How to become a motor pilot on the Wasserkuppe
From the age of 17 you can start your flight training for a pilot's license with the OK from the flight doctor in the Wasserkuppe flight school.
Private pilot license PPL-A you will receive worldwide authorization to fly single-engine aircraft under visual flight conditions.
The Light aircraft pilot license LAPL-A enables Europe-wide flights.
We offer many interesting ones for motorized aviation athletes Further developments to: Obtain additional authorizations for controlled visual flight or for towing gliders ... Or how about the alternative ultralight?
As a licensed pilot, our well-maintained motor planes are also available for charter.
Many pilots of commercial airliners started out very small with the acquisition of a private pilot license - and you could be the next one!
Harald Jorges
Headmaster of the Wasserkuppe flying school
Motor flight training
Motor flight training PPL-A
Motor flight training LAPL-A
Motor flight taster course
Comparison of powered flight licenses
Various licenses are available for motorized flights. We will help you find the right license for you and will be happy to advise you individually and personally on how to achieve your training goal.
| Property | Private pilot license - PPL (A) | Light aircraft pilot license - LAPL (A) |
|---|---|---|
| validity | Worldwide | Europe (EASA) |
| Airworthiness (Medical) | Class 2 according to ICAO - higher requirements, more frequent inspection | lower requirements, less checking |
| Vocational Training | somewhat more extensive than LAPL (A) | somewhat less extensive than PPL (A) |
| Transportation of passengers | Possible after receiving the license | After receipt of license and proof of flight practice (minimum hours) possible |
Motor flight training
Airfield briefing EDER (Wasserkuppe)
With your flight training on the Wasserkuppe you benefit from many advantages:
Our experienced flight instructors are happy to share their passion for aviation with you.
We adapt our training exactly to your requirements and your level of skill.
We train daily throughout the flight season. You determine your course times yourself.
Benefit from our perfect infrastructure with flight school and restaurant right on the airfield - in the middle of Germany.
We offer state-of-the-art aircraft, top equipment and all types of takeoff on site.
Thanks to our fair and transparent prices and a particularly affordable flat rate, flying on the Wasserkuppe does not cost more than comparable hobbies.
