Morfé, Nohô Host in Rennes: a private pilot opens the doors to a world you won’t forget

Some passions start with a plastic toy plane brought back from an airport by a father on a business trip. For Morfé, that’s exactly what happened. At 6 years old, he already knew he wanted to fly. At 17, he had his pilot’s license. Today, at 26, this Rennes bus driver still looks up at the sky every chance he gets. On Nohô, he invites the curious to join him for a meetup at Rennes airport, to discover a world that’s far more accessible than you’d think.

Can you introduce yourself?

My name is Morfé, I’m 26 and I live in Rennes, where I grew up. In everyday life, I’m mainly a bus driver, but I keep myself busy with quite a few other things too. I’ve been a private pilot since 2017, and aviation remains a central passion in my life.

Light aviation remains a little-known world. Are there any common misconceptions you’d like to debunk?

Yes, plenty. First of all, accessibility: many people think that flying is reserved for an elite few, that you need to be in perfect health, not wear glasses, and have extraordinary abilities. That’s not true. The medical requirements are often much less restrictive than people think. And when it comes to prices, it’s the same story. There’s a practice called cost-sharing flights, or flight-sharing: a four-seat plane, with three passengers in addition to the pilot, and the cost of the flight is divided by four. You can end up paying rates comparable to those of low-cost airlines for a private flight. And let’s not forget the distances: a light aircraft has a range of four to six hours. From Rennes, you can reach Biarritz or Nice in one go, and make it as far as southern Italy or Greece with a stopover. This world is much more accessible than you might imagine.

Has flying taught you anything about yourself or your perspective on things?

Absolutely. You see the world differently, both literally and figuratively. Seen from above, you realize how tiny you are in space, and that billions of people share this same planet. It really puts things into perspective. And it’s also a lesson in pushing your limits: you tell yourself you’ll never be able to fly, that it’s only for very smart people with excellent grades. But in the end, you learn that you’re capable of much more than you ever thought. It pays off in the end.

Has flying taught you anything about yourself or your perspective on things?

Absolutely. You see the world differently—both literally and figuratively. When you look down from above, you realize just how small you are in the vastness of space, and that billions of people share this same planet. It really puts things into perspective. And it’s also a lesson in pushing past your limits: you tell yourself you’ll never be able to fly a plane, that it’s only for very smart people with excellent grades. But in the end, you learn that you’re capable of much more than you ever thought. It pays off in the end.

What are you offering on Nohô, and who is your event aimed at?

The event is truly open to everyone, from curious children to seniors who’ve never flown before and want to fulfill a dream. It takes place right at the Rennes airport: a tour of the facilities, learning how a commercial flight works, the differences between commercial and private aviation, and a tour of the plane, including a visit to the cockpit. It’s a comprehensive experience that I tailor to each group, adjusting my presentation depending on whether I’m speaking to children or adults.

When the Sky Becomes Accessible

On Nohô, some encounters make you look up. Morfé’s is one of them. You don’t have to be an aviation enthusiast to enjoy it: all you need is curiosity and a desire to understand what drives some people to devote so much time and passion to flying. One encounter at the Rennes airport, and you’ll never look at an airplane the same way again.