Helicopter initiation from Untervaz in Graubünden

You decide to live an exceptional moment and decide to fly a helicopter. Confident, you take your place in the front of the helicopter and sit on the right-hand side. Your instructor takes the left-hand seat. In front of you, a cockpit filled with lights like a Christmas tree. Your instructor explains the function of the various dials on the instrument panel. Then it’s time to request take-off clearance from the control tower. Roll it! The turbine starts up and the rotor begins to rotate. At 412 rpm. you take off, gradually pulling up the overall pitch. Flying a helicopter is different from flying an airplane, and requires more finesse. Your instructor has dual control and can intervene if necessary.
Introduction to helicopter flying at Untervaz
First of all, air transport is safer than road transport. Your instructor is on hand to advise and correct you throughout your flight. He’ll explain the basics to you before the flight, including aerodynamics. You’ll also learn how to perform various maneuvers, such as hovering or turning left or right on the axis.

What’s more, we strongly advise you to take a camera with you to immortalize this initiation to piloting. Flying a helicopter yourself is the perfect gift for your loved ones. If you choose to do an initiation on any type of aircraft, you’ll have a wonderful time.

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  • Introduction to flying a Colibri H120 from Untervaz heliport

    Helicopter initiation from UNTERVAZ – COLIBRI H120 – From CHF 830.00

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    CHF 830.00

    Departing from the Untervaz heliport in Graubünden, you will be given an introduction to the COLIBRI H120.

    The COLIBRI H120 has 4 passenger seats. It’s ideal for VIP travelers who appreciate the ultimate in comfort. It’s a very quiet helicopter, thanks to the tail rotor fairing.

    The Colibri H120 has a maximum flight autonomy of 3 hours 45 minutes, and can operate at altitudes of up to 6,000 meters. This is a single-turbine engine with a cruising speed of 228 km/h. You climb aboard and take your place in the right-hand seat as the helicopter pilot. Your instructor takes the left-hand seat. You start the turbine and the rotor begins to rotate, reaching a speed of 412 rpm. Then you request take-off clearance from the airfield control tower. You’re cleared for takeoff, and you gently move up the general pitch to leave the tarmac.

    You have a choice of different types of helicopter for your initiation. Call us on 081 911 52 50 and we’ll advise you.

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