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Microlighting in Corby

Deenethorpe Airfield, Northamptonshire
REF: MICNR3

• Microlight lessons from Deenethorpe Airfield
• Take off from this private air strip near Corby
• See Northants forest & fens from the air
• Tarmac runways = year round flying!
 


What's Included

  • Trial flying lesson in a flex-wing microlight
  • Introduction to the Pegasus Quik microlight and explanation of flight controls
  • Pre-flight safety briefing
  • 30 and 60 minute flight durations are available
  • Take the controls and fly the microlight under your instructors guidance
  • Spectacular views over Northamptonshire

What Can I Expect

Fly over forests and fens when you go microlighting in Corby! We have vouchers for 30 and 60-minute lessons in flex-wing microlights out of this historic airfield in Northamptonshire.

Just a little bit east from the bustle of Corby city centre, you'll find Deenethorpe Airfield. It’s a private aerodrome that is the perfect place for having a microlight flight, as you are surrounded by woodlands and lakes.

And we have to say, Deenethorpe is steeped in history, having opened in 1943 as a heavy bomber base used by the USAAF. Since closing in the 60s, most of the land returned to farming, save for part of the main tarmac runway, which was taken over by a flying club for light aircraft use.

Depending on the duration chosen, you will climb above the airfield and look down on local sights such as the lovely Corby boating lake, Barratt's Coppice, Weldon Little Wood and Bangrave Wood. These forested areas are home to many species of flora and fauna and you may even see herds of deer or even roosts of Red Kite from the air - a magical sight!

As well as amazing views over the Corby countryside, the aim of these lessons is to give you a taster of how it feels to fly these ultra light, flexed-wing aircraft. So that's why, on every experience out of Deenethorpe Airfield, you will be given the opportunity to take control of the microlight. Once your pilot instructor has taken off and climbed to level flight at around 1500ft, it’ll be over to you!

Book your slot and get ready to soar the skies in an open-cockpit flex-wing aircraft, when you are enjoying microlighting in Corby!

Availability

  • Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
  • The airfield has tarmac runways so can operate throughout the year
  • Dates are subject to availability and weather conditions

Location

  • Deenethorpe Airfield, near Corby, Northamptonshire

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 14
  • Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
  • Maximum weight 15 stone

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to come along and watch the action

Anything Else

  • Refreshments and snacks can be purchased from the onsite Red Kite Clubhouse Cafe