The Course
A National Private Pilot Licence (NPPL) Microlight licence is required to fly microlights, and can be gained by training with a qualified flying instructor in accordance with a CAA (civil aviation authority) syllabus of training.
The minimum requirements are :-
- 25 hours total flying time to include :-
- 10 hours solo consolidation including two qualifying cross country flights of 40 nautical miles.
A restricted licence is available with reduced requirements (15hrs total, to include 7hrs solo flying) and will limit you to flying in the local area. For both licences, you will need to pass a General Skills Test and an oral exam, which is much akin to a driving test.
In addition to this you will need to pass 5 multiple choice exams in the following subjects:-
- Principles of flight
- Air law
- Navigation
- Meteorology
- Human factors
In order to help you get through your course we recommend you purchase “The Microlight Pilot Handbook” by Brian Cosgrove and “Air Law for Micolight Pilots” by Geoff Weighell (GET A 5% DISCOUNT WHEN ORDERING BY USING PROMO CODE : PEGASUS)
These books along with our comprehensive briefing notes (supplied before you start the course) and our excellent instructors will help you get the most from your flying. Also take a look at our video to see what is in store and also our prices page which gives you details of the different holiday courses we can offer!
For more information regarding the NPPL please refer to www.bmaa.org. The medical certificate which needs to be signed by your GP in the UK before you come to France can be downloaded from www.nationalprivatepilotslicence.co.uk
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