Brandenburg · Germany · A personal aviation journal

Freedom above.

Four paths to the sky, one shared sense of freedom. HIMMELSFREI follows a personal journey through flying, framed by Brandenburg's lakes, forests and open landscapes.

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Four flying worlds

Different ways to fly. One sky.

HIMMELSFREI is a private, non-commercial flying journal, not a flight school or booking service. The full stories, photographs and flight log are available on the German website.

Ultralight flying

Learning powered flight at Eberswalde-Finow: circuits, aircraft handling, flying theory and radio communication.

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Gliding

Gliding brings a quieter perspective from Neuruppin: discovering the air and the Brandenburg landscape without an engine.

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Paragliding

Ground handling and winch launches are steps on the way to flying beneath a wing, with each lesson building experience.

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Paramotoring

The ambition to combine a paraglider with a motor is a future goal. The website documents a personal plan, not passenger flights.

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Beyond the next flight

Rooted in Brandenburg. Looking toward new horizons.

Created by Frank Böttner, HIMMELSFREI shares a love of aviation, nature and the freedom of discovering new perspectives. The project follows real experiences and training rather than offering commercial services.

The HORIZONTE section explores longer-term dreams, including an aviation-inspired family road trip across the United States.

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