Please remember also that you can become involved in flying at the (even!) cheaper end of the scale - single seat flexwings(or fixed)! They are called SSDR (single seat deregulated).I love mine. There are even lighter ones. I am sure more will be revealed in due course!
Great vid :-) we are lucky to have such wonderful flying machines … Let’s also not forget the cheaper end of flying :-) We can now buy a 2 seat microlight for as little as £2k . :-)
BMAA. An organisation that you HAVE to join and pay fees just to own and fly a microlight in the UK. In France where there is much less regulation there is a similar organisation called FFPLUM which you can be a member of if you wish.
That is not correct. You can own and fly a microlight without being a BMAA member and lots of people do. If you want to access our technical services, you have to help contribute to salaries and overheads, so there are fees. If you need a permit, you could go directly to CAA but I expect the fees would be 5x ours. You would not then benefit from the very wide range of services, support, representation, lobbying and advice that the BMAA offers. The BMAA is NOT the regulator - that is the CAA - and we constantly question/oppose any regulation that negatively impacts on microlighters. Microlighting in the UK would be a VERY different and much more expensive place to be without the BMAA.
I hope this isn't considered irrelevant but does anyone know if there is a definitive resource that will tell me if I (type 1, insulin dependent diabetic) would be eligible for a PPL that would allow me to fly a flexing? I've had a couple of flights and have been bitten by the bug. TIA.
It is possible and there are many pilots flying with diabetes. There is information on the CAA site but check that you are looking at 'Pilot Medical Declaration' or PMD and not LAPL or Class 2 or Class 1 medicals, all of which are more stringent. www.caa.co.uk/general-aviation/pilot-licences/applications/medical/medical-requirements-for-private-pilots/. A PMD is based on the DVLA Group A driving licence requirements. Email the BMAA office and we can connect you to medical advisers for your specific situation: general@bmaa.org
To fly, you need a pilot licence. You can get a trial flight at most flying schools. Look on our website for more details: www.bmaa.org/try-microlighting/your-first-flight
Do I need a license to fly a Phantom X1. The Phantom X1 is a tractor-configuration (i.e., front engine), high-wing, ultralight aircraft. ... Aerolite 103. Image from FlugKerl2. ... Hummel Ultracruiser. ... Mosquito XEL. What can I fly without a license?
In the UK, you can fly something that has an empty weight of 70kg or less (including fuel) without a pilot licence. This means very lightweight aircraft and none of the ones you mention are that light. Take a look at our web page for more info: www.bmaa.org/learning-to-fly-in-sub-70-kg-aircraft
@@deadalus888 Search for Sub 70 FLPHG (foot launched powered hang glider) or Sub 70 SPHG (self propelled hang glider). The Sub-70 range includes hang gliders, paragliders, paramotors and lightweight single seat flexwings. They all weigh less than 70kg including fuel when ready to take off (plus pilot!). We very strongly recommend you take training and there are many training establishments available.
Hello! Sorry for the delay in replying. Essentially, YES! An NPPL (m) allows for 2-seat flying unless a specific medical problem restricts you to single seat. Contact us if you want more information - our website is www.bmaa.org.
