Training

Winch course

Please be aware, that the following is information only. As the only accepted language on our airflied is German, we can only offer courses in German language!

For many years now, Flugsport Wien trains glider pilots. With our inexpensive all-inclusive winch course package we aim to adress everyone who is interested in gliding and becoming a pilot at our club.

Due to the fact that every member of our club is working at the the club non-paid in their freetime, we are able to offer the complete training for EUR 2800,-.

If you choose to acquire your Glider Pilots Licence at our club, you will be a part of “Flugsport Wien” from the first day. You will be educated in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the gliding sport.

The duration of the entire training until you receive your pilot’s license depends mainly on your commitment and your presence at the airfield. You should plan 4 days per month to achieve the training goal quickly. If you come and fly often, the training can be completed within one season (April to October). On average, you can expect about 1 to 1 1/2 seasons.

Included in the winch course price

  • Up to 150 take-offs on the winch. This should be enough to acquire the licence and the winch rating.
  • Theoretial course
  • Support from our flight instructors throughout the the whole duration of the training course.
  • An outfield landing exercise in a motor glider
  • Usage of all  the club facilities and infrastructure
  • Club membership till glider training completion
  • Membership at the “Austrian Aero Club” for the first calender year

Not included

  • Medical examination (Class II)
  • Licence issue fee
  • Aero-tow course
  • Flight logbook (in case you don’t own one already)

Further information

  • Glider training, exams and radio communication at the airfield is provided in German language only
  • Training must be completed within 18 months from starting.
  • The course fee of EUR 2800,- is due at the beginning of the course. EUR 1300,- will be refunded in case the course is canceled before the 31. take-off.

Extra course aero-tow rating

Besides taking off from the winch, it is also possible to be pulled to altitude by a powered aircraft. The extra course “aero-tow” costs ca. EUR 400,-.