Welcome to the webpage of the 313th class at Lufthansa Flight Training. We started our training in February 2002. The first phase (theory only) was absolved in Bremen, Germany. After five months including navigation, electronics, aerodynamic/piston engines, air law, meteorology and psychology (human factors), we went to Goodyear, Phoenix in Arizona for flight training.

In July we arrived in the middle of the desert and flew the Piper Archer III 181 "Heavy" and the even more heavy, faster and steadier Beechcraft Bonanza. We have had the pleasure to see the beautiful landscape of Arizona from above almost every day. Although we were flying IFR (in simulated bad weather), we really appreciate the nice weather in Arizona. 

The practical flight training was combined with theory. Mr. Claussen showed us how to build a radio. Mr. Scheuermann made sure that we did not get lost up there, while Mr. Günther taught us the difference between class A and class B fire-extinguishers. 

Claudia and Evi are our charming ladies, and along with 19 gents we retured to Germany in January 2003.

Another five months of theory in Bremen were completed in June 2003. On June the 16th-18th we had our ATPL-tests. Almost one month later we went to Braunschweig for our Long Range-examination. The last theory-test was written on 21st of August, this time for the PA-42 Cheyenne. This phase of flight training was completed in January/February 2004. After spending a long time in holding, most colleagues of course 313 are now working hard on their type-rating. 

On this webpage you can follow our interesting training from the very first day. Please feel free to share your comments and questions with us. 

Best regards,

313. NFF

 

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