Luftsportverein Düren-Hürtgenwald e.V.

Luftsportverein Düren-Hürtgenwald e.V. is based at Auf dem Heiligenfeld, 52393 Hürtgenwald-Bergstein, Germany. Its gliding field, Segelfluggelände Düren-Hürtgenwald, is located about 620 m west of Bergstein and is used for club flying. The club also operates with Aachen-Merzbrück (EDKA) as part of its shared aircraft cooperation.

The club offers training for glider pilot license (Segelflugzeugführer) and also training on its motor glider. According to the club, the TMG extension can be obtained after earning the glider license, and motor-glider pilot licensing has also been possible directly since 2021. Training is organized as weekend instruction in the club or as compact courses at gliding schools.

The club's fee schedule lists a one-time admission fee of 200 EUR for active members, a monthly membership fee of 25 EUR for active members over 18, and 12.50 EUR for members under 18. For student flying, the ASK 21 is listed at 15 EUR per hour, plus start fees, and the annual minimum flight fee for active glider pilots, including students, is 150 EUR. For current total training costs, the club suggests contacting them directly, because expenses depend on membership, starts, and flight hours.

The club's aircraft pool includes an ASK 21, a DG 300, an LS 4, and a Ka 6 E for gliding training and club flying. The motor-glider section uses a Scheibe Rotax Falke SF25 C, which is based at Aachen-Merzbrück and available to members for training and charter. Aircraft are shared within a cooperation with other clubs at Aachen-Merzbrück.

Yes. Luftsportverein Düren-Hürtgenwald e.V. is a non-profit flying club, and gliding at the club is organized as a team activity with shared aircraft and start operations. The club also states that members support each other with setup and launches, which is typical for club-based soaring.

The available information indicates training and club communication are in German. No other training languages are listed.