Jan Rudzinskyj (CZ)

"Grounded on Earth, with your head in the clouds." - Jan Rudzinskyj

Are you doing what you love? And do you love what you do?

Jan Rudzinskyj knows just how possible and important this is in life. A pilot, mentor, and motivational speaker, Jan hails from Rybitví—a place he describes as "not too bad." From a young age, he dreamed of fame. Although his school years suggested he might become famous for causing trouble, Jan had a clear vision and relentlessly pursued it. His life is rich with diverse experiences—he has worked as a DJ, radio host, and even a race car driver.

However, he also went through a period of emptiness and depression, which led him to discover a spiritual path. Overnight, he jokingly says, he transformed from a playboy into a monk. Jan also experienced a successful entrepreneurial chapter, during which he began fulfilling his dream of becoming a pilot. After deciding to leave the "golden cage" of his business and successfully selling his company, he fully committed to flying. His seriousness about aviation became evident when he called the Flying Bulls, the world’s most famous aerobatic team, and said: “I’m Honza Rudzinskyj, and I want to fly with you.” The voice on the other end replied, “That’s great. What can you do?” Jan answered: “Not much yet—I just wanted you to know about me.” That was in 2002. By 2006, he took his first flight with the Flying Bulls, and since then, he has become one of the world’s top aerobatic pilots.