Ultralight flight school Weimar: your dream of flying starts here
We have been training sport pilots at Weimar Airfield since 1990 – from the first trial flight to the ultralight licence. Modern ultralight aircraft, experienced instructors, honest pricing – and the sky over Thuringia as your classroom.
Why ultralight flying?
Ultralight flying is the most accessible route into aviation: modern, safe aircraft with a ballistic recovery system, quiet (below 60 dB) and economical. With the sport pilot licence (SPL) you fly two-seat ultralights up to 600 kg take-off mass – from an after-work flight over Thuringia to group trips to the Baltic Sea or Lake Balaton. Ultralight licence, ultralight pilot's licence or sport pilot licence (SPL) – they all mean the same thing.
An ultralight is no “second-class small aircraft”: the Ikarus C42 cruises at around 160 km/h, seats two people with luggage and flies for several hours on one tank. Modern cockpits, manageable technology – and fuel consumption closer to a car than an aircraft keeps flying affordable after your licence too.
Training is manageable too: theory in seven subjects, at least 30 flight hours, exams right here at the airfield. Many of our students earn their licence alongside work and family – evenings, weekends, at their own pace. And because you are at the controls from day one, you learn not just flying, but weather, navigation and decision-making in a way everyday life never asks of you.
Want more later? The ultralight licence can be extended to a private pilot licence (PPL) for single-engine aircraft – your ultralight hours are a solid foundation.
Am I suited to it?
The short answer: very probably yes. Learning to fly is not a privilege for the few.
Health
Normal everyday health is sufficient – the aviation medical is no obstacle for healthy people. Glasses are no problem either.
Age & prior knowledge
Start at 16, licence at 17 – with no upper limit; many start at 40, 50 or later. No technical background needed – we teach you everything.
Time & pace
You fly at your own pace and pay per hour – not up front for a package. Fly regularly and you progress quickly; take breaks whenever you need. Per-service prices are listed below.
Not sure? That is exactly what the trial flight is for: experience first, decide afterwards.
Requirements
Age & documents
- Start training at 16, licence at 17
- ID card and two passport photos
- Under 18: parental consent
Medical
- Aviation medical (LAPL) – at the latest before your first solo
- Normal everyday health is enough
- We are happy to recommend aviation doctors in the region
Time & flexibility
- Start any time
- Flying seven days a week
- You set the pace
How your training works
Theory
- Air law
- Navigation
- Meteorology
- Technology & aerodynamics
- Emergency procedures
- Communication (radio)
- Human performance
Completion: theory exam – with us, the prerequisite for your first solo flight.
Practice
- Flight hours with an instructor: handling, manoeuvres, take-offs and landings
- Navigation and cross-country
- Aviation medical (LAPL) before your first solo
- At least 5 hours solo with 40 solo landings – after passing the theory exam
- Start training from age 16
Exam & licence
- Practical exam with an examiner – within 36 months of the theory exam
- Licence from age 17, issued without expiry date
30 flight hours is the legal minimum. How many you actually need depends on talent and practice rhythm – usually it is more.
After your licence: keeping it valid
Based on § 45 and § 45a LuftPersV. Missing something? Simply catch up with us – training flights and packages are under Charter.
What does an ultralight licence cost? Services & prices
Honest per-service prices – billed by engine running time (Hobbs time): the meter runs from engine start to shutdown. We deliberately promise no total price; how many flight hours you need is individual.
| Basic fees | |
|---|---|
| Admission fee (one-off) | €249 |
| Monthly fee – for new students and charter customers | €19 |
| … or paid annually (2 months free) | €190 |
| Ultralight pilot training | |
| Flight hour with instructor – by engine time | €182 |
| Theory course (60 lessons) | €1,200 |
All flight prices are gross prices including fuel, aircraft and instructor. External fees apply (see right).
| External fees (not included in flight prices) | |
|---|---|
| Training landing fee (per landing) | €5.00 |
| Training material (approx.) | €80 |
| Examination fees (approx.) | €160 |
| Aviation medical certificate | depends on examiner |
| Optional: radio licence (BZF) | on request |
How your training costs break down
Schematic view, not to scale: the hatched area shows flight hours are the only large variable item – everything else is plannable.
Your instructors & our fleet
Learn from people who live for flying – on aircraft maintained like their own cars.
Sören Gathemann
Founder of Weimar-Umpferstedt airfield and head of training. More than 7,500 flight hours on PPL and microlight and over 41,000 landings – hardly anyone knows this airfield, its circuit and the weather over the Thuringian Basin as well as he does. He passes on his experience with remarkable calm: learning with him means having an instructor at your side who has seen almost every situation in the air and knows exactly what matters when it counts.
Sebastian Bube
Flight instructor for three-axis microlights and, from December 2026, operator of the airfield and flight school. His own training is still fresh – he knows exactly how the first hours in the cockpit feel, explains with patience and takes time for every question. From many years of responsibility in sales and project management he brings what matters in flying too: reliability, clear agreements and thorough preparation.
Ikarus C42 · D-MEXE
Our trainer: two seats side by side, dual controls, forgiving handling – ideal for learning.
Ikarus C42 · D-MFEW
Our second aircraft – for training and, once you hold your licence, for charter.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the training take?
What does an ultralight licence cost?
Do I need a medical?
Isn't flying dangerous?
Can I just try it first?
I feel nervous – or genuinely afraid – of flying. Am I in the wrong place?
What happens after the licence?
Trial flight – the first step
Want to know whether the dream of flying is really yours? Find out – not as a passenger, but at the controls: on the trial flight you fly for around 15 minutes under your instructor's guidance, from take-off to approach. Date by arrangement, a one-off €70 – also available as a gift voucher (“fly it yourself”).
Rather just sit back and enjoy? Then a scenic flight is for you – you sit next to the pilot as a guest and don't have to do anything yourself.
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