Segelfluggruppe Cumulus

Segelfluggruppe Cumulus is based at Flugplatz Amlikon in Thurgau, Switzerland, between Weinfelden and Frauenfeld. The club has been at Amlikon since 1963. The airport is a private gliding field, and sources identify it as ICAO LSPA.

Segelfluggruppe Cumulus runs a gliding school at Flugplatz Amlikon with BAZL approval for training and further training of sailplane pilots. The school offers basic glider pilot training, with instruction on normal flight operations, winch launches, aerotow launches, theory lessons, and solo preparation in ASK 21 and ASK 23 gliders. Training is mainly in German.

The school states that the full theoretical and practical training to earn the official glider pilot qualification costs about CHF 3,500 to CHF 5,000, depending on aptitude and how intensively you train. Most training flights use a low-cost winch launch, which helps keep expenses down. For current member fees or any extra charges, it is best to contact the club directly.

The club uses ASK 21 training gliders for basic instruction. For more advanced student solo flights, ASK 23 gliders are also used. The club also mentions a larger fleet that includes double-seat and single-seat sailplanes.

Yes. Segelfluggruppe Cumulus is a club-based gliding group rather than a commercial flight school. It is run as a hobby association with volunteer instructors and a community-oriented flying operation.