PINCH HITTER 2017

PINCH HITTER COURSE 2017

UPL-AOPA is also about strengthening the security in general aviation in Luxembourg. That's why in the course of June 2017 UPL-AOPA organizes the 24th edition of its "Pinch Hitter"course.

It is aimed to non-pilots to mainly learn to overcome flying fears. That means, promoting safety and confidence in the cockpit. You'll learn basic flying techniques. You'll discover the emergency communication and procedures and you'll learn how to assist a pilot.

During this training, the participants will learn the basics (theoretical and practical) about flying. This could significantly raise your survival chances in case the pilot youa re flying with gets ill as you'll learn the basics of landing the plane.

The theoretical part is scheduled on April 24th, May 2nd from 7pm till 9pm in the classroom of INS (Institut National des Sports), situated at the Route de Treves nr 66 in Luxembourg-Cents.

The practical part of the course takes some 5 to 6 hours when weather conditions are optimal based upon you and the instructor's availability. (one can choouse also a pilot of your choice)

Price theoretical part: 30€ for members and their family and 60€ for non-members. You'll receive an UPL syllabus in either English, German or French. For the practical test, you'll pay the hours flown (depending the plane you prefer

Questions: please send an email to UPL-AOPA organisers Marco Felten and Jean Birgen at info@upl-aopa.lu  or simply call Jean Birgen at (+352) 621.240.140

Are you ready to take off ? Please subscribe by sending an email to info@upl-aopa.lu stating:

• your first and last name
• contacts details: email, phone, address
• please indicate if you have a family member who's part of UPL-AOPA