Der Courchevel-Stunt

Title: Conquering Courchevel: The Ultimate High-Stakes Glider Stunt

Text: What happens when you combine an 18.6% mountain runway gradient, a high-performance Volkswagen Amarok, and world-record glider pilot Klaus Ohlmann? You get one of the most daring aerospace stunts ever captured on film.

Filmed at the iconic Courchevel Altiport in the French Alps, this spectacular project features a precise, high-speed vehicle tow launch of the Antares 23E sailplane. With a 50-meter tow rope, absolute pilot precision, and zero margin for error, this multi-take maneuver required meticulous engineering, strict safety protocols, and official government approvals to become a reality.

Brought to life by the brilliant team at HelliVentures and director Anson Fogel, this video demonstrates the absolute pinnacle of aerodynamic skill and automotive power working in perfect harmony.

• Aircraft flown: Antares 23E

• Location: Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ), France

• Production: HelliVentures / Directed by Anson Fogel

2. Das Making-of

Title: Behind the Scenes: The Ultimate Courchevel Glider Stunt

Text: Every legendary stunt has a story that happens before the cameras start rolling. This exclusive „Making-of“ feature takes you behind the lens and onto the tarmac of one of the world’s most dangerous airport runways.

Executing a vehicle tow launch down an 18.6% steep Alpine slope with a high-performance glider is a high-stakes chess game against gravity and wind. Discover the meticulous planning, the engineering challenges of the 50-meter tow setup, and the intense collaboration between Klaus Ohlmann, the precision drivers, and the HelliVentures film crew.

See what it takes to get government clearance for a world-first maneuver, how the team managed multiple high-speed takes, and the raw emotion in the cockpit when everything line up perfectly.

• Go Behind the Scenes: Learn the physics, the risks, and the teamwork required to push aviation boundaries.