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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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  • Helicopter flight from Pfaffnau to the Matterhorn and Bernese Alps
    Helicopter flight from Paffnau to the Matterhorn and the Bernese Alps

    Helicopter flight from PFAFFNAU – MATTERHORN AND BERNESE ALPS – 95 min. – From 835.00

    CHF 835.00

    Land on the Petersgrat glacier for a coffee break

    Helicopter flight from Pfaffnau to the summit of the Petersgrat glacier at over 3000 m, after a flight over the Matterhorn. A magnificent flight

    Our helicopter takes you to the Napf region, the Emmental and Lake Thun. Then the Kander valley, along Blüemlisalp, and the Petersgrat glacier. You’re now in Valais, flying over the Rhône Valley, the Matter Valley. After flying over Zermatt, you arrive at the famous 4000 m-high peak: the Matterhorn. On the way back you stop off at the summit of the Petersgrat glacier (3150m.). A little coffee or a good bottle of wine to take with you as you stretch your legs on the glacier.
    The return flight takes you to Breithorn, the Monte Rosa glacier and Pointe Dufour. Then the Saas valley, the Aletsch glacier, the Jungfrau, along the north face of the Eiger. Then you fly over Grindelwald and the Entlebuch community, before landing again at the Pfaffnau heliport.

    Visit our website for more than 150 helicopter itineraries in Switzerland.

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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 flight over the glaciers from Lauterbrunnen
    Landing on a glacier from Lauterbrunnen

    Helicopter flight from LAUTERBRUNNEN – GLACIER FLIGHT – 20 min. – From CHF 870.00

    CHF 870.00

    This 20-minute flight from Lauterbrunnen takes you over 3 of the most impressive glaciers in the Bernese Alps.

    Depending on snow conditions, it is possible to land on one of them for a few minutes.

    Take a helicopter flight from Lauterbrunnen to the 3 most beautiful glaciers in the Bernese Alps. The Aletsch glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps, the Wildhorn glacier and the Tzanfleuron glacier are all on the program. This panoramic flight is a thing of beauty. To be experienced at least once in your life! If conditions permit, we can land on one of them for an additional fee per flight.

    On its website, Swissraft offers more than 150 different flights departing from 14 heliports, 9 airfields and 3 airports.

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  • Easy rafting for a school run on the Aare
    Fun rafting on the Aare for a school outing

    School trip in the BERNESE OBERLAND – EASY RAFTING – AARE – THUN-BERN – CHF 900.00

    CHF 900.00

    A 26 kms Easy Rafting trip down the Aare River

    Between Thun and Bern, your students will have plenty of time to chat with each other and swim in the Aare. An excellent choice for a school trip

    During your school outing, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable experience: Easy rafting on the Aare. First of all, your guide welcomes you to Schwäbis/Thun. After a safety briefing, you climb aboard a large raft. Each participant is equipped with a life jacket and paddle. The adventure begins in the direction of Bern, the federal capital. The water is calm at the start, allowing us to get used to Easy rafting. The current then accelerates slightly, making the descent more exciting.
    All along the way, the scenery is magnificent. The surrounding mountains and charming riverside villages will beckon. Sometimes you catch up with other rafts or canoes, which adds to the convivial atmosphere of this trip down the Aare.
    Finally, after around three hours of pleasure, you reach the entrance to Bern. You disembark just before the Dalmazi bridge on the left bank, close to the Swiss Alpine Museum. This half-day was the perfect adventure, combining relaxation, fun and nature discovery.

    For a sporty yet fun activity, Swissraft offers river descents for schools that are adapted to the age of the pupils.

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  • Helicopter tour of Liechtenstein from Balzers
    Fly over Liechtenstein in an Ecureuil B3 helicopter

    Helicopter flight from BALZERS – OVER LIECHTENSTEIN – 15 min. – CHF 920.00

    CHF 920.00

    15-minute helicopter flight over the Principality of Liechtenstein

    This flight over the Principality of Liechtenstein is an experience we recommend.

    In our company and aboard our helicopter to the mountains and borders of Liechtenstein. Discover the astonishing architectural constructions with typical buildings such as the Walserbauten, as well as the houses of the Liechtenstein inhabitants. From Balzers we head for Luzisteig, Guscha, Falknis, Pfälzerhütte, Valüna, Malbun, Valorsch, Zigerbergkopf, Drei Schwestern. We end the flight over the city of Vaduz before resting at the Balzers heliport.

    Departing from Balzers heliport, we offer 12 sightseeing helicopter flights.

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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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  • Helicopter flight from Buttwil to Stanserhorn and Pilatus
    Robinson RH44 flight from Buttwil

    Helicopter flight from BUTTWIL – STANSERHORN AND PILATUS – 55 min. – From CHF 935.00

    CHF 935.00

    Helicopter tour: Stanserhorn and Pilatus from Buttwil

    From Buttwil, a 55-minute helicopter panoramic flight to the Stanserhorn and the Pilatus

    Departing from Buttwil in the canton of Aargau, you fly in the direction of: Buttwil – Lake Zug – Rigi – Titlis. Then continue your flight to the Stanserhorn – Pilatus. – Lucerne before returning to Buttwil.

    Swissraft also offers other destinations for helicopter flights.

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  • Heliskiing on Crap Sogn Gion

    Heli-skiing from BALZERS heliport: CRAP SOGN GION 2235 m – CHF 960.00

    CHF 960.00

    Avoid the traffic to Flims by taking one of our helicopters. From Balzers heliport, it takes just 13 minutes to reach the summit of Crap Sogn Gion.

    1 to 4 people and their equipment aboard our Robinson R66. And off you go to the Weisse Arena Flims-Laax-Falera.

    From Balzers heliport, you fly over the Swiss Grand Canyon, made famous by rafting on the Rhine. After a 13-minute flight, you land at the summit of Crap Sogn Gion. You’ll save well over 2h30 between the car journey and the wait at the foot of the cable car. You’re relaxed and approaching this ski descent to Laax with enthusiasm and pleasure. Unless you decide to take the second cable car up to the Vorap glacier. The Weisse Arena with over 220km of marked runs, the world’s largest half-pipe and 4 snowparks.

    Our Swissraft website features 12 summits in Graubünden, the Bernese Oberland and Valais.

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