45 Minute Microlight Lesson - Staffordshire
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About the experience
Discover the thrill of microlighting in Staffordshire at this welcoming club! With experienced instructors Mick, Dave, or Neil guiding you through your trial lesson, you are in great hands. Mick, a microlight veteran since the '70s, brings extensive knowledge and expertise as an aircraft inspector and a CAA-appointed examiner. Meanwhile, Neil, with his passion for new challenges, has been instructing in microlights since 2014, including flying over the picturesque snow-peaked summits of the French Alps! This airfield near Lichfield and Tamworth, being owner-run and operated, ensures minimal air traffic, allowing for an immersive experience of flying in these ultralight planes, enjoying breathtaking views, and even trying your hand at the controls. The school offers a range of fixed and flex-winged microlights, including the Pegasus Quantum, Quasar, and Skyranger Swift. These easy-to-handle and obedient microlights fly at around 60mph. Overall, microlighting in Staffordshire promises a laid-back and thrilling experience that you're bound to love.
- An owner-operated airstrip near Lichfield/Tamworth
- Fly with Mick, Neil and Dave at this friendly club
- Relaxed atmosphere, empty skies and great views
- Open and closed cockpit microlights are available
- 45 Minute session
- 45-minute microlight lesson
- A pre-flight briefing from your instructors
- Introduction to the aircraft and the controls
- Your instructor will handle take off, then demonstrate how the microlight handles
- You will have the chance to take control and fly the aircraft yourself
- The school have a range of microlights, including open and closed cockpit types
- All safety equipment is provided, including flying suits, helmets and headsets
- You will be presented with a certificate after your flight
Information
Fixed Wing:
- Maximum weight 100kg
- Minimum weight 55kg
- Maximum height 6ft 5
- No minimum height
- Minimum age 14
- No maximum age
Flex Wing:
- Maximum weight 100kg
- Minimum weight 55kg
- Minimum age 14
- No maximum age
- Flights are available Tuesday through to Sunday throughout the year
- As with all flying activities, flights are subject to weather conditions
- You must call on the morning of your flight to check that weather conditions are suitable
Location:
- Fisherwick, Near Lichfield, Staffordshire
Minimum Age: 14 years
Maximum Weight: 95.00 kg
- The airfield has a small clubhouse and briefing area with excellent views across the grass runways.
- Friends and Family are welcome to come and watch the flight.
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