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Louis (17) From Knokke-Heist Is Europe's Youngest Helicopter Pilot: "I'm Allowed to Fly Faster than Drive a Car"

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Louis Anné from Knokke-Heist is 17, but already a helicopter pilot. This afternoon – on his birthday – he successfully passed his flying exam. This makes him the youngest active helicopter pilot in Europe. And he is ahead of his father, who is following the same training. "I think it's really crazy that I get to fly now before I'm allowed to drive a car."

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Louis (17) From Knokke-Heist Is Europe's Youngest Helicopter Pilot: "I'm Allowed to Fly Faster than Drive a Car"

Louis Anné from Knokke-Heist is 17, but already a helicopter pilot. This afternoon – on his birthday – he successfully passed his flying exam. This makes him the youngest active helicopter pilot in Europe. And he is ahead of his father, who is following the same training. "I think it's really crazy that I get to fly now before I'm allowed to drive a car."

·Antwerp, Belgium
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vrt broke the news in Antwerp, Belgium on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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