Klaus Ohlmann: The Pioneer of Silent Aviation
“The thermals know no borders—and neither does the fascination for what is possible.”
Klaus Ohlmann is more than just a pilot—he is a living legend of aviation, a relentless explorer of the atmosphere, and the most successful glider pilot of all time. Holding well over 70 world records certified by the Guinness Book of World Records and the FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale), he has been pushing the boundaries of motorless flight for decades.
Milestones & Records (Selection)
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The Century Achievement: The first person ever to break the magical barrier of 3,000 kilometers in a single, pure gliding flight (3,009 km in the Argentine Andes).
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Above the Roof of the World: Pioneering wave flights in the Himalayas—including the historic overflight of Mount Everest in a sailplane.
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Science in the Cockpit: Serving as a vital pillar for international atmospheric research projects (such as the SouthTRAC campaign), Klaus pilots highly advanced research gliders to gather crucial climate data in the stratosphere.
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Honors: Recipient of the prestigious FAI Louis Blériot Medal (awarded for his historic speed record over a 500 km out-and-return circuit in the electric research aircraft eGenius).
Major Project 2027: In the Footsteps of Charles Lindbergh
The next great chapter in Klaus Ohlmann’s aviation career seamlessly bridges historic pioneering spirit with the future of mobility:
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The “Lindbergh 100” Anniversary Flight (May 2027): In official cooperation with Erik Lindbergh and the Lindbergh Foundation, Klaus is preparing what promises to be the most spectacular aviation project of the decade. To mark the 100th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s legendary transatlantic crossing, a historic commemorative flight will take place.
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The Goal: Instead of using a vintage museum piece, this flight will serve as a global, undeniable statement for the decarbonization of aviation. The technological core of this worldwide campaign is Klaus Ohlmann’s groundbreaking, highly efficient Hybrid-Stemme (Project E-Flight).
Future Activities & Vision: The Green Revolution in the Skies
For Klaus Ohlmann, flying is never an end in itself; it is the key to tomorrow’s climate protection. His upcoming activities focus strictly on two pillars:
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A Real-World Lab for Sustainable Propulsion: Klaus leverages his extreme flight experience to test innovative hybrid concepts, high-efficiency electric drives, and novel fuel technologies under the toughest real-world conditions. Every future project is designed to pave the way for tomorrow’s emission-free aviation.
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Global Alliances & Technological Dialogue: To accelerate this transition, Klaus is heavily focusing on networking scientists, industries, and sustainability pioneers. The Hybrid-Stemme will serve as a flying platform for direct exchange with global partners and sponsors, proving that high performance and uncompromised sustainability have long formed a single unit in the sky.
Ready for the Next Adventure
From the eternal ice of South America and the peaks of Asia to the historic transatlantic flight in 2027: Klaus Ohlmann combines the precision of a scientist with the courage of an explorer. He lives for the next project, the next milestone—and the next green innovation in the sky.