The Art of Swiss Precision Flying

Bern's bespoke flight academy offering Personalised Training & Immersive Flying Experiences grounded in Swiss excellence.

Nestled in the Heart of Aviation Excellence: Switzerland

The Pinnacle of Aviation Training

State-of-the-art aircraft, precision-engineered facilities, and credentials
that set the benchmark for training at the top.

Bristell B23

Bristell B23

Basic Empty Weight:~448 kg
Maximum takeoff weight:750 kg
Usable Fuel:118 L
Cruise speed:~100 knots
Engine Power:100 HP
Equipment:Garmin G3X, PFD, MFD, variable pitch propeller, reserve parachute
Piper Archer

Piper Archer

Basic Empty Weight:720 kg
Maximum takeoff weight:1157 kg
Fuel AVGAS 100LL:181 L usable fuel
Cruise speed:120 knots
Engine Power:180 hp
Equipment:GNS (Garmin G3x/GTN750), VOR, DME, AP GFC 500, Transponder IFR Capable
Cessna 172

Cessna 172

Basic Empty Weight:~685 kg
Maximum takeoff weight:1043 kg
Fuel AVGAS 100LL:162 L usable fuel
Cruise speed:110 knots
Engine Power:160 hp
Equipment:VOR, ADF, DME, transponder
Cessna 172 G1000

Cessna 172 G1000

Basic Empty Weight:780kg
Maximum takeoff weight:1157kg
Fuel AVGAS 100LL:212 L
Cruise speed:110 knots
Engine Power:180 hp
Equipment:G1000 - Full IFR
Cessna 182 RG

Cessna 182 RG

Basic Empty Weight:~870 kg
Maximum takeoff weight:1406 kg
Fuel AVGAS 100LL:333 L usable fuel
Cruise speed:140 knots
Engine Power:235 hp
Equipment:Full IFR (with Garmin GPS 430)
Rockwell Commander TC115

Rockwell Commander TC115

Basic Empty Weight:2439 lbs
Maximum Takeoff Weight:3250 lbs
Fuel AVGAS 100LL:max 528lbs /88USG / 333ltr fuel
Cruise speed:155 knots
Engine Power:260 hp
Equipment:Full IFR (with Garmin GTN650 & GTN 750, 2x Garmin GI275)
Diamond Aircraft DA42

Diamond Aircraft DA42

Basic Empty Weight:1450 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight:1999kg
Fuel JET-A1:max 76USG Fuel
Cruise speed:176 knots
Engine Power:2×170 hp
Equipment:Full IFR (with Garmin G1000)
Cessna P210R - Centurion II

Cessna P210R - Centurion II

Basic Empty Weight:1314 kg
Maximum takeoff weight:1860 kg
Fuel AVGAS 100LL (usable):544 L
Cruise Speed:180 knots TAS @ FL180
Engine Power:310 hp
Equipment:G600 / GTN750 & GTN650, RNAV-LPV, Aspen
Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub

Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub

Basic Empty Weight:~517 kg
Maximum takeoff weight:794 kg
Fuel AVGAS 100LL:129 L
Cruise speed:150 km/h
Engine Power:150 hp
Equipment:Transponder, Flarm
FFA-BRAVO AS-202

FFA-BRAVO AS-202

Basic Empty Weight:~683 kg
Maximum takeoff weight:999 kg
Fuel AVGAS 100LL:160 L
Cruise speed:100 knots
Engine Power:160 hp
Equipment:Transponder, Flarm
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Alpaviation CEO

Aviation Beyond Flying

For me, flying has always been as much about who you are as what you can do. That's why our training isn't a one-size-fits-all program. It's shaped around you, your strengths, your pace and your ambitions. I want every session to challenge you just enough to step past comfort, because that's where confidence and true skill are built.

My vision is to cultivate in you a true pilot's mindset- one that goes beyond technique and nurtures a deeper passion for flying. It's about building clarity under pressure, agility in thought, and resilience in the air.

This isn't just about teaching you how to fly. It's about helping you grow into an aviator who thinks, adapts, and excels when it matters most.

Thomas Rufer, CEO

Your journey starts when you decide to take the first step

Whether you're training for a career in aviation, refining private flying skills, or considering corporate or charter aviation, let us take it from here.

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