What Motorflugschule Egelsbach does

Motorflugschule Egelsbach GmbH is a privately held German flight school founded in 1956 and headquartered at Egelsbach airfield (EDFE) in the Rhein-Main-Gebiet. It operates a modular pilot training portfolio spanning the full EASA license pathway from LAPL(A) through PPL(A), CPL(A), and ATPL(A), together with a broad set of ratings (instrument, night, high performance, class ratings, aerobatics, flight instructor) and an accelerated PPL(A) Kompakt program documented at 21 weeks from first flight to practical exam. The school is the holder of a Platinum-level Cirrus Training Center designation and was named Cirrus Training Center of the Year, operating modern Cirrus SR20 G6 and SR22T G7 aircraft with Garmin G1000 avionics and CAPS, supplemented by an FNPT-II certified simulator and a new RealSimGear Cirrus SR22T G7 simulator.

The business monetizes through one-time license and rating programs, usage-based simulator and flight-hour billing, managed services such as aircraft management and hangar rental, and recurring distance-learning theory delivery via an Evionica partnership. Its technology stack is built around certified simulation hardware and modern glass-cockpit aircraft rather than proprietary software; the offering is delivered face-to-face at a single Egelsbach location with no disclosed digital product platform. Distribution is sales-led with strong community- and event-driven demand generation, including an active Instagram channel (~7,962 followers), trial-flight (Schnupperflug) conversion experiences, and aviation-event participation.

Customer segmentation is hybrid and intentionally broad: private pilot aspirants, career-track professional pilots, existing Cirrus owners needing transition or recurrent training, FAA-license seekers via US training partners, and turboprop/business-aviation aspirants targeting SET(L) training. Operating volume is anchored by 1,200+ annual flight hours and a leadership team structured around flight training, theory training, safety/compliance, and operations, supporting an institutionally durable but geographically concentrated revenue base in the Rhein-Main region.

Name

Motorflugschule Egelsbach

Legal name

Motorflugschule Egelsbach GmbH

Website

https://motorflugschule-egelsbach.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Motorflugschule Egelsbach, a German flight school founded in 1956 at Egelsbach airfield, delivers modular pilot training from LAPL(A) to ATPL(A), Cirrus OEM training, simulator time, aircraft management, and hangar services to private, career, and Cirrus-owner pilots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flight Training

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Pilot training
• Flight school
• Aviation education
• Flight simulation
• Aircraft management

Headquarters

HQ city

Egelsbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pilot Licensing Programs: Comprehensive range of pilot licensing programs including LAPL(A), PPL(A), PPL(A) Compact, CPL(A), and ATPL(A) training delivered through structured theory and flight practical modules.
2. Flight Training Add-ons: Specialized ratings and endorsements including instrument flight, night flight, high performance, class ratings, aerobatics, and flight instructor qualifications.
3. Cirrus Training Services: Cirrus-specific training including transition training, CAPS training, and recurrent training for Cirrus aircraft owners and operators through the Platinum Cirrus Training Center.
4. Simulator Training: FNPT-II certified simulator time for procedure training, Garmin G1000 practice, emergency scenarios, and flight training complementing actual flight hours.
5. Aircraft Management Services: Comprehensive aircraft management services for private aircraft owners including organization, support, and operational care.
6. Hangar Services: Hangar space rental for private aircraft owners at the Egelsbach airfield location.
7. Trial Flights: Introductory experience flights (Schnupperflug) for prospective customers to sample flight training before committing to full programs.
8. Distance Learning Courses: Theory preparation through distance learning (Fernlehrgang) in partnership with Evionica for flexible theory study complementing practical flight training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Motorflugschule Egelsbach is a flight school delivering structured pilot licensing programs (LAPL(A), PPL(A), PPL(A) Kompakt, CPL(A), ATPL(A)) combined with rating courses (IFR, night, high-performance, class ratings, aerobatics, flight instructor) on a modern Cirrus SR20 G6 and SR22T G7 fleet. The school operates a Platinum Cirrus Training Center and an FNPT-II certified flight simulator, and also offers aircraft management, hangar rental, and trial flights at its Egelsbach airfield base.

Product overview

Motorflugschule Egelsbach is a flight school offering a comprehensive, modular pilot training portfolio centered around traditional license pathways (LAPL through ATPL) integrated with specialized Cirrus aircraft training. The core offering comprises license training programs (LAPL, PPL, CPL, ATPL) and ratings (instrument, night, high-performance, aerobatics, flight instructor), delivered through a combination of in-person instruction and Evionica-powered distance learning for theory. The Platinum Cirrus Training Center represents a dedicated sub-brand providing Cirrus-specific transition and advanced training using SR20 G6 and SR22T G7 aircraft and simulators. Additional services include trial flights, FNPT-II simulator access, aircraft management, FAA licensing, and European travel experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Platinum Cirrus Training Center: A certified Cirrus aircraft training center offering transition training, CAPS training, and advanced flight training on Cirrus SR series aircraft including the G7 model.

Products and services

• LAPL(A) License Training Light Aircraft Pilot License training program for light recreational flying, providing foundational skills for private aviation, delivered through theory and practical modules.
• PPL(A) Private Pilot License Training Full Private Pilot License training for recreational and non-commercial flying, available in standard format.
• PPL(A) Kompakt Accelerated Program Intensive 21-week Private Pilot License program combining theory and practical flight training in an accelerated format.
• CPL(A) Commercial Pilot License Training Professional commercial pilot training program for students pursuing an aviation career.
• ATPL(A) Airline Transport Pilot License Training Advanced airline pilot training for command positions in commercial aviation.
• Platinum Cirrus Training Center Authorized Platinum-level Cirrus training facility offering Cirrus-specific courses including transition training, CAPS training, and advanced Cirrus aircraft operations using SR20 G6 and SR22T G7 aircraft.
• Instrument Flight (IFR) Rating Instrument Flight Rules training for flying in low-visibility conditions using instrument references.
• Night Flight Rating Night flight rating course for pilots seeking authorization to fly after dark.
• High Performance Training Advanced training for operations in high-performance aircraft.
• Class Ratings Additional aircraft class type ratings for multi-engine and complex aircraft.
• Aerobatics (Kunstflug) Training Aerobatic flight training for specialized maneuvering certifications.
• Flight Instructor (CFI) Training Flight instructor training for pilots wishing to teach and certify new pilots.
• FNPT-II Flight Simulator Training Certified FNPT-II flight simulator sessions for procedural training, Garmin G1000 practice, emergency scenarios, and IFR practice independent of weather.
• Schnupperflug Trial Flight Introductory trial flights allowing individuals to experience flying before committing to full training programs.
• FAA License Training US Federal Aviation Administration license training and certification support in partnership with US-based training providers.
• Aircraft Management Services Full-service management for private aircraft owners including maintenance coordination, organization, and operational support.
• Hangar Rental Hangar space rental for private aircraft owners at the Egelsbach airfield location.
• SET(L) Single Engine Turboprop Training Single Engine Turboprop (Land) rating training using the Pilatus PC-12 for pilots pursuing turboprop and business aviation careers.
• Fernlehrgang Distance Learning (Theory) Online theoretical distance learning courses for aviation theory preparation, delivered in partnership with Evionica, complementing the school's practical training programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student completed PPL(A) Kompakt in 21 weeks from first flight to practical exam

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EvionicacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2025Partnership for distance learning (Fernlehrgang) courses enabling theory preparation through e-learning modules that complement practical flight training at the school.
• Cirrus AircraftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatinum-level Cirrus Training Center and authorized training partner providing Cirrus transition training, CAPS training, and recurrent training using Cirrus SR20 G6, SR22T, and SR22T G7 aircraft. The school was recognized as Cirrus Training Center of the Year.
• US Training PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborative partnerships with training providers in the United States to support FAA license pathways for European pilots seeking US certification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International is a large aviation training organization focused heavily on simulator-based crew training and recurrent programs. Broad incumbent with similar FNPT/FFS technology footprint; differs by serving mostly professional crews rather than the ab-initio private pilot segment.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training: Lufthansa Aviation Training is part of Lufthansa Group offering a broad portfolio of pilot, cabin crew, and maintenance technician training globally. A larger incumbent with overlapping pilot training capabilities, though broader scope and subsidiary structure differentiate it from Egelsbach's focused flight school model.
• CTC Aviation (now CAE): CTC Aviation was a prominent integrated ATPL training provider acquired by CAE. Historically a direct peer in modular and integrated EASA pilot training; comparable business model to Motorflugschule Egelsbach's career-track offerings.
• CAE: CAE is a global leader in aviation training with both CAE-operated schools and simulator-based training services. Broad incumbent offering comparable pilot license training at scale, including ab-initio programs and type ratings.

Others

• RealSimGear: RealSimGear supplies the high-fidelity Cirrus SR22T G7 simulator hardware used by the Platinum Cirrus Training Center. Adjacent ecosystem participant (technology supplier), not a flight school competitor, but materially connected through the partnership.

Direct peers

• Aviation Academy (Aims International): Aviation Academy in Amsterdam offers integrated ATPL, MPL, and APS MCC courses with airline partnerships. Operates a similar modular + career-track pilot training model to Motorflugschule Egelsbach in the European market.
• Cockpit4u Aviation Academy: Cockpit4u is a Germany-based pilot training school offering ATPL integrated and modular courses with a fleet of modern aircraft. A direct competitor in the German private pilot training market with overlapping EASA license programs.
• Transair Pilot Academy: Transair is a German flight school providing PPL, CPL, ATPL and instructor training. Direct competitor in the German private pilot training segment with similar EASA modular pathways and fleet-based instruction.
• Flight Training Europe (FTEJerez): FTEJerez is an integrated ATPL training program based in Spain, partnering with airlines and offering ab-initio cadet pilot programs. Compares directly to Motorflugschule Egelsbach's career-track CPL/ATPL offering and modular pathway structure.
• European Flight Academy (Lufthansa subsidiary): European Flight Academy is a Lufthansa-owned ab-initio pilot training organization offering integrated ATPL courses across multiple European locations. Directly comparable to Motorflugschule Egelsbach's full LAPL→ATPL pathway and is one of the closest large-scale career-track competitors in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLEZkne-402vDOF39xpPCqDttnRfm90QuZ
• Facebookfacebook.com/motorflugschule
• Instagraminstagram.com/motorflugschule
• Xx.com/motorflugschule

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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