Hanseatischer Fliegerclub Hamburg e.V.

Hanseatischer Fliegerclub Hamburg e.V. is a well-established flying club at Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel International Airport (EDDH). The club offers private pilot training with experienced instructors, including professionals with commercial pilot and air traffic control backgrounds. The training includes extensive theoretical lessons from October to March and practical flying from April, culminating in the Private Pilot License (PPL-A) and Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR) qualifications.

The club operates a fleet of proven training, travel, and IFR-equipped aircraft such as Cessna 150, Cessna 172 variants, Piper P28 models, and Cirrus SR20. Members benefit from a clubhouse located on the Lufthansa Technik premises, flight preparation facilities with internet access, and the advantage of operating at a major international airport with excellent access to European destinations.

The club emphasizes safety through qualified instructors, cost-effective flying by careful financial management, and a supportive community culture with regular club events. Membership is open twice yearly with specific entry criteria including security clearance. The club is officially approved by the Hamburg aviation authority for its training programs.

This non-commercial flying club offers student pilots a qualified and engaging environment to achieve their pilot license while enjoying a vibrant club life and access to excellent infrastructure.