Ultralight Aviation Associations in Europe

Publishers of the Microlight Flying in Europe Guide. This guide provides an extensive database with all the steps needed to legally enter any european country with your aircraft. EMF stated this publication in 2003 and it gets updated all the time. EMF had years of long discussions with the European Union authorities about increasing the weight to a maximum of 600 kg, MTOM, that resulted in its regulation in 2018.

EAS supports a European regulatory environment for aviation that respects the principle of proportionality. In practical terms this means that regulation should be proportionate to the complexity of aircraft and the nature of flight operation. They are thus strong proponents of the so-called risk hierarchy, established by the Basic Regulation (2018/1139/EU), which enshrines this principle in European law.

The Spanish Association of Light Aircraft Pilots (AEPAL) is a non-profit organization that represents and defends the interests of light and ultralight aviation pilots in Spain. Its main activities include working with official bodies on regulatory development, promoting flight safety, organizing events and training, and providing support and advice to its members. AEPAL is also actively involved in spreading aviation culture and fostering a strong community of recreational and sport pilots.

The German Ultralight Federation – in short DULV- was founded in 1982 by a few enthusiasts.

The prior aim was to legalize flying with Ultralights in Germany. This was achieved in 1983.

By now, they have more than 5500 members in their Federation and around 12.000 licenced Pilots out of all categories of Ultralights.

The general aim of the LAMA EUROPE is to promote and protect Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) using the U.S. LSA definition and ASTM Standards which may fall under European EASA ELA 1 process.

On an international basis LAMA EUROPE will assist LAMA or LAMA affiliates in all other countries of the world to establish and maintain favorable rules for Light-Sport Aircraft. Presently 12 countries accept ASTM Standards for the certification of light aircraft, and more than 30 countries are evaluating the methods.

The EGU was founded in 1992 by representatives of the gliding associations of Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Its statues were adopted at the first congress held in Strasbourg on the 1st of October 1993 and updated in 2022.

The aim of the EGU is to be the independent representative of the interests of all glider pilots in Europe with respect to regulatory affairs.