Microlights - An Introduction
A microlight licence is simpler to get than a conventional aircraft licence. It typically required less flying time and can substantially reduce the cost of getting your ticket when compared to the general aviation route.

If you want to Learn to fly a microlight then microlight schools in Derbyshire don't come with a better package than at Airways Airsports. A microlight is a small light aircraft whose maximum take off weight doesn’t exceed 450 kg and which also meets other technical criteria. Modern equipment and teaching methods mean that learning to fly a microlight aircraft has never been more straightforward.
Some microlights are virtually indistinguishable from light aircraft to the casual observer. The main difference with all microlights is that they are relatively cheap to purchase, maintain and learn to fly. They can be moved on a small trailer and stored in a garage making them incredibly flexible aircraft.
When you consider that microlights can takeoff and land from almost any flat area of land and you can see why they appeal to people wanting a relatively straightforward route into powered aviation.
At Airways Airsports we offer full courses and conversions on the most modern varieties of both the major types of Microlight; Flexwing and Fixed wing.
Please click on the links opposite for more information on these aircraft and course options.



