Start mastering the skies
Are you interested in gliding? But you're not sure if it's for you? If so, we recommend that you:
- Get all the information you need about training in the monthly online info webinar. Signup here
- Take part in a trial day.
- If you are then sure that you really want to learn to fly, we recommend that you register directly for the basic course.
- If you are still unsure, we recommend the trial week. This will give you the opportunity to get a taste of what gliding is all about for a whole week.
Find out more about each programme
TRIAL DAYS
IN SCHÄNIS
It is important to us that you make a well-informed decision as to whether, where, when and how you would like to start your training. Trial days are the ideal introduction if you are not yet sure whether gliding is a sport for you.
We want to show you what makes gliding so fascinating. Flying for several hours, up to 1000 kilometres and to altitudes of 7000 metres or more, using only the power of thermals and wind. On a trial day, you will experience everything that gliding has to offer: The atmosphere at the airfield, the theory and, of course, a flight with an experienced instructor.
You can see the possible dates in the calendar (marked in green). Below you will find all the frequently asked questions and answers about the trial days. And if you still need to find out more, feel free to email us at
ATTENTION: Please check our confirmation email after payment. This will allow you to book your preferred date and receive all the information you need before our Welcome Briefing.
Trial days 2026: June 27. 2026 / August 15. 2026 / October 3. 2026
TRIAL WEEKS
IN SCHÄNIS
Gliding newcomers can make twelve glider flights accompanied by a flight instructor without any administrative hurdles. No medical clearance is required. The flights can be fully credited to the regular basic training course.
If you are under 26 years old, you also benefit from our junior promotion and pay a reduced price.
You can see the possible dates in the calendar (marked in blue-grey). Below you will find all the frequently asked questions and answers about the trial days. And if you still need to find out more, feel free to email us at
ATTENTION: Please check our confirmation email after payment. This will allow you to book your preferred date and receive all the information you need before our Welcome Briefing.
Trial weeks 2026: July 6.-10. 2026 / October 12.-16. 2026
BASIC TRAINING
IN SCHÄNIS
Between March and October, flight instructors are available every other week for basic training. You can find the exact dates in the calendar or on the registration form.
After a basic course or around 50 flights, depending on progress, a student pilot can fly a glider on their own.
Basic training includes take-off and landing, towing, slope- and thermal flying, hazard briefings and cross-country flying.
This is followed by further training on a single seat glider and extended flights solo on board. Your instructor will encourage you to enjoy gliding and will give you an insight into the possibilities of the sport with extended flights already during your training.
You can see the possible dates in the calendar (marked in dark-grey). Below you will find all the frequently asked questions and answers about basic training. And if you still need to find out more, feel free to email us at
We want to show you what makes gliding so fascinating. Flying for several hours, up to 1000 kilometres and to altitudes of 7000 metres or more, using only the power of thermals and wind. On a trial day, you will experience everything that gliding has to offer: The atmosphere at the airfield, the theory and, of course, a flight with an experienced instructor.
You can see the possible dates in the calendar (marked in green). Below you will find all the frequently asked questions and answers about the trial days. And if you still need to find out more, feel free to email us at
ATTENTION: Please check our confirmation email after payment. This will allow you to book your preferred date and receive all the information you need before our Welcome Briefing.
Trial days 2026: May 23. 2026 / June 27. 2026 (U26) / August 15. 2026 / October 3. 2026
Fragen und Antworten
Details
Trial day
On the trial day you will experience everything that makes you a glider pilot. The versatile and comprehensive training of students to become pilots is very important to us, which is why we would like to address people who are enthusiastic about flying and want to get to know gliding as a fascinating sport and discover it for themselves with the trial days.
Details
Trial week
The trial week offers you a comprehensive insight into gliding - from briefing and pre-flight checks of the aircraft on the ground to a clean landing. Without administrative hurdles.
We recommend the trial week to all flying enthusiasts who are still a little unsure as to whether they want to tackle the actual training.
Details
Basic training
Welcome to glider pilot training!
From March to October, we offer basic training at Schänis airfield every fortnight on weekdays, as well as every Saturday. This enables intensive and targeted training.
Experience the fascination of flying.
Whether in a glider, a motor glider or a powered aircraft - you can try all these forms of aviation as a passenger at Schänis airfield.
If you have really caught the aviation bug, Schänis is the perfect place to become a pilot. Our professional flight school will help you achieve your goals - with flexibility and in a friendly atmosphere.
Whether you are a cross-country enthusiast or a beginner - in Schänis you will find everything you need as a pilot. An outstanding location, excellent infrastructure and a team that provides solutions.
Experience the fascination of flying.
Whether in a glider, a motor glider or a powered aircraft - you can try all these forms of aviation as a passenger at Schänis airfield.
Whether you are a cross-country enthusiast or a beginner - in Schänis you will find everything you need as a pilot. An outstanding location, excellent infrastructure and a team that provides solutions.
