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Microlights at Sywell Aerodrome

Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire
REF: FLYL30
Rated Based On 6 Reviews

  • Microlighting at historic Sywell Aerodrome
  • 30 & 60-minute flights offered
  • In flex-wing Quik GT450 aircraft
  • Art deco hotel & restaurant on site



 

What's Included

  • Trial flying lesson in a Quik GT 450  open cockpit flex-wing microlight
  • Welcome, introduction and safety briefing
  • 30 and 60 minute flight durations are available
  • Opportunity to take the controls and fly the microlight during your flight
  • A helmet and flying suit are provided

What Can I Expect

Get airborne in a microlight at Sywell Aerodrome! Our supplier offers 30 and 60-minute lessons in flex-wing, open-cockpit microlights so you can get that ‘open air’ feeling whilst you fly over the Northamptonshire countryside.

The historic airport of Sywell, in between Wellingborough and Northampton, has seen its own fair share of aviation action over the years since opening in 1928. Today it’s a busy little aerodrome that regularly wins awards for best airfield. A truly delightful location.

As well as offering training and trial lessons, this centre at Sywell is a micro and ultra-light specialist. They do everything from supply and manufacturing, to repairs and hangarage. It’s all about microlights for this lot and they really are the experts in their field!

You will be taking a lesson in one of the school’s flex-wing microlights, usually a Quik GT 450, one of the most popular aircraft in the sector and a great reliable and high-performing choice for these hands-on experiences.

Each session starts with a welcome and pre-flight briefing, before you taxi off past the classic art deco Aviator Hotel and the original restored control tower. Your instructor will handle take off and once you’ve climbed up and over the airfield, you’ll be invited to ‘take control’.

This is the moment you will be actually flying the flex-wing microlight, with that wonderful ‘wind in your face’ feel. It’s quite a thrill and you can feel very proud of yourself as a budding pilot!

With great facilities (there’s a hotel, clubhouse, lounge and restaurant on site) and a passionate and dedicated team, you’re sure to love the day you went up in a flex-wing microlight from Sywell Aerodrome in the heart of Northamptonshire.

Availability

  • Selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year
  • Dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions

Location

  • Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire
  • Conveniently located only 15 minutes from junction 15 on the M1

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 14
  • Under 18's must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
  • Maximum weight 100kg
  • Maximum height 6ft 2ins

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to come along and watch the take off and landing
  • There is a clubroom serving drinks and snacks on site
  • The Aviator Hotel offers accommodation, restaurant and bar on the perimeter of the airfield
Microlights at Sywell Aerodrome In The Clouds
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Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 6

Find out what other customers think of the experience

 

Reviews

  based on 6 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
B
7 Months ago
A very enjoyable experience
Rating: 5 stars
Trevor Birch
Brilliant experience. Simon, our instructor was absolutely amazing and made me feel really safe. A ...
Rating: 5 stars
Andy White
The microlitght flight was excellent, instructor, who was excellent, wasted no time in getting me ...
Rating: 5 stars
Mark
Excellent . . . Good value . . . Amazing machines . . .
Rating: 5 stars
Shannon
My microlight flight was the most amazing thing I've ever done! I would recommend this to absolutel...
Rating: 5 stars
Sadie Crick
A first class experience that everyone should try! We flew over my house, parked on a cloud, went ...