Flugring Salzburg

Flugring Salzburg is a well-established flight club and flight school located at Salzburg Airport (ICAO: LOWS), Austria. Founded in 1950, it offers modern and individualized pilot training with flexible starting times and no fixed course dates. Key training programs include Private Pilot License (PPL) for single-engine piston and taildragger aircraft, Night VFR, alpine flying and mountain flying training, IFR, aerobatic and upset prevention & recovery training, as well as comprehensive radio communication license courses (BFZ, EFZ, AFZ). Simulator training is also available.

The flight school operates its own Austro Control Examination Center onsite for theory exams, combining computer-based training and face-to-face instruction to optimize student time and reduce costs. The fleet includes Cessna 150, 172, and 182, the aerobatic-capable American Champion 7GCBC Citabria taildragger, and the Piper PA38 Tomahawk. Emphasis is placed on practical experience with modern avionics, including Glass Cockpit G1000, traffic awareness systems, and autopilot.

Flugring Salzburg serves aspiring pilots with a comprehensive education environment ensuring maximum safety, with fully insured aircraft and professional flight instructors and examiners. The club currently has around 70 members and a fleet of 4 aircraft, offering a broad variety of pilot training including unique and specialized courses like taildragger and aerobatic instruction.