The starting signal has been given
The starting signal for the "Young Spirit" training project has been given: around 70 apprentices from 13 different professions across Switzerland are working together to build a two-seater RV-7A light aircraft. The management took the opportunity to give the apprentices some motivational words to get them off to a flying start.
To kick things off, the project management team invited the vocational training supervisors and the apprentices involved to an unboxing event. Together, they unpacked the aircraft kit and presented the individual components. A project presentation provided insights into the planning and the goal of promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and the practical application of what has been learned through decentralized work packages.
Inspiring insights from first-hand experience
After the presentation of the RUAG flight group, the future operator of the aircraft, the two pilots Daniel Sulzer and Dominik Stadler reported on their many years of flying and construction experience – with all its ups and downs. They flew to Emmen for the event in their own aircraft. Afterwards, the participants had the opportunity to take a closer look at the two aircraft. The pilots gave the students valuable insights and inspired them not only to take up aircraft construction, but also to take the step towards obtaining a pilot's license themselves.
Daniel Sulzer, who works as a construction consultant on behalf of EAS, is overseeing the project from a regulatory perspective. He is responsible for approving the most important construction stages – a key prerequisite for the finished aircraft to be allowed to take off later on.
The EAS (Experimental Aviation of Switzerland) association promotes and supports home-built aircraft.
Team spirit gets the project off the ground
The next step is to hand over the individual work packages to the trainees. Trainee businessman Lino Schneider is driving the project forward with great commitment, together with his team and supported by vocational trainers and mentors.
"Young Spirit" stands for technical curiosity, active teamwork across professional boundaries, and the courage to take off.
