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Flying to Spa F1
Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
We originally looked at flying to an F1 race in late 2024, starting with the Austrian Grand Prix, but the cheaper tickets sold out quickly, and the plan quickly collapsed as life got in the way. Furthermore, with the aircraft AOG and no return date in sight, planning for such a big trip at the end of June became impossible, so we looked further afield for a late-July slot and locked in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps (25–27 July 2025).
Once we had secured our tickets, the real challenge kicked in: finding a suitable airport to land at with our aircraft. Liege fell short, despite being the closest at about 40 minutes from the track, with limited HOTAC (hotel/accommodation) options nearby during the high-demand F1 weekend, and rental cars pretty much sold out or severely restricted in availability.
24 Hours in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Coming back into Amsterdam Schiphol feels a bit different this time, mainly because this is only my second visit as a pilot. Amsterdam has always been one of those airports I’ve wanted to get right — busy, complex, and properly alive from the moment you arrive.
The first attempt didn’t quite go to plan thanks to the weather and cancellations, so this return feels like unfinished business. There’s something hugely satisfying about lining up the arrival into one of Europe’s biggest hubs, knowing how much coordination and planning go on behind the scenes to make it all work. Schiphol isn’t just a gateway to the city; it’s part of the experience, and for a quick 24 hours in Amsterdam, it felt like the perfect place to come back to and do it properly.
