Vorarlberger Alpenflieger Club (VAFC)

Vorarlberger Alpenflieger Club (VAFC) is a certified flight school and aviation club based in Hohenems, Austria. Located at Hohenems-Dornbirn Airport (ICAO: LOIH), the club operates a fleet of well-maintained single-engine aircraft including Tecnam, Cessna 172, and Bristell B23 models. VAFC offers comprehensive pilot training programs such as Private Pilot License (PPL-A), Night VFR, alpine and foreign country familiarization, license renewals, and trial flights for beginners. The flight school is officially approved by Austro Control as an Approved Training Organization (ATO Nr. AT.ATO.163) and provides both theoretical and practical aviation training. With a focus on quality and safety, the club also organizes refresher courses and workshops regularly. VAFC serves as an ideal base for motor flight enthusiasts in the Austria-Germany-Switzerland border region, supporting members with year-round access to aircraft, training, and community events.

Key highlights:
- Certified ATO flight school with professional pilot training
- Diverse fleet of single-engine aircraft with modern instrumentation
- Wide range of training programs including night flying and alpine familiarization
- Voluntary club structure promoting shared costs and community engagement
- Located in a strategic alpine region providing unique flight training opportunities