German Ultralight Aviation Association

The German Ultralight Aviation Association (Deutscher Ultraleichtflugverband e.V., DULV) is a registered voluntary association founded in 1982 with the primary aim of legalising ultralight flying in Germany. It is headquartered at Mühlweg 9, 71577 Großerlach-Morbach, and operates as the principal representative body for ultralight aviation in the country. According to its own figures, it counts nearly 6,500 members drawn from all branches of ultralight flying. Under the Verordnung zur Beauftragung von Luftsportverbänden (BeauftrV) of 16 December 1993, as last amended on 1 October 2001, the DULV is entrusted with public tasks relating to the use of airspace by ultralight sport aircraft. These tasks include issuing type and operating approvals for ultralight aircraft, issuing licences and ratings for the aviation personnel of these aircraft, issuing training approvals, supervising the operation of ultralight sport aircraft at airfields and sites used exclusively for such operations, and levying fees under the applicable aviation administration cost regulations. It also performs type testing for single- or two-seat ultralight sport aircraft with a maximum empty mass of 120 kilograms including harness and rescue equipment. The Verein Deutscher Aero Club (DAeC) is entrusted with the same tasks as a practically equal-ranking association under § 1 of the BeauftrV. The DULV serves its members through a range of services: membership and insurance administration, training, licensing and flight school matters, aircraft approvals and technical administration, accounting, and public relations. It publishes news and safety notices, and organises events including the annual German Ultralight Championship. The 34th German Ultralight Championship took place from 20 to 23 August 2026 at Böhlen airfield (EDOE), with results published on the DULV website and at deutsche-meisterschaft-ul.de. The association also issues joint safety communications with the DAeC, such as the 2026-001 notice concerning Rotax 912 and 914 engines. As a non-profit association rather than a commercial company, the DULV occupies a hybrid position: it is a member organisation and a delegated public authority for ultralight aviation. Its activities span regulatory administration, safety oversight, pilot training standards, and community events, making it the central institution of the German ultralight sector.

The German Ultralight Aviation Association (Deutscher Ultraleichtflugverband e.V., DULV) was founded in 1982 with the primary goal of legalising ultralight flying in Germany. At the time, ultralight aircraft occupied an uncertain regulatory space, and the association's formation was a direct response to the need for a recognised body to represent and organise the emerging sector. A decisive turning point came with the Verordnung zur Beauftragung von Luftsportverbänden (BeauftrV) of 16 December 1993 (BGBl. I S. 2111), which formally entrusted the DULV with public tasks related to the use of airspace by ultralight sport aircraft. This regulation was last amended by the ordinance of 1 October 2001 (BGBl I S. 2638). Under this mandate, the DULV issues type and operating approvals for ultralight aircraft, issues licences and ratings for the aviation personnel of these aircraft, issues training approvals, supervises the operation of ultralight sport aircraft at airfields and sites used exclusively for such operations, and levies fees under the aviation administration cost regulations. It also performs type testing for single- or two-seat ultralight sport aircraft with a maximum empty mass of 120 kilograms including harness and rescue equipment. The Verein Deutscher Aero Club (DAeC) is entrusted with the same tasks as a practically equal-ranking association under § 1 of the BeauftrV. Over the decades, the DULV grew into the central institution of German ultralight aviation, counting nearly 6,500 members from all branches of the sport. Its activities expanded beyond pure regulation to include member insurance, training and flight school support, technical administration, public relations, and the organisation of national competitions. The German Ultralight Championship has become a recurring fixture; the 34th edition was held from 20 to 23 August 2026 at Böhlen airfield (EDOE). The association also collaborates with the DAeC on safety matters, issuing joint notices such as the 2026-001 safety communication regarding Rotax 912 and 914 engines. Today the DULV operates from its office at Mühlweg 9, 71577 Großerlach-Morbach, serving members and the wider ultralight community through a range of administrative, safety and event functions.

• 2026

  34th German Ultralight Championship held from 20 to 23 August 2026 at Böhlen airfield (EDOE).

• 2026

  DULV and DAeC issue joint Safety Notice 2026-001 concerning Rotax 912 and 914 engines.

• 2001

  BeauftrV last amended by the ordinance of 1 October 2001 (BGBl I S. 2638).

• 1993

  Verordnung zur Beauftragung von Luftsportverbänden (BeauftrV) of 16 December 1993 entrusts DULV with public tasks for ultralight sport aircraft.

• 1982

  DULV founded with the primary goal of legalising ultralight flying in Germany.

The federally mandated representative and regulatory body for ultralight aviation in Germany, combining member association services with delegated public authority.

• Membership and insurance services

  Administration of membership and insurance for ultralight pilots.

• Pilot licensing and training approvals

  Issuance of licences, ratings and training approvals for ultralight aviation personnel.

• Aircraft type and operating approvals

  Issuance of type and operating approvals for ultralight aircraft.

• Type testing for ultralight sport aircraft

  Type testing for single- or two-seat ultralight sport aircraft up to 120 kg empty mass including harness and rescue equipment.

• Safety notices and publications

  Publication of safety communications, news and member information.

• German Ultralight Championship

  Annual national competition for ultralight pilots.

1. 1Herzlich willkommen beim Deutschen Ultraleichtflugverband (DULV) e.V.dulv.de
2. 2Deutscher Ultraleichtflugverband – Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
3. 3German Ultralight Aviation Association – Wikidatawikidata.org