Belgian Ultralight Federation
- BULMF is a volunteer organization advocating for an attractive and safe light air sport without unnecessary obstacles
- Provides services to our members for their insurances and licenses (aircraft or flight licenses)
- Informs our members and advocates for their interests
- Promotes safety through publications, seminars, and safety events
- Provides support for instructors
- Represents our members at the Belgian and European levels
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- Annual fee is 75€ to be paid on BE70 7510 0406 2825. Help our administration and send an email to secretariat@bulmf.be to confirm you have paid.
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Purpose
We focus on non-EASA-certified light aircraft of all types ( ULM, Trike, gyroplane, helicopter…) in the framework of the actual and future Belgian and European legislation
We aim for an attractive, affordable and safe light air sport without unnecessary obstacles, including free flight for all European UL pilots
We work together with other Air sports federations at national and European level.
Team
Guy WAUTERS, President
José MARTINS, Vice-President
Philippe HENDRICKX, Vice-President
Véronique DALCQ
Paul WINDEY
Ine PLEVOETS
Jaak KERKHOFS
Paul BRUIJLANTS
Mario CLEMMENS
Pierre DESY
(Dany STARCK – expert)
And a lot of permanent volunteers, not to forget all those colleagues helping us at events or for special projects.
Membership benefits
- An individual insurance worth 25 euros
- Legal aid insurance worth 15 euros
- Newsletter and info of the Federation
- Participation in all BULMF activities, projects, website, etc.
And above all: you become a member of a highly representative and active Federation, representing over 900 Belgian members at all levels, Region, Belgium and Europe
Register on our website to keep your data up to date
What is an ULM
A ULM is a small light aircraft for 1 or 2 persons. In Belgium, we know four types of ULMs:
-ULA, which resembles a small sport aircraft.
-DPM, which is a motorized hang glider: you fly in the open air,
and, since 2026 also:
-Autogyros (gyroplanes)
-ULH Light helicopters.
Flying
Fly like a bird in a ULM!
See nature through the eyes of a bird, flying like a bird (but with an engine), and seeing the landscape below you from the air… That’s ULM flying!
Be part of the Future: Fly ULM. You can fly locally with non-complex aircraft. But you can also take longer flights with the most modernly equipped aircraft. ULM aircraft are equipped with quiet, fuel-efficient engines and can be equipped with a parachute, the latest navigation, and safety instruments.
Flying somewhere opens up your world and brings you many friends! You are welcome in the ULM world all over Europe!
Safety first
Safe flying is one of the pillars of our actions :
– we organize seminars, safety days,
– our instructors work together to improve and innovate training
– we publish on safety issues
– we work together with other stakeholders to keep safe records.
Where to fly
BULMF is publishing a map and list of all ULM Clubs, ULM Fields and airports where you can fly and learn to fly in Belgium: our ULIPS.
Flying abroad: please consult the files of EMF, the European Microlight Federation: https://emf.aero/mla-flying-in-europe/
OUR PARTNERS
VVMV https://www.vvmv.be/
FFACM https://www.ffacm.be/
Belgian Paramotor Federation https://www.paramotorfederatie.be/
European Microlight Federation https://emf.aero/
Gallagher Aerospace – insurance broker https://www.ajg.com/uk/aerospace-aviation/
AXIS Insurances https://www.axiscapital.com/
DGLV-DGTA https://mobilit.belgium.be/en/aviation
SafeSky https://www.safesky.app
News
Project ground stations in Belgium
Since the beginning of 2024, 3 air sports federations have started to deploy a network of ground stations in Belgium. Aim is to make non-commercial air traffic electronically "visible" (EC: eConspicuous) to all pilots in the sky. Our own BULMF, the VVMV - Vereniging...
VVMV flies you to Aero Friedrichshafen
On Saturday 20 April 2024, VVMV is chartering its own TUI flight from Brussels to the prestigious aviation fair in Friedrichshafen (the largest in Europe!). Just about all aircraft and helicopter manufacturers are present at this fair. For a fresh look at what the...
The dangers of the fohneffect (EBSP)
You have probably heard or read about the fatal plane crash at Spa last weekend. The combination of the geographical location of the airport (SW/NE) and the meteo of the day (SE wind) created turbulent flying conditions at Spa. InfoMeteo.be wrote an interesting...