Helicopter flight to the Chasseral and Lake Biel

Enjoy the wonderful view of the Jura chain with the two most famous Jura peaks - Weissenstein and Chasseral. The sightseeing flight takes you past Lake Biel, one of the three large lakes on the edge of the Jura.

Single seat flight or exclusive sightseeing flight

It is possible to reserve individual seats on selected sightseeing flights. You fly in a group put together by us. The type of helicopter will be allocated depending on the number of passengers and the flight route. The flights take place on Saturdays from Grenchen and on Sundays from Belp. The basic requirement for individual seat flights is, in addition to ideal flying weather, that all the seats in the helicopter are occupied.

If you book a helicopter exclusively for yourself, you determine the date, time and route of the helicopter flight. You can choose between one of our standard offers or an individually arranged sightseeing flight - there are virtually no limits to your wishes. We fly for you 365 days a year.

Flight time	20 minutes
Event time	40 minutes
Departure point	Grenchen

Route

Grenchen - Lake Biel - Chasseral - Grenchen

Helicopter

ROBINSON R44 Raven II

Like the smaller R22, it is powered by a Lycoming piston engine and offers comfortable seating for four people, with each of the three passengers having a window seat. For flights with just a few passengers, such as wedding flights, it is the ideal solution at an unrivaled price. At Mountainflyers, the helicopter is mainly used for sightseeing flights of all kinds and for pilot training. For many new private pilots, it is the first "big" helicopter and allows them to carry passengers on charter flights and share the fascination of flying with friends and family.

Typical area of use

Ideally suited for all kinds of sightseeing flights
Birthday and wedding flights
Pilot training
HESLO training

Technical data

Power (Max take-off)	225 HP
Power (Max continuous)	205 HP
Empty weight	663 kg
Payload	423 kg
Engine	IO-540
Max. maximum speed	240 km/h
Range	550 km
Manufacturer	Robinson

2x in Bern-Belp | 1x in Grenchen

1 pilot | 3 passengers

Very good all-around view

360° view from inside

About our fleet

Impressions

Frequently asked questions

Is there a weight limit for helicopter flights?

Yes, there is a maximum take-off weight for each helicopter type, which must not be exceeded. Factors such as the number of passengers, fuel quantity, air temperature, performance and flight time etc. must be taken into account. The pilot is legally obliged to draw up a so-called "load manifest" before the flight. This includes the individual weights of all passengers. When making a reservation for a helicopter flight, we therefore ask for the weights of the passengers and reserve the right to refer to a correspondingly larger and more powerful helicopter if the maximum take-off weight is exceeded. For calculations of specific constellations, please contact us directly.

For the Robinson R22 (only used for trial flights and training) a limit of 95 kg per person applies.

How does check-in work?

After you have paid or handed in your voucher at our office, your pilot will meet you. He will accompany you to the helicopter. You are welcome to take photos. You may also bring accompanying persons with you to photograph or film you in front of the helicopter and during take-off. Please follow the instructions of the staff, as you will be within the airport security zone during this time. Smoking in the hangar and the outdoor area with terrace is strictly prohibited.

Your pilot will inform you about the most important rules of conduct around the helicopter and about the functions of the doors, seat belts and headsets. You will then take your seat in the helicopter so that the flight can begin.

Under what conditions do group flights take place?

The following conditions must be met for the group flights (from Grenchen on Saturdays and from Belp on Sundays) to take place:

all seats in the helicopter are occupied and paid for
the meteorological conditions are right

If not all helicopter seats are occupied, the flight will be postponed to a subsequent weekend (Saturday or Sunday) of your choice.

I only want to fly in good weather - what are the weather conditions?

We make unforgettable experiences possible - good weather is an important prerequisite for this. We will call you on the day of the flight (a few hours before the flight) to inform you about the weather conditions. Together with you, we decide whether the flight will take place or not.

Do children on helicopter flights cost the same as adults?

Children up to their second birthday may fly on the lap of an adult and are therefore free of charge. By law, children from the age of 2 need their own seat and cost the same as adults.

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