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.
The Light Aircraft Pilot Licence LAPL-A allows flights throughout Europe.
If desired, you can extend your training with additional modules towards a Private Pilot License (PPL-A) . This will grant you worldwide authorization to fly single-engine aircraft under visual flight rules (VFR).
For motorized aviation enthusiasts, we also offer interesting further training courses , such as additional training for visual flight in controlled airspace and at airports.
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!
Lukas Schmidt-Nentwig
Headmaster of the Wasserkuppe flying school
Your path to a motor pilot's license
Registration
You register for motor flight training at the Wasserkuppe flying school.
Module A
Training up to the first solo flight
Module B
further training
after passing the theory test:
Solo cross-country flight
Module C
exam preparation
After 30 hours of flight training, you can choose one of the two licenses:
…either:
LAPL-A
Practical exam for the LAPL-A
…or:
Module D
further 15 hours of flight training in
Radio navigation
PPL-A
Exam preparation and practical exam for PPL-A
Motor flight training
Motor flight training LAPL-A
Motor flight training PPL-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 | Light aircraft pilot license LAPL (A) | Private pilot license PPL (A) |
|---|---|---|
| validity | Europe (EASA) | Worldwide |
| Airworthiness (Medical) | lower requirements, less checking | Class 2 according to ICAO - higher requirements, more frequent inspection |
| Academic background | somewhat less extensive than PPL (A) | somewhat more extensive than LAPL (A) |
| Transportation of passengers | After receipt of license and proof of flight practice (minimum hours) possible | Possible after receiving the license |
Motor flight training
class authorization TMG
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.
