Fly a helicopter yourself from Épagny en Gruyère

Don’t hesitate and experience the thrill of flying a helicopter at least once. Without apprehension, you settle into the cockpit of your helicopter. Your eyes will sparkle at this dashboard glittering like a Christmas tree. No problem! The instructor explains the dials and you quickly become familiar with all those illuminated buttons. Motor rotation! The adventure begins, with you at the controls of the helicopter. What’s more, piloting a helicopter forces you to concentrate, because helicopter piloting is very finely tuned. Your instructor is by your side in dual control and can correct you at any time. You’ll also enjoy magnificent views of the Gruyère region and the Fribourg Pre-Alps.
Introduction to piloting procedure
First of all, air travel is much safer than car travel. Throughout the flight, your instructor is at your side to advise, correct and help you fly your aircraft. It gives you the basics before the flight and explains a few fundamentals, particularly aerodynamics. He explains why a helicopter can fly. You’ll also learn to perform a number of maneuvers and adapt your speed to suit the conditions.

It’s a good idea to take your Gopro with you to capture these exceptional moments. Flying a helicopter yourself from Épagny is the perfect gift for special occasions. For example, a stag or hen party. If you choose to take an introductory course in helicopter, glider or airplane piloting, you’ll enjoy a unique experience every time.

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  • Introduction to driving a Cabri G2 from Épagny
    Cockpit of the Cabri G2 for an introductory flight from Épagny

    Initiation on a helicopter from ÉPAGNY – CABRI G2 – CHF 550.00

    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.

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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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