The Experience
Your experience starts when you arrive at the airfield just outside the city, where you will check in and meet your pilot. Before heading out to the tarmac, you will sit down for a quick safety briefing so you know how the aircraft operates and what to do during take-off and landing.
Once the checks are finished, you will walk over to the helicopter and get settled into your seat. The engine starts up, the rotors pick up speed, and you will lift off straight into the air. You will head out over the water of Lake Sempach first before the pilot turns the aircraft towards the main alpine ridges.
As the flight progresses, you will pass over the city itself, giving you a clear view of the old town and the bridges from above. From there, the helicopter climbs higher to take you past the sharp peaks of Mount Pilatus and across to the Rigi massif, which sits surrounded by three different lakes.
You will be able to see exactly how the mountains drop away into the valleys while your pilot points out key parts of the geography over the headset. Because the route covers a lot of ground quickly, you get a solid overview of the central region before the pilot loops back around and brings the helicopter down smoothly at the home airfield.
What’s Included:
- Helicopter flight experience
- Route covering Lucerne, Mount Pilatus, and Mount Rigi
- Pre-flight safety briefing
- Commentary from an experienced pilot
Secure their seats and hand over the voucher!
Important Information
You should be in good physical condition. The maximum weight for this experience is 90 kg.
You should not take part if you are; over 20 weeks pregnant, at risk of heart attacks, have heart problems, someone with special needs, either physical or mental.
The Weather
The weather must comply with visual flight conditions. During thunderstorms, heavy rainfalls or storm warnings the flight may be delayed or cancelled. If your experience is cancelled, it can be rebooked at a later date.
Session Length
The flight itself lasts 30 minutes. For the entire flight experience, you should allow approximately one hour.
Numbers
The helicopter can fly with one to six persons. However, the voucher for the experience is only valid for one person.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome at take off and landing. Do not forget your camera and your binoculars! There is also a restaurant with a garden terrace on site.
What To Wear
You should wear comfortable clothes. Loose clothing items such as hats, scarves, etc. may pose a security risk during operation and should be avoided. We recommend you take sunglasses and a camera with you.
Availability
The experience is available throughout the year. Please book well in advance (up to 3 weeks lead booking time).
Location
Lucerne-Beromünster (LU)
