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Old 11th February 2008 | 19:51
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xrayalpha
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From: Strathaven Airfield
Hi,

Since you have asked:

Registration fee (to put it in your name)
Somewhere to keep it.

That's it.

If you want to fly it then somewhere to keep it becomes more complex:
ie hangerage to keep it at an airfield, a bottle of whisky to a farmer to use his field or trailer it to and from your home.

You'll also need a licence and third party insurance - about 150 quid - to fly it.

Maintenance and annual permit are all variable, as are running costs (ie fuel and oil)

Getting a licence is another lengthy topic too, and much of what is said on Pprune regarding overseas light aircraft training applies to microlights too - except that the only microlight training recognised by the UK CAA is that carried out by UK microlight instructors.

Have a few lessons first, chat to fellow club members - and, dare I say it, your instructor.

Or feel free to give me a phone on a rainy day - 0797 997 1301

Very best,

XA
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