all the visitors an interesting and wonderful time here in Bitburg.
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PIPER
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EINTRITT
COOLES HEMD
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APS
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GOMOLZIG
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GREEN AIR PARK
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THE PILOT SHOP
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VULCANAIR
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PIPER GERMANY
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CGN TOYS
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CZECH SPORT
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BECKER
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CETEOR
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LUFT SPORT
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SIRIUS
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PILOT TRAINING NETWORK / HOCHSCHULE
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HOME HEALTH PRODUCTS
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FLYER TRUCK
TESLA
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GA BUYER EUROPE
LAVERSAB
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MURITZ AIRPARK
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iAERO
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WEST AVIONICS
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BAC
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AUTOGYRO
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HALL PLAN
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AIRSHOW AIRCRAFT
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ROUGH GROUND
Beechcraft Duke
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Antonov An-12
GRASS AREA
Breezer
FENCE
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GRASS AREA FENCE A-10 Thunderbolt
TAXIWAY
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Grob 120 Trainer
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STATIC DISPLAY EXHIBITORS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Aquila Aviation by Excellence AG Aero-East Europe d.o.o. Breezer Aircraft GmbH Caruso & Freeland Centurion Aircraft Engines CD Aircraft (Cirrus Deutschland) Clean Tech Aviation BV Fahrschule Bluemle Falcon Flugsport Flugplatz Feuerwehr Flugsportzentrum Bautzen GmbH HQ Flight & Operational Support GmbH ISS Protect Les Saveurs D’Antan MAS Maintenance Air Service GmbH Mobiky Bikes Modelbau D.E Koslowski S2T Aviation Schuhbeck Aerosports GmbH SNA Europe / Bahco Swift Fuel GmbH UL-Airoaviation GmbH
2 x Aquila 210 1 x Sila 450C 1 x Breezer UL --1 x Thielert Warrior 2 x Cirrus Aircraft 1 x Antonov 2 Bio Demonstrator 1 x Porsche Car 1 x Bristell 1 x Falcon Fire Engine 1 x Shark UL 1 x Smart Car ------1 x Porsche Car & Bikes --1 x AT3 1 x C2P One 1 x SIAI Marchetti SF260 1 x Beech Duke 1 x Skylane 1 x Samba
MILITARY 23 U.S.A.F.E. Spangdahlem 1 x Fairchild A-10 24 French Air Force 1 x Grob 120 Military Trainer
PRE-OWNED AIRCRAFT PARK 25 Kurt P. Werner 26 Alexander Wolf 27 Berry van de Wiel
1 x Robin 3000/120D 1 x Cessna Citation CJ1 1 x Piper Pa-32-260
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AutoGyro GmbH Far North Aviation Heli-Flight Piper Germany
32 Tecnam
33 UL-GmbH 34 Jet Fox Air GmbH 35 Vulcanair
3 x Gyrocopters 1 x Expedition E350 1 x Robinson R66 1 x Archer, 1 x Piper Sport, 1 x Seneca, 1 x Socata TB 21 1 x P2006 Twin 1 x P2002 1 x P92 Classic 1 x Flight Design CTLS 1 x SD-1 1 x IBIS Magic GS-700ULM 1 x Vulcanair
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Flight Design CTLS
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Expedition E350
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Robinson R66
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Tecnam P2006
Piper Archer
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Tecnam P2002 Piper Seneca
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Socata TB-21
Thielert Warrior
Aquila
Cirrus SR20
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Samba Aquila
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9 FENCE
AIRCRAFT REFUELING AREA PREDESTRIAN WALK WAY
CONTROL TOWER & EMERGENCY VEHICLES
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AT-3
18 Cessna Citation CJ1
SF-260
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HELIPAD FOR VISITING AIRCRAFT
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Ibis Magic GS-700ULM
Vulcanair Piper Sport
EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS
SD-1
VISITING AIRCRAFT PARKING /AIR NAVIGATION COMPETITORS
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FRIDAY
FRIDAY SEMINARS Enjoy our free aviation seminar series, brought to you with the kind assistance of Allianz and Airspace & Safety Initiative. The seminars are free and open to all, but we recommend arriving in good time for each session as space is limited.
FRIDAY 22ND JUNE 11:00
Renewable Aviation Fuel and the Effects on General Aviation in Europe Andreas Penner, Swift Fuel GmbH
11:45
Haftung und Versicherungsschutz in der Allgemeinen Luftfahrt Markus Beck, Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality AG
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Weltflug im Gyrocopter Melanie Stuetz, Cross Frontiers
13:15
You Turn Me Upside Down - The Benefits of Upset Recovery Training Dr. Iris Melcher, Spins and More GmbH
14:00
Flying into the UK this Summer + Anticipating Weather Problems (English & German) David Cockburn, CAA UK, EGAST
15:15
Ultimate Adventure Impression with a Transatlantic Bio Fuel Blend Flight Ben Cappelle, Clean Tech Aviation BV
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SATURDAY
SATURDAY SEMINARS Enjoy our free aviation seminar series, brought to you with the kind assistance of Allianz and Airspace & Safety Initiative. The seminars are free and open to all, but we recommend arriving in good time for each session as space is limited.
SATURDAY 23RD JUNE 11:00
Renewable Aviation Fuel and the Effects on General Aviation in Europe Andreas Penner, Swift Fuel GmbH
11:45
Haftung und Versicherungsschutz in der Allgemeinen Luftfahrt Markus Beck, Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality AG
12:30
Ultimate Adventure Impression with a Transatlantic Bio Fuel Blend Flight Ben Cappelle, Clean Tech Aviation BV
13:15
You Turn Me Upside Down - The Benefits of Upset Recovery Training Dr. Iris Melcher, Spins and More GmbH
14:00
Flying into the UK this Summer + Anticipating Weather Problems (English & German) David Cockburn, CAA UK, EGAST
15:15
Weltflug im Gyrocopter Melanie Stuetz, Cross Frontiers
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AIR DISPLAY ACTS
FRIDAY 22ND JUNE TIME
PILOT
AIRCRAFT
TYPE OF DISPLAY
16:00 - 16:05
Firebird Bernd Pohl
Fallschirm
Display
16:06 - 16:16
Jean-Pierre. Fallis
Extra 330 SC
Kunstflug
16:16 - 16:23
Erwin Grundl
Christen Eagle
Kunstflug
Petra Unger
Christen Eagle
Kunstflug
16:23 - 16:28
Ralf Thomas
Segelflug : Lo 100
Kunstflug
16:30 - 16:38
Wolgang Elsen
Yak 52
Display
16:38 - 16:46
Luca Salvadori
Cap 21 DS
Kunstflug
16:46 - 16:54
Romeo Adaci
Zlin 526 AFS
Kunstflug
16:54 - 17:02
Mike Rottland
Extra 300
Kunstflug
17:02 - 17:10
Norbert Hundsberger
Super Decathlon
Kunstflug
Martin Wรถrndl
Super Decathlon
Kunstflug
Ralf Nibergall
Sia Marchetti
Kunstflug
Nico Nibergall
Modelflug
Kunstflug
17:12 - 17:24
PAUSE FOR AIRCRAFT DEPARTURES
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AIR DISPLAY ACTS
FRIDAY CONTINUED TIME
AIRCRAFT
TYPE OF DISPLAY
A. Fenzau-Lehmann
Swift S1
Kunstflug
L. Lehmann
Swift S1
Kunstflug
17:55 - 18:03
Henry Bohlig
Extra 300 XS
Schlepp Swift + Kunstflug
18:05 - 18:15
Marco Düpre
Pitts S1-T
Kunstflug, Formation
Edi Meise
Pitts S1-S
Kunstflug, Formation
18:16 - 18:23
Dieter Gehling
PZL-106 A
Löschübung
18:23 - 18:33
Jean-Pierre. Fallis
Hughes 300
Display
18:33 - 18:38
Michael Bach
Segelflug: SZD 59 acro
Segelkunstflug
18:38 - 18:46
Eduard Fetzer
Yak 18
Display
18:46 - 18:56
Philipp Steinbach
XA 42
Kunstflug
18:58 - 19:15
Heinz Korella
3 UL C42
Display, Formation
Grasshoppers
3 UL C42
Display, Formation
17:50 - 17:55
PILOT
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SATURDAY
AIR DISPLAY ACTS
SATURDAY 23RD JUNE TIME
PILOT
AIRCRAFT
TYPE OF DISPLAY
15:00 - 15:05
Firebird Bernd Pohl
Fallschirm
Display
15:06 - 15:16
Jean-Pierre. Fallis
Extra 330 SC
Kunstflug
15:16 - 15:23
Erwin Grundl
Christen Eagle
Kunstflug
Petra Unger
Christen Eagle
Kunstflug
15:23 - 15:28
Ralf Thomas
Segelflug : Lo 100
Segelkunstflug
15:28 - 15:36
Luca Salvadori
Cap 21 DS
Kunstflug
15:36 - 15:44
Wolgang Elsen
Yak 52
Display
15:44 - 15:54
Romeo Adaci
Zlin 526 AFS
Kunstflug
PAUSE FOR AIRCRAFT DEPARTURES 16:20 - 16:25
Michael Bach
Segelflug: SZD 59 acro
Segelkunstflug
16:25 - 16:33
Mike Rottland
Extra 300
Kunstflug
16:33 - 16:41
Eduard Fetzer
Yak 18
Display
16:41 - 16:48
Norbert Hundsberger
Super Decathlon
Kunstflug
Martin Wรถrndl
Super Decathlon
Kunstflug
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AIR DISPLAY ACTS
SATURDAY CONTINUED TIME
PILOT
AIRCRAFT
TYPE OF DISPLAY
16:48 - 17:00
British Paramotor Team
Paraglider
Formation, Display
17:00 - 17:08
Dieter Gehling
PZL-106 A
Löschübung
17:08 - 17:20
Ralf Nibergall
Sia Marchetti
Kunstflug
Nico Nibergall
Modelflug
Kunstflug
PAUSE FOR AIRCRAFT DEPARTURES 17:50 - 17:55
A. Fenzau-Lehmann
Swift S1
Kunstflug
L. Lehmann
Swift S1
Kunstflug
17:55 - 18:03
Henry Bohlig
Extra 300 XS
Schlepp Swift + Kunstflug
18:03 - 18:15
Heinz Korella
3 UL C42
Display, Formation
Grasshoppers
3 UL C42
Display, Formation
Marco Düpre
Pitts S1-T
Kunstflug, Formation
Edi Meise
Pitts S1-S
Kunstflug, Formation
Jean-Pierre. Fallis
Hughes 300
Display
18:15 - 18:23
18:23 - 18:33
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SUNDAY
AIR DISPLAY ACTS
SUNDAY 24TH JUNE TIME
PILOT
AIRCRAFT
TYPE OF DISPLAY
14:00 - 14:05
Firebird Bernd Pohl
Fallschirm
Display
14:06 - 14:16
Jean-Pierre. Fallis
Extra 330 SC
Kunstflug
14:16 - 14:23
Erwin Grundl
Christen Eagle
Kunstflug
Petra Unger
Christen Eagle
Kunstflug
14:23 - 14:28
Ralf Thomas
Segelflug : Lo 100
Segelkunstflug
14:28 - 14:36
Luca Salvadori
Cap 21 DS
Kunstflug
14:36 - 14:44
Wolgang Elsen
Yak 52
Display
14:44 - 14:54
Romeo Adaci
Zlin 526 AFS
Kunstflug
PAUSE FOR AIRCRAFT DEPARTURES 15:20 - 15:25
Michael Bach
Segelflug: SZD 59 acro
Segelkunstflug
15:25 - 15:33
Mike Rottland
Extra 300
Kunstflug
15:33 - 15:41
Eduard Fetzer
Yak 18
Display
15:41 - 15:48
Norbert Hundsberger
Super Decathlon
Kunstflug
Martin Wรถrndl
Super Decathlon
Kunstflug
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AIR DISPLAY ACTS
SUNDAY CONTINUED TIME
PILOT
AIRCRAFT
TYPE OF DISPLAY
15:48 - 15:58
Trig Aerobatic Team
Pitts
Kunstflug, Formation
15:58 - 16:05
Dieter Gehling
PZL-106 A
Löschübung
16:05 - 16:15
Ralf Nibergall
Sia Marchetti
Kunstflug
Nico Nibergall
Modelflug
Kunstflug
PAUSE FOR AIRCRAFT DEPARTURES 16:40 - 16:50
Philipp Steinbach
XA 42
Kunstflug
16:50 - 16:55
A. Fenzau-Lehmann
Swift S1
Kunstflug
L. Lehmann
Swift S1
Kunstflug
16:55 - 17:03
Henry Bohlig
Extra 300 XS
Schlepp Swift + Kunstflug
17:03 - 17:15
Heinz Korella
3 UL C42
Display, Formation
Grasshoppers
3 UL C42
Display, Formation
Marco Düpre
Pitts S1-T
Kunstflug, Formation
Edi Meise
Pitts S1-S
Kunstflug, Formation
Jean-Pierre. Fallis
Hughes 300
Display
17:15 - 17:23
17:23 - 17:33
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Bitburg Airbase History The Former Home of the US Air Force and the New Home of AviationExpo Europe Bitburg Air Base was a NATO base during the Cold War, and the home of the US Air Force 36th Fighter Wing between 1952–1994. It is located 2 miles (3 kms) south-east of Bitburg, 20 miles (32 kms) north of Trier, and 135 miles (217 kms) west of Wiesbaden. Construction of the airbase began in western Germany’s Eifel mountains in Rheinland Pfalz in 1951. The 36th Fighter Wing was the first European wing of the US Air Force to receive the latest aircraft, the F4 Phantom and F15 Eagle being famous examples.
President Ronald Reagan also has some connection to the base during the 1950s.
Under contract with the United States Air Force, the French Army began construction of what would become Bitburg Air Base in Western Germany’s Eifel Mountains in Rhineland- Palatinate in early 1951. Located in the French zone of occupation, the air base was situated on farm land that had been a Wehrmacht tank staging and supply area for the Battle of the Bulge in early 1944.
Under various designations, the 36th would remain at Bitburg for the next 40 years.
The air base and its housing area occupied nearly 1,100 acres (445 ha), with a 8,200foot (2,500 m) long runway (with 1,000foot (300 m) overruns at each end, total length would be 10,200 ft). Bitburg Airbase was where Buzz Aldrin, the second man on the moon, served as a Flight commander in the 22nd TFS; US
36th Fighter Wing In July 1952 the 53rd Fighter-Bomber S q u a d ro n (F BS) f ro m t h e 3 6 t h Fighter-Bomber Wing (FBW), from Fürstenfeldbruck Air Base a few miles west of Munich arrived at the newly built base. Throughout the summer, elements of the 36th FBW moved into Bitburg, with the wing officially arriving in November 1952.
With its arrival the 36th FBW was equipped with the Republic F-84E “Thunderjet”. Operational squadrons were: - 22d Fighter-Bomber Squadron (Red motif) - 23d Fighter-Bomber Squadron (Blue motif) - 53d Fighter-Bomber Squadron (Green motif) In August 1953, the North American F-86F “Sabre” was introduced to the wing, replacing the F-84s. In August 1954, the wing was redesignated as the 36th Fighter-Day Wing.
Clockwise from top: > An F-15 Eagle taking off from Bitburg Airbase in 1988 > Bitburg AB Party-Time NCO Club Detachment 1, 31st Weather Squadron > Republic F-84E-5-RE Thunderjet Serial 49- 2219 of the 23rd Fighter Bomber Squadron, 36th Fighter-Bomber Wing, Bitburg AB Germany > Bitburg’s North American F-86F “Sabre” which replaced the Thunderjets
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Clockwise from top left: > 22nd Fighter squadron Pilots infront of an F-86F > Bitburg Air Base - Summer of 1961. The Housing Area gate > 38th Tactical Missile Wing TM-61C Matador squadron at a late 1950’s Bitburg open day
After transitioning to the Sabre the 36th TFW added two new squadrons, the 32nd Fighter Day Squadron from Soesterberg Air Base in the Netherlands, and the 461st Fighter Day Squadron from Hahn Air Base. At first the 36th’s F-86 markings consisted of Korean Theater-styled yellow and black- bordered bands, but squadronspecific colored bands were eventually applied to all the 36th FDW Sabres.
First USAF Operational Missile Squadron The 1st Pilotless Bomber Squadron, equipped with the B-61A Matador, was assigned to the 36th Fighter Bomber Wing, Bitburg Air Base, Germany, on 31 March 1954, making it the first operational U.S. missile unit.
The 36th Fighter Bomber Wing was renamed 36th Fighter Day Wing (no change of station) a year later on 14 March 1955, and the 1st Pilotless Bomber Squadron was renamed to the 1st Tactical Missile Squadron at that time. The B-61A Matador was renumbered to the TM-61A Matador.
Tactical Missile Group, Bitburg Air Base, as part of the newly formed 701st Tactical Missile Wing, headquartered at Hahn AB. The 1st PBS became the 1st Tactical Missile Squadron, and was later redesignated as the 71st TMS. The unit converted from the TM- 61A to the TM-61C Matadors during that time.
The 1st Tactical Missile Squadron was detached from the 36th FDW, no change of station, and assigned to the newly formed 7382nd Pilotless Bomber Group headquartered at Hahn Air Base, on February 1, 1956. The 1st PBS remained at Bitburg Air Base.
The Matadors were operational at Bitburg until 1962 when replaced by the newer CGM-13B (TM-76B) Mace missile which were held in underground launch bays at sites near Rittersdorf and Idenheim.
The 7382nd Tactical Missile Group was inactivated on 15 September 1956, and the 1st Tactical Missile Squadron was reassigned to the newly formed 585th
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The 71st Tactical Missile Squadron was also the last operational missile squadron in USAFE when it was deactivated April 30, 1969, ending 15 consecutive years of operational tactical missile duty at Bitburg.
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F-100 Era In 1956, the wing received the North American F-100 “Super Sabre,” marking the first time a wing in USAFE flew supersonic jets. One of the F-100 pilots was future Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who served as a flight commander at Bitburg Air Base, Germany in the 22nd Fighter Squadron. Squadron-specific colored bands were applied to the tail fins of the F-100s, with five tail stripes for the wing commander’s aircraft. On 15 May 1958, the 36th FDW was redesignat- ed as the 36th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW), with its squadrons redesignated as Tactical Fighter Squadrons, because its missions had now grown to include delivery of tactical nuclear weapons under NCA and SACEUR direction.
525th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron - F-102 Era In January 1959 the 86th Air Division at Ramstein Air Base assigned the 525th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron to Bitburg flying the F-102A/TF-102A Delta Dagger. The 525th FIS became the first Europeanbased F-102 squadron when it received its first aircraft (TF-102Bs) on 3 January 1959. The mission of the 525th was to confront
Soviet fighter aircraft over the skies of Western Europe and operated under the USAFE 86th Air Division (Defense) at Ramstein Air Base West Germany on 1 July 1960. This transfer was made in order that all USAF fighter assets in Europe could be concentrated in one command. The F-102As were identified by blue stripes on their tails. The 525th FIS operated F-102s until December 1969 when it transitioned to a Tactical Fighter Squadron flying F-4Es.
F-105 Era In November 1959, the 36th was assigned to Seventeenth Air Force. In May 1961, the wing received the Republic F-105 “Thunderchief”. Formal USAFE acceptance of the Mach 2 fighter-bombers was held at the Paris Air Show on 3 June 1961. Deliveries of the F-105D model were completed in 1963, and the 36th carried on its Cold War mission of tactical nuclear weapons delivery. The first of the wing’s 2-place F-105Fs arrived in March 1964, and all were on base by the end of the year. The F-105Fs performed the same roles and missions as the single-seat D models, except they provided for training new pilots in the
Clockwise from top left: > North American F-100C 54-1923- 36th Fighter Wing, Bitburg AB > Convair F-102A “Delta Dagger” of the 515th FIS served at Bitburg AB from early 1959 > Republic F-105D Thunderchief aircraft from Bitburg’s 36thTFW, flying with two Dassault “Mystere” aircraft of the French Air force in 1964 > Convair F-102A “Delta Dagger” seen in the late 1960’s had by now adopted camou- flage on some of its aircraft
thud’s characteristics. The F-105s in Europe were specifically designed for the nuclear strike role, with the primary armament being a “special store” (a euphemism for a nuclear weapon) housed in the Thud’s bomb bay. This weapon was usually a Mk 28 or a Mk 43 nuclear weapon. However, a Mk 61 store could be carried underneath the left or right inboard underwing pylon and a Mk 57 or a Mk 61 store could be carried underneath the centerline pylon.
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TFS were transferred to the 52d TFW. In September, the F-4Ds of the mid-1960s were replaced with the F-4E model with upgraded avionics and more importantly, the addition of an M61A1 cannon which give the Phantom an increased air-to-air combat capability. The tail coding of the 36th TFW aircraft were also standardized with “BT”.
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The operational squadrons of the 36th TFW in 1973 were: 22d Tactical Fighter Squadron (Stingers: red tail stripe) 53d Tactical Fighter Squadron (Tigers: yellow tail stripe) 525th Tactical Fighter Squadron (Bulldogs: blue tail stripe)
By 1966 the Thud was being phased out of NATO, being replaced by the McDonnell F-4D “Phantom II”. By December 1966, all the 36th TFW Thuds had been ferried Stateside for combat crew training duties at McConnell AFB, Kansas, or on to warfighting glory in SEA after stateside refurbishment. During November 1968 the F-102s of the 86th AD were sent to Air National Guard units at CONUS and the 525th FIS was reequipped with F-4Es and assigned to the 36th TFW. In 1969, the 23rd TFS left the 36th TFW and moved to the new 52nd TFW at neighboring Spangdahlem Air Base. In 1970 the Tail Code concept was established, with the follow- ing squadron insignia: 22d TFS “BR”, 53d TFS “BT” and the 525th “BU”. The 36th would continue to fly the F-4 until 1977, and all Bitburg tail codes were eventually streamlined to read “BT”, and the aircraft’s squadron was then identified by a color band tail flash.
39th Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron– Douglas EB-66C/E “Destroyer” On 4 January 1969 the 39th Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron from Shaw AFB South Carolina was activated at Spangdahlem Air Base and assigned to the 36th TFW. The 39th TEWS flew the Douglas EB-66C/E “Destroyer” aircraft which engaged in various forms of electronic warfare. The B-66s were identified with tail Code “BV”, with a black stripe on tail.
President Ronald Reagan Visits Bitburg AB On 5 May 1985 President Ronald Reagan visited Bitburg Air Base as part of a visit to Kolmeshohe Cemetery near the town of Bitburg. West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl requested his visit to pay respects to the soldiers interred there.
F-15 Eagle By 1976 a major modernization of USAFE was necessary. The Soviet Union’s new MiG and Sukhoi fighters made NATO military planners anxious. Indeed, intelligence reports about the MiG-25 left little room for comfort; the performance of this latest Russian combat aircraft was far superior to any NATO aircraft. The twin-engined MiG-25 reached speeds of over 3,000 km/h even at high altitude (over 70,000 ft) and it could be armed with radar-guided AA-6 Acrid air-to-air missiles. When the Soviets stationed large numbers in the Soviet Union and later in the GDR, NATO had to address this problem. Richard Ayling
In August 1972 the 52d TFW was activated at Spandahlem. With this activation, the 39th TEWS and the 23d
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Clockwise from top left: > McDonnell F4D “Phantom II” served Bitburg’s 36thTFW from 1966 > F-4Es of the 23rd TFS, 36th TFW, based at Bitburg AB, carried Bicentennial markings in 1976 > Douglas EB-66C/E “Destroyer” of the 39th Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron > An F-15C-26-MC Eagle (s/n 79-0063) of the 22nd TFS taking off from Bitburg AB in 1988 > Mc Donnell F-15C Eagle 79-0053 36 TFW 53 TFS USAFE. Bitburg AB June 1981 79-0053-1 > President Reagan’s visit to Bitburg Air Force Base in 1985
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EXHIBITORS Aero-East-Europe d.o.o
+381 (0)65 8622 161 aeroeasteurope@gmail.com www.gyro-charter.de
“Aeroeast Europe” aus Kraljevo, Serbien The Company Aero-East-Europe d.o.o. has its head offices and settlements in Kraljevo exactly in the same place where the famous bombers DO17 and Breguet 19 were produced. The qualified technicians working in Aero-East-Europe d.o.o. are in fact all experienced people with a previously consolidated professional background. Later on and thanks also to the cooperation with important members of the university environment, the Company implemented and finally developed the new SILA series (Serbian Industry of Light Aircraft).
AeroExpo UK
+44 (0)20 8255 4218 alex@avbuyer.com www.expo.aero/uk
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The Aquila A 210 is the perfect two-seated aircraft for flight schools, cruising and a reliable platform for airborne sensing. It is a modern, fully certified aircraft with a MTOW of 750kg. AQUILA Aviation ensures highest quality standards, fulfilling customer’s demands - no matter if it’s avionics or design. Handmade in Germany.
Auto Rinnen GmbH
+49 (0)6561-9633-0 t.fontane@honda-rinnen.de www.honda-rinnen.de
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APS offers an efficient and professional spare parts service for aircraft and the aviation industry. Spare parts experience spanning more than 20 years, online contact with a whole host of suppliers, efficient logistics and more than 19,000 different parts in stock enable us to provide our customers with quick and reliable solutions even in the most difficult situations.
AQUILA Aviation
+49 (0)33731 707-0 kontakt@aquila-aviation.de www.aquila-aviation.de
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AeroExpo UK is the dedicated General Aviation exhibition, taking place at Sywell. The event will showcase everything from ultralights through to turbo props and jets. Whether you are interested in learning to fly, or are already a Pilot and want to view the latest products available, AeroExpo UK is the festival of aviation to attend in the UK!
APS Aviation Parts Service GmbH
+49 (0)2161 46 72 120 sales@aps-aviation.com www.aps-aviation.com
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Der Name Rinnen steht in Bitburg für ein Unternehmen, das sich über Jahrzehnte einen festen und zufriedenen Kundenstamm aufgebaut hat. Kontinuität in Bezug auf die hohe Qualität unserer Leistungen sichern wir nicht nur über das umfassende Serviceangebot unseres Hauses sondern auch über die langjähige Erfahrung unserer Mitarbeiter. Bei uns finden Sie alle Neuwagen aus dem aktuellen Honda-Programm oder eine große Auswahl an gepflegten Gebrauchtwagen verschiedenster Hersteller. Probefahrten sind natürlich jederzeit möglich, sie können auch gerne mit unseren Verkaufsberatern telefonisch einen Termin vereinbaren.
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EXHIBITORS AutoGyro GmbH
+49 (0)51 21 / 8 80 56-00 info@auto-gyro.com www.auto-gyro.com
The AutoGyro GmbH is a world leader in the development, production and distribution of gyroplanes. Since its inception in 1999, the specialist in air exercise equipment is growing steadily and has now a team of more than 80 highly qualified specialists and engineers. Since 2007 the company is producing gyros in series and is able to put together one gyroplane per day. With distributors in nearly 30 countries, AutoGyro utilizes a global network with the aim to limitless implement the joy of flying in a safe and versatile gyro.
Autohaus Schaal GmbH
+49 (0)6561 94700 www.bmw-schaal.de
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Persönlichkeit und Charakter – Die Marke SCHAAL Das Image einer Marke ist keine Frage des Preises. Es ist eine Frage ihrer Identität. Es sind der besondere Charakter und die Persönlichkeit, die sie ausmachen. Ihre Kraft und ihr Geist sind geprägt von Qualität und Kontinuität, Ausdruck und Einzigartigkeit, Körper und Seele. Eine Marke benutzt man nicht. Man fühlt sie. Bei uns kaufen Sie nicht nur ein hochwertiges Fahrzeug. Sie kaufen bei AUTOHAUS SCHAAL. Für diese Entscheidung liefern wir Ihnen gute Gründe. Hier sind Sie Premium-Kunde.
AvBuyer.com
+44 (0)20 8255 4000 mail@avbuyer.com www.avbuyer.com
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AvBuyer.com is the on-line solution when buying and selling aircraft, listing thousands of aircraft for sale from around the world. AvBuyer.com links buyers and sellers quickly and easily, while the free AvBuyer Alert delivers ‘new to market’ aircraft direct to your email account. As well as a comprehensive listing of general aviation and corporate aircraft, AvBuyer.com links you to dealers and brokers, products and services, aviation articles, and events.
Bahco Tools
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Bahco professional hand tools are designed and manufactured by SNA Europe, a newly founded enterprise, yet with over 150 years of heritage; strong expertise in innovating and manufacturing the most advanced tools and building long-term partnerships with distributors.
+49 (0)2104 8 33 83 0 info.at@snaeurope.com www.bahco.com
In the day-to-day life of a professional craftsman, there are three vital sources of energy: expertise, professional pride and the right tools. It is absolutely essential that the tools always work, even when the job is difficult, bordering on impossible.
Becker Avionics
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Becker Avionics is a privately owned high-tech company that develops, manufactures and distributes the latest communications, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne and ground applications.
+49 (0)7229 / 305-0 info@becker-avionics.de www.becker-avionics.de
In order to support international market requirements the Company has established branches around the world.
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EXHIBITORS Breezer Aircraft GmbH & Co.KG
+49 (0)4671 93 13 93 info@breezeraircraft.de www.breezeraircraft.de
Breezer Aircraft is structured into a number of divisions: The division “Aircraft”, managed by engineer Ralf Magnussen, is geared towards product development and production. The division “Service” offers top notch support to our customers. This division is managed by engineer Harald Petersen. Contact him for all your maintenance, repair, spare parts or inspection needs. The Flight Training Center offers an in-house flight training facility. Apart from training new pilots and doing conversion training, the Flight Training Center also offers demo rides.
British Sports Car Owners Club Luxembourg +352 23 67 71 32 www.bscoc.lu
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CD Aircraft is the German representative of Cirrus Aircraft in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Together with Cirrus Sales & Service b.v., the dealer for Benelux and Scandinavia we display the most recent SR22T and SR22 models. One of them is the Limited Commemorative Edition for the 10th anniversary of the SR22 – the World’s best selling Aircraft within the last 8 years.
Centurion
+49 (0)37204 6960 info@centurion.aero www.centurion.aero
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CARUSO high-tech pilot sunglasses offer a unique eye protection. We filter UVC,UVB,UVA+blue-light+infrared +suitable for flying. New reading glasses can be incorporated. CR747 Optical Line Pilot, has the possibility to add corrective eyeglasses with single vision, bifocal or progressive lenses with side protection.
CD Aircraft
+49 (0)33731 706 40 info@cdaircraft.de www.cirrusdeutschland.de
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Our club was founded with the intention of allowing like-minded people to get together and share their common interest while at the same time having fun! Our experience to date is that this club has managed to achieve those goals and continues to surpass them year after year. If you are not a member, please feel free to pay us a visit at any of our events or on one of our monthly gatherings we will be more than happy to meet you.
Caruso & Freeland
+41 (0)526724742 freeland@bluewin.ch www.carusofreeland.com
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CENTURION: the leading international supplier of kerosene piston engines for general aviation. CENTURION was the first company worldwide to obtain certifications for kerosene engines. Over 300 authorized service centers provide a strong global network for CENTURION pilots. More than 2,600 CENTURIONs are currently in operation accumulating over two million flighthours.
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EXHIBITORS Ceteor SPRL
+32 (0)4 388 20 17 sosinfo@sosbooster.com www.ceteor.com
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Ceteor is a Belgian innovating company specialized in the development and manufacture of 6, 12, 24 or 28V professional jump starters. The comprehensive range of boosters allows starting all breakdown vehicles with a partially or completely flat battery. Major Actor of its market, Ceteor exports 85% of its production.
CGN Flight Center
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We offer: Cockpit film DVDs, Airshow DVDs, RC Toys and all sorts of aviation gadgets.
+49 (0)175 - 891 07 01 cgnflightcenter@aol.com www.cockpitfilm.com
Citation CJ1 (Pre-owned)
+49 (0)9461 952 1510 alexander.wolf@muehlbauer.de
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- For sale or leasing - Serial # C525-0602 - TT: 900 hours - 5 seats - Collins FMS 3000 & Garmin 500 - Mark VIII EGPWS - JAR OPS 1 EASA certified (D-reg)
Clean Tech Aviation
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Clean Tech Aviation, the innovative R&D center that develops the bio fuel of the future for General and Business aviation with BIO Avgas blends and Bio Diesel and Bio Kerosene blends. CTA will deliver all users a retrofit package that will bring direct savings per gallon used.
+31 (0)628148496 info@ctdc.eu www.ctdc.eu
CTA delivers training for all FBO station aircraft engineers to reach Bio Fuel retrofit certification with their customers.
Concept 2 Prototype
+49 (0)8663 1508 info@c2p.aero www.c2p.aero
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Concept 2 Prototype is a Slovenian Product development company that has produced this all-carbon two-plus-two 2/4 seat aircraft. The airplane was flown to AERO from Slovenia to demonstrate the viability of the design. C2p hopes to sell the project to investors. The aircraft is powered by Rotax 912S. It cruises all 138 knots. Thanks to appropriate flap geometry, stall speed is 35 Knots. The useful load is 860 pounds, empty weight is 794 pounds.
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EXHIBITORS Cooles Hemd
+49 (0) 89 35819949 info@cooles-hemd.de www.cooles-hemd.de
Cool-Hemd.de designs and manufactures high-quality and fashionable men’s shirts and blouses for pilots, business and leisure. Cool-Hemd.de pilot shirts made from 100% high grade cotton are characterized by very good comfort, perfect fit and easy to care for. An individual design to customer, on application by a different colour collar, placket and the button holes gives the shirt and the wearer an extraordinary and unique look.
Czech Sport Aircraft
+44 (0)20 7536 6356 sales@czechsportaircraft.co.uk www.czechsportaircraft.co.uk
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Driver safety training - Active coaching - Hot laps - Porsche GT3 driving experience Say goodbye to the daily grind and experience something absolutely extraordinary with our Porsche 911 GT3 drivers training. If you like to drive dynamically and skillfully and to handle the situation even in adverse circumstances our drivers lessons are essential for perfecting your driving skills. Our Porsche 911 GT3 driving experience takes place at famous race tracks and driving safety centers.
Far North Aviation
+32 (0)495 53 18 22 info@farnorthcanada.ca www.farnorth-aviation.ca
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Each Expedition is hand built, not mass produced on a huge assembly line. We believe in quality not quantity. It is this attention to detail that allows our customers to benefit from our 3 year/1000 hour limited warranty. We believe a warranty is an indicator for quality of workmanship and attention to detail. It also gives our customers peace of mind that they are flying a safe, rugged and well-built aircraft.
Fahrschule Bluemle
+49 (0)171 4114817 info@gt3-fahrertraining.de www.fahrschule-bluemle.de
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Onega Aviation t/a Czech Sport Aircraft UK are Agents for the SportCruiser and other CSA Products in the UK. There are now over 600 SportCruisers flying Worldwide, with just under 100 in the UK (97 as this goes to press) – With the verge of approval of the type for training and fleet use with the RTC, this number is expected to grow rapidly over the next year and years.
Expedition Aircraft
+32 (0)495 53 18 22 www.expeditionaircraft.com
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FAR NORTH AVIATION is the exclusive dealer of the Expedition E350 in Europe. You can be sure, the Expedition will offer the finest value for your dollar and has everything you could possibly want in a single engine aircraft. Whether you want floats, amphibious floats, skis or just plain wheels, the expedition offers unsurpassed performance and value. Offering a cruise speed of 152KTAS for a max range of 750NM or a Max Endurance of 6.5 hours, this workhorse can deliver. Offering a true 4 door, 5 seat platform with 52 inch cabin width, 50 inch cabin height and a cabin length of 138 inches, if you want it moved, the Expedition will do it.
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EXHIBITORS Flight Sports Centre Bautzen GmbH & Co. Sales and Training KG +49 (0)35872 359878 info@flugsportzentrum-bautzen.de www.fsz-bautzen.de
The Flight Sports Centre Bautzen is an importer and product support organizations for outstanding all-metal aircraft, “Euro Star” & “Sports Star” by Evektor (CZ) as well as one of the fastest UL aircraft in the world, the “Shark”, the Slovakian company Shark.Aero. With his newly-built service centre at the airport, the DSC has Kamenz Bautzen an excellent base for all repair, maintenance and service tasks for the CS-LSA and ultralight aircraft!
Flugplatz Bitburg GmbH
+49 (0)6561/ 96 36-22 g.krahe@flugplatz-bitburg.de www.flugplatz-bitburg.de
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Das Flugsportzentrum Bautzen, mit neu gebauten Service-Center am Flugplatz Kamenz, ist Importeur und Musterbetreuer der hochmodernen und leistungsstarken Ultraleicht- und ELA - Flugzeuge Eurostar und Sportstar von Evektor-Aerotechnik a.s. als auch eines der schnellsten UL-Flugzeuge der Welt, der Shark von Shark.Aero s.r.o. Diese moderne Modellpallette macht das Flugsportzentrum Bautzen zu einem starken Partner in dem Bereich der Sportfliegerei in Deutschland und Österreich!
Flyer-Truck
+49 (0)8635 273 info@flyertruck.de www.flyer-truck.com
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The “Bitburg Model” is a successful symbiosis of a regional airport, leisure centre and a service, industrial and commercial location. The connection with air traffic brings business advantages for all fields of activities. The development tasks are met by the newly established “Flugplatz Bitburg GmbH” and its shareholders.
Flugsportzentrum Bautzen
+49 (0)35 78 / 309 034-6 info@flugsportzentrum-bautzen.de www.fsz-bautzen.de
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Flyer-Truck Zaglauer was founded in 1953 and has been developing, producing and marketing aircraft towing machines for private and commercial use since 1993. The product range comprises six different basic devices for the most diverse types of aircraft. The program typically includes towing devices for aircraft and helicopters made by prominent aircraft manufacturers with a take-off weight of between 2 and 35 tonnes. Also in this year Flyer-Truck offers the exhibitors its free moving service. We will place after the wish by exhibitors the aircraft at the static display and in the halls.
GA Buyer Europe
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AviationExpo Europe Supporting Publication.
ONE MARKET • ONE MAGAZINE • ONE CHOICE
+44 (0)20 8549 5024 astrid@avbuyer.com www.avbuyer.com
GA Buyer Europe where you will find new and used aircraft for sale. The sections include Piston, Classic, Light Aircraft, Turbine, Heli and Parts. 27,500 printed copies are circulated each month throughout 44 European countries. Plus the DIGITAL EDITION is available online at AvBuyer.com on the 1st of each month. For full advertising details contact Astrid Ayling.
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GOMOLZIG Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH +49 (0)2336-490330 info@gomolzig.de www.gomolzig.de
60 years in the service of aviation. For more than half a century, the aircraft and Gomolzig Maschinenbau GmbH has been serving the aviation industry. We deliver with our partners to contribute to keeping recreational flying and commercial aviation affordable and continuously be environmentally friendly and safer.
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Greenairpark
Greenairpark is an airpark in development in France. Located in the Vienne department, near La Rochelle and Poitiers in a wonderful and welcoming region (Poitou-Charentes). Authorizations are obtained this year and woks start this summer.
+33 (0)961 421 122 contact@greenairpark.fr www.greenairpark.fr
We offer 38 plots of land from 4500 sm to 7500 sm with 1000 m long grass and concrete runways.
GT3-Fahrertraining
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Driver safety training - Active coaching - Hot laps - Porsche GT3 driving experience
+49 (0)261 6678780 info@gt3-fahrertraining.de www.gt3-fahrertraining.de
Say goodbye to the daily grind and experience something absolutely extraordinary with our Porsche 911 GT3 drivers training. If you like to drive dynamically and skillfully and to handle the situation even in adverse circumstances our drivers lessons are essential for perfecting your driving skills. Our Porsche 911 GT3 driving experience takes place at famous race tracks and driving safety centers.
Heli-Flight GmbH & Co. KG
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Heli-Flight GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1979, is the German Robinson Helicopter dealer for the R22, R44 and R66. We are certified with FTO/TRTO and can provide any school matters required.
+49 (0)6035-91000 info@heli-flight.de www.heli-flight.de
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes + 49 (0)681 5867 310 annemone.edginer@htw-saarland.de www.htw-saarland.de
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Mit dem Studiengang “Aviation Business - Piloting and Airline Management”, den die HTW des Saarlandes nach einer Revision ab dem Wintersemester 2011/2012 in Kooperation mit der Flugschule RWL German Flight Academy GmbH anbietet, werden neben kaufmännischen und technischen Kenntnissen spezielle Fähigkeiten für den Einsatz im Bereich Luftfahrtwesen vermittelt.
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EXHIBITORS Home Health Products GmbH
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Die Firma hhp hat langjährige Erfahrung in der Entwicklung und in dem Vertrieb medizinischer Produkte und ist der führende Anbieter von geprüften Medizinprodukten im Bereich Massagetechnik.
+49 (0)721 1 61 43 0 info@hhp.de www.hhp-deutschland.de
Zehntausende zufriedener Kunden weltweit profitieren davon, dass die Produktion ausschließlich in Deutschland erfolgt – dies garantiert die höchstmögliche Qualität nach dem Deutschen Medizinproduktegesetz.
HQ Flight & Operational Support GmbH +49 (0)2154 48 68 556 www.hq-flightoperations.de
Your principles are efficiency, flexibility, reliability, combined with the highest standards of quality. We take all your flight planning and travel co-ordinations into consideration, whether feasibility studies, flight planning, over flight and landing permissions, negotiation of fuel arrangements, booking a limousine or organising accommodation. Whether as 24/7/365 full operation control and flight dispatch service, our operations team will calculate and implement exactly the performance you need. Individual, flexible, efficient and meeting your requirements.
iAeronautical
+44 (0)7775 523154 andy.evans@iaeronautical.com www.iaeronautical.com
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iAeronautical is pleased to launch a new iPad app for the General Aviation market. Our aviation moving map is fully interactive – double tap anywhere on the map and detailed information appears. Includes Eurocontrol charts. Plan your flight in only a few minutes. View terrain and airspace clearance. Download NOTAMs and weather. Automatic 28-day updates. Special show discount!
ISS-Protect
+49 (0)7162 919410 info@aeroprotect.de www.aeroprotect.de
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All-weather covers for sensitive surfaces – MADE IN GERMANY ISS-PROTECT all-weather covers protect sensitive surfaces against all external ascendancies, for example: rain, UV-radiation, dirt, dust and hail. The Covers are free from condensation and keep the surfaces dry. The covers are made out of several layers of fabric: Upper fabric for protection against external ascendancies as well as an inner lattice fabric for protection of the surface against scratching/static charge. ISS-PROTECT covers are high quality products to protect airplanes, boats/ships and campers/caravans against all external ascendancies.
JETFOXAIR GmbH
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JETFOXAIR GmbH is pleased to announce that the IBIS MAGIC GS-700ULM - JET-MAGIC will make its introduction at AviationExpo, being held at the location of Bitburg Airport.
+49 (0)6563-8966 jetfoxair@t-online.de www.jetfoxair.de
The Magic, a full metal construction airplane, with engines of 80 to 140 HP, characterizes to be an elegant airplane of two seats, of high wing that capture their audience. The cockpit width, their capacity of load, the finishes, but overalls, the improved visibility with 360º of windows and a solid and reliable body that it improves in each new user’s experience.
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EXHIBITORS l’Armée de l’Air (French Air Force)
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The air crew from the Cognac Airbase of l’Armee de l’Air (French Air Force) will be present during the 3-day AviationExpo Europe and will be displaying their Grob G-120 Military Trainer. The Grob G 120 is a two seated training and aerobatic low-wing aircraft with a carbon composite airframe, built by Grob Aircraft. It is based on the Grob G 115TA training aircraft and is specially designed for military and civil pilots training.
Laversab
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LAVERSAB, INC. Manufactures RVSM compliant Pitot Static Testers and Air Data Test Sets. Laversab’s reliable, affordable and innovative products are supported by a worldwide network of distributors and service centres, providing outstanding service.
+1 281-325-8300 sales@laversab.com www.laversab.com
Luftsport Magazin
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Eqip Werbung & Verlag Gmbh is a publishing house based in Bonn, Germany and is specialized on sailplane books and other aviation literature. Since 2010 Eqip is publishing “Luftsport” a magazine covering all kind of airsports activities.
+49 (0)228 966 99011 redaktion@luftsportmagazin.de www.luftsportmagazin.de
MAS - Maintenance Air Service GmbH Leutkirch +49 (0)7561 / 6367 info@mas-leutkirch.de www.mas-leutkirch.de
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Reliability and accuracy are the two properties which are in the maintenance of aircraft more than just important. Benefit from our 30 years experience in the field of maintenance, repair and maintenance of business-and privately-operated piston and turbine aircraft 5.7t.
Mobiky
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Mobiky ® Sales Germany, Sascha Miebach, a manufacturer of folding electric bikes and electric folding bikes all the innovation and the highest Quality. Dealer inquiries supervised by Mr. Sascha Miebach.
+49 (0)2203-45999 sascha.miebach@mobiky.com www.mobiky.com
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Müritz Airpark – for aviators with a passion.
+49 (0)152 5376 8728 rouschal@mueritz-airpark.de www.mueritz-airpark.de
In the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District, next to the airfield of Rechlin-Lärz (EDAX), we realize Müritz Airpark, a Fly-In-Community with golf course and marina. Other facilities, such as a hotel, a restaurant and a clubhouse will be serving you in the future.
Pilot Training Network GmbH
+49 (0)69 696-96157 info@pilottraining-network.com www.pilottraining-network.com
Pilot Training Network is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Flight Training. This means that the company not only belongs to the Lufthansa Group, a company that shapes and fashions the global aviation market, but also has full access to the vast experience of one of the world’s most respected Flight Training Operators. Our two flight schools, FlightCrew Academy and InterCockpit, enable us to offer practice-oriented training that is optimally aligned with and focuses directly on the preparation for cockpit tasks. Whether ATPL training or simulator training; whether student, pilot, or airline: Our flight schools benefit everyone involved.
Piper Generalvertretung Deutschland AG +49 (0)5674 70451 sales@piper-germany.de www.piper-germany.de
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Pooleys Flight Equipment is proud to be attending Aviation Expo Europe once again. We understand the passion of aviation, the drive that makes people want to fly and want to become pilots. Established in 1957, Pooleys has a reputation built over 6 decades as a manufacturer, publisher and supplier of the finest aviation products. We supply British built and manufactured products to markets across the globe from the USA to New Zealand, from Iceland to South Africa. In the 55 years since we were established, we estimate our products have helped over 250,000 pilots across 6 continents to learn to fly. We look forward to seeing you soon.
S2T Group
+49 (0)711 365 0252 info@s2tgroup www.s2tgroup.com
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Piper Generalvertretung Deutschland AG, based at Kassel-Calden Airport (EDVK), are proud to be the authorized Piper Dealer since 1968 for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. We offer a wide range of General Aviation Services. Our group activities include Aircraft Sales (single-engine and twinengine trainer, personal and business aircraft), Aircraft Maintenance (repair and service on single-/ twin-engine piston and turbine aircraft, work on aircraft avionics, CAMO+ facility) and Aircraft Parts (we supply all general aviation parts – not just Piper parts, engines and avionics, EN 9120 certified).
Pooleys Flight Equipment
+44 (0)20 8207 3749 sales@pooleys.com www.pooleys.com
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S2T GROUP is the UK and German dealer for the low cost Polish-built Aero AT-3, a new Polish aircraft fully certified in the EASA VLA (Very Light Aircraft) category. Designed and built by Aero AT Sp. z o. o. of Warsaw, the AT-3 is a low cost, low maintenance basic training aircraft, also suitable for touring, with a cruise speed of up to 120 kts (220+ kmh) and a range of approximately 800 km. S2T Group’s division S2T GRASS REINFORCEMENT is supplier of the PERFO interlocking grass reinforcement system for airfields, which can be used on runways, taxiways and parking areas.
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EXHIBITORS Schuhbeck Aerosports GmbH
+49 (0)8663 1508 dr.schuhbeck@arcor.de
SCHUHBECK AEROSPORTS GMBH, ONE general distributor for Germany and Austria shows the prototype of the ONE. She shall become one of the best low-wing aircrafts of 600/750 kg class. Savety, performanc, handling and not least an attractive appearance will contribute to reach that aim. Your critical suggestions are welcome for implementation. At last we build the ONE for You. Dr. Michael Schuhbeck
Sirius Aviation Insurance
+45 88 807 100 aviation@siriusgroup.com www.siriusaviationinsurance.com
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Sirius Aviation Insurance cover flights to destinations worldwide for customers who are based and registered in the Nordic Countries, Baltic States, Poland, Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Czech Republic and Slovakia. You will get the branches most competent service, as a part of our staff has many years of experience in flying in addition to a sound education within the insurance business, this means we understand what you are talking about.
SNA Europe
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SNA Europe is one of the oldest continuous producers of hand tools in the world. Our unique 150 year history and partnership experience has defined the way we do business and our values help make SNA Europe the trusted, respected company it is today.
+49 (0)2104 8 33 83 0 info.de@snaeurope.com www.snaeurope.com
Spangdahlem Air Base
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AviationExpo Europe is proud to be welcoming the air crews from the United States Air Force (Europe) throughout the 3-day event at Bitburg.
www.spangdahlem.af.mil
Republic Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt and F-16 Fighting Falcon air crews - These air crews are stationed at the local Spangdahlem Air Base. They will displaying their A-10 during the 3 day event at Bitburg Airport.
Swift Fuel GmbH
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Swift Fuel GmbH was established in 2011 as the European subsidiary of Swift Enterprises to commercialize their developed fuels in Europe. Swift Fuel offers a lead-free, renewable alternative to 100LL..
+49 (0)6332 979297-0 info@swiftfuel.de www.swiftfuel.de
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EXHIBITORS Tecnam
+39 0823 620134 info@tecnam.com www.tecnam.com
Tecnam: introducing innovative, stylish, efficient and affordable aeroplanes, including the Tecnam P2006T; a twin for the price of a single and the superlative single engined Tecnam P2002JF, designed to be both a very enjoyable aeroplane to fly cross country as well as a robust trainer. www.tecnam.com
Tesla Industries
+1 302-324-8910 tesla1@teslaind.com www.tesla1.net
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Tesla Industries is a leader in designing and manufacturing 12 and 24 VDC portable, powerful ground power units, AC to DC Power Supplies as well as Battery Chargers for both Aviation and Ground equipment. Tesla units will provide up to 3500 amps for starting and 25 to 400 amps of filtered DC continuous power for avionics and testing as well as battery charging and conditioning. Tesla ground power units require no maintenance and contain non hazardous dry cell technology batteries and can be transported by land or air without any MSDS or hazardous material documentation. Our company HQ is located in New Castle, DE 19720.
The Pilot Shop, EHLE
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The Pilot Shop is the leading supplier of pilot supplies in the BeNeLux – main dealer for Jeppesen, Bose, David Clark, Sennheiser, beyerdynamic, Randolph Engineering, Airbox and numerous other manufacturers.
+31 (0)320-284359 sales@pilotshop.nl www.pilotshop.nl
Run by pilots for pilots and with more than twenty years experience we understand your needs – from pencils through headsets to navigation systems.
TOTAL Deutschland GmbH
+49 (0)800 - 8682533 www.total.de
TOTAL fuel is widely used in microlight aircraft to high performance executive jets, through the whole range of light aircraft and helicopters. Customers, with varying needs, include regional airports, aero clubs, gliding, parachute clubs, helicopter operators and private individuals and Pilot Training, the most important aspect of the entire aviation industry.
UL-AIROAVIATION GmbH
+49 (0)7971 4023 info@airoaviation.de www.airoaviation.de
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We are your partner for trade and distribution in the areas of Germany, Austria and Switzerland with the following patterns: - Samba XXL - Lambada - Skylane – Legend. The Samba XXL is certified as an Ultralight in Germany by the Aero Club. Made in the Czech Republic is the Samba XXL. The Skylane is also a German airworthiness certification. The inspectors were particularly impressed the sensational curb weight. The Lambada is approved in Germany for the Aero Club as an ultralight.
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EXHIBITORS UL-GmbH.de
+ 49 (0)2307 – 490 900 info@ul-gmbh.de www.ul-gmbh.de
UL-GmbH is your solution if you want to buy a two-seat airplane from Flight Design or need any support around your CT. Additional Uwe Post the managing director is since 2003 the Dealer in Germany for Dynon Avionics. Further he became this year the sample-responsibleperson (in Germany the same as a Manufacturer) of the new 120 kg-Class Airplane called SD-1, which is built by Mr. Spacek in Czech republic.
Vulcanair S.p.A.
+39 0815918111 sales@vulcanair.com www.vulcanair.com
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Vulcanair S.p.A. is a leading General Aviation aircraft manufacturer based in Naples, Italy. The company currently offers a full line of multi-mission twin-engine aircraft expressly designed for aerial work, airborne surveillance and transport: - P68 Series: 6 seats piston and turbine, classic or Observer - AP68TP-600 A-VIATOR: 11 seats turboprop.
West Avionics Luftfahrtelektronik GmbH +49 (0)2161 661871 info@westavionics.de www.westavionics.de
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WESTERN AVIONICS AVIONICS GMBH since 1989 specializing in avionics, electronics and electrical EASA Part 145 and Basemaintenance line operation. As part of our approval, we serve airlines, flight schools and businesses with aircraft traffic from all over Europe. In addition to scheduled maintenance, our company also performs maintenance and modifications (SBs, STCs, small and large changes) by the area of electric equipment and electronics. AVIONICS WESTERN since 2003 has brought more than 120 amendments for approval.
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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AviationExpo Supporting Publication.
+44 (0)20 8255 4000 karen@avbuyer.com www.avbuyer.com
World Aircraft Sales Magazine with its outstanding, ever growing editorial content, has matured into a worldclass publication which forms the foundation of our successful general aviation support group - World Aviation Communications Ltd. Now, via the Internet (AvBuyer.com), AvBuyer Alert and Digital Magazines, printed media (World Aircraft Sales Magazine and GA Buyer Europe), we offer a one stop marketing solution.
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