Fly a helicopter yourself from Buttwil

A unique helicopter experience in Switzerland

Helicopter initiation from Buttwil, an unforgettable adventure and take the controls. As soon as you enter the cockpit, excitement rises. The technical atmosphere immediately awakens your senses. Then, you prepare for takeoff with your instructor. You actively control the helicopter from the start. Therefore, you truly become the pilot during the flight. Your instructor sits beside you and ensures maximum safety. Thanks to dual controls, he assists only when necessary. Moreover, you enjoy breathtaking panoramic views.

How the helicopter trial flight works

First, your instructor explains essential flight principles. He clearly introduces the basics of aerodynamics. Thus, you understand how a helicopter stays airborne. Next, you practice stable hovering. Afterward, you perform right and left turns. Finally, you manage climbing, descending and speed control. We recommend bringing an action camera to record your flight. This Helicopter initiation from Buttwil also makes a perfect gift. Friends may join as passengers depending on the aircraft. Book now and create lasting memories in the sky.

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Helicopter initiation from BUTTWIL – ROBINSON R44 – CHF 590.00
Helicopter initiation - BUTTWIL, Pilot yourself, Piloter un hélicoptère
CHF 590.00

From the Buttwil airfield in the canton of Aargau, you can choose to take an introductory flight on a ROBINSON R44 for a helicopter test flight.

The ROBINSON R44 is a three-passenger helicopter widely used in the USA by the police, among others.

Our instructor will meet you at Buttwil airfield. After a short theory lesson on helicopter flight, you’ll head for your helicopter. Next comes a technical visit with your instructor to check the sensitive parts of the helicopter. First of all, you need to know that the mechanics and airframe of a helicopter are quite complex. It requires more attention and maintenance than an airplane. You climb aboard and take control of the helicopter.
After receiving take-off clearance, you increase the number of rotor revolutions using the general pitch of your left hand, and lift off. Short 90-degree turn to the right using the control stick and rudder. You push lightly on the stick and begin to fly forward.

We have several types of helicopter on which you can take an introductory flight.

We offer introductory flights in Gruyère from Épagny airfield. But also introductory flights from Berne-Belp international airport. We also offer introductory helicopter flights from Fehraltorf airfield. We also offer introductory helicopter flights from Grenchen airfield. In addition, from Pfaffnau in the canton of Lucerne, we offer introductory helicopter flights. We also offer introductory flights in Liechtenstein at the Balzers heliport. But also in Sitterdorf in the canton of Thurgau. What’s more, we offer helicopter training from the heliports of Samedan, St. Moritz and St. Moritz. St. Moritz and Untervaz. We also offer introductory flights in Ticino from the Lodrino and Locarno-Magadino airfields.

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Helicopter initiation from BUTTWIL – ENSTROM 480 – CHF 740.00
Helicopter initiation - BUTTWIL, Pilot yourself, Piloter un hélicoptère
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.

We offer introductory helicopter flights in the canton of Fribourg from Épagny airfield. But also introductory flights from Bern-Belp international airport. As well as introductory flights from Fehraltorf airfield. We also offer introductory helicopter flights in the canton of Solothurn at Grenchen. From Pfaffnau near Lucerne, we also offer introductory helicopter flights. At the same time, we offer introductory flights from Balzers to Liechtenstein in eastern Switzerland. But also in Eastern Switzerland, departing from Sitterdorf airfield. We also offer introductory helicopter flights from the heliports of Samedan, St. Moritz and St. Moritz. St. Moritz and Untervaz. We also offer introductory helicopter flights from Lodrino and Locarno airfields.

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Fly a helicopter yourself from Buttwil

A unique helicopter experience in Switzerland

How the helicopter trial flight works

Helicopter initiation from BUTTWIL – ROBINSON R44 – CHF 590.00

From the Buttwil airfield in the canton of Aargau, you can choose to take an introductory flight on a ROBINSON R44 for a helicopter test flight.

The ROBINSON R44 is a three-passenger helicopter widely used in the USA by the police, among others.

We have several types of helicopter on which you can take an introductory flight.

Helicopter initiation from BUTTWIL – ENSTROM 480 – 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.

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

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