DIAG Aviation

DIAG Aviation – European Seaplane Training Competence Centre

Core Services & Expertise

DIAG Aviation GmbH provides flight training, seaplane training, sports boat licenses, aircraft sales, aircraft charter, and sightseeing flights. Founded in 1998 and based in Föhren, Germany, this family business conveys the fascination of flying with great passion.

Training manager and founder Norbert Klippel started practicing seaplane on Moselle in late 1990s, developing the company into competence centre for SEP(sea) class entitlement recognized in Europe. Services include PPL(A) training, LAPL(A) training, night flight authorization, seaplane ratings , and aircraft charter.

DIAG Aviation offers modern distance learning courses in cooperation with CAT Europe, enabling students to learn comfortably from home with on-site attendance hours deepening knowledge with experienced instructors.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

DIAG Aviation operates from Föhren, Germany serving European flight training markets with specialization in seaplane operations on Moselle. The company’s PPL(A) license is internationally recognized and can be validated in Australia or USA if required.

LAPL is limited to EASA countries. Seaplane training utilizes Piper PA18A Amphibian. Sightseeing flights cover Eifel, Moselle, and Hunsrück regions, available by seaplane. The company has worldwide network of partners finding right aircraft for buyers.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

DIAG Aviation GmbH has been successfully training private pilots since 1998 founding (25+ years). Founder and training manager Norbert Klippel developed the company into competence centre for SEP(sea) class entitlement recognized in Europe over the years.

The company partners with CAT Europe offering state-of-the-art learning concept with modern distance learning courses concluding with face-to-face phase. DIAG Aviation’s seaplane training on Moselle represents specialized expertise: founder started practicing seaplane in late 1990s, building experience into European-recognized competence centre.

The company operates as approved training organization (ATO) providing EASA Part-FCL training for PPL(A), LAPL(A), night flight authorization, and seaplane rating.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Flight Training:

• PPL(A): Private pilot license (45 flight hours minimum, 25 with instructor, 10 solo including cross-country), internationally recognized, operates single-engine piston land aircraft up to 2 tons in daylight, from age 16 training/age 17 license
• LAPL(A): Light aircraft license (30 flight hours minimum, 15 with instructor, 6 solo including 3-hour cross-country), single-engine piston or TMG up to 2,000 kg with 3 passengers, EASA countries only, easier acquisition and lower medical requirements than PPL
• Night Flight Authorization: 5 flight hours including aerodrome rounds, 5 take-offs/landings solo, cross-country to commercial airports like Cologne-Bonn or Frankfurt-Hahn
• Seaplane Rating (SEP(sea)): 8 flight hours on Piper PA18A Amphibian, 2-3 days training, complete training €3,150 incl. VAT plus €180 examiner fee, PPL-A or LAPL-A eligible

Aircraft Sales:

• Worldwide network finding right aircraft
• Experience buying or selling aircraft
• Current inventory: Cessna FRA 150M Aerobat (1977), Beechcraft Bonanza A36 (1979), Cessna Citation Jet 525 (1995)

Aircraft Charter:

• Cessna C-150 Aerobat: Ideal for charter and LAPL(A) training, two-person sightseeing, O-240 130 hp engine, simple aerobatics approved
• Cessna C-172P: Skyhawk famous training/charter aircraft, 4-person capacity, cost-effective, good-natured flight characteristics
• Piper PA-18 Super Cub: Aviation history icon, O-320 150 hp Lycoming, two aircraft (one amphibious for seaplane training, one land version for tailwheel training)

DIAG Aviation’s development into European-recognized competence centre for SEP(sea) class entitlement distinguishes the company from general flight schools. This seaplane specialization—practicing on Moselle since late 1990s—provides expertise rare in European flight training.

DIAG Aviation’s seaplane training on Piper PA18A Amphibian provides unique capability: 2-3 day training including 8 flight hours for complete SEP(sea) rating. The €3,150 all-inclusive pricing (plus €180 examiner fee) provides transparent cost structure.

Quick Facts:

• Founded: 1998 (25+ years)
• Location: Föhren, Germany (Moselle region)
• Founder: Norbert Klippel (training manager)
• Specialization: European-recognized seaplane competence centre
• Training: PPL(A), LAPL(A), night flight, seaplane rating, sports boat licenses
• Fleet: Cessna C-150/C-172P, Piper PA-18 Super Cub (amphibious and land)

Contact Details

Address: Jean-Monnet-Straße 11, 54343 Föhren, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 6502-9998999
Email: info@diag.aero
Website: www.diag.aero

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