Verein zur Förderung des Flugsports e.V. Northeim is a nonprofit aviation club and flight school at Northeim airfield (ICAO: EDVN) in Germany. Founded in the 1960s, it offers affordable sport pilot training (SPL) for ultralight three-axis aircraft and gyroplanes with experienced instructors. Training includes about 60 hours of theory and at least 30 hours of practical flight. The club has no entrance fees or work hour requirements, with a membership fee of 120 uro; per year. Members benefit from flexible individual training, the opportunity to charter its Comco Ikarus C42B ultralight and Auto-Gyro MTO-Sport gyroplane, social flying activities, and scenic flights for passengers.
The flight instructors hold qualifications including PPL-A, radiotelephony licenses BZF I & II, aerobatic, and night flight ratings. The club emphasizes community and aviation education, making it ideal for student pilots seeking cost-effective training and aviation enthusiasts at Northeim airfield.
The club also offers discovery flights, trial courses, and sightseeing flights for passengers in ultralight aircraft and gyroplanes. The flight school operates within a nonprofit framework contributing to affordable pilot training and inclusive aviation passion.