Farewell Mitch - Welcome Grat

During a ceremony organised at Kleine Brogel airbase on Friday November 4th, 2011, Belgian Air Force F-16 Demo Pilot Cdt Vl Michel "Mitch" Beulen has made the last of his memorable demonstration with his F-16 called "The Vortex". For Mitch is was the conclusion of his third display season and as "tradition wants it, he passed on this demanding but very rewarding task to Capt Avi Renaud "Grat" Thys. As of 2012 "Grat", who is a member of n° 350 Squadron based at Florennes, becomes the 16th F-16 demo pilot of the Belgian Air Force. For the occasion a number of former F-16 "demonstrators" came together to thank "Mitch" for his wonderful presentations and to welcome "Grat".

Last Demo by Mitch

Gathering of former Belgian Air Force  F-16 demo-pilots

The new Belgian Air Force F-16 demo pilot for the 2012 display season: Capt Avi Renaud "Grat" Thys

Video: "The CUBE Brussels" Helicopter flight to the Cinquantenaire Arch - Jubilee Park Brussels

Another nice helicopter flight over Brussels

The CUBE Brussels The Cube by Electrolux is a culinary experience conceptualized by Electrolux, developed and managed by Absolute Blue and designed by Park Associati. Designed to be placed in unexpected and dramatic European locations, it was launched in Brussels on April 1st 2011 where it will sit atop of the Parc du Cinquantenaire for three months. Event concept development: Electrolux. Structure development and project management: Absolute Blue Architecture and Interior Design: Park Associati, Milano. Logo and Texture Design: Studio FM, Milano. Aerial pictures by Wim Robberechts & Co. Helicopter film pilot : Capt. Thierry Soumagne (HSB)

Les avions Tipsy : Book of the Month in Aeroplane Monthly

The book "Les avions Tipsy" published by the the FNAR has been selected by Aeroplane Monthly as the book of the month for December 2011. This is the third time a Belgian book is earmarked for this prestigious honor. The author of the column is Philip Jarrett. This is by itself an award to be reviewed by such a renowned author and expert in aviation history.

Good show Vincent & Nicolas

December is the month to give and receive gift, you can still order "Les avions Tipsy" from the Fnar
at www.fnar.be