About the school
KAREN SA is an approved training organisation based in Lodrino, Switzerland. Authorised by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation under approval CH.ATO.0273, the organisation conducts helicopter pilot training. Available courses comprise LAPL(H), PPL(H), CPL(H), ATPL(H), Night Rating(H), MCC(H), and TRI(H). The organisation additionally provides various helicopter type ratings including Cabri G2, Bell 505, Bell 206, and AW109.
Summary of the school's register entry and website, compiled Oct 2026.Approval and register
25 approved courses
- A119
- A139
- A139 MP
- AS 350 / EC130
- ATPL(H) integrated
- ATPL(H) modular
- ATPL(H)/IR integrated
- AW109
- AW169
- AW169 MP
- Bell 206
- Bell 505
- CPL(H) integrated
- CPL(H) modular
- CPL(H)/IR integrated
- Cabri G2
- FI MOU(H)
- IR(H) modular
- LAPL(H)
- MCC(H)
- MOU(H)
- Night Rating(H)
- PPL(H)
- SA316/319/315
- TRI(H)
Courses and prices
| COURSE | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
| LAPL (H) LAPL(H) | On request | Ask |
| PPL(H) | On request | Ask |
| CPL (H) modular CPL(H) | On request | Ask |
| CPL(H) integrated CPL(H) | On request | Ask |
| ATPL (H) modular Modular ATPL(H) | On request | Ask |
| ATPL (H) Integrated Integrated ATPL(H) | On request | Ask |
| Night Rating (H) Night rating | On request | Ask |
| TRI (H) Other training course | On request | Ask |
| MCC (H) Including MCC(H)/IR MCC / JOC | On request | Ask |
| Type Ratings: Cabri G2, Bell 505, Bell 206, A119, A109, AW109, AW169, AW139 Type rating | On request | Ask |
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Location
Questions about Karen
Where is Karen located?
Karen is based in Lodrino, Switzerland. Address: 6527 Lodrino.
Is Karen an approved flight school?
Yes. Karen is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) (number CH.ATO.0273), listed by FOCA. We checked the register in October 2026.
Which courses does Karen offer?
The school lists 10 courses: LAPL (H), PPL(H), CPL (H) modular, CPL(H) integrated, ATPL (H) modular, ATPL (H) Integrated, Night Rating (H), TRI (H) and 2 more.
How much does training at Karen cost?
The school does not publish prices that we could check. Ask the school for a current quote.
How do I contact Karen?
You can reach the school through its website, by email at operations@karen.aero and by phone on +41 91 745 09 18, or send a request with the form on this page.
