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  • Robinson R44 initiation from Granges
    Robinson R44 cockpit for an introductory flight from Grenchen

    Initiation on a helicopter from GRANGES – ROBINSON R44 – From CHF 689.00

    CHF 689.00

    From Granges aerodrome, you can opt for an introduction to the ROBINSON R44.

    The ROBINSON R44, identified by the chimney on the airframe, is a helicopter designed to accommodate three passengers in addition to the pilot. For this adventure, one passenger can climb aboard free of charge with you, the pilot.

    First, your instructor gives a brief theory lesson on the principles of helicopter flight. Then, together, you head for the helicopter parked on the tarmac. A technical inspection of the unit is carried out, focusing on essential components. Once the checks have been successfully completed, you climb aboard and take the controls. After receiving take-off clearance from the control tower, you use your left hand to regulate the overall pitch, turning the rotor faster and faster before taking off. Initially hovering, you gradually adjust the control stick to gain horizontal speed and move forward.

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  • Initiation on Robinson R44 from Berne-Belp
    Robinson R44 cockpit for an introduction to flying from Belp

    Initiation on a helicopter from BERNE-BELP – ROBINSON R44 – From CHF 689.00

    CHF 689.00

    You have chosen to fly a helicopter on a ROBINSON R44 from Bern-Belp airport.

    The ROBINSON R44 is a 4-seat helicopter, including pilot. This type of helicopter is very popular in the USA.

    You arrive at the airport and your instructor greets you with a coffee or mineral. Then comes a quick theory lesson on helicopter flight and aerodynamics. You’re bubbling with anticipation and it’s time to head for the helicopter waiting on the tarmac. Before taking the controls, you inspect the helicopter. Your instructor will show you the crucial points to check before a helicopter flight. Then you climb aboard and sit in the pilot’s seat on the right. The controller gives you take-off clearance. You activate the general pitch (the collective pitch) to your left to take off. The rotor gains speed until it reaches 395 rpm for take-off. Concentration is at its peak. The adventure begins, you relax as your instructor is by your side, correcting you if necessary.

    Flying a helicopter and getting an introduction to the ROBINSON R44 is the dream of many people. Swissraft is here to help you make it come true.

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  • Introduction to flying the Enstrom 480 from Buttwil
    Cockpit Enstrom 480 initiation to piloting

    Helicopter initiation from BUTTWIL – ENSTROM 480 – CHF 740.00

    CHF 740.00

    From Buttwil airfield in the canton of Aargau, you can choose an ENSTROM 480 initiation for a helicopter test flight.

    The ENSTROM 480 is also a three-passenger helicopter with a very comfortable cockpit.

    After a short theory on helicopter flight, you’ll take a technical tour with your helicopter instructor. Then you climb aboard and take the controls of your helicopter.
    You request take-off clearance from the control tower. Use your left hand to increase the number of rotor revolutions by means of the general pitch. You take off and hover, then lightly push the stick forward to move forward.

    Swissraft offers introductory flights of 30 to 60 minutes on different types of helicopter, depending on your budget.

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  • Initiation on Colibri EC120 from Lodrino
    Colibri cockpit for an introductory flight from Lodrino

    Helicopter initiation from LODRINO – COLIBRI EC120 – From CHF 780.00

    CHF 780.00

    Learn to fly a helicopter from Lodrino in Ticino on a COLIBRI EC120 with friends as passengers.

    The COLIBRI EC120 is a helicopter with 4 passenger seats plus 1 pilot. You can take 3 people with you free of charge if you wish.

    The introductory flight begins with a brief theory lesson on helicopter flight and aerodynamics. Then you’re all off to the tarmac to join your helicopter. Passengers take their seats. As for you, you take a technical tour with your helicopter instructor.
    Then it’s your turn to climb aboard and take control of the helicopter.
    You ask the control tower for take-off clearance. After receiving the OK, you use your left hand to operate the general pitch and accelerate rotor rotation. It reaches 395 rpm and you can take off by gently pulling the general pitch upwards. Now you’re hovering, and all you have to do is push the cyclic (the stick) slightly forward to pick up speed.

    Flying a Colibri EC120 from Lodrino is easy. Call us if you have any questions about this introductory flight or if you would like to take a helicopter training course.

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  • Introduction to flying a Robinson R22 from Speck-Fehraltorf
    Robinson RH22 cockpit for an introduction to flying from Speck-Fehraltorf

    Helicopter initiation from SPECK-FEHRALTORF – ROBINSON R22 – From CHF 820.00

    CHF 820.00

    From the Speck-Fehraltorf aerodrome, you would like to do an initiation with a ROBINSON R22

    The ROBINSON R22 helicopter is the smallest helicopter in the Robinson R series and can carry two people. With its piston engine, it is extremely reliable

    At Speck-Fehraltorf airfield you’ll be greeted by our instructor. First, he gives you a quick introduction to helicopter flight.
    Then you’re off together to your helicopter on the tarmac. You will perform a technical inspection of the aircraft and check certain mechanical parts. Then you climb aboard and take the right-hand seat as pilot. The control tower gives you the go-ahead, and the rotor reaches the 520 rpm needed to hover. With your left hand you operate the general step up to take off. Then gently push the stick forward to gain horizontal speed and move forward.

    At Speck-Fehraltorf Airport, we have two types of Robinson helicopter for you to choose from. Give us a call and we’ll be happy to advise you.

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  • Introduction to flying a Colibri H120 from Locarno
    Colibri H120 cockpit for an introduction to flying from Locarno

    Helicopter initiation from LOCARNO – COLIBRI H120 – From CHF 830.00

    CHF 830.00

    In Locarno, discover the COLIBRI H120, a 5-seater helicopter with a turboshaft engine, during a helicopter flight test.

    The COLIBRI H120 is a comfortable helicopter. It flies silently and can carry up to 700 kg at sea level.

    Welcomed by our instructor, you inspect the helicopter, then take a seat on the right and discover the instrument panel. The turboshaft starts up, and the rotor spins to 410 rpm. Under the instructor’s supervision, you take off smoothly after clearance from the control tower. You gain in confidence.

    Contact us if you have any questions about helicopter flight lessons in Locarno-Magadino. We’ll be happy to help.

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  • Introduction to flying a Colibri H12 from Pfaffnau

    Initiation on a helicopter from PFAFFNAU – COLIBRI H120 – From CHF 830.00

    CHF 830.00

    Departing from the Pfaffnau heliport near Lucerne, you take part in a COLIBRI H120 initiation.

    The COLIBRI H120 has 5 seats, including the pilot’s. High-performance, low-noise helicopter thanks to tail-rotor fairing

    The Colibri H120 can operate at altitudes of up to 6,000 m above sea level. It has a range of 730 kms. Your instructor gives you a quick helicopter theory lesson before you head out to the tarmac to join your helicopter. Together you inspect the aircraft and the instructor shows you the crucial areas to check for a safe flight. Now you climb aboard and take your place in the right-hand seat as helicopter pilot. Your instructor takes the left-hand seat. You start up the turbine with its distinctive whistling sound, and the rotor begins to turn until it reaches 412 rpm. You then receive take-off clearance from the control tower and activate the general pitch (the collective) to slowly leave the tarmac.

    Swissraft offers various types of helicopter for introductory flying lessons. Just give us a call.

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  • Introduction to flying the Colibri H120 from Bern-Belp
    Colibri H120 cockpit for an introduction to flying from Bern-Belp

    Initiation on a helicopter from BERNE-BELP – COLIBRI H120 – From CHF 830.00

    CHF 830.00

    Departing from Berne-Belp airport, you will be given an introduction to the COLIBRI H120.

    The COLIBRI H120 is a 5-seat helicopter, including the pilot. Powerful, yet one of the quietest helicopters on the market thanks to its tail fairing.

    The Colibri H120 is a very comfortable helicopter, with a single-turbine engine enabling it to operate at altitudes of up to 6,000 meters. On arrival at Berne-Belp airport you will be met by your instructor. Then, after a quick theory lesson on the helicopter and its piloting, you’ll join your helicopter on the tarmac. You do a technical inspection of the helicopter and your instructor shows you the key areas to check. Everything is in order, the helicopter is ready to fly and you take your place on board. Roll it! The turbine whistle is heard and the rotor begins to turn. Take-off clearance is given by the control tower. You activate the general pitch (the collective) to bring the rotor rotation to 410 rpm. and take off smoothly.

    Do you have any questions about flying in general? Would you like to take an intensive flying course, or simply get an introduction to a helicopter? Give us a call and we’ll be happy to advise you.

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  • Introduction to flying a Colibri H120 from Untervaz heliport

    Helicopter initiation from UNTERVAZ – COLIBRI H120 – From CHF 830.00

    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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  • Initiation on Colibri H120 from Épagny
    Colibri cockpit for an initiation flight from Épagny

    Initiation on a helicopter from ÉPAGNY – COLIBRI H120 – From CHF 830.00

    CHF 830.00

    From the Épagny en Gruyère aerodrome, you can take a COLIBRI H120 initiation flight.

    The COLIBRI H120 is a comfortable four-seater helicopter with a low-noise tail fairing.

    Our instructor welcomes you at Épagny airfield. He will give you a brief theoretical course on helicopter flight. Then you’re off to your helicopter, which is waiting for you on the tarmac. You and your instructor take a technical tour, checking the crucial areas of the aircraft. Helicopters are more complex than airplanes, and require more maintenance. Your dream becomes reality and you take the controls of the helicopter. You are waiting for take-off clearance from the control tower. Then you activate the general step by gently pulling it upwards and take off. Turn right and you’re off for a 30-minute initiation flight.

    Swissraft offers you more than a dozen heliports in Switzerland where you can learn to fly a helicopter.

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  • Introduction to flying a Bell 505 from Sitterdorf

    Helicopter initiation from SITTERDORF – BELL 505 – From CHF 890.00

    CHF 850.00

    Three friends will accompany you as passengers on this introduction to the BELL 505 from Sitterdorf.

    The BELL 505, with five seats including the pilot, demonstrates its power by flying at high altitudes.

    After formalities, head for your helicopter, a Bell 505. Piloting a helicopter requires precise coordination of the 4 controls: collective, throttle, cyclic and rudder. Together with your instructor, you’ll take a close look at the helicopter’s mechanical complexity, which requires increased maintenance for safety. Once the crucial checks have been carried out, take the controls, start the turbine, and the rotor reaches 395 rpm for take-off. Your concentration is at an all-time high, but what a pleasure it is to fly a helicopter.

    For more information or to book your aerial adventure, please contact us by email or phone. We look forward to accompanying you on this unforgettable flying experience.

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  • Helicopter Bell 505 initiation from Bern-Belp

    Initiation on a helicopter from BERNE-BELP – BELL 505 – From CHF 930.00

    CHF 930.00

    A friend will accompany you for this initiation on the BELL 505 departing from Bern-Belp.

    The BELL 505 is a 5-seat helicopter, including pilot. It is a very powerful helicopter and can operate at high altitudes.

    After the usual formalities, you head for your helicopter, a Bell 505. Helicopter piloting is much more complex than that of an airplane. It involves coordinating 4 controls simultaneously. The general pitch (the collective) plus the throttle, the stick (the cyclic) and the rudder. First you check your helicopter with the instructor. The mechanics of a helicopter are indeed more complex than those of an airplane. It requires more maintenance to ensure maximum flight safety. Once the crucial points have been checked, you take your place at the helicopter’s controls. Start the engine! You fire up the turbine and your rotor revs up to 395 rpm, the speed required for takeoff. Your concentration is at an all-time high, but what a pleasure it is to PILOT a helicopter yourself.

    Don’t hesitate to contact us by email or telephone for this BELL 505 initiation if you need any further information.

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