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Historic flights from Birrfeld – vintage aircraft & warbirds

Experience unique scenic flights in historic aircraft departing from Birrfeld airfield. Whether classic vintage planes, legendary warbirds, or timeless aviation icons – enjoy an unparalleled flying experience and discover the history of aviation from the air.

Antonov AN-2 biplane at Birrfeld airfield

Birrfeld

AN-2 sightseeing flight from Birrfeld

Price range: 250.00 CHF through 350.00 CHF
Flight in the AT-16/T-6 Harvard from Birrfeld

Birrfeld

Your flight in the AT-16/T-6 from Birrfeld

Price range: 750.00 CHF through 1'220.00 CHF

Your historical flights from Birrfeld in detail

Experience the "tractor of the skies" in the Antonov AN-2 – a robust biplane with a powerful radial engine, originally developed in the Soviet Union in 1947. Four flight programs are available: the Rigi tour (approx. 1 hour) around the "Queen of the Mountains," the Mythen tour (approx. 1.5 hours) over the striking Mythen peaks and the Albis range, the Säntis tour (approx. 1.5 hours) to the highest peak of the Alpstein region, and the romantic full moon flight (approx. 1.5 hours) at dusk. Weather permitting, you will have the opportunity to take the controls yourself for a while during each flight.

For those who prefer a more powerful experience, a flight in the North American AT-16 Harvard II, nicknamed "Pilot Maker," is available. This former Swiss Air Force aircraft was completely restored by Max Vogelsang in over 7,000 hours. The 9-cylinder radial engine, manual retractable landing gear, and classic vintage cockpit atmosphere make the flight a true journey back in time. Basic aerobatic maneuvers such as loops and rolls are available upon request. Flights can be booked for either 30 or 60 minutes.

Frequently asked questions about historic flights from Birrfeld

The options are the Antonov AN-2 biplane from 1947 and the North American AT-16 Harvard II, a completely restored military trainer of the Swiss Air Force.
In the AN-2, you may be allowed to take the controls yourself for short periods, if possible. You can also actively participate in the flight in the AT-16 under the pilot's guidance.
Yes, simple aerobatic maneuvers like loops and rolls are possible upon request. AN-2 flights, on the other hand, are relaxed scenic flights without any aerobatic elements.
The AN-2 programs last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours depending on the route, while the AT-16 flight can be booked for 30 or 60 minutes.
In addition to the actual flight time, you should also allow about an hour for briefing, preparation and a relaxing end to the day after landing.