Learning to Fly
3-axis training aircraft
| Are they safe? | Brian Milton’s round the world flight, and Colin Bodill’s flight from London to Sydney are testament to the strength and serviceability of Microlight aircraft. These achievements are considerable, but even club members can (and do) fly to France and Spain. The safety record is excellent. |
| Performance | Typical cruise speed varies between 50 to 65mph for most aircraft, with a still-air range of about 200 miles. Some 3-axis aircraft can cruise at well over 100mph! |
| Training | The CAA requirement for a PPL(Microlight) license is a min. of 25 hours tuition, of which 10 hours must be solo. In addition, there are 5 multiple-choice ground school exams. After 15 hours, of which 7 must be solo, there is an option of a restricted license allowing flight within an 8 nm radius of the field, but most students go straight for the full license. |
| Is it for me? | If you want to enjoy the pleasure and freedom of flight at minimum cost, there is nothing that can beat Microlighting. |
In addition to flying instruction and the standard groundschool syllabus consisting of:
Additional courses are also run in Radio Telephony.