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BREITLING JET TEAM
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Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
Outstanding feats are the rule
Meet the w orld’s elite profes s ional civ ilian jet aerobatics team
Precision. Speed. Audacity. Aerobatics is one of the
world’s most demanding disciplines and one of the most
fascinating sights to watch from the ground.
A concentrated blend of technical ability, mastery and
finesse, the Breitling Jet Team is the elite in its field.
Breitling recognizes excellence in aviation and this
unique aerobatic team actively promotes the wonder of
flight to the public. Working closely together to
reinforce the core values of the company, the Breitling
Jet Team has carried out the mission with verve,
performing for awestruck audiences across the globe for
over a decade.
Sometimes flying to within just three meters of each
other, the skill and trust to operate the L-39C Albatros
jets in such tight formation is created over the numerous
years of operating together.
With very few changes to the team over ten years, the
pilots do not think, operate or react as individuals, but
as one cohesive unit. Naturally ensuring the safety of the
team is their number one priority.
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The team performs internationally each year at a host of
VIP engagements, sporting events and airshows. To
maintain their high standard at every show, the team
operates full-time during the year.
Each appearance of the Breitling Jet Team is a
breathtaking vision as the aircraft gracefully weave
through the sky at speeds of up to 465 mph.
A seamlessly coordinated ballet, the entire display leaves
you spellbound as the pilots work in total synchronicity
filling the sky with rolls, loops and gravity-defying
moves. The rapid-fire succession of aerobatic figures are
perfectly mastered and coordinated down to the
smallest detail, exactly like a Breitling Chronometer
movement.
The display ends with a dazzling pyrotechnic finale,
using a system of thermal flares to light the sky.
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
Timeline
2003
CREATION OF THE BREITLING JET
TEAM
April - First display with 4 aircraft.
2004
ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT
First display with 5 aircraft.
2005
ADDITIONAL AIRCAFT
April - First display with 6 aircraft.
2006
UAE
January - First appearance at Al Ain
Airshow.
2010
UAE
January – Al Ain Airshow.
2011
GRAND CANYON
Formation flight with Yves «Jetman»
Rossy.
MEDITERRANEAN TOUR
September – Displayed in 5 countries:
Greece, Turkey, Isreal, Jordan and
Libya.
2007
EUROPEAN SEASON
2012
EUROPEAN SEASON
May – Formation flights with Airbus
A380.
August – Formation flights with the
Patrouille de France.
2008
ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT
First display with 7 aircraft.
DEPARTURE TO ZHUHAI AIRSHOW
November – 14 legs - via Czech Rep,
Lithuania, Russia, Mongolia, China.
2009
FIRST TIME IN AFRICA
April – Capo Verde
Flight path via Spain-MoroccoMauritania.
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2013
SOUTH EAST ASIA TOUR
February / March
Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore,
Malaysia and Thailand.
KOREA & JAPAN TOUR
April / May
Korea, Hiroshima, Kobe, Yokohama
and Fukushima.
RETURN TO EUROPE
Via Jiayuguan (Great Wall of China),
Karamay, Moscow, Linz, Prague and
Hradec.
2014
EUROPEAN DISPLAY
Displays in Croatia (Red Bull Air
Race), Switzerland with the
Breitling Super Constellation,
Germany, the UK, Italy, Poland,
France and Spain.
2015
AMERICAN TOUR
Displays in the USA and Canada.
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
Interview with Jacques Bothelin
What m ade y ou choos e a career
in fly ing?
Why w as the Breitling Jet Team
created?
For as far back as I can remember,
since I was a kid, I always wanted to
be a pilot, in my mind there was
never any other options. As soon as
I left school I applied to be a fighter
pilot, unfortunately I didn’t quite
make eyesight levels required
which are extremely stringent in
the military. So I pursued aerobatics
as the closest way of flying to my
dreams. The best way to progress
for me through the aerobatic world
was to fly airshows, it’s hard work
and requires a lot of dedication –
but it is worth every loop and roll
that brings you closer to your goal.
I have been involved in aviation a
long time, enjoying a great
variation of events and airshows
around the world so I can’t
complain!
Breitling wanted to create the first
civilian jet display team as a way to
inspire and share the brand’s
passion for aviation. In 2002
Breitling approached me to set up
the team and it was a dream come
true! I was already leading an
aerobatic team, flying turboprops
so it was an easy transition to
make. Over the years the team has
grown in numbers, going from a 4
ship to 5 then 6, now 7. I am both
pilot and manager responsible for
setting up the most professional
team possible and ensuring the
display is at the same level as the
top military and global teams. We
have had some amazing adventures
along the way!
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What m akes the L-39C Albatros
the ideal aircraft for the team ,
and how does it com pare to
other high perform ance aircraft
y ou hav e flow n?
The L-39 are reliable and robust.
They
have
a
very
strong
airframe/structure and are relatively
easy to operate and manage
technically. The design is very
efficient and for a jet aircraft
comparably economical. We have
worked carefully on the paint
scheme to make them look good, but
I think fundamentally they are a
good-looking aircraft, fun to fly and
capable of the demanding task we
ask of them. Each aircraft I have
flown is different and suitable for
different roles, the L-39 is better than
many but not as good as some! It
suits our purposes. Every pilot
dreams of more performance, a little
more power, just like every driver
wants a little more from their car.
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
Interview with Jacques Bothelin
How has the team ev olv ed
s ince being form ed in 2003?
We started with 4 Jets in 2003, and
gradually added a pilot/aircraft as
time
and
the
opportunity
presented itself.
No pilot has ever chosen to leave
the team. It is a great bonus being
able to keep the core pilots the
same and not having to rotate
pilots like in the military. This
means the team core is very
experienced, and used to each
other
with
excellent
communication.
When
I
am
recruiting new pilots the qualities I
look for are, aerobatic skill of
course, but also their willingness to
be involved in a unique adventure.
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Tell m e about the popularity
and celebrity of being a
m em ber of the w orld’s only
profes s ional
civilian
jet
aerobatics team .
We are just normal people, but we
are aware and know that we are
lucky doing what we do, a lot of
people dream to be part of the
team.
Your
fans
m ake
s om e
interes ting reques ts . Tell m e
about s om e of the m os t
“bizarre” ones .
The most amazing fans are the
kids, the pure excitement and
emotion is great and a huge
motivator. Generally fans are very
nice and it’s a pleasure to meet
them and interact, if we can inspire
one future pilot – it’s all worth it!
What
is
y our
s ingle-m os t
s atis fy ing av iation ex perience?
Its too difficult to pin-point one
single
experience,
having
performed so many low altitude
displays, over so many incredible
places, each one is different and
challenging. Being able to share
each experience with the team is a
satisfying experience in itself.
If y ou could fly any aircraft in
the w orld, w hat w ould it be?
Same as when I was in the sweet
shop when I was young, I want to
try them all! The dream would be
to fly a Super Hornet for the
performance, a Mustang because I
have been introduced to aviation
reading veterans books when I was
a teenager, and a Gulf Stream (as
passenger)
for
the
ultimate
comfort.
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
Leading the team to success
JACQUES BOTHELIN
“There are two key
words in display flying quality and safety. A
polished performance is
the result of the two
together.”
Nicknam e: S peedy
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Pos ition: Leader
_________________________________________________________________________________
Flight Hours : 11,500
Leader and manager of the
Breitling Jet Team, Jacques
Bothelin
–
nicknamed
“Speedy” – is one of the
world’s
most
experienced
aerobatics pilots. He has
clocked up over 11,500 flight
hours on 145 types of planes,
and performed around 2,950
demonstrations in 39 countries.
As manager, he handles the
flight team’s schedule and
defines the show program.
As leader, he heads the
formation, flying plane No. 1.
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“Our aerial display is an
artistic expression. We
give the public an
emotive
25-minute
performance
with
elegant
maneuvers,
smoke, music and the
commentary.”
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
Piloting Skills
BERNARD CHARBONNEL
CHRIS TOPHE DEKETELAERE
Nicknam e: Charbo
Nicknam e: Douky
___________________________________________________________________
Pos ition: Right Ins ide
Wingm an
___________________________________________________________________
Pos ition: Firs t S lot
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Flight Hours : 6,000
Flight Hours : 8,000
A fighter pilot specializing
in
ground
attacks,
“Charbo” mainly flew on
Jaguar and subsequently
Mirage 2000. He shares a
passion for old planes with
“Ponpon”, and they jointly
collect certain treasures
from the past. “Charbo”
has 8,000 flight hours
behind him.
Before joining Jacques
Bothelin’s
team,
Christophe
Deketeleare,
known as “Douky” was a
fighter pilot on Jaguar and
Alpha Jet aircraft within
the French Air Force,
where he was also an
Alpha Jet instructor. He has
notched up 6,000 flight
hours.
What is the bigges t
challenge for y ou?
What is the bigges t
challenge for y ou?
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“The
challenge
is
permanent in a pilot’s
career. We must show
humility,
rigour,
to
question permanently to
always be on top and try
to excel.”
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
“Performing the perfect
show with exact equal
distance between 7 planes
even with the wind, clouds
etc. A challenge is what
pilots like!”
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
Piloting Skills
GEORGES -ERIC CAS TAING
FRANÇOIS PONS OT
Nicknam e: Ponpon
Nicknam e: Georgio
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Pos ition: Left Ins ide
Wingm an
Pos ition: S econd S lot
___________________________________________________________________
Flight Hours : 5,200
___________________________________________________________________
Flight Hours : 6,700
A Mirage F1 and Mirage
2000 fighter pilot as well as a
Mirage 2000 flight presenter
at international air shows,
“Ponpon” has nonetheless
remained
passionately
dedicated
to
vintage
aviation. He devotes most of
his leisure time to flying and
restoring legendary planes
“Ponpon” has 6,700 flight
hours to his credit.
Before
joining
the
Breitling Jet Team in the
“second slot” position,
“Georgio” served for 24
years in the French Air
Force,
flying
Fouga,
Tucano, Alpha Jet, Mirage
F1 and Mirage 2000
aircraft. He spent three
seasons (2008-2010) with
the Patrouille de France.
He has racked up 5,200
flight hours.
What is y our m ain role
in the team ?
What is the bigges t
challenge for y ou?
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“I
am
left
inboard
wingman and solo leader.
On the ground I’m in
charge
of
operations,
flight safety equipment
and passenger flights.”
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
“The biggest challenge is
adapting our display to
the different elements
specified by each air show
such as new air space and
surrounding landscape.”
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
Piloting Skills
PACO WALLAERT
PATRICK MARCHAND
Nicknam e: Paco
Nicknam e: Gas ton
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Pos ition: Right Outs ide
Wingm an
Pos ition: Left Outs ide
Wingm an
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Flight Hours : 4,600
Flight Hours : 5,700
During his 22 years as a
French Air Force fighter
pilot, “Paco” flew Tucano,
Jaguar and Alpha Jet
aircraft. From 2009 to
2011, he was part of the
Patrouille
de
France,
subsequently serving a
season as its technical
coordinator. He is the
Breitling Jet Team’s “right
outside wingman”.
He has over 4,600 flight
hours under his belt.
What s kills are required
for y our job as a BJT
pilot?
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Patrick Marchand, known
as “Gaston”, enjoyed a
career as a fighter pilot on
Jaguar and Alpha Jet
planes.
He
performed
flight demonstrations over
a five year period as part
of a pair of Jaguars, the
“Raffin Mikes”. He has
clocked up 5,700 flight
hours.
“As a pilot, concentration
and motivation are key.
Also airmanship skills of
course, self control, and
discipline.”
What is the bigges t
challenge for y ou?
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
“Flying to displays and
ferrying to new countries,
being an ambassador for
Breitling
and
being
respected
among
the
national teams.”
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
The Support
LUC HERBINIÈRE
Presenter
pilot.
and
support
aircraft
Luc Herbinière is a pilot and
instructor who serves as both the
presenter for the team and as the
captain of the support aircraft.
During the shows, he is on the
ground to provide spectators with
the technical information relating
to the figures being performed,
guiding their gaze so that they
don’t miss any of the maneuvers.
When the squad is traveling, he
flies the Metro III support aircraft
used for carrying technical and
logistic equipment.
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Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
The Mechanics
S IMPLY INDIS PENS ABLE
The people without whom Breitling Jet Team pilots
could not fly, and on whom they rely with
complete confidence so as to be able to
concentrate on their own tasks.
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They make a rigorous, discreet and yet
very direct contribution to the success
and beauty of the show.
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
Precision. Speed. Audacity
S AFETY
To ensure that safety is always a
high priority, the pilots also have
the backup of an ejector seat
fitted to the jets to use in an
emergency. The purpose of this
safety device is to effectively
propel the pilot from the cockpit
with enough force (20G) so they
will not hit the aircraft as they
exit.
G FORCE
Building significant G tolerance is
an important part of all aerobatic
flight training. To ensure that GLOC (loss of consciousness) does
not occur, the pilots use their
muscles to prevent blood from
draining from the head when the
pressure of gravity is pulling it
down to the pilots’ feet. This is
made easier with G-suits which
are worn by the pilots to keep
the blood circulating.
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Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
The beast behind the beauty
L-39 C ALBATROS
The Breitling Jet Team flies seven
L-39C Albatros military training
aircraft. The Czech-built airplane
has two seats and can be used for
instructive and passenger flights.
This magnificent aircraft is an
excellent blend of performance,
aesthetics and reliability. To
accentuate their powerful, taut
and dynamic appearance, they
have been painted in a suitably
refined livery also in keeping with
the
core
values
of
the
watchmaking brand. The iconic
Breitling yellow, bold black,
anthracite gray and metal scheme
reflects the spectacular feats
performed by the planes and was
designed for optimum visibility for
spectators. Looking almost like
missiles from the ground, the
visual effect is stunning.
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MAX SPEED IN LEVEL FLIGHT
465 mph
MASS WHEN PERFORMING
8,820 lbs
MAX SPEED IN A DIVE
565 mph
MAX G FORCE
+ 8G / - 4G
CEILING
36,000 ft
LENGTH
40 ft
THRUST
3,790 lbs
WINGSPAN
31 ft
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
A demanding display season
around the world
Continuous im prov em ent to achiev e a s eam les s dis play
Each Breitling Jet Team pilot is carefully selected and
remains with the team for many years, unlike military
or national teams which have to rotate some of their
pilots every year. They also benefit from a short offseason as they display around the world throughout
the year and are not restricted by the European
calendar. These factors make pre-season training
relatively straightforward.
Precision is almost an obsession within the team, with
each display filmed and reviewed as part of a detailed
debrief where each pilot can assess their own and the
team’s performance. Even though they are among the
most experienced display pilots in the world, they don’t
take their skills for granted and always listen to advice.
Collectively they strive for the ultimate perfection; a
seamless display.
As the pilots are often subjected to up to 8G whilst in
the cockpit and up to speeds of 465 mph the team
engages in specific physical preparation on the ground
in order to maintain G tolerance.
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To withstand the grueling stresses and strains of this
demanding environment, the pilots need to be in good
physical shape. The sudden acceleration felt in the
dramatic maneuvers, coupled with the intensity of the
G forces means the pilots must be able to respond
quickly and accurately in the air to ensure safety.
This particular demand on the body is tough for even
the fittest pilots and the whole team understands the
need to remain on top form both physically and
mentally at all times. Emotional stability is another
prerequisite for the team members – who all rely on
each other when on the ground and in the air.
While the life of a display pilot in the Breitling Jet
Team can be both physically and mentally demanding,
the pilots take great pleasure in every opportunity to
fly and to showcase their unique performance to new
audiences around the world.
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
The aerial formation
A v is ual m as terpiece w ith s ev en aircraft in harm ony
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Rocket
Cros s bow
Blackbird
Av enger
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Black Diam ond
Arrow head
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
The aerobatic sequences
S y nchro Pair
Percus s ion
360° Blackbird
Form ation
Apache Roll
¼ Clov er
Loop and
«be one»
Bend
Vertical S plit
Barrel Roll
Ocean
Mas terw av e
Loop
Loop
Oppos ite
Barrel Roll
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Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
BREITLING
«You s im ply do not becom e the official s upplier to w orld av iation by chance»
A specialist of technical watches, Breitling has played a
crucial role in the development of the wrist chronograph
and is a leader in this complication. The firm has shared
all the finest moments in the conquest of the skies
thanks to its sturdy, reliable and high-performance
instruments. One of the world's only major watch brands
to equip all its models with chronometer-certified
movements, the ultimate token of precision, Breitling is
also one of the rare companies to produce its own
mechanical chronograph movements, entirely developed
and manufactured in its own workshops. This family
business is also one of the last remaining independent
Swiss watch brands.
Aviation pioneers needed reliable and efficient
instruments, and therefore soon took an interest in
Breitling’s pocket chronographs, and later its wrist
chronographs. In the early 1930s, building on its
reputation for precision and sturdiness, the brand
enriched its range with a “specialty” that would earn it
worldwide fame: onboard chronographs intended for
aircraft cockpits. These instruments indispensable to
secure piloting enjoyed great success with the various
armed forces, including the Royal Air Force which used
them to equip its famous World War II propeller-driven
fighter planes.
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In 1952, Breitling launched its legendary Navitimer wrist
chronograph featuring a circular slide rule serving to perform
all navigation-related calculations. A cult object for pilots and
aviation enthusiasts, it has been continuously manufactured
for almost 60 years making it the world’s oldest mechanical
chronograph still in production. In 1962, a Navitimer
accompanied Scott Carpenter on his orbital flight aboard the
Aurora 7 capsule, thus becoming the first space-going wrist
chronograph. During the 1950s and 1960s, Breitling played a
key role in the boom of commercial aviation, as its onboard
chronographs became standard equipment, first on the
propeller-driven planes and later on the jet aircraft of many
airplane manufacturers and airline companies. The brand
thus quite naturally earned the status of “official supplier to
world aviation”. In 1984 and in close collaboration with the
Frecce Tricolori elite aerobatics team, Breitling created the
famous Chronomat an instrument that has become its star
model and a benchmark among pilot chronographs.
Today, more than ever, Breitling is synonymous with aviation.
The brand perpetuates its long-standing ties with aeronautics
by supporting the restoration of legendary aircraft, by
operating several exceptional teams, by associating with the
world’s finest air shows, and by cooperating with the
international elite among pilots and squadrons.
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]
Breitling Jet Team
Luc Herbinière
Breitling Jet Team Coordinator
[email protected]
Breitling US A
Lindsay Paterson
PR and Communications Manager
[email protected]