Pilatus Scenic Flights – Breathtaking Alpine Flights
A variety of scenic flights await you around Mount Pilatus, offering views of the Central Swiss Alps. These flights combine alpine landscapes with unique flying experiences such as military trainer and tandem paragliding flights.
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Your scenic flights at Mount Pilatus in detail
On a tandem paragliding flight, you'll take a cable car and cogwheel train to the summit of Mount Pilatus and glide silently, carried only by the wind, over the deep blue Lake Lucerne – with views stretching to the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains. No prior experience is necessary: An experienced tandem pilot will control the paraglider and tailor the flight to your wishes, from a gentle glide to dynamic maneuvers. With good thermal conditions, the flight time is up to 50 minutes, and the entire experience lasts around two hours.
For those seeking a more exhilarating experience, a flight in a Pilatus PC-7 military trainer departs from Locarno in Ticino. Reaching speeds of up to 500 km/h, you'll glide through the valleys and gorges of the Gotthard region, past Lake Maggiore, the Maggia Valley, and the Verzasca Valley – and on longer flights, even as far as the Matterhorn. Experienced pilots from the Swiss PC-7 aerobatic team will fly the aircraft, and you'll have the opportunity to pilot it yourself. Flight profiles range from relaxed low-level soaring to aerobatic maneuvers such as loops and Immelmann turns, with flight durations of 30, 45, or 60 minutes.