Performing at Europe's Biggest Helicopter Airshow | Bell Cobra & BO 105 Display | L'HELICO 2026

Join us behind the scenes at L'Hélico 2026, Europe's premier helicopter-only air show, as The Flying Bulls team prepares the legendary BO105 and Cobra helicopter for their aerobatic displays.

In this exclusive look, you'll follow the team from arrival and aircraft preparation through technical setup, smoke system installation, media activities, and final display readiness. Experience what it takes to transform a ferry-flight configuration into air show spec. and get a glimpse of the unique atmosphere at one of the largest helicopter events in Europe.

With thousands of enthusiastic spectators and helicopters from civil, industrial, and military operators, Helico 2026 showcases the incredible versatility and performance of rotary-wing aviation.

👇👇👇 about our pilots 👇👇👇

Mirko Flaim – BO 105

Mirko Flaim is the Flight Operations Manager and Chief Helicopter Pilot of the Flying Bulls. Originally from South Tyrol, Italy, he began his professional helicopter career at the age of 21 and joined the Flying Bulls in 2012. Today he flies an impressive range of helicopters, including the BO 105, Cobra, Bell 47 and EC135. As one of the very few certified helicopter aerobatic pilots in the world, Mirko is renowned for pushing the BO 105 to its limits while maintaining the highest standards of safety and precision. He is also one of the rare pilots to hold both European and FAA helicopter aerobatic qualifications.

The BO 105 is often described as the "sports car" of the Flying Bulls fleet, and Mirko's dynamic display routine showcases exactly why. Beyond air shows, his flying career ranges from business aviation missions to complex aerial filming operations around the world.

Matthias Schwaighofer – Bell Cobra

Matthias Schwaighofer's dream of becoming a helicopter pilot began as a child during a helicopter flight to Austria's Dachstein mountains. After years of determination and hard work, he joined the Flying Bulls helicopter team and now flies some of the collection's most iconic aircraft, including the EC135, BO 105, Bell 47, Écureuil and the legendary Bell Cobra.

Known for his professionalism and attention to detail, Matthias performs the Flying Bulls' Cobra displays across Europe and continues to work toward helicopter aerobatic qualification on the BO 105. His passion for aviation, combined with extensive operational experience, makes him a key member of the Flying Bulls helicopter team.

Together, Mirko and Matthias represent the next generation of Flying Bulls helicopter pilots, preserving and displaying some of the world's rarest and most spectacular rotorcraft for aviation enthusiasts around the globe.

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