Flying was not allowed in Germany after world war II in Germany. The years after the war were difficult for flying enthusiasts in Germany. No private flying was allowed. Very slowly some people could start again with their gliding as a hobby. One of them was Hans Kolde, he was in his twenties when he met a man called Theodor Wuppermann. Theodor and Hans were both interested in helping young people to learn flying and other interesting things. A rich industrial boss helped to found the gliding school on Juist. They followed the principles of Outward Bound Schools which are well known in Great Britain. The courses in these schools are a preparation for an active and responsible life. The first Outward Bound Schools appeared on the English coasts during the 2nd World War. At that time they went completely new ideas. They offered intensive courses of three to four weeks. Like every Outward Bound Schools the Juist location had been chosen because of its natural beauty. Nature can be wonderful and interesting but very dangerous aswell. These schools should mediate the key-skills: helpfulness, teamwork, creativity. The first Outward Bound School in Germany opened in 1952. In 1956 the JUBI was established on the island Juist .
In the late fourties flying was not allowed – now they fly like devils!
Hans lost his friend and colleague Dr. Theodor Wuppermann in a fatal plane crash. His dream of Outward Bound was kept alive until today. The first Outward Bound School in Germany opened in 1952. In 1956 the JUBI was established on the island Juist .