Fly a plane yourself from Épagny en Gruyère

Don’t hesitate, and live an intense experience by choosing to fly an airplane at least once in your life. Without hesitation, you take your place in the cockpit of your plane. Your eyes light up when you look at the sparkling dashboard, like a Christmas tree. No worries! The instructor guides you through the dials, and you quickly become familiar with all the illuminated buttons. Start the motor! The adventure begins, and you’re at the plane’s controls. What’s more, flying an airplane requires concentration, because flying an airplane has to be precise. Your instructor is at your side in dual control and can intervene at any time to correct you. You’ll also enjoy spectacular views of Gruyère and the Fribourg Pre-Alps.
Introduction to piloting procedure
First of all, it’s essential to stress that air travel is much safer than car travel. Throughout the flight, your instructor is at your side to offer advice, make corrections and help you master your aircraft. Before takeoff, he’ll take you through the basics and explain a few fundamentals, especially aerodynamics. You get information on why an aircraft can fly. What’s more, you’ll learn how to perform several maneuvers.

We recommend bringing your GoPro along to capture these exceptional moments. Flying an airplane from Epagny is the ideal gift for special occasions, such as a bachelorette or bachelor party, or a birthday. Opting for an introduction to flying an airplane, glider or helicopter guarantees a unique experience every time, and a successful choice of gift voucher.

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  • Piper PA18-Cub for an introduction to flying from Épagny
    Piper cockpit for an introduction to flying from Épagny

    Initiation on plane from ÉPAGNY – PIPER PA18-CUB – CHF 199.00

    CHF 199.00

    From the Épagny en Gruyère airfield, take the controls for an initiation on a PIPER PA18 CUB with no further formalities.

    The PIPER PA18 CUB has the privilege of being one of the old cuckoo clocks from the 50s. Despite its great age, it remains a very safe and easy-to-fly aircraft.

    Join the community and the great family of pilots. You don’t need any previous qualifications for this introduction to flying an airplane. Under the watchful eye of your instructor, you immediately take the controls at the front of the aircraft. Realize what many people dream of: one day being an airplane pilot.

    Swissraft, with its instructor pilots for airplanes, gliders and helicopters, offers a wide range of aircraft for beginners.

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  • Tecnam P2002 for an introduction to flying an airplane from Épagny
    Tecnam cockpit for an introductory flight from Épagny

    Initiation on plane from ÉPAGNY – TECNAM P2002 – CHF 199.00

    CHF 199.00

    From the Épagny en Gruyère aerodrome, you take the controls for an introduction to the TECNAM P2002, a high-performance aircraft.

    The TECNAM P2002 UL or ultra-light airplane is a remarkable aircraft with 5 hours of autonomy and a cruising speed of 185 km/h. You’ll love this aircraft

    From the Épagny en Gruyère aerodrome, you can enjoy an introduction to flying. After a short theory session, you fly your own aircraft under the watchful eye of our instructor. All you have to do is wait for permission from the control tower, and you’re in the air flying your plane. Perhaps you’ve discovered a vocation: TO BE A PILOT! From the age of 14, you can learn to fly an airplane.

    Swissraft also offers other airfields for an introduction to flying an airplane.

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  • Introduction to Velis Electro from Épagny
    Cockpit of the Vélis electro for an introduction to piloting from Épagny

    Introduction to electric aircraft from ÉPAGNY – VELIS ELECTRO – CHF 199.00

    CHF 199.00

    Departing from the Épagny en Gruyère airfield, you take the controls for an introduction to the VELIS ELECTRO, a first-generation electric aircraft.

    The VELIS ELECTRO is one of the new generation of electric aircraft, with a flight range of one hour (30-minute reserve).

    The environment concerns you, and you’ve decided to fly an electric plane for the first time. You don’t need a diploma or any prior training, and you can take control of the plane straight away. Your instructor is with you all the way. He will advise and correct you if necessary. In fact, it has dual control and can intervene at any time. You’ll be thrilled by the experience, and you’ll have fond memories of your introduction to flying an electric airplane.

    Swissraft offers several airfields and heliports where you can learn to fly a plane or helicopter.

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  • tecnam P-MENTOR fly your own plane
    Cockpit tecnam P-mentor in Épagny

    Initiation on plane from ÉPAGNY – TECNAM P-MENTOR – CHF 235.00

    CHF 235.00

    From the Épagny en Gruyère aerodrome, you take the controls for an introduction to TECNAM P-MENTOR, a latest-generation aircraft.

    The TECNAM P-MENTOR is a remarkable aircraft with a range of 1350 km and a cruising speed of 215 km/h. You’ll be a fan of this ultra-light aircraft

    From the Épagny en Gruyère airfield, experience an introduction to flying. After a brief theoretical introduction, take control of your aircraft under the watchful eye of our instructor. Once you’ve obtained permission from the control tower, take to the skies and discover a new vocation: becoming a pilot! From the age of 14, this initiation is possible, offering a unique opportunity.

    Swissraft also offers other destinations for your introduction to flying.

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