ATC Adventure Over The Alps: Flying the Majestic Säntis & Churfirsten | C172 VFR

Join us for a spectacular VFR mountain flight in our Cessna 172 (HB-CXZ) and experience the thrill of Alpine flying combined with real-time Air Traffic Control (ATC) communication! This video takes you right into the cockpit for unparalleled views of two of Eastern Switzerland’s most iconic giants.

The Route & Mountain Focus:

Aircraft: Cessna 172 (HB-CXZ)

Departure & Arrival: Sitterdorf (LSZV)

Our scenic loop begins at Sitterdorf (LSZV) as we route towards Uznach and the stunning blue Lake Walen (Walensee). The main event is the dramatic mountain terrain: we fly directly alongside the rugged, jagged peaks of the Churfirsten mountain range—a truly impressive sight from the air.

From there, we turn towards the mighty Säntis. You’ll get a close-up, panoramic view of this massive peak, dominating the entire landscape and offering a breathtaking perspective of the Swiss and Austrian Alps.

The return leg takes us over the picturesque rolling hills of the Appenzell region and then across Gossau before we prepare for our final approach back to Sitterdorf (LSZV).

ATC Feature:

Throughout the flight, you will hear authentic LIVE ATC audio, providing valuable insight into how VFR pilots communicate, navigate, and receive crucial information while traversing this complex, high-altitude airspace.

If you love aviation, stunning mountain scenery, and hearing what really happens in the cockpit, this video is for you!

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