wow, what a response, many thanks to all.
In my mind I am looking to spend in the region of £10k. Being selfish I want to keep the aircraft convenient to where I live (most convenient to me is Damyns Hall unless the wife has failed to tell me we are moving) and know its available when I want it. That may well make the decision as to whether I am outright owner or share an aircraft.
As to the usage mainly to bumble around UK mainly because I can, with occasional trips to Isle of Wight and Northern France with my once a year trip to the South of France to see my family and check on my inheritance. I also have this ambition to instruct so need to burn fuel to get some hours under my belt to be able to enter training for that. Range and speed is not of real consequence as the flying and visiting new places is part of the purpose of a trip to me.
Can anyone advise as to the pro's and con's of a type approved microlight?
Trevor - thanks for invite on 9th but have prior engagement. I will check website and maybe make a meeting in November