Deisterflieger UL Airport, DE.
Travelers consistently express high satisfaction with Deisterflieger UL (DE-0397), highlighting it as a welcoming and enthusiastic community for hang gliders and paragliders. The overall sentiment is very positive, focusing on the quality of the flying experience and the friendly atmosphere of the club.
What Travelers Love
- Friendly and welcoming atmosphere: The club is known for its "small, but very nice flying circle" where both young and old feel comfortable. The community is keen to get guests into the air quickly and easily.
- Excellent flying conditions: The flying area offers opportunities for high-altitude flights, soaring, and thermal flights. The 1.3 km long towing track is well-suited for hang gliders and paragliders.
- Experienced operations and modern equipment: The club boasts decades of experience in winch towing and utilizes a new electric winch (E-Winde). They also have a self-built launch trolley for comfortable hang glider starts.
- Good accessibility: The airfield is conveniently located about 35-40 km from Hanover, easily reachable via the A2 highway (Lauenau exit near Feggendorf).
Common Complaints
- Limited vehicle access to the flying grounds: Private car entry to the flying area is not permitted. Visitors and late-arriving pilots must park at the Feggendorfer Sportplatz (Wiesenstrasse) and walk approximately 550 meters to the lower launch site.
- Short-notice flight operation planning: Flight activities are weather-dependent and typically announced on very short notice, often the evening before or on the morning of the flying day.
- Guest pilot registration: Guest pilots are required to register via email in advance to participate in flight operations.
Deisterflieger UL (DE-0397) is highly recommended for paraglider and hang glider pilots seeking a supportive, experienced, and enthusiastic flying community with excellent local conditions for various types of flights. While access to the actual flying field requires a short walk, the positive atmosphere and quality of the flying experience are significant drawcards.
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Where is Deisterflieger UL Airport located?
Deisterflieger UL is located DE. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is DE-0397.