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Microlighting Somerset
Westonzoyland AirfieldREF: MICSM3
• Fly with chief flying instructor Andy Buchan
• Variety of flight durations to choose from
• See coast, National Parks & historical landmarks
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
Location
- Westonzoyland Airfield, Somerset
Suitable For
- Minimum age 14
- Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
- There is no maximum age limit but a flight in an open cockpit aircraft may not be suitable for an elderly person, if you are over 70 you will need to provide a doctors note to prove you are fit to fly
- Maximum weight 15 stone
- Maximum height 6ft 2inches
- The aircraft can be quite narrow so it may be restrictive for those with a wider build, if you are unsure if you will fit in the aircraft please check before making a booking
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A good, general level of fitness and health is required
- You must be agile enough to climb into the cockpit
- If you are on any medication or have any medical conditions you will need to provide a doctors note to prove you can fly
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome to come along and watch the action
- Sorry no dogs allowed
Anything Else
- Flexi wing voucher digital images can be purchased on the day of your flight for an additional £25
- The camera takes an image every five seconds which is downloaded to an SD card (£5 refunded when the SD card is returned)
- Toilets and tea and coffee making facilities in the onsite clubhouse
Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
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