Make your dream of flying come true! Start your training to become a glider or powered flight pilot at Germany's highest airfield now.
This year we are once again offering an extensive program with different courses and training opportunities for powered and gliding. It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, we have the right education and training for you.
Our experienced flight instructors are at your side with advice and action and accompany you on your way to becoming a successful pilot. In addition to training, we also offer introductory flights and charters.
We look forward to welcoming you soon to the Wasserkuppe aviation sports center and wish you a successful and safe flying season!
Lukas Schmidt-Nentwig & the team of the Wasserkuppe flying school
We allocate the places for flight training and further training in the order of inquiries via our Contact Form.
Jobs & Careers
Glider training

From pedestrian to pilot: How to become a glider pilot on the Wasserkuppe, the “mountain of pilots” in the middle of Germany!
Further training in gliding

Course, aerobatics, start types: Learn to fly better, farther and safer with the flight instructors from Germany's first flight school!
Motor flight training

Training for a powered flight license: How to become a motor pilot in the Wasserkuppe flying school!
Model flight Wasserkuppe

The Wasserkuppe is the Eldorado for the Model gliding in the middle of Germany: information, competitions and model flight courses
Restaurant-cafe world sailor

Stop by the “Weltensegler” airfield restaurant and café on the Wasserkuppe!
Wasserkuppe & EDER airfield

Interesting facts for visitors and pilots around Germany's highest airport on the Wasserkuppe