Paragliders, delta gliders, rigid wing hang gliders, electric hang gliders

Disclaimer

The technological recommendation presents solutions meeting the requirements of the forthcoming mandate, as currently foreseen. Financial support under the Special Financing scheme (BV87b) is available and can be obtained by purchasing a device from a manufacturer or retailer participating in the support programme. Pilots who wish to benefit from this funding should contact them directly and should not submit an application to the FOCA.

Please be aware that the mandate remains subject to change until its publication: the technological recommendation reflects its current status.

Airspace users in this category have the right of way over other airspace users, except for balloons, and only need an “out” function to be electronically visible to others.

There are thousands of FANET and FANET+ users. The traffic data is already used in the Open Glider Network (OGN) and for Search & Rescue purposes.

Technology recommendation:

1. FANET+ with ADS-L Out

FANET+ (FANET plus FLARM) devices with ADS-L Out are reccommended, to increase air-to-air interoperability with other aircraft categories.

A FANET+ device without ADS-L Out is not visible to traffic with ADS-L devices, respectively, only if the signal is re‑broadcasted via a ground station.

The better the maneuverability of the aircraft (electric motor, 3‑axis controlled), the more important it is to receive information about other traffic: a device capable of ADS-L In/Out should be considered.