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:honeybee: BRIEFING CARD — Swiss Alpine Heritage Run

Aircraft: Tiger Moth
Route: Sion (LSGS) → Interlaken Mil (LSMI) → Buochs (LSZC) → Wangen‑Lachen (LSPV) → Zurich (LSZH)
Distance: 107 NM Cruise: 65 kts Flight Time: ~1h 55m

:world_map: Route Overview

A classic alpine traverse through Switzerland’s most iconic valleys and lakes.
Depart Sion in the Rhône Valley, cross the Bernese Alps into Interlaken, then trace the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz and Lake Lucerne.
Continue east to Wangen‑Lachen, then follow Zürichsee north for a scenic arrival into Zurich.

:compass: Flight Plan

Leg Segment Description Altitude Procedure
1 LSGS → Rhône Valley Depart Sion, follow valley east 3,000–4,500 ft Touch & Go
2 Rhône → Interlaken Cross alpine ridges into Interlaken Mil 4,500–6,000 ft Touch & Go
3 Interlaken → LSZC Track Lake Brienz & Lucerne 3,000–4,000 ft Full‑stop + 15‑min break
4 LSZC → LSPV Low‑level lakeside navigation 2,500–3,500 ft Touch & Go
5 LSPV → LSZH Follow Zürichsee north into Zurich 2,500–3,500 ft Full‑stop

:sunrise_over_mountains: Scenic Highlights

  • Lauterbrunnen Valley

  • Lake Brienz & Lake Lucerne

  • Alpine Passes & Meadows

  • Historic Airfields

  • Swiss Cross Heritage

:switzerland: Swiss Cross Heritage

The red‑and‑white Swiss cross has symbolized alpine resilience and precision for centuries.
In aviation, it marks a lineage of craftsmanship — from early mountain pilots navigating valleys by sight to modern engineers shaping aircraft like the Pilatus PC‑6.
Flying the Tiger Moth through the Alps pays tribute to that legacy: a salute to Switzerland’s balance of artistry, engineering, and respect for terrain.

:gear: Operational Notes

  • Maintain spacing: 0.3 NM

  • Expect mountain thermals and downdrafts

  • Cruise 65 kts

  • Valley flying: stay centered where practical

  • Touch & Goes at all airports except Buochs

  • 15‑minute break at Buochs (LSZC)

  • Full‑stop at LSZH

:sports_medal: Event Badge

Alpine Heritage Flyer
Awarded for completing the full alpine route with stable ridge‑crossing and valley navigation.

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY.

Regards, Paul

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Event: GA Sunday: Swiss Alpine Heritage Run
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Tiger Moth
Speed: 80 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 4:00pm
Route: See attached plan below
Alt: 1,500' for avoiding terrain but mostly fly just above the river level.
Start: 10:00z
Duration: 1hr 20mins
Distance: 107nm 


Take off from Sion(LSGS)
Track 036 deg to Interlaken Mil(LSMI) 36nm
Touch and Go at Interlaken Mil(LSMI)
Track 046 deg to Buochs(LSZC) 28nm
Full Stop Landing at Buochs(LSZC) +++ 15 min break +++
Take Off from Buochs(LSZC)
Track 051 deg to Wangen-Lachen(LSPV) 24nm
Touch and Go at Wangen-Lachen(LSPV)
Track 316 deg to Zurich(LSZH) 20nm
Full Stop Landing at Zurich(LSZH)

Airport Details:

Sion(LSGS)
Elev:1,572'
RW 07/25 Asphalt 6,562

Interlaken Mil(LSMI)
Elev: 1,890'
RW 05/23 Asphalt 5,588

Buochs(LSZC)
Elev: 1,449'
RW 06/24 Asphalt 6,563

Wangen-Lachen(LSPV)
Elev: 1,333'
RW 08/26 Asphalt 1,640

Zurich(LSZH)
Elev: 1,381'
RW 16/34 Concrete 12,192'
RW 14/32 Concrete 10,838'
RW 10/28 Concrete 8,258'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:
VFR Sion (LSGS) to Zurich (LSZH).lnmpln (1.8 KB)

MSFS2024:
VFR Sion (LSGS) to Zurich (LSZH).pln (1.4 KB)

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Event reminder …