Originally Posted by
Whirlybird
mad bear,
Don't make assumptions about microlights; do some research. There's another 6ft 5in microlight flyer around that I keep hearing about. I believe Genghis knows him and could confirm this, and also tell you loads more about microlights...where is he when he's needed?!!!!!!
I don't think I'm making assumptions -- I'm aware that there are microlights that can carry 30st or so. I'm just not sure how to begin a conversation with a microlighting instructor: ``Hi. How much do you weigh?''
I'm certainly not anti-microlight. I often see them fly over my house (near Watford, North London), but when I've looked whistfully upwards, my wife's reaction has been ``Don't even think about it!'' I'm aware that the safety record for MLs isn't really any different from that of light aircraft, but my wife doesn't know that.
If there are microlight schools in the North London/Herts area, that are like to have big machines and small instructors, I'd be more than happy to give it a go, if I can overcome the wifely disapproval.