Microlighting
Trial Flights/Introductory Lessons
The best way to find out what microlighting is all about is to come and have an introductory flight. You'll be given a quick one on one briefing, showing you the controls and how to take your seat behind / aside the instructor and taking to the skies.
What is a Microlight?
The term 'microlight' refers (in the UK) to any aircraft weighing less than 450kg MAUW, a maximum of 2 occupants, and various specific limits with regard to wing loading and stall speed. It can refer to two different types of microlight. You say Fixed Wing, I say Flexwing...
The Two Types of Microlight
There are basically 2 types of microlight, fixed wing or flex wing.
A flexwing is more open to the elements, flies like a hang glider, and offers insurpassable all round views.
A fixed wing microlight is much warmer, generally enclosed, and is controlled just like a light aircraft.
They are built with tube and fabric in some cases and fibreglass and composites in later desgins.
Learn to Fly specialises in 'flex-wing', or 'weight shift' microlights. Light, speedy, and maneuvreable and an open cockpit allowing you nearly 360 degree views.
The 'flex wing' microlight is controlled in a similar way to a hang glider, using weight-shift control - the pilot controls the direction and airspeed of the aircraft using a control bar.
Fixed wing or Flexwing?
'Fixed wing' microlights, also known as '3 axis' or 'ultralights' look and feel more like a conventional light aircraft, but are much lighter and more affordable to run. They use elevators, aelerons and a rudder to achieve control through control surfaces mounted on the wings and tail section.
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MICROLIGHT INSTRUCTION – Buy a course of 10 lessons and get £50 off: 
Our Prices 2019
30 minute trial flight: £75
45 minute trial flight:£95
60 minutes trial flight: £125
Further training: £120 per hour
£5 off per hour when you book a course of 10 lessons!
N.B. Must be used inside 12 months.
Learning to Fly
You don't need to be a genius, or a millionaire to learn to fly a microlight! All you need is to be relatively motivated and of good health to enjoy one of the most affordable and fun forms of light aviation.
Spring/Summer Flying
We often fly until sunset and in the summer that means as late as 7pm, so we can take you up after office hours. Flying really is the perfect antidote to a hard day's grind...!
Book now!Autumn/Winter Flying...
We love flying in the winter. When the conditions are good, it means silky smooth air, low winds and less turbulence - perfect training weather. You'll be wrapped up warm in one of our super snug flying suits, with a cup of tea and a bacon butty in the Cafe to look forward to when you come down.
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