I can't remember the exact rules, I'm sure someone else on here will tell you the details, but I think you can count a limited number of microlight hours towards your aeroplane flying, but only if it's a 3-axis microlight (which most aren't) or something like that.
However.....
If you want cheap flying in something small and fun, there are plenty of single-seater aeroplanes out there. Many of these are operated by groups. Since they're not usually used for long distances, having 12 or more in a group rarely causes problems, and so shares often go for less than £1000. Costs would typically be around £10/month and £10/hour. Go down to your local airfield (make sure it's a "real" G.A. field, not a Cabair-style commercial-training field) and check out the For Sale noticeboard, or check out one of the general aviation magazines.
(Only problem might be that many groups require around 50-100 hours of tail-wheel time - being single-seater, you can't get checked out by an instructor, so insurance companies need to find other ways of making sure you'll be safe.)
FFF
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Last edited by FlyingForFun; 3rd April 2002 at 09:00.