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OGNJEN PLEĆEVIĆ, KOPILOT / OGNJEN PLEĆEVIĆ, FIRST OFFICER Septembar je mesec koji već miriše na jesen, ali ipak nije kasno ni za kupanje. Koja bi destinacija bila vaš prvi izbor? – Moj prvi izbor bio bi Tenerife. Septembar mi je upravo zbog toga jedan od najlepših meseci za puto- vanje – leto još traje, more je toplo, a gužve polako je- njavaju. Ostrvo Tenerife mi je posebno zanimljivo jer je to destinacija na kojoj možete spojiti gotovo sve: more i plaže, vulkanske pejzaže, prirodu, dobru gastronomiju i potpuno drugačiji ambijent od onog na koji smo navikli u Evropi. Posebno mi je zanimljivo što su Tenerife od ove godine i deo naše mreže. Zato bih rekao da je to baš lep primer kako jednim letom možete produžiti leto onda kada kod kuće već počinjemo da razmišljamo o jeseni. Ovo je i sezona dozrevanja grožđa i pravljenja vina. Imate li preporuku kad je vinski turizam u pitanju? Letimo do mnogih po vinu čuvenih regiona... – Ako bih morao da izaberem jednu destinaciju, to bi bio Porto, odnosno dolina Duro. Mislim da je upravo period berbe ono što vinskom turizmu daje posebnu čar – tada ne gledate samo gotov proizvod već mo- žete da upoznate ceo proces i tradiciju koja stoji iza njega. Duro je posebno fascinantan zbog svojih vino- grada koji se prostiru na terasama iznad reke, a sep- tembar je vreme kada čitav region živi u ritmu berbe. U odnosu na leto, to je potpuno drugačiji način da se do- živi Portugal – kroz pejzaž, tradiciju, gastronomiju i pri - če ljudi koji generacijama čuvaju vinsku kulturu ovog kraja. A možda je upravo to i najlepše kod putovanja – kada sa destinacije ne ponesete samo fotografiju već i priču koju ćete dugo pamtiti. Zašto je baš ATR avion kojim ste izabrali da letite? – Da budem iskren, odgovor na ovo pitanje za me- ne počinje mnogo pre nego što sam seo u pilotsko sedište ATR-a. Još kao dečak sanjao sam da postanem pilot i imao sam veliku sreću da uz podršku svoje porodice taj san jed- nog dana i ostvarim. Zato mi je danas posebno drago što sam upravo tu gde jesam i što imam priliku da letim baš na ATR-u. To je avion koji od pilota zahteva preciznost, do- bar osećaj za avion, disciplinu i stalnu koncentraciju. Upra- vo zbog toga mi je izazovan i zanimljiv. Oduvek sam voleo tu „borbu“ sa samim sobom da budem bolji nego juče. Za- to ATR za mene nije samo avion kojim letim. On je deo puta kojim sam ostvario jedan dečački san. I svaki put kada sed- nem u pilotsko sedište, iskreno sam srećan što mogu da kažem da živim ono o čemu sam nekada samo sanjao.
September is a month that already carries the scents of autumn, though it isn’t too late to swim in the sea. Which destination would be your first choice? “My first choice would be Tenerife. That’s precisely why September is, for me, one of the most beautiful months to travel – it’s still summer, the sea is warm, while the crowds are slowly easing. Tenerife is particularly interesting to me be- cause it’s a destination where you can combine almost everything: the sea and beaches, volcanic landscapes, nature, good cuisine and a completely different atmosphere than what we’re used to in Europe. It’s especially interesting becau- se Tenerife is also part of our network as of this year. That’s why I would say that it’s a very nice example of how you can extend the summer with one flight at a ti- me when we're already starting to think about autumn at home.” This is also the season of ripening grapes and winemaking. Do you have a recommendation when it comes to wine tourism – as we fly to many regions that are famous for wine... “If I had to choose one destination, I’d opt for Porto, or rather the Douro Valley. I think the harvest period is what gives wine tourism its special charm – at that time you aren’t only looking at the finished product, but you can familiarise yourself with the entire production process and the tradition behind it. The Do- uro Valley is particularly fascinating because of its sprawling vineyards on terra- ces carved out above the river, and September is when the whole region lives in the rhythm of the grape harvest. After summer, this is a completely different way to experience Portugal – through the landscape, traditions, gastronomy and sto- ries of the people who’ve been preserving the wine culture of this region for ge- nerations. And perhaps that’s the most beautiful thing about travelling – when you don’t just bring photos back from your destination, but also a story that you’ll long remember.” Why did you choose to fly ATR planes in particular? “To be honest, the answer to this question begins long before I sat in an ATR pilot’s seat. I dreamt of becoming a pilot when I was just a boy, and I was very luc- ky to realise that dream, with the support of my family. That’s why it’s particularly precious to me that I’m exactly where I am today, and that I have the opportuni- ty to fly ATR planes. This is a type of aircraft that requires precision from the pilot, a good feel for the aircraft, discipline and constant concentration. It’s because of this that I find it both challenging and interesting. I’ve always loved that “struggle” with myself to be better than I was yesterday. That’s why, for me, the ATR isn’t just an aeroplane that I fly. It is part of the journey through which I realised my boyho- od dream. And every time I sit in the pilot’s seat, I’m honestly happy to be able to say that I’m living what I once only dreamt about.”
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