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Flugplatz Weimar
EDOU · Umpferstedt · since 1990
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Your dream of flying starts here

We have been training sport pilots at Weimar Airfield since 1990. Modern ultralight aircraft, experienced instructors, honest pricing – and the sky over Thuringia as your classroom.

Training since 1990 Ikarus C42 from age 16 Transparent per-service pricing

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 472.5 kg take-off mass – from an after-work flight over Thuringia to group trips to the Baltic Sea or Lake Balaton.

Want more later? The ultralight licence can be extended to a private pilot licence (PPL) for single-engine aircraft.

Book a trial flight

Bild fehltFoto C42 im KurvenflugIkarus C42 im Kurvenflug über Thüringen, Luft-Luft- oder Drohnenaufnahme.

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.

Not sure? That is exactly what the trial flight is for: experience first, decide afterwards.

How your training works

1 · Theory

60 lessons in group or individual tuition: technology & aerodynamics, meteorology, navigation, air law, emergency procedures and human performance.

2 · Practice

Flight hours with an instructor on the Ikarus C42: handling, navigation, take-offs and landings – all the way to your confident solo flight. 30 hours is the legal minimum; how many you need depends on talent and practice rhythm – usually it is more.

3 · Exam & licence

Theory and practical exams at the airfield. Afterwards: licence in hand – 12 flight hours per 24 months keep it current.

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.

Ultralight pilot training
Ground briefing (2 hours, before your first take-off)€130
Flight hour with instructor – by engine time€175
Theory course (60 lessons)€1,200
After your licence
Refresher flight with instructor (12 h per 24 months)€175/h
Type rating / charter check flighton request

All flight prices are gross prices including fuel, aircraft and instructor. External fees apply.

External fees (not included in flight prices)
Training landing fee (per landing)€3.00
Training material (approx.)€80
Examination fees (approx.)€89
Aviation medical certificatedepends on examiner
Optional: radio licence (BZF)on request
Why engine time? The Hobbs meter only runs while the engine runs – you can see it yourself in the cockpit. The fairest, most transparent way to bill: you pay for what the aircraft actually ran.

How your training costs break down

Theory course – fixed: €1,200 Ground briefing – fixed: 130 € Flight hours – €175, min. 30 h (legal minimum) … individually more – depending on talent and rhythm External fees – landings, material, exam, medical

Schematic view, not to scale: the hatched area shows flight hours are the only large variable item – everything else is plannable.

Requirements

  • Start training at 16, licence from 17
  • Aviation medical certificate – normal health is sufficient
  • ID card and two passport photos

Aviation medical examiners nearby

We are happy to recommend aviation medical examiners in the region and help you arrange an appointment.

Flexible schedule: Start any time, flying seven days a week – you set the pace.

Your instructors & our fleet

Learn from people who live for flying – on aircraft maintained like their own cars.

Bild fehltFluglehrer 1 xyPorträt, Name und Kurzprofil je Fluglehrer.

Instructor 1 name xy

Short profile xy: licences, hours, personal note.

Bild fehltFluglehrer 2 xyPorträt, Name und Kurzprofil je Fluglehrer.

Instructor 2 name xy

Short profile xy: licences, hours, personal note.

Bild fehltFluglehrer 3 xyPorträt, Name und Kurzprofil je Fluglehrer.

Instructor 3 name xy

Short profile xy: licences, hours, personal note.

Bild fehltFlugzeug 1 xyKennzeichen, Ausstattung und Foto je Flugzeug.

Ikarus C42 Registration xy

Equipment xy: recovery system, radio, avionics.

Bild fehltFlugzeug 2 xyKennzeichen, Ausstattung und Foto je Flugzeug.

Ikarus C42 Registration xy

Equipment xy: recovery system, radio, avionics.

Charter rate after your licence: Charterpreis C42 xy

Frequently asked questions

How long does the training take?
That is up to you: fly regularly and you can finish in one season. A more relaxed pace is fine too – you can start any time.
What does the training cost?
Honest answer: it depends on you. Per-service prices are transparent – €175 per flight hour with instructor, €1,200 for the theory course, plus landing and exam fees. 30 flight hours is the legal minimum; usually it takes considerably more – budget realistically. We deliberately do not promise a total price: we only promise what we can keep.
Do I need a medical?
Yes, an aviation medical certificate – requirements are moderate. We can recommend examiners in the region.
Isn't flying dangerous?
Modern ultralights are among the safest sport aircraft: a ballistic parachute for the whole aircraft, benign handling, strict maintenance. And you only fly solo once your instructor is fully convinced.
Can I just try it first?
Absolutely – that is what the trial flight is for: you sit up front, the instructor explains, you take the controls. The trial flight counts towards your training.
I feel nervous – or genuinely afraid – of flying. Am I in the wrong place?
No – respect is the best foundation for a safe pilot. We go at your pace: first a ground session at the aircraft where everything is explained, then a short flight with the instructor – you decide every step, and we stop any time, no questions asked. We deliberately make no promise that the fear will vanish. What we can honestly say: for most people it shrinks considerably with knowledge and hands-on control.
What happens after the licence?
Charter our C42 at fair rates, join group trips (Baltic Sea, Balaton, England) – or extend to a PPL.

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. Price: Schnupperflug-Preis xy

Tip: the trial flight counts towards your training if you enrol.
Bild fehltFoto VorflugkontrolleFluglehrer und Flugschüler beim Briefing mit Klemmbrett am Flugzeug.

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