Start building the skills needed to achieve your National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL) with this 25-hour microlight instruction course. The course combines structured ground school with practical flight training, allowing you to gain experience handling a flex-wing microlight while learning essential navigation, take-off, landing, and emergency procedures.
The course begins with a pre-flight briefing covering safety, aircraft familiarisation, and an introduction to basic aerodynamics and flight principles. You will review controls, weight-shift steering, and techniques for take-off and landing, preparing for dual instruction in the cockpit.
Practical flying lessons progress from short circuits to longer cross-country exercises. Initially, the instructor guides all manoeuvres, gradually allowing you more control. Students typically reach their first solo flights after 10–15 hours of dual instruction, marking an important milestone in skill development.
Throughout the 25 hours, the course focuses on consolidating your flying skills, including navigation, altitude management, emergency procedures, and solo flight experience. The instructor provides personalised feedback after each lesson, allowing you to monitor progress and prepare for the General Skills Test and eventual NPPL(M) certification.
Popham Airfield is an established microlight training site in Hampshire, with two grass runways, hangars, and a café with viewing areas for visitors. Located about 30 minutes from southwest London, it is easily accessible from Winchester, Andover, and Basingstoke.
The airfield provides a safe, open environment for flight training, with low-traffic airspace and clear views of surrounding countryside. Students benefit from hands-on experience in a professional yet approachable learning setting, suitable for both beginners and those seeking to develop their NPPL(M) skills.
Participants must be at least 10 years old and not exceed 16½ stone in weight. A basic level of fitness is required to safely enter and exit the aircraft. No prior flying experience is necessary.
Students must follow all safety instructions during lessons. The instructor ensures participants are comfortable and provides one-to-one tuition tailored to individual learning pace and ability.
The school specialises in flex-wing microlight instruction, with instructors holding thousands of hours of flight experience. One-to-one tuition allows each student to receive personalised guidance on all aspects of flying, from circuits to solo cross-country navigation.
Students benefit from structured lesson plans, professional feedback, and a supportive learning environment. The combination of theory instruction, practical flight time, and experienced instructors ensures participants are well-prepared for NPPL(M) progression.
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