Flying for Kosovo

My dear friends and loved ones, wherever you might be: The end of a small chapter of our history has arrived.  We should all be very proud. The countless moral and financial contributions that you have all sacrificed and given me have made this mission not only possible, but all of the many times that you have supported me along the way have made our mission a success. You have all become part of my family and have been there during some of the hardest times of my life.  Without your support, many... more

Don’t forget to check out what’s going on on Facebook.  There are lots of pictures from recent activities in Kosova  Read More →

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Though James recently arrived in Pristina, he has been extremely busy meeting with local media and several other people – though he promised to update us again soon. In the meantime, I’ve added some posts from the second phase of the mission (Mexico to Chile), though you may have to go back a few pages to find them. Finally, Mr. Nester Phillip from The Chronicle in Dominica has been kind enough to share an audio interview that he did with James while he was visiting that country.  I... more

By far the best organized welcoming has been here Lausanne, Switzerland.  I guess it is fitting since this is the place where I first started down my path as a pilot.  Aside from my young life in Kosovo, it is Lausanne that I consider as the place that has made me who I am today. Our great friend Tom Duhani from Detroit had organized a wonderful homecoming with our Ambassador Naim Malaj and all the diaspora. More than thirty people were present and I am very grateful that the airport officials... more

PILOT TO FLY THROUGHOUT ALL CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA IN SUPPORT OF KOSOVO’S INDEPENDENCE James Berisha behind the controls of a Learjet which he flies for Sierra West Airlines El Paso, Texas, USA, 02/19/2009 – An El Paso resident and native Kosovo pilot is planning to fly throughout all of Central and South America in order to encourage recognition of Kosovo’s newfound independence from Serbia in a trip planned for late March. James Berisha, 37, of Pristina, Kosovo, (www.flyingforkosovo.com)... more

Flying for Kosovo Flying for Kosovo from Fatmir Jusufi on Vimeo.  Read More →

We are in Southend, UK.  We flew 12 hours and 1,080NM until 11pm last night. The flight went well from Iceland, where we were thankful for the help of our friend Hannes.  I knew we were in good hands after he worked on our plane, as he has over 40 years of experience in the aviation industry. Our first landing in Europe was Wick, Scotland (in Northern Scotland, where it’s always raining) and we were there less than an hour before we were off to Southend, UK, where we slept for the night.... more

No more open water to fly over folks!!!  Durim and I made it to Scotland today.  Tomorrow, our plans are to fly to Switzerland in the baby plane.  What a trip this has been… more updates to come.  Read More →