Pilot for a Day – Fly the Zeppelin NT Yourself

Take the controls of the world’s largest passenger airship!

Experience an exclusive flight training course aboard the legendary Zeppelin NT. Under the guidance of experienced flight instructors, you’ll dive into the fascinating world of airship flying and take the controls of the Zeppelin NT yourself – a once-in-a-lifetime experience shared by only a few people worldwide.

During the two-day intensive training, you will:

  • Learn about the unique technology and flight performance of the Zeppelin NT
  • Learn about ground crew procedures and cockpit preparation
  • Gain essential theoretical knowledge about airship operations

The highlight: During the joint training flight, you’ll take the pilot’s seat and fly the Zeppelin NT yourself for 30 minutes – naturally under the safe supervision of an experienced flight instructor.

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Our dates & booking

Training dates: April 27–28, 2026

Price: €4,900 incl. VAT, payable immediately upon booking

Minimum number of participants: 6 people

Cancellation by the customer:

Up to 31 days before the start of training: €1,000 per person
30-10 days before the start of training: 50% fee
9-0 days before the start of training: 100% fee

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What you can expect from Zeppelin Flight Training

Day 1 – Theory & Ground Training

Day 2 – Your training flight

  • Welcome and introduction to the Zeppelin NT on the ground
  • Seminar 1: Structure and systems of the Zeppelin NT
  • Seminar 2: Flight performance
  • Seminar 3: Weight and centre of gravity
  • Cabin training and safety briefing with the ground crew
  • Includes lunch at the Zeppelin Hangar FN restaurant
  • Flight preparation & briefing
  • Review: Airship structure & systems
  • Training flight including: Level flight
  • Climb and glide exercises
  • Turns
  • Two take-offs & landings
  • 30 minutes of flight practice in the cockpit per participant
  • Logbook entry and issuance of the flight certificate

Requirements for participation:

To participate in this exclusive flight training, you need:

  • Valid pilot licence (at least LAPL)
  • Valid medical certificate
  • Language skills: German or English (training is conducted entirely in one language)

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Call us on:

+49 (0)7541 5900-0

 


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