06/02/2026
What a team meetip that was! 😍🤯
We were incredibly well received at Hangar 27 and !
For our hybrid Qteal team, the agenda was simple and exactly how we like it:
– understand how DronePort is pioneering unmanned aviation in Belgium
– get a clear view on how Sint-Truiden’s airport actually operates today
– dive into the rich history of the Sint-Truiden airbase
That history truly came alive thanks to Jacques Waldeyer, former colonel of the base, who shared first-hand stories with clarity, context and a lot of passion.
And then came the hands-on part.
A simulator flight in the Mirage BD-09 — the jet used to train F-16 pilots back in the day.
Focus, precision, pressure. Engineers felt right at home.
We wrapped up the day with a great dinner and good conversations — the kind that only happen when people take time to really connect.
A big thank you to everyone at Hangar 27, DronePort and the military staff for the warm welcome, the openness and the inspiration.
Learning how complex systems work — in software or aviation — always starts by looking under the hood. 👀