Organisation profile

Flugschule Jura Thal

• School

Flugschule Jura Thal offers beginners four consecutive days or a weekend basic course spread across two months. It includes training-hill practice, introductory theory, e-learning, radio guidance and twelve high flights with equipment. These need not all happen during the initial four days: remaining flights can be taken on later training days, with progress dependent on weather.

In the high-flight course, each day starts with weather assessment and site selection. Students agree objectives with their instructor and track progress on a personal checklist. A launch supervisor assists at take-off; an instructor then monitors the flight and gives radio advice when needed. The day ends with a review of filmed launches. The programme also introduces thermalling and ridge soaring alongside further theory.

Nearby sites listed by the school include Brandberg, Schwängimatt, Sonnenberg and Obere Wengi. Brandberg is reserved for its training, and students have priority at other launch sites. In addition to local flying, students can join optional instructor-led training visits to the Engelberg valley, gaining experience in central Switzerland.