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September is visitor time again for Hahnweide’s airshow.

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January 15, 2026 at 9:06 PM

An exciting meeting to discover or rediscover every two years
January 15, 2026 at 12:52 AM

The 800 is less than 20 I think tho
January 18, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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The 737-100 first flew 59 years ago! the -800 first flight was 29 years ago this year.
Imagine Wright Flyers still being made in 1962.
January 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM

After that landing you may have to the Krankenhaus in the Krankenwagen to get assistance from the Krankenpfleger;)

I just realised how 1 word can make many words in German very efficient
January 14, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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:P Not feeling at all kranky.

Wonder if Herr Holighaus was related to the culturally significant Hoolihan (>'Hooligan') family?

Speed control and a light plane and a decent overrun area made that field do-able even allowing 10% for short dry grass, AND Aerofly wünder(sic8o) brakes.
January 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM

I mean it’s a glider port all planes are gliders without engines
January 14, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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It has one of the most famous vintage and warbird airshows at semi regular intervals, the 737 is pretty vintage:)