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Matthias Helm

Disciplines Cross Competition | Hike & fly
nationality German
city Munich, Germany
Birth date 1978
Gin team since 2026

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
Do you have any hobbies besides paragliding?:
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
What are your favorite flying spots?:
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
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
What do you like most about flying?:
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!
What are your objectives for the next two years?:
keep on fl ying and competing
What advice would you give to new pilots?
Do as you feel!
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