Flyeo Annecy
A French school based around Lake Annecy, one of the busiest flying valleys in Europe, with tandems launching from the slopes above Montmin and landing in the Doussard field at the southern tip of the lake. Alongside first flights the outfit teaches beginners and runs safety training over the water, so the same instructors who fly passengers also spend their season correcting other pilots' mistakes.
A sensible choice for anyone who wants the flight to be more than a photo opportunity: pilots explain what the wing is doing and let curious passengers take the controls for a while. Prices sit at Alpine level, and the Forclaz launch is shared with many schools, so summer afternoons mean traffic in the air. Winter flights depend on snow cover and access to the take off, which is worth checking before travelling.
Address: Annecy, Haute-Savoie, France
Pros
- Instructors who also teach and run SIV courses
- Lake Annecy and Bauges panorama
- Passengers may try the controls in the air
- Choice of short and long thermal flights
- Easy landing field at Doussard
Cons
- Crowded launch site on summer afternoons
- Alpine pricing, no bargain flights
- Winter access depends on snow
- Long flights need decent thermals
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