A flying lesson in a microlight is an altogether different experience to flying a plane, a stunt aircraft, a helicopter or even a glider.
Pick up a voucher for a one-hour microlight flying lesson, and you’ll learn to master this unique combination of hang-glider and tiny plane. First comes the safety tuition, which is fairly important when it comes to flying. Then you’ll take to the skies.
Throughout your microlight flying lesson, you’ll be accompanied by an experienced, qualified tutor who will keep you safe throughout. If he or she feels you’re ready, they’ll hand over the controls so you can play pilot. You’ll love the sheer thrill of learning to manoeuvre these nifty little craft with the wind very literally in your hair and your heart in your mouth.
Microlight flights are available at a range of locations in England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, including County Armagh, Devon, East Lothian, Yorkshire, Lancashire and Herefordshire. The minimum age varies, but your child will certainly need to be 14 or over: check with the venue when you book, just to be sure. There’s no maximum height for microlight experiences, but some locations do impose a maximum weight limit.
