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Medical help arrives
I spent three days traveling with Luciano and his team north of Madagascar's capital Antananarivo.
Apr 18, 2024


In The Right Place At The Right Time
We had planned a one-week mission to the north of Madagascar for the hospital in Mandritsara. The flight there took 1 hour 45 minutes.
Apr 11, 2024


Emergency Landing in the Chad Desert
People tend to think that a helicopter drops from the sky like a stone when the engine fails. But that is not the case.
Mar 28, 2024


Disappointment Turns To Joy
Can you imagine how sad and disappointed the villagers would have been if all the preparations for the inauguration of the church had ...
Mar 14, 2024


My Life In Madagascar
My name is Lias and I have lived in Madagascar since I was four. We have power outages every day.
Feb 29, 2024


Making The Best Of The Situation
During the corona crisis the government of Madagascar imposed restrictions on flying. That meant that we were not able to fly for several we
Feb 8, 2024


PERFECT TIMING
It’s never a dull moment when you are on a mission with Brillant de l’Or. Aside from the varied program that we fly with him in a week,...
Jan 11, 2024


INVISIBLE DEATH TRAPS
Treasures From The Pioneer Era, reported by Ernie Tanner: Helicopters are basically very safe aircraft. I can affirm that from my vast...
Dec 28, 2023


MISSED OPPORTUNITY
We carry out many medical flights and this makes us grateful that many lives have already been saved through these flights. However, not...
Dec 14, 2023


HELIMISSION IN THE AMAZON
Helimission will soon be operating a base in Brazil. Here, too, we would like to deliver aid by helicopter. Imagine a huge, impressive...
Nov 30, 2023


FASCINATION HELICOPTER MECHANIC
For a helicopter to function reliably, many parts and components must work together. Each part is important and has a specific purpose....
Nov 16, 2023


MEDICAL HELP AND MORE
Dr. Patrick was roused from his sleep in the middle of the night. Our medical team had been called because a woman had gone into labor....
Nov 2, 2023


A SURPRISE CELEBRATION
In March, I had a scheduled flight to transport a hydroelectric system. The day before I was told that a child had fallen from a tree in...
Oct 19, 2023


CHRISTMAS IN SUMMER – CHILDREN’S BRIGHT EYES
In June, I was travelling with Philibert and his team for three days. Each team member had a specific task – among other things, a...
Sep 21, 2023


VANILLA – AN EXPENSIVE SPICE FROM MADAGASCAR
Summer is just around the corner and it’s time for delicious ice cream again! Which flavor do you like best? Strawberry, chocolate or...
Sep 13, 2023


WELCOME BACK BECAUSE OF SICK MAN
During a mission on the Bemaraha plateau which lasted several days, we found we were no longer welcome in the village of Befosa. So we...
Aug 31, 2023


MORTAL DANGER IN ETHIOPIA – SAVED (5/5)
I was waiting for help at the abandoned airfield for the second day already. Around noon, I suddenly heard an engine noise in the...
Aug 17, 2023


DOANI IS BITTEN BY A SNAKE
Our local pilot Maichel and I had a flight to the southern lowlands to install an antenna for the HF radio in Lukun, and then to pick up...
Aug 2, 2023


DISASTERS CALL FOR COOPERATION
Normally, hard times bring people, organizations, and governments together, helping and supporting each other. This was also the case...
Jul 20, 2023


STREETS OF AFRICA
You might think your daily commute is difficult. But let me tell you about the car and truck drivers in Madagascar and many other...
Jul 13, 2023
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