Organisation profile

Austriafly

• School

Austriafly teaches around Werfenweng and St. Johann im Pongau. Its introductory Kombikurs combines training-slope practice with at least five high flights from Bischling. It includes full equipment, radio guidance, theory and learning materials; cable-car tickets and any accommodation are separate. The school outlines five to six days depending on weather and fitness. Launching, control and landing practice lead to higher flights with instructors at take-off and landing.

The subsequent Höhenflugkurs is a six-day programme listing 20 high flights, radio support and video analysis. It develops weather and site assessment, landing planning and piloting skills. It requires a basic training certificate and is also offered as a refresher after a long break or for pilots who fly infrequently.

The next Pilotenschein stage in Werfenweng lists 15 flights and theoretical and practical examinations; the school specifies a training certificate and 25 supervised high flights as prerequisites. Theory covers meteorology, aerodynamics, air law, equipment and flight practice. These durations describe the course stages rather than a guaranteed qualification date.