I am a world class aerobatic, air race and air show pilot who has been competing in world championships of each discipline since 2011.
French aerobatic champion, several times best pilot and Sportsman of the Year in Hungary, I rank amongst the top 10 pilots in international competitions.
Born in France, I grew up in the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe where I still spend most of my free time. After being part of the French team, I joined Hungary in 2015. I am now based in Budapest where most of my trainings take place.
I am proud to promote diversity and cultural differences in my sport. It is amazing to share the same passion with a pilot who lives in another continent with a completely different cultural background.
When I am not flying with a sport airplane in competitions, I fly as a Boeing 737 captain on a commercial airline. Besides, I also share my experience as a flight instructor regularly. For me, this is the description of a perfect life.
How did this fascination for flying come to me? I cannot tell. Nobody pushed me in that direction. Though I was initially told that due to medical reasons, I could potentially do everything except being a pilot, I persevered and never gave up on my dream.
After completing my master’s degree in mechanical engineering, I worked as an aerospace engineer on rocket engines to be used by the European Space Agency. When the week was over, I would run to the airfield to take my first aerobatic lessons. After finally obtaining my private pilot licence, I joined Air France in the cadet pilot program and got hired as a copilot on Airbus 320. This is where all started.
Making progress is an endless process. I always welcome new challenges as they are the key for me to keep a high level of motivation. Every flight is different and every day brings different challenges. I carefully prepare every step in my life, so do I prepare every one of my flights. Aviation was my best education.
Home base: Hungary
Nationality: French
Height: 1,88 m
