Apply for (new) registration of ultralight aircraft

If you own a microlight aircraft that requires registration, you must have it registered under certain circumstances.

The light aircraft register stores the data of all domestically registered microlight aircraft, microlight helicopters and gyrocopters. For light aircraft subject to mandatory registration, you must apply for an identification number in order to be allowed to fly. In this case, your light aircraft will be registered for you in the light aircraft register by the authorized light aviation associations. 

Light sport aircraft subject to certification requirements include three-axis microlights with an empty mass of over 120 kilograms, for example:

• Trikes,
• Autogyro and
•  Paramotor trikes. 

Personal data such as the name and address of the owner as well as technical data, for example:

• Type and model of the aircraft as well as the airframe serial number,
• nationality and registration marks of the aircraft and
• the sheet number of the aircraft register.

Under special circumstances, German authorities can access your data. This applies:

• for administrative measures in the field of air traffic,
• for the prosecution of violations of aviation regulations or
• for the prosecution of criminal offences or the prevention of threats to public safety.

You must carry the certificate of registration with you when operating your aircraft.

If you want to register your ultralight aircraft for the first time, you must apply in writing by post or email to have your data entered into the ultralight aircraft registry: 

• Print out the application form on the website of the authorized aviation sports associations and fill it out completely. 
• Please send the application form along with the required documents either 
  • by mail or 
  • by email to the address of your responsible air sports association.
• Provided your application is complete, you will receive a registration certificate by mail.

There is no deadline.

No legal remedy is provided.