Flying a helicopter yourself from Samedan in the Engadine

First of all, you don’t hesitate any longer and embark on this adventure: Flying a helicopter yourself. Experience a unique moment when you decide to fly a helicopter. You sit in the right-hand seat, which in most cases is the pilot’s seat. In front of you, a dashboard filled with buttons and lights like a Christmas tree. No stress! Your instructor will explain each dial to you one by one, so that you can familiarize yourself with all the luminous buttons. Rotate! The initiation begins, with you at the controls of the helicopter. What’s more, piloting a helicopter requires a great deal of skill. Indeed, the actions taken on the stick, rudder and general pitch must be measured. In any case, your instructor is on your left in dual control and can intervene at any time.
Déroulement de l’initiation au pilotage d’un hélicoptère
First of all, air transport is much safer than road transport. What’s more, throughout your flight, the instructor is there to advise and correct you. It gives you the basics before the flight and explains a few fundamentals, particularly aerodynamics. He also explains why a helicopter can fly. You’ll also learn how to perform various maneuvers, such as hovering, climbing, descending, etc.

It’s also a good idea to bring along a Gopro to film your initiation and these exceptional moments. Flying a helicopter from Samedan is the perfect gift for special occasions. If you decide to take an introductory helicopter flight course, we hope you’ll discover a new passion.

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  • Introduction to flying an Ecureuil H125 from Samedan

    Helicopter initiation from SAMEDAN – ECUREUIL H125 – From CHF 1’480.00

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    CHF 1480.00

    From Samedan aerodrome in the Engadine, you can take an introductory flight on ECUREUIL H125

    The ECUREUIL H125 has 5 passenger seats and a single-turbine engine. This extremely powerful helicopter is used extensively in the high mountains of Switzerland.

    After a brief helicopter theory lesson, you and your instructor will join the helicopter on the tarmac. You do a technical inspection of the aircraft and then climb aboard. You take the seat on the right, which is the pilot’s seat. Your instructor sits in the left-hand seat. You switch on the ignition and start the turbine; the rotor begins to spin, reaching 393 rpm. Then, once you’ve received clearance to take off, you activate the general pitch (the collective) in order to take off.

    You don’t need any special documents or certificates for an introductory helicopter flight. Just give us a call and book over the phone.

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