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Old 5th Apr 2009, 12:05
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alphamatt
 
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Microlight Q's

Hi,

Im on my 6th PPL Lessons now and have a few questions about Microlights.

Whilst on the way home from work a few days ago i saw a microlight near where i live looking like it was about to land not far from my home. After getting home and researching where does microlighting near me i found the place and drove to it to ask about them.

I was told they are really cheap to buy, really cheap to run, as safe if not safer than class a aircraft due to their lower stall speed, can have just as much fun and can travel abroad to most places now with permission. Yes i couldnt fly at night or in cloud but to be honest i wouldnt be that bothered about that. Also he said if instructing was a thing i may be interested in that the pay is better for a microlight instructor due to most people becoming class a instructors as a path way to the airlines.

Is all this right or have i been led up the garden path?

Matt
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