van Lubitz said to be ' passionate and obsessed ' with the French Alps . co - pilot well - acquainted with area where he took down passenger planes . Visited province with his father as a pilot between 1996 and 2003 . flew over Alps in gliders and frequented flying club just 30 miles from airport .
Andreas Lubitz said to be 'passionate and obsessed ' with the French Alps . Co-pilot well-acquainted with area where he brought down passenger plane . Visited province with his parents as a youngster between 1996 and 2003 . Flew over Alps in gliders and frequented flying club just 30 miles from site .