I get this question a lot and mostly decline to answer it politely. Camera brands and used lenses have varied widely throughout the years, and my setup is changing constantly even today. I might disclose and even openly promote specific gear of mine at some point in time, but for now, I will keep the focus on my work rather than the tools I use to create it. Something I always say, though, is that story is most important and that a camera itself, whether it's an all-in-one GoPro or a fully rigged RED, will not make a great video on its own. I recommend getting a system that is great for tackling the exact problem you want to solve. Lots of cameras these days produce decent video, yet not all are equally good for certain tasks. Therefore recommending a single setup at this time would not be helpful for you at all.

Absolutely not. All shots used are mine.

Absolutely, as long as it adds value and doesn't affect the series' authenticity, sponsorship is possible and welcome.

No. All footage used in the Cinematic Flight Reports is shot precisely for that purpose, and under no circumstances does commercially shot material appear in the series unmarked. Yet, in some instances, shots may appear in other projects afterward - such as several scenes for the projects with the Hilton in Luxor or the Interview with Chef Lendl from the client page. The reason here is simply that the shots needed to tell the story already existed in the Cinematic Flight Reports, and there was no need to shoot the same thing twice, saving time and resources. Especially in an outdoor environment that can't be controlled, it sometimes is convenient to reuse existing shots.

All hotels that appear in the Cinematic Flight Reports have been booked and paid for either with cash or points unless marked otherwise. If a hotel is visited because of a commercial project, grants a free stay, or even pays for being featured, this will be clearly addressed in both the video and its description. In the case of Hilton Luxor, for example, the Episodes of the Cinematic Flight Reports had already been shot and completed before the property became a customer. The shots filmed for commercial purposes were taken during a dedicated stay.

As already disclosed on the corresponding page, the Cinematic Flight Reports are independent at the core. That categorically disallows airline sponsorship. My opinion disclosed throughout each Episode needs to be unbiased in order for the series to make sense. Otherwise, it would be nothing more than an airline commercial. I try my best to deliver a modest and respectful commentary that, though of course being subjective, is free of outside influence. The same standards apply to the entire channel, as the videos in other aviation series follow the same guidelines.

Yes. There are experiences and flights that you just can't buy a ticket for, such as aircraft deliveries, unique excursion flights, or other events that are not open to the public. I absolutely would welcome to join as an aviation enthusiast, but this can not be part of the Cinematic Flight Reports or other series that have an independent and self-funded policy.