News
15. May 2020
News from Robinson helicopter
Robinson introduces optional impact-resistant windshields for R22, R44, and R66 helicopters to provide protection from bird strikes. Due to the lack of requirements governing small category helicopters, Robinson based the impact-resistant design on FAA requirements governing large transport category helicopters. The video of Robinson Helicopter is impressive and says more than 1000 words. According to […] Read more
11. March 2020
Portrait of our pilot
She’s going to the Matterhorn. Or in 20 minutes to the Hüfig Glacier in the Glarus Alps. There are only a handful of female professional helicopter pilots in Switzerland. Barbara Baumann is one of them and flies from Heliport Balzers for Valair.ch Liewo article from 08. March 2020 https:// www.liewo.li/epaper/ Read more
5. February 2020
Valair is the official Robinson Dealership in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for more than 20 years
Since more than 20 years Valair offers its Robinson customers a broad array of services: Flight training, maintenance, purchase, financing and insurance. To date, approximately 70 Robinson helicopters are registered in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Read more
5. February 2020
Heli Expo 2020 in Anaheim California
The magneto circuits will soon be in the past The magneto circuits will finally be replaced by an electrical system. This field kit will soon be available for all Robinson Helicopters. Onboard camera In the future, all Robinson Helicopters will be outfitted with an onboard camera system in 4K quality and a storage capacity of […] Read more
4. February 2020
Our iceland crew for flight training in Switzerland
Our Iceland pilots have just completed their annual flight re-currency training with our chief flight instructor, Paul Campiche. The crew is ready for the upcoming season in Iceland. Read more
22. January 2020
R44 autopilot upgrade by Genesys Aerosystems
State-of-the-art helicopter autopilot system by Genesys Aerosystems. Increasing the safety margin by reducing the pilot’s workload. This technologically advanced autopilot system allows you to focus on the relevant tasks at hand. Read more
14. January 2020
Training days with Claude Vuichard
Following the Vuichard Safety Seminar, held in Balzers at the end of last November, the participants had the opportunity for a practical flight training with Claude Vuichard. The offer was actively taken up and all slots were quickly fully booked. The feedback from all participants, which hold a private- and commercial license, was tremendous. Claude […] Read more
3. December 2019
Claude Vuichard Safety Seminar
On the 29th and 30th of November we were proud to host Claude Vuichard in Balzers as lecturer of his Vuichard Safety Seminar. Next to the Valair staff, many more visitors, domestic and from abroad, attended the course. Claude Vuichard was a search and rescue pilot for Air Zermatt, inspector for the Swiss FOCA and […] Read more
27. November 2019
Valair flight school course notification
We would like to draw your attention to the following course: VFR Communications theory in English Date: 30.01.2020 – 20.02.2020 Time: 19:00 – 22:00 Registration possible until Monday, 6th of January 2020 Costs: CHF 980 (excl. Course material). Minimum of 4 participants required Place: Safety Wings AG, Gibel 2, 5037 Muhen Instructor: Gody Buchmüller Please […] Read more
26. November 2019
Valair flight instructor provides R66 training in Thailand
Valair flight school received the request of an air operator based in Bangkok, Thailand to provide flight training for its pilots on the R66. Time was of the essence as they needed their pilots rated as quickly as possible. All requirements, such as maintenance records and insurance policies, were carefully studied and our chief flight […] Read more
29. October 2019
R66 Turbine worldwide fleet reaches 1 million flight hours
As of today, more than 960 Robinson R66 Turbine helicopters roam the skies worldwide and have just passed the milestone of reaching 1 million flight hours. During this time not a single engine failure has been registered, making it one of the most reliable turbine helicopters on the market. Cost efficiency, reliability and the high […] Read more
29. October 2019