Luftsportverbänden
Luftsportverbänden are national umbrella organizations that represent and regulate various forms of air sports within a country. These associations serve as central bodies for disciplines such as gliding, paragliding, powered flying, ballooning, parachuting, and aerobatics. Their primary functions include promoting air sports, ensuring safety standards, organizing competitions, and managing training and licensing for pilots and instructors.
Typically, Luftsportverbänden are responsible for setting technical regulations, maintaining aircraft registration, and overseeing the medical fitness
Many Luftsportverbänden are affiliated with international federations, such as the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), which sets