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Programs: 3
A-licence high-flight course with Flugschule Edelweiss in Bassano
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.
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Thermal and flight-technique training with Flugschule Edelweiss in Bassano
Flugschule Edelweiss
Flugschule Edelweiss runs this six-day DHV performance training in thermal flying and flight technique in Bassano del Grappa below Monte Grappa; depending on the weather the group also flies at Feltre, Possagno or Levico Terme. Two instructors guide pilots by radio, and the week includes site and hazard briefings, a harness set-up check, weather briefings, video analysis and a detailed thermal briefing. The instructors help with launch decisions, route planning and first small valley crossings. Practical exercises for the German B licence can be done during the week. Every participant gets a radio, shuttles to launch are included, arrival and departure days are flying days, and the school books the accommodation. Groups are limited to ten pilots. The training suits thermal beginners as well as more advanced pilots wanting their first short cross-country flights along the ridge.
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Thermal and flight-technique training with Flugschule Edelweiss in Meduno
Flugschule Edelweiss
This six-day DHV performance training in Meduno is aimed at pilots who are new to thermal flying or returning to it. Mornings start with a practice flight, midday is for the thermal flight and evenings can bring soaring above the wide meadow launch on Monte Valinis. During thermal flights one instructor flies with the group and the second guides pilots by radio from launch; launches and exercises are reviewed in an evening video session. The programme includes site and hazard briefings, a harness set-up check, weather briefings, improving circling and steering with inner and outer brake, reverse-launch training and practical exercises for the German B licence. Every participant gets a radio, arrival and departure days are flying days, groups are limited to ten pilots and the school books the accommodation.
July 17, 2027 – July 22, 2027