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Microlighting Somerset

Westonzoyland Airfield

27 Reviews

What's Included

  • Flex wing microlight experience
  • 30, 45 and 60 minute flights are available
  • Welcome. introduction and safety briefing
  • Enjoy amazing views of the coast, historical landmarks and National Parks
  • Opportunity to take the controls and fly the microlight for part of the flight

What Can I Expect

Go flexwing microlighting Somerset style, with coast, countryside, national parks and famous landmarks everywhere you look! Westonzoyland Airfield is your departure point for these microlighting flights over Somerset - and it's a fascinating place in the heart of a picturesque county.

Having opened in the early 1920s, Westonzoyland is one of the country's oldest airfields. It has served as both RAF and USAAF air bases, when the skies around the airfield were filled with the sound of Spitfires, Hurricanes and Harvards during the Second World War. Since closing in 1968, the airfield has been returned to agricultural use and main runway has been turned back into the main road through the area…but in amongst all that, there's still a very active microlighting presence!

You'll be getting airborne in Somerset with microlight man Andy Buchan. He loves his light aviation and has been flying longer than he'd care to admit. He's massively qualified too, as he is a BMAA (British Microlight Aircraft Association) chief flying instructor, examiner, senior inspector and check pilot, so his enthusiasm for microlighting in the skies of Somerset is bound to rub off.

And no-one can deny that in Somerset, microlights are the ideal mode of transport as there's so much good stuff to look down on from the air. One possibility is passing over Glastonbury and its famous tor. Then there are the likes of Bridgewater Bay, the Bristol Channel, the Mendip Hills and Quantock Hills, all in the close vicinity of Westonzoyland. On the 60 minute microlight flights, you can get as far as the lovely Somerset coast or Exmoor National Park.

As well as time to witness all the sights, you'll be invited to 'have a go' at the controls of the aircraft. It's a pretty amazing feeling the moment you realise it's you who is actually flying the microlight. And with Andy being an excellent teacher, if you're up for it, you'll learn a lot whilst you're airborne.

With the chance to master a bit of straight and level flying and maybe even a bit more, microlighting in Somerset certainly is great aerial fun in stunning setting.

When Is It Available

  • Selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year (with some limited availability during the winter), subject to availability
  • Bookings can be made up to 2 weeks in advance
  • All flights are weather dependent but don't worry if your flight is cancelled you can rebook for a convenient time
  • You must call the provider at 8.15am on the morning of your flight to check that you flight is going ahead
  • If you are travelling more than an hour to the venue please bear in mind that flights may be cancelled at short notice

Please note vouchers must be booked and redeemed before the 31st October 2025

Location

  • Westonzoyland Airfield, Somerset
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Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 27

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Reviews

  based on 27 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
David Chetwynd
A very professional and thoroughly enjoyable experience. A modern and safe take on "back to basics"...
Rating: 5 stars
Richard
Andy was an excellent host and an experienced pilot, he fully explained the crafts flight controls ...
Rating: 5 stars
Geoff Davies
A fantastic experience which is a must to try. Well organised by the instructor Andy Buchan who spa...
Rating: 5 stars
Chris Evans
6 Months ago
Beautiful and exhilarating experience. I would like to do this again.
Rating: 5 stars
Ali Kalwa
6 Months ago
The most wonderful experience. A professional service from the outset, I highly recommend Andy Buch...
Rating: 5 stars
Tony Joyce
9 Months ago
I had a great trip with Andy and the views were amazing.
Rating: 5 stars
David
The pilot, Andy, is really helpful and amenable to the flight plan. During the flight he spent tim...