PTD Bulletin September 25 - How pilots can support

How pilots can support ATC trainings and exams

ATC training obviousely is dependent on traffic flying to/from the training/exam airport. Pilots are warmly invited to make themselves available to support these events and fly at these occasions. This bulletin edited by our ATC-TD leader outlines, what pilots shall pay attention to, when joining these events. 

https://www.vacc.ch/file/602

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https://www.vacc.ch/file/602

All  PTD bulletins at https://www.vacc.ch/de/für_piloten/pilot_docs/
 

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PTD Bulletin August 25 – VFR Tutorial Flight

This Pilot Bulletin is highlighting a VFR (Visual Flight Rules) tutorial flight aimed at student and low-hour pilots. The flight is conducted in a Cessna 152 under VMC conditions, focusing on fundamental VFR navigation and situational awareness. Special attention is given to radio communication procedures with Air Traffic Control, both at controlled and non-controlled airports. The bulletin covers pre-flight planning, route selection, airspace considerations, and more. Emphasis is placed on proper phraseology and effective use of radio at non-towered fields.

Leave your airliner in the hangar and enjoy flying in Louis Blériot style.

https://www.vacc.ch/file/601

Further PTD bulletins at https://www.vacc.ch/de/für_piloten/pilot_docs/

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PTD Bulletin July 25 - VFR without GPS

Flying VFR Without GPS

In an age where GPS is woven into nearly every aspect of modern aviation, it’s easy to forget that pilots once navigated confidently and accurately without satellites. Whether due to equipment failure, regulatory restriction, or simply a desire to sharpen core skills, flying VFR (Visual Flight Rules) without GPS remains not only possible—but essential for a well-rounded aviator. This article – edited by our new pilot trainer @Quentin Hüni, who holds a real life PPL revisits techniques for pilotage and dead reckoning, reinforces situational awareness, and provides practical tips for maintaining proficiency in a cockpit free of digital navigation aids. Whether you're a student building foundational skills or a seasoned pilot preparing for the unexpected, mastering VFR without GPS will make you a safer, more capable flyer.

https://www.vacc.ch/file/600

All  PTD bulletins at https://www.vacc.ch/de/für_piloten/pilot_docs/

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Events - Summerbreak 2025

Dear Pilots 

During vacation time in Switzerland we also let our controller take a break from our events. Our weekly and monthly events will be back in August, below you will find the dates when each event series will return from their summer break. 

Zurich Night - 19th August 2025 (every tuesday)
Geneva One by One - 29th August 2025 (every last friday of the month)
Transversal Thursday - 11th September 2025 (every second thursday of the month)

Missing the good Swiss ATC? No worries! Controller will be online besides events and training will continue as well. Check out the bookings on our homepage (top right). 

We hope that you enjoy the nice weather as well and we are looking forward to welcome you back at our events in August!

See you!

 

PTD Bulletin June 25 - Holdings

When approaching an airport, do you get sweaty when ATC instructs you to hold? Holding is a very useful procedure for ATC to organize the traffic flow; however it may create a stressful situation with the pilot. Are you well used to enter holdings? Do you know what parameters to read-up from the charts well in time?

The attached bulletin will provide you with insights into the concept of holdings and lists the actions to be undertaken by pilots. Enjoy reading and never again get nervous, when asked to hold.

https://www.vacc.ch/file/599

All  PTD bulletins at https://www.vacc.ch/de/für_piloten/pilot_docs/

PTD - Pilot Training Department vACC Switzerland