Luftsportverein Bad Hersfeld e.V., established in 1932, is an aviation club located at Flugplatz Langenberg near Hattenbach in Hersfeld-Rotenburg district, Germany. The club operates a fleet including the Tecnam P92 Echo and the TL-3000 Sirius ultralight, which replaced its former motor glider. The TL-3000 Sirius features a glass cockpit with analog backups and a 100-PS Rotax engine, suitable for training, local flights, and glider towing.
The club offers ultralight flight training requiring at least 30 flight hours, including 5 hours solo and 60 hours of theory, generally completed within 1-2 years depending on commitment and weather conditions. Newcomers can also join a "Pilot for a Day" introductory program for practical and theoretical flying experience.
Active on weekends, the club engages in soaring and ultralight flying, scenic round trips, and cross-country flights in Germany and neighboring countries. They maintain strong community spirit with social events like barbecues.
The club’s ultralight aircraft carries the registration D-MHEF, representing Hersfeld-Rotenburg district. Contact is possible via phone and email, with a focus on community and aviation education.