Pilotek
Pilotek is a bronze dwarf aviator at bulwar Ikara 19 in Gądów-Popowice Południowe, tied to a school named after the pilot Bolesław Orliński. Both wromap.pl and Wikipedia name Beata Zwolańska-Hołod.
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Pilotek
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Story
Pilotek is a dwarf aviator in a leather flying cap with goggles pushed up on his forehead, found at bulwar Ikara 19 in Gądów-Popowice Południowe. In the photo he looks down with a kindly, slightly sly face and a long beard, and he stands in what looks like a school corridor with white walls and a wooden banister behind him. He seems ready to take off at any moment.
History & Significance
wromap.pl lists Pilotek at bulwar Ikara 19 with the sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod and the appearance date of 14 February 2009. The Polish Wikipedia list of Wrocław dwarfs names the same sculptor and ties the dwarf to Szkoła Podstawowa nr 118 im. płk. pil. Bolesława Orlińskiego (Primary School no. 118 named after the pilot Colonel Bolesław Orliński), so the two sources agree. We did not find who paid for him.
Inspiration
The name Pilotek means a little pilot, and the street, bulwar Ikara, is named after Icarus, the mythical figure who flew. The school he belongs to is named after a pilot, so the theme is flying throughout.
Fun Facts
- wromap.pl gives 14 February 2009 as his appearance date.
- Both wromap.pl and Polish Wikipedia name Beata Zwolańska-Hołod as the sculptor.
- Polish Wikipedia ties him to Primary School no. 118, named after the pilot Colonel Bolesław Orliński.
- The street name, bulwar Ikara, refers to Icarus.
- In the photo he wears a leather flying cap with goggles.
How to Find This Dwarf
Pilotek is about 4.6 km from the Market Square, at bulwar Ikara 19. He seems to stand inside the school building, so check whether it is open. Astruś is 285 m to the east and Creator 332 m to the north, so the walk can continue to other dwarfs.
Nearby Dwarfs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Pilotek dwarf in Wrocław?
Pilotek is at bulwar Ikara 19 in Gądów-Popowice Południowe, about 4.6 km in a straight line from the Market Square.
Who made Pilotek?
Both wromap.pl and Polish Wikipedia name the sculptor Beata Zwolańska-Hołod. wromap.pl gives 14 February 2009.
What is Pilotek's connection to a school?
Polish Wikipedia ties him to Primary School no. 118, which is named after the pilot Colonel Bolesław Orliński.
Accessibility
Ground Level
The photo suggests he stands indoors, in a school corridor, so access may depend on the school's opening hours. We could not confirm the entrance or the surface outside.
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