For training to count towards a licence the minimum age is 14. Solo flights can be made from age 16, and the minimum age to hold a licence is 17.

In a word yes. All Microlight aircraft have to be built by civil aviation authority (CAA) approved companies to rigorous airworthiness standards. Only safety checked and released materials can be used in their construction.

Due to their light weight and low minimum speeds Microlight aircraft have very good forgiving characteristics.  Recent official statistics from the CAA showed that Microlight aircraft are the safest form of private aviation in the UK in terms of serious accidents divided into hours flown.

However, any aircraft is only as safe as the pilot who flies it, therefore thorough training and a high degree of common sense are both vital in the making of a safe pilot.

One of the reasons we established a base in the Algarve was to provide options for UK-based students and pilots that found the UK restrictive due to less daylight hours and adverse weather. Whilst nothing is guaranteed much of our best flying conditions are found in the winter.

Weight depends on aircraft type, but in general the maximum body weight is 110 Kg.

Of course!  Check the schedule or ring to speak to a human being and we can help you find the right time.

For a trial flight, experience or to start training you should be able to meet the requirements of a UK driving licence, but to progress a pilot may only fly microlights as Pilot In Command in the UK if they hold any valid medical certification. The NPPL medical certification can be by a Pilot Medical Declaration made on-line on the Civil Aviation Authority website. Pilots must use the CAA Customer Portal to access the CAA website. This link takes you to the Portal login page where you can create an Account. Once your account has been created and verified you can then follow the links supplied to apply for your Medical Declaration. Note that for solo flying in Portugal the self-declaration is not sufficient, bit not burdensome – speak to us about the requirement.