Vorarlberger Alpenflieger Club (VAFC)

ATSchollenstraße 20, AT-6845 Hohenems
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Contact information

Home airport
LOIH
City and Postal Code
Hohenems 6845
Coordinates
47.3817531
9.6964146

Trainings

  • Private pilot license (PPL-A) according to EASA Part-FCL
  • Night VFR (A)
  • Alpine and international route briefing
  • License renewal
  • Trial flights
  • Theory courses
  • ICAO language proficiency test
  • Radio telephony certificate class I (BZF I)
  • Radio telephony certificate class II (BZF II)
  • Aircraft radio telephony certificate (AZF)

Aircrafts

  • Tecnam P 2002 JF (3)
  • Cessna 172 SP Nav III G1000 (D-ETGZ)
  • Cessna 172 SP (2)
  • Tecnam P2010 (D-ELMD)
  • Bristell B23 (OE-ANN)
  • Bristell B23 (OE-AKM)
  • Bristell B23 (OE-ALK)

Aircraft types

  • single-engine

Brief description Vorarlberger Alpenflieger Club (vafc)

The Vorarlberger Alpenflieger Club (VAFC) in Hohenems, Austria, is a certified flight school and an Austro Control approved flying club (ATO number AT.DTO.363). The association operates a well-maintained fleet of single-engine aircraft, including Tecnam P 2002 JF, Cessna 172 SP with Garmin G1000, Tecnam P2010, and several Bristell B23 models. They offer a comprehensive pilot training program for the private pilot license (PPL-A) in accordance with EASA Part-FCL, including theory courses, practical training with at least 45 flight hours, night VFR, alpine and international route briefing, and license renewal. Students experience basic training, solo flights, and navigation flights to nearby airports, including a 300 km solo cross-country flight with landings at foreign airports. Examinations are conducted at their home airfield Hohenems-Dornbirn (ICAO: LOIH). Further offerings include trial flights for beginners and training for the radio telephony certificate. VAFC combines flight training with the atmosphere of an active flying club in an alpine and international aviation environment.

Key highlights:
- Certified flight school and flying club
- Diverse, well-equipped fleet of single-engine aircraft
- Comprehensive PPL-A training including night and mountain flying
- Officially approved by Austro Control (ATO AT.DTO.363)
- Trial flights and radio telephony certificate courses
- Located at Hohenems-Dornbirn airport (ICAO: LOIH)
- Focus on alpine and international aviation environment

Potential external aviation-related URLs:
- www.loih.at
- www.aircraft-info.de\\/vafc\\/general\\/aid.php
- www.foto-webcam.eu\\/webcam\\/dornbirn
- www.hoherkasten.ch\\/informieren\\/webcam-wetter\\/<>p>

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Vorarlberger Alpenflieger Club (VAFC) located?
Vorarlberger Alpenflieger Club (VAFC) is located at Schollenstraße 20, 6845 Hohenems, Austria. Its home airport is Hohenems-Dornbirn Airport, ICAO LOIH. The club is based in the Vorarlberg region near the borders with Germany and Switzerland.
What licenses and training programs does Vorarlberger Alpenflieger Club (VAFC) offer?
VAFC offers PPL-A training according to EASA Part-FCL, including theory courses and practical flight training. Additional programs include Night VFR (A), alpine and international route familiarization, license renewal, trial flights, ICAO language proficiency testing, and radiotelephony courses such as BZF I, BZF II, and AZF. They also conduct training and exams at their home airport in Hohenems.
How much does flight training at Vorarlberger Alpenflieger Club (VAFC) cost?
VAFC does not publish a fixed total price for PPL-A training, because the cost depends on the individual training path. The school says it can provide a detailed cost breakdown at its info evenings, and that expenses may include medicals, student registration, theory instruction, materials, flight hours, instructor fees, landing fees, exam fees, and license issuance. For current pricing, you should contact VAFC directly.
What aircraft does Vorarlberger Alpenflieger Club (VAFC) use for training?
VAFC operates a single-engine training fleet that includes the Cessna 172 SP Nav III G1000, Tecnam P2010, Tecnam P 2002 JF, and several Bristell B23 aircraft. The fleet gives students experience with both traditional and glass-cockpit avionics. Aircraft are regularly maintained by licensed maintenance organizations.
Is Vorarlberger Alpenflieger Club (VAFC) a flying club?
Yes. VAFC is both a certified flight school and an Austro Control approved flying club. It operates under DTO approval AT.DTO.363, and training is combined with the atmosphere of an active club.
In which languages is training available at Vorarlberger Alpenflieger Club (VAFC)?
German is the documented training language for VAFC. No additional training languages are listed in the available data, so you should contact the club directly if you need instruction in another language.
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