Fly a Helicopter Yourself from Épagny in Gruyère

An Intense Flight Experience in Gruyère

Helicopter initiation at Épagny creates unforgettable emotions. First, you sit inside a modern and bright cockpit. Then, you admire the impressive control panel. However, your experienced instructor reassures you immediately. He explains every instrument clearly and confidently. Therefore, you quickly understand helicopter flight basics. Next, the engine starts and the adventure truly begins. From that moment, you control the helicopter with dual controls. As a result, you experience thrilling sensations. Meanwhile, you enjoy stunning views over Gruyère and the Fribourg Pre-Alps.

Helicopter Trial Flight Procedure

Before takeoff, your instructor explains key flight principles. In particular, he introduces essential aerodynamics concepts. During the flight, you perform precise maneuvers. Additionally, you adjust speed according to conditions. Dual control ensures optimal safety at all times. Bring your GoPro to capture this unique experience. Helicopter initiation at Épagny makes the perfect gift for special occasions.

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Initiation on a helicopter from ÉPAGNY – CABRI G2 – CHF 550.00
Helicopter initiation - ÉPAGNY, Pilot yourself, Piloter un hélicoptère
CHF 550.00

From the Épagny en Gruyère aerodrome, you will be given an introduction to a CABRI G2 helicopter.

The CABRI G2 is a small two-seat helicopter ideally suited to training.

Your instructor welcomes you to Épagny airfield. After a brief theory lesson on flight and aerodynamics, you’ll join your helicopter on the tarmac. Together with your instructor, you’ll take a technical tour, checking out some of the most important parts of the helicopter for your safety. A helicopter is more complex than any other aircraft, and requires special attention of its own. Then you take your place at the controls of your Cabri G2 helicopter. You are then given take-off clearance by the control tower. You activate the general pitch by gently pulling it upwards, and take off smoothly. Left turn on your axis and the helicopter initiation can begin.

Swissraft offers various types of helicopter, from 1 to 4 passenger seats, with which you can take an introductory flight.

We have introductory flights from Berne-Belp airport. The same applies to Speck-Fehraltorf in the canton of Zurich. But also from Buttwil airfield in Aargau on the Swiss plateau. We also offer introductory helicopter flights from Grenchen in the canton of Solothurn. And in Central Switzerland, at Pfaffnau in the canton of Lucerne, we offer introductory flights. Then we have introductory helicopter flights in Liechtenstein at the Balzers heliport. In Sitterdorf, Eastern Switzerland, in the canton of Thurgau, we also offer introductory helicopter flights. In addition, in Graubünden, departures from the heliports of Samedan, St. Moritz and St. Moritz are possible. In St. Moritz and Untervaz, we do initiation. We also offer introductory helicopter flights in Ticino from the Lodrino and Locarno airfields.

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Initiation on a helicopter from ÉPAGNY – COLIBRI H120 – From CHF 830.00
Helicopter initiation - ÉPAGNY, Pilot yourself, Piloter un hélicoptère
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.

We offer introductory flights from Berne-Belp airport. As well as from Speck-Fehraltorf airfield in the canton of Zurich. But also from Buttwil airfield in Canton Aargau. We also offer introductory helicopter flights from Grenchen airfield. We also offer training at the Pfaffnau heliport in the canton of Lucerne. We also offer introductory flights to Liechtenstein from Balzers heliport. We also offer introductory helicopter flights from Sitterdorf airfield. In addition, departures from the Samedan, St. Moritz and St. Moritz heliports are also possible. In St. Moritz and Untervaz we offer introductory helicopter flights. We also offer introductory helicopter flights in Ticino from the Locarno-Magadino and Lodrino airfields.

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