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Introduction
With the Alpenflugschule Niederöblarn, operated at the LOGO Niederöblarn airfield under the roof of the Sportsarea Grimming, there is an attractive offer for Alpine gliding in the middle of the mountains of Styria. The airfield is located at the foot of the Grimming and combines a solid flying infrastructure with leisure and recreational offers – ideal for beginners, holiday pilots and ambitious gliders alike. Whether glider flying, motor gliding, powered flight or later aerobatic flight and tow ratings – the Alpine Flight School offers a wide range under one roof.
Offer of training
The Alpenflugschule Niederöblarn provides comprehensive training in various areas of aviation. The focus is on gliding training with the aim of being able to fly alone after completion. In addition, interested parties can gain motor gliding or powered flight experiences, acquire tow ratings or develop further up to gliding aerobatic flight. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
| Training / Offer | Description/Instructions |
|---|---|
| Gliding basic training (debit) | Possible within a few weeks; includes powered sailor and F tow launches, solo launches and instructor navigation flight. |
| Powered sailor/powered flight | training on powered sailplanes, or powered aircraft are possible. |
| tow ratings (e.g. F-towing, TMG / SEP etc. | Acquisition of different towing and authorization types possible – if necessary and demand. |
| Gliding aerobatic | After acquiring the gliding licence, it is possible to complete aerobatic training. |
Costs & Fees
The Alpine Flight School charges charter and usage costs for sailplanes, powered sailplanes and powered aircraft as well as fees for towing, hangar, landing fees and other services. There are also package offers (seasonal packages) that allow for a more cost-effective use, especially for new ticket holders or club members.
| Package/tariff | Price / Conditions |
|---|---|
| “Junior” launch package (by ticket) – gliding | € 664,- (makes possible in the first 2 years any flying on sailplanes of the Alpine Flight School without further charter fees) |
| Trial package (with association reference USFC-Wörschach) | € 996,- (all sailplanes of the club without additional charter fee for one year){index=11} |
| “Advanced” package (seasonal package, Alpine flight school) | € 996,- (seasonal package for gliding without additional charter fees) |
| “Premium” package (Alpine Flight School + Club Fleet) | € 1,430,- (seasonal package with access to aircraft of both the Alpine Flight School and the club USFC-Wörschach) |
| Guest membership | € 68,- per year (often required in addition to tariff/package) |
Requirements
For the participation in the basic gliding training, the completion of a theory course and a valid medical certificate (e.g. EASA Class II Medical or LAPL-Medical is required.
The first solo flight can be possible from about 14 years old – an interesting offer for young people and young adults who want to deal with aviation at an early age.
Contact
📞 Phone: +43 3684 6066 0
📞 Flight manager: +43 664 606 133 52
✉️ Email: welcome@sportsarea.at
🏠 Address: Alpenflugschule Niederöblarn, Flughafen 83, 8960 Niederöblarn, Austria