Private pilot licence
Training to become a powered aircraft pilot, tailored to you: from your first trial flight to the skill test with the FOCA examiner.
Do you dream of flying an aircraft yourself? With us, that dream becomes reality, step by step and at your own pace. We stand for personal support, a friendly atmosphere and real airmanship, right in the Alps, on the border of St. Gallen and Graubünden.
Training to become a powered aircraft pilot, tailored to you: from your first trial flight to the skill test with the FOCA examiner.
Mountain flying training from an airfield right in the Alps: valley flying, passes, weather and decisions you can only learn here.
EASA-compliant training flights and renewal training for the SEP class rating, so you stay safe and current.
You often fly along but not yourself? The pinch-hitter course teaches you the basics: radio, keeping the aircraft level, navigating and helping to land in an emergency. Fixed price CHF 2,100.
You study the PPL theory in an integrated distance course, modern and clearly structured. Ideal when work, family and flying all need to fit together.
We know each other, support each other and share a passion for flying. That is exactly what makes learning enjoyable and motivating.
Several times a year there are trips and flying days, and student pilots are warmly welcome. Looking over the shoulders of real pilots included.
Whether you are new or already have experience: our instructors adapt to you, explain clearly and make sure you feel at ease in the cockpit.
Practical training: for the PPL(A) at least 45 block hours, 10 of them alone on board (solo), for the LAPL(A) at least 30, 6 of them solo. Before your first solo flight you need your medical certificate.
At least 100 hours in class, individual or distance learning, in nine subjects:
Practise the 5-degree approach to runway 30 in your browser: aiming point, centreline, power gate and flare gate, 40 seconds per approach.
Guide values from our 2025 information sheet. How many hours you need depends on you. Anything unclear? Get in touch, we are happy to advise you personally.
The private pilot licence is also the basis for further training, all the way to professional pilot.
| Theory training | CHF |
|---|---|
| Theory lessons | 1,200 |
| BAK teaching materials | 650 |
| Fly4Fun training folder | 50 |
| Learning app with PPL questions | 60 |
| PJ-1 plotter and E-6B flight computer | 50 |
| Book «Fliegen im Gebirge» (mountain flying) | 50 |
| VOICE basic course | 950 |
| Total | 3,010 |
| Practical training | CHF |
|---|---|
| Aircraft, approx. 45 hours | 13,600 |
| Instructor, approx. 60 hours | 7,200 |
| Landing fees Bad Ragaz per year | 480 |
| Landing fees at other airfields, approx. | 500 |
| FOCA examiner fees | 500 |
| Total | 22,280 |
The licence for light aircraft: our Cessnas qualify. The theory is the same as for the PPL, and you can upgrade the LAPL to a PPL later.
| Theory training | CHF |
|---|---|
| Theory lessons | 1,200 |
| BAK teaching materials | 650 |
| Fly4Fun training folder | 50 |
| Learning app with PPL questions | 60 |
| PJ-1 plotter and E-6B flight computer | 50 |
| Book «Fliegen im Gebirge» (mountain flying) | 50 |
| VOICE basic course | 950 |
| Total | 3,010 |
| Practical training | CHF |
|---|---|
| Aircraft, approx. 30 hours | 9,100 |
| Instructor, approx. 45 hours | 5,400 |
| Landing fees Bad Ragaz per year | 480 |
| Landing fees at other airfields, approx. | 500 |
| FOCA examiner fees | 500 |
| Total | 15,980 |
You learn to keep the aircraft steady, call for help on the radio and land under guidance. You fly from the right-hand seat, where you usually sit anyway.
| Included in the fixed price | Time |
|---|---|
| Theory: why an aircraft flies, the plan, radio and transponder | 3 h |
| Cockpit on the ground | 1 h |
| Flight 1: flying and following | 45 min |
| Flights 2 and 3: approach and landings | 2 × 60 min |
| Flight 4: forced landing exercises | 45 min |
| Flight 5: dress rehearsal «the pilot is incapacitated» | 50 min |
| Personal emergency card and certificate |
After 12 months we recommend a refresher flight. It is not included in the fixed price.
Fill in the form and we will arrange an introductory talk and, if you like, a trial flight in Bad Ragaz right away. A trial flight costs CHF 380.
We will get back to you personally. In a hurry? Call us: +41 79 701 26 26.