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Aviation-Quest.cc – Stories from Above!

Aviation-Quest.cc – Stories from Above!

Written by: Stefan Lorenz & Jürgen Reis
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 Take off with us into the vast world of aviation – from cockpits to control towers, and from real pilot life to behind-the-scenes stories of those who keep aviation running. Hosted by passionate aviation enthusiasts Stefan Lorenz and Jürgen Reis, Aviation‑Quest.cc – Stories from Above is your gateway to inspiring conversations, expert insights, and untold aviation journeys. Whether you're a student pilot, seasoned professional, sim enthusiast, or simply aviation-curious – our podcast covers it all: • Flight training & pilot careers • ATC communication & safety topics • Aircraft maintenance & engineering • Flight simulation, aviation media, and more Jürgen, a long-time sports podcaster and former glider/motor-glider pilot, teams up with Stefan, an active Airbus A320 pilot and flight sim creator, to bring authentic, unfiltered conversations straight from the world above the clouds. Tune in, learn, laugh — and share the passion for flight. 🌐 Learn more about the podcast, the hosts, and exclusive aviation coaching opportunities at www.Aviation-Quest.ccStefan Lorenz & Jürgen Reis Careers Economics Personal Success
Episodes
  • Flight Simulation Origins, Part 1 – Atari, Amiga & the Birth of a Lifelong Aviation Passion

    Flight Simulation Origins, Part 1 – Atari, Amiga & the Birth of a Lifelong Aviation Passion
    Mar 1 2026
    Episode 17 launches a new multi-part flight simulation special — and goes back to where it all began. Long before glass cockpits, streaming scenery, and powerful PCs, flight simulation meant floppy disks, one megabyte of RAM, and imagination. Host Jürgen Reis revisits his very first flight simulation experience at a late-1980s trade show, flying an early simulator on an Atari ST — a moment that sparked a lifelong fascination with aviation. From there, the conversation moves into the Amiga 500 era, where 880-kilobyte floppy disks powered legendary titles like F-18 Interceptor and, later, the groundbreaking A320 Airbus by Thalion — a simulator that introduced real IFR flying, Jeppesen-style enroute and ILS charts, and serious flight planning to a whole generation. Stefan Lorenz, now an Airbus A320 first officer, shares how his own aviation journey quietly began years earlier — watching Jürgen fly F-18 Interceptor on an Amiga during a long afternoon at his parents’ house. That first exposure to flight simulation planted a seed that later led him down the same path: from Amiga to early PC systems and the first versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Beyond nostalgia, the episode offers surprisingly timeless insights: why outdated real-world charts are still perfect training tools for flight simmers, how carrier landings and custom scenarios build real aviation discipline, and how flight simulators can even be used to prepare for RC aircraft flying. The core philosophy remains unchanged — then and now: If you can’t do it in the real world, you can do it on your PC. Honest, reflective, and deeply rooted in early simulation culture, this episode is both a retro journey and an invitation — for anyone who once flew virtual skies in their teenage years, and for those discovering flight simulation today.
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    41 mins
  • Mentour Pilot with Petter Hörnfeldt – Aviation, Mentorship & the Mentour Group

    Mentour Pilot with Petter Hörnfeldt – Aviation, Mentorship & the Mentour Group
    Feb 22 2026
    In this special 16th episode of aviation-quest.cc – Stories from Above, host Jürgen Reis welcomes Petter Hörnfeldt, widely known as the creator of Mentour Pilot, and today the driving force behind a growing aviation media ecosystem. What started more than ten years ago as a single YouTube channel has evolved into what Petter now calls the Mentour Group — including Mentour Pilot, Mentour Now!, and The Captain’s Speaking – An Aviation Podcast. Behind these projects stands a dedicated team, clearly defined roles, and countless hours of preparation, research, and production to deliver aviation content at the highest professional level. In this wide-ranging conversation, Petter speaks openly about his own aviation background, the phases of his career that shaped him most, and how mentorship became a central pillar of his work. Together, they discuss: - The origins and growth of Mentour Pilot and its expansion into multiple channels - Mentour Now! and The Captain’s Speaking – An Aviation Podcast as new formats for deeper discussion - The people and roles working behind the scenes of the Mentour Group - The workload and responsibility that come with large-scale aviation education - The mission statement behind Mentour Pilot and its focus on safety and realism - Honest, experience-based advice for young pilots considering a professional career - Crucial factors to evaluate before investing time and money into flight training - Which phases of Petter’s own career influenced him most as a pilot and mentor - Future plans for the continued growth of the Mentour Group - Petter’s personal definition of success — measured not in clicks or downloads, but in impact Recorded on January 20th, 2026, this episode offers rare insight into the person behind some of aviation’s most influential educational platforms. A thoughtful and grounded conversation for aspiring pilots, aviation professionals, and anyone interested in how modern aviation mentorship works in practice.
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    47 mins
  • 20 Years of FSClips – Inside a YouTube Aviation Legend

    20 Years of FSClips – Inside a YouTube Aviation Legend
    Feb 15 2026
    Episode 15 of Aviation-Quest.cc – Stories from Above Few YouTube channels can claim a 20-year history — and even fewer have aged as gracefully as FSClips. In this episode, Stefan joins host Jürgen Reis for a rare, honest, and deeply insightful conversation about what it really means to run a high-quality aviation channel across two decades of constant platform change. Recorded in January 2026, ahead of FSClips’ 20th anniversary in early July, this episode also serves as a small piece of YouTube history: Stefan explains how the platform worked in its early days, why FSClips didn’t start as a clockwork-style weekly channel — and how it eventually evolved into the calm, consistent, and professional format viewers know today. Together, they explore: - The origins of FSClips and how long-term success on YouTube looked before algorithms ruled everything - Stefan’s understated style, from A320 deep dives to other aircraft, real cockpit footage, simulations, and games - A rare strategic outlook on which types of videos he wants to pursue in the future — and which he consciously leaves behind - A detailed walkthrough of the famous Kai Tak chessboard approach, from research and flight planning to recording, editing, and upload - The surprising number of hours behind a 15–20 minute YouTube video - Recommended PC hardware for enjoying flight simulation as a hobby — not just as a content creator - What Stefan is most proud of after 20 years of FSClips One unforgettable story stands out: “Can we fly 23 hrs non-stop?” — a flight-sim recreation of a real-world record flight. A night that ended with step climbs at 4 a.m., a wake-up call from his son at 5:30, and something very close to real jet lag — all for a YouTube video. This episode is not about chasing trends. It’s about craft, consistency, curiosity, and calm authority — and why FSClips remains relevant after two decades in one of the fastest-moving digital environments imaginable.
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    43 mins
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