Balloon / Your Way to the BPL

Wilco Air

Balloon pilot training at Wilco Air in Ootmarsum, the Netherlands. Training offer, source of contact and classification.

Offer of training

Ground and practice support for Ballonbrevet, practical trips with an approved FI in their own or school balloon; joint theory on the KNVvL and supplementary individual lessons.

  • Balloon Brevet / BPL practice
  • Theoretical guidance
  • Individual teaching

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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

Offer depending on balloon and training needs.

Partial prices are not total training costs. Let us give you a written offer with all additional costs.

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Information on the offer

  • Walstraat 13, 7631 ET Ootmarsum. Not designated as a separate DTO: The Dutch authority designates the KNVvL DTO Ballonvaren as a training organisation. Wilco offers the concrete teaching/driving teacher service.

Sources and additional information

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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