Robert Blum
Name: Robert Blum
Date of birth: 1967
Nationality: Germany
Paraglider: OMEGA, PI, PIBI
Harness: LIGHTNESS, IMPRESS
Flies since: 1986
Achievements: XC & VolBiv Specialist
About
The man from Allgäu is a veteran of paragliding. He has set several German records in cross-country flying and has undertaken vol-biv adventures to the High Atlas and Nepal, among other places. He documents his adventures with his camera and publishes them on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertBlumTandemflug
Interview
Do you remember your first flight? How was it?
After 2hrs practice on a low hill, I went up in my first maxi high above the mountain … excitement, stress…. and then, naturally, the need… for more!!
What moments make flying worthwhile?
For the actual moments, I can’t say. For me it is the surprises that flying holds in store. A couple of days ago I was on a hike & fly. I carried the wing, the weather was quite cloudy, the forecast even worse. The summit was in cloud (3,500m) but I kept climbing. Shortly before the top, like a gift, there was a small snowfield, almost into wind. The cloud broke up from time to time. What more could you want?! I had a wonderful flight, as good as it gets – an almost 300km FAI, landing at home.
Your three top flying areas?
The High Atlas, Himalaya, Caucasus…. Indescribable! I love to fly in unknown mountains and regions.
What are you doing on a day that is not flyable?
I like to go climbing mountains and rock climbing, mountain biking and riding the racing bike. In the winter I’m on skis a lot of the time.
Most important paragliding successes?
2013 German XC champion
2 German XC records
The biggest success is always to have fun and land SAFELY! I’m no longer interested in performance when flying, or the kilometres or results, it’s more about the excitement, the experience that flying provides.
Why do you fly for ADVANCE?
That’s easy, the equipment just works, is very well made and thought out.
I’m already looking forward to the new equipment! :)
What is your favourite food?
Greek Salad
What is your favourite quote in life?
There’s no such thing as can’t be done. You can achieve anything – if you want to.
Stories
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