Matthias Helm
| Disciplines | Cross Competition | Hike & fly |
|---|---|
| nationality | German |
| city | Munich, Germany |
| Birth date | 1978 |
| Gin team since | 2026 |
Know more about Matthias
Biography
Matthias has always been passionate about sports. During his youth, he played soccer and basketball and spent a lot of time hiking in the mountains. He has been flying for the past 10 years and loves every aspect of it. His main focus is on Hike & Fly races, but the C-Comp competitions, especially the SRS, truly caught his attention.
Interview
What’s your job or profession?:
I own a moving company in munich, already in 3rd generation
I own a moving company in munich, already in 3rd generation
Do you have any hobbies besides paragliding?:
I play a lot of Pádel and do triathlon
I play a lot of Pádel and do triathlon
When and what inspired you to start paragliding?:
10 years ago, in fi rst place to get down a mountain quicker
10 years ago, in fi rst place to get down a mountain quicker
What are your favorite flying spots?:
homespots: all the spots around munich. Brauneck, Hochries , jägerkamp… but I don’t have a favorite spot worldwide
homespots: all the spots around munich. Brauneck, Hochries , jägerkamp… but I don’t have a favorite spot worldwide
What is your best flight or adventure?
Karwendeldreieck with 140 km
Karwendeldreieck with 140 km
Could you share a link to your best flight track? (e.g., XContest or similar)
xcontest.org/2025/world/en/fl ights/detail:Flying8/30.4.2025/08:58
xcontest.org/2025/world/en/fl ights/detail:Flying8/30.4.2025/08:58
What do you like most about flying?:
the fucking Flying. I’m a bird and can get from here to there in no time!
the fucking Flying. I’m a bird and can get from here to there in no time!
Why do you want to be part of the GIN team?:
I really like what Gin did within the C-Comp scene. In the beginning there was almost no gin-gliders and now they on top. That even sparked my interest for a Gin hike &fl y wing again. And honestly the genie Race looks really good!
I really like what Gin did within the C-Comp scene. In the beginning there was almost no gin-gliders and now they on top. That even sparked my interest for a Gin hike &fl y wing again. And honestly the genie Race looks really good!
What are your objectives for the next two years?:
keep on fl ying and competing
keep on fl ying and competing
What advice would you give to new pilots?
Do as you feel!
Do as you feel!
