The PC-21 phase does not just include live flying, but also computer-based training and simulator sessions, seen here.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus PC-21 - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 2002

The culmination of pilot selection for the Schweizer Luftwaffe is a six-week stage flying 13 missions on the PC-7.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1966

Each year, the Schweizer Luftwaffe screens 350 candidates, around 250 of whom will attend SPHAIR.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1966

Students streamed for fixed-wing training spend 200 flight hours and 20 simulator hours on the PC-7 before moving on to the PC-21.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1966

Rotary-wing students spend two years undertaking basic and advanced training on the EC635, which comprises 400 flight hours and 30 hours on the simulator.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Eurocopter EC.135 - InternationalInternational - 1994