Balloon / Your Way to the BPL
Swiss Ballooning Academy
Balloon pilot training at Swiss Ballooning Academy in Lucerne / Training network Switzerland, Switzerland. Training offer, source of contact and classification.
Offer of training
DTO of the Swiss Balloon Association with BPL theory, practical training by driving instructors and extensions; the practice is organized in the Swiss training network.
- BPL
- BPL theory
- Gas balloon
- Group extension
- Night driving
- FI(B)
Clarify before booking
- What specific license degree does the school offer, and which authority issues it?
- Where do theory and training trips actually take place? In which language?
- What balloon, teacher, crew, return and exam services are included?
- How are weather breakdowns, additional trips and appointment postponements billed?
- What are the requirements for international applicants?
Price and classification
Theory course 2026/27: 1490 CHF, in addition about 650 CHF documents; practical radio training about 950 CHF. practice and examinations separately.
Partial prices are not total training costs. Let us give you a written offer with all additional costs.
To the cost guide and budget calculator →Information on the offer
- Association address Maihofstraße 76, Lucerne. Start of the course according to the specific call 04.12.2026; attendance blocks Campus Sursee and Saturday cheeks-Bruisesellen, learning evenings online. The general BPL page sometimes mentions other theory prizes; for the specific course, the separate tender applies, confirm in writing.
Sources and additional information
- Swiss Ballooning Academy – Education ↗
- BPL training with theory and practice ↗
- BPL Theory Course Winter 2026/27: Dates and Partial Prices
Editorial reviewed in October 2026. For your education, the current requirements of the competent authority and the agreement with the school apply.
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