“Trust in Allah, but tie up your camels”. This Arabic proverb reminds us that even when we trust in God we shouldn't ignore our own common sense. For beginners and low-airtime pilots choosing a new glider is a delicate matter. It is well known that there are some big...[more]

The test stop of EN-D gliders by the test centres for will not be continued.The certification system has to stay very objective. Some new EN-D gliders have passed the certification flight tests. These gliders were already tested following the agreed limitation for...[more]

Online Registration is now open for the international FAI 2 Competition Mosel Open 2012. Information on the competition you find here. For Online Registration please see here.[more]

There have been several fatalities lately caused by paraglider pilots taking off with their harness leg straps open, or by misjudging their altitude over water. Following investigation into these cases, the DHV has issued a safety advice for paraglider pilots. On 11...[more]