Beginner course

A-licence high-flight course with Flugschule Edelweiss in Bassano

Organizer: Flugschule Edelweiss ↗

The eight-day high-flight course in Bassano del Grappa is the second stage of Flugschule Edelweiss's training for the German A licence. It covers practice and the complete A-licence theory (flight practice, meteorology, aerodynamics, air law and handling special situations), high flights with about 550 m of height difference, groundhandling, reverse-launch training, simulator work, professional harness set-up, daily weather briefings and video analysis. Teaching runs all day, with theory moved to days of poor weather. The school organises the DHV theory and practical examinations, and any follow-up training is free. Groups are limited to twelve participants, the school books the accommodation and shuttles to launch are free for those staying in the reserved hotel.