France

Louis Bouderlique

nationality: FRA

IGC Ranking Position: 36

Home Club: Amiens

Occupation: Airline pilot

How and why did you start gliding?

I started to fly with my father when I was 12 years old. I flew by myself at 15 years old.
 
What do you enjoy most about flying in competitions?

What I love the most is the research of perfection in the path of my glider in order to save time for the completion of the task.
 
What is your most satisfying result?

- my first European Title in 2009, 15m class, in Nitra (Slovakia), against Sebastien Kawa... - European Title in 2013, Vinon (France)
 
What are the most important factors for success in gliding competitions?

Preparation of the glider (instruments well adjusted / good weight and balance), training in other competitions, physical training of the pilot