Who Flies Microlights ?
Microlighting is a participant sport. It is for people who enjoy adventures. Learning the art of flying demands patience and perseverance. You need self-confidence and commitment, but the rewards are enormous. It is not necessary to have prior knowledge of aviation. You don’t have to be a fearless ‘gung-ho’ type. Contrary to some media portrayal, microlighting is not a sport for reckless fools hell-bent on short-lived thrills. Sensible, responsible people between the ages of 17 and 80 fly microlights. Children can receive instruction at any age but cannot log in a flying record until they are 14 years old. They cannot fly solo until they are 16 years old, although many young pilots have achieved their first solo flight on their 16th birthday.
