What's Included
- Trial lesson in a fixed wing light sports aircraft
- Flights are taken in a EV97 Eurostar or Ikarus C42 depending on weather conditions
- Welcome introduction and safety briefing
- Choose from a 30 or 60 minute flight duration
- Flight times are 'chock to chock'
What Can I Expect
On these microlight flights in Mid-Wales you'll see how microlights come in different shapes and sizes! We are offering 30 and 60-minute flights in Mid-Wales Airport in Powys at this small and friendly training school.
Both open-cockpit flex-wing (Eurostar) and closed-cockpit light sports aircraft (Ikarus) make up this fleet based near Welshpool. The Eurostar EV97, whilst having a traditional flex-wing configuration, is still very modern in design, giving traditional microlighting a very sporty look!
The EV97 cruises effortlessly at 90mph with two passengers on board. And in fact, you can easily go cross country on a full tank. What's more, they actually run on standard unleaded petrol! (no, we didn't know that either!).
The Ikarus C42 is a closed-cockpit microlight with a high wing, which looks more like your typical Cessna-type light aircraft, but it is still classed as a microlight. That's because it comes in at under the 450kg weight limit, thanks to the incredibly simple tubular aluminium weight-saving frame.
Whether you'll be going up in the Eurostar or the Ikarus, you're sure to have fun discovering the delights of light sport aviation. It really is like nothing else. The aircraft are so spritely in the air and the responsive handling makes them a delight to fly.
It will most likely be Chief Microlight Flying Instructor Nick James who will be taking you up. He's been microlighting since 1997 and loves nothing more than imparting that enthusiasm onto keen passengers such as yourself. If you’re up for it, you'll be able to take the controls of the microlight and actually have a go at flying yourself during your flight.
Even youngsters can get in on the act, as these light sports microlight flights out of Mid-Wales Airport are open to anyone 14 years or above.
When Is It Available
- Weekdays and weekends throughout the year, subject to availability and weather conditions
Location
- Mid-Wales Airport, Welshpool, Powys
Suitable For
- Minimum age 14
- Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult on the airfield
- Maximum weight 16 stone
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome to come and watch
Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Total Reviews: 8
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