Experience flying on a flex-wing microlight with guidance from a highly experienced instructor. This introductory session provides the opportunity to handle the controls in a safe and controlled environment while enjoying open-air views. Flights are available in 30, 45, 60, or 90-minute sessions, suitable for beginners or as a unique gift experience.
Your experience begins with a detailed briefing covering safety, basic aerodynamics, and an introduction to the controls. You will be shown how the flex-wing responds to pilot input and how to maintain control during take-off, in-flight manoeuvres, and landing. This initial preparation ensures you are comfortable and confident before leaving the ground.
Once airborne, the instructor demonstrates the aircraft handling and allows you to take the controls under guidance. You will learn how weight-shift steering affects direction and speed, and how to manage smooth turns and climbs. The open-cockpit design offers uninterrupted views of the surrounding Hampshire countryside, including fields, villages, and the local airfield environment.
The flight concludes with a controlled landing, after which the instructor provides a debrief covering your performance, observations about handling, and guidance on pursuing further training. This hands-on approach ensures participants gain a clear understanding of the aircraft and confidence in their flying experience.
Popham Airfield is a long-established microlight flying site in southern England, featuring two well-maintained grass runways and ample hangar space. The airfield is located approximately 30 minutes from southwest London and is easily accessible from Winchester, Andover, and Basingstoke. It offers a welcoming environment for both beginners and those with some flying experience.
Visitors can enjoy the on-site café and viewing area, providing a comfortable space while waiting for flights. The surrounding open countryside and low-traffic airspace create excellent conditions for safe flying, while allowing participants to enjoy extensive aerial views and observe the operation of other microlights.
No prior flying experience is needed for this trial flight. Participants must be medically fit, able to safely enter and exit the aircraft, and meet a maximum weight limit of 16½ stone.
The minimum age for participants is 10 years old. Children under this age must be accompanied by an adult. The instructor will ensure all safety procedures are followed and provide guidance to accommodate individual participant needs, making the session accessible and comfortable.
The school specialises in flex-wing microlight training and trial flights, offering personal instruction in a professional and supportive environment. The Chief Flying Instructor has accumulated thousands of hours of experience and ensures all flights are conducted to the highest safety standards.
Students benefit from one-to-one tuition, allowing them to gain a detailed understanding of microlight flying and develop confidence in handling the aircraft. The combination of experience, personal guidance, and excellent local scenery makes this an informative and memorable introductory flight.
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