open cockpit expirience
Leather cap on, glasses off, and let's go! Is there a round birthday to celebrate? A wild romantic trip to expirience with your friends? A view of your house roof? Getting married in an airplane or a motorcycle trip with switching passengers and riders? Create your individual dream for your experience and fly to the place of your dreams.
Route Examples
Idee #1 Birrfeld to Samedan | Lunch | Return flight Samedan to Birrfeld | Duration 1 Day
Idee #2 Birrfeld to Lausanne | Lunch at Lake of Geneva | Return flight to Birrfeld | Duration 1 Day
Idee #3 Birrfeld to St. Gallen | Lunch at Lake of Bodensee | Return flight to Birrfeld | Duration 1 Day
Idee #4 Birrfeld to Lugano | Overnight stay | Return flight via Samedan to Birrfeld | Duration 2+ Day’s
Air Journey
Preparation Route & Travel
Choose your dream places on this wonderful planet you want to see and Starplane will put together the routes and budget for you. The starting point is always Birrfeld/Switzerland.
You will receive the flight program tailored to your needs with the timing when we make which weather-related decisions together.
Flight day is here
Here we go! The fueled aircraft is ready for you. Board and simply enjoy a wonderful adventure.
When & Where
Booking Select a main date and time period as well as 1-2 alternate dates/times (weather/available slots) when requesting. You will receive an inquiry/booking confirmation.
On site We meet in front of the AIS Birrfeld (entrance to the flight school, at blue automatic sliding door)
Flugplatz Birrfeld | CH-5242 Lupfig
Weather
The flight ideally takes place under favourable visual flight conditions (VFR). We can switch to instrument flight (IFR) as required in order to reach our destination safely and on time, even under unfavourable visual conditions. The change to instrument flight (IFR) can have an influence on the flight route and altitude. During an instrument flight (IFR), certain minimum weather conditions must be met - but much less than under visual flight conditions (VFR). Safety first applies here as well!
Number of participants
1 - 2 persons per flight. Groups are possible.
Prices
We distinguish between the flight costs and the experience package. The flight can also be booked without the experience package.
The flight costs are calculated at CHF 18 per minute according to the operating hours counter (HOBBS Time). Landing fees, passenger or customs fees according to the regulations of the airport. Calculation basis for fuels (fuel & oil) are the current prices in Birrfeld, Switzerland. Fuel surcharges or credit notes according to external petrol stations. If the aircraft is parked in a hangar overnight or in difficult weather conditions, you will be charged for these related costs. For transfer flights you will be charged for the costs incurred - just as if a passenger were on board. The flights are private, non-commercial and at cost price. Airfare is payable in advance. Final payment on site in cash or credit card. The credit card fee is not included in the total price.
The experience package includes the planning, organisation, preparation and services of the open air experience out of the flight time. The experience package costs CHF 800 per day and is invoiced separately by the Starplane Association for its members.
This & That
The aircraft with the pilot can be occupied by max. 2 persons per flight. The highest principle: safety first! The payload with luggage depends on the total weight of the persons and tank filling. Depending on the route we choose ideally located refuelling stops to ensure a safe flight within the permitted weight limits of the aircraft and your personal comfort.
Due to weather conditions, flight routes/times or dates may change. As a rule, 24 hours before departure, the time and route selection can be fixed relatively reliably. Changes are therefore possible at any time.