Ultraleichtflugsportgeräte Änderung bei Erwerb von Gebrauchtgeräten oder Kennzeichenwechsel

If you purchase a used ultralight aircraft that is subject to registration, you must report this.

The data of all ultralight aircraft (UL) licensed in Germany are stored in the air sports equipment register. ULs are

• Ultralight airplanes,
• ultralight helicopters and
• gyrocopters are stored.

If you purchase a used aircraft that is subject to registration, you must register it with your air sports association.

In contrast to new equipment, you do not have to re-register used equipment that has already been registered, but only apply for the changes in the register of air sports equipment.

You must also notify us if your personal details such as your place of residence and name change.

The air sports equipment will then be transferred to your ownership and the entry in the register of air sports equipment will be changed.

Ultralight aircraft requiring registration include three-axis aircraft, trikes, gyrocopters and paramotor trikes with an empty weight of over 120 kilograms.

Personal data such as the name and address of the owner as well as technical data, for example the type and model of the aircraft as well as the type and weight of the aircraft are stored:

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

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

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

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

• Copy of identity card (front and back) or passport and registration certificate
• old registration certificate (original) in the event of a change of ownership, change of legal form or name and change of address of the owner
• Authorization for service and receipt (original) if the natural or legal person is domiciled outside the Federal Republic of Germany
• New insurance confirmation (original) in the event of a change of owner
• in the case of notification by a representative: original power of attorney from the owner

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You must apply in writing by post or e-mail for a change in the list of air sports equipment:

• Print out the application form on the website of the authorized air sports associations and complete it in full.
• Send the application form with the required documents to either
  • by post or
  • by e-mail to the address of your responsible air sports association.
• If your application is complete, you will receive a certificate of registration by post.

As a rule, processing takes 3 to 5 working days. Depending on the workload, however, processing may take longer.

There is no deadline.

• All ultralight aircraft (UL) must be entered in a register: Register for ultralight aircraft (UL)
• all air sports equipment listed in this register may operate in the airspace of the Federal Republic of Germany
• Changes to the data stored in the air sports equipment register after the purchase of a used aircraft or change of owner must be reported
• Application subject to a fee
• Responsible: authorized air sports associations:
  • German Aero Club e.V.
  • German Ultralight Flying Association e.V.

Forms: yes

Online procedure possible: no

Written form required: yes

Personal appearance required: no