The Auvergne flying club hosted the closing leg of the 61st edition of the “Tour Aérien des Jeunes Pilotes - Mermoz Academy”. Forty-five young pilots took part in this multi-stage aerial tour of France.
To mark the occasion, an open day was held on Saturday July 27 at Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, to introduce visitors to the world of aviation through a variety of stands and events organized by the FFA- Fédération Française Aéronautique , VINCI Airports , Michelin, etc …
The general public was able to explore cockpits, use flight simulators and stroll around the tarmac to admire aircraft such as the Pipistrel Velis Electro, Europe's only certified electric aircraft,
take part in a gastronomic event with Michelin-starred chef Gianfranco Pascucci, or attend the Michelin Cup Challenge Revival 2024 prize-giving ceremony.
Visitors to the HOP! stand were able to discuss our activities with Hervé PAGE (Engineering and Maintenance Director) and Emmanuel TAFFIN (Industrial Resources and Logistics Manager), and find out more about the Clermont-Ferrand site in particular.
Many of the young Tour Aérien pilots introduced themselves and chatted with Xavier RODALLEC, our Embraer Area Manager.
The Tour Aérien des Jeunes Pilotes - Mermoz Acandemy (TAJP-MA), in the form of a summer university, enables young pilots to meet up, exchange ideas and deepen their knowledge. It's a promotional event for light aviation and FFA-affiliated flying clubs, where young pilots act as ambassadors for our light aviation at every stage, sharing their passion with the general public. It takes place every two years, usually in the last two weeks of July. The next edition will take place in 2026..