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Old 11th January 2003 | 21:49
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springers
 
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From: Buckinghamshire
Flexwing microlight questions

I have finally freed up some time this year to learn to fly and have decided that the low costs of owning and running microlights are highly attracive.

I have read Chris Finnigan's book and am drawn to flexwings.

I live in South Bucks, near Beaconsfield. I would appreciate your recommendations for instructors/schools within one hour's drive.

Having used the BMAA site links extensively, many schools seem to encourage students to buy their own aircraft after about 8 hours instruction.

I would appreciate some recommendations on best first flexwings - Chris Finnigan's book suggests Pegasus XL (i.e. 2nc generation flexwings) however some of the schools I have spoken to have been negative - too slow, not good in a headwind, (no doubt because they want to sell shares in their Quantum).

When qualified, ideally I would keep the microlight in the garage at home and trailer it to the airfield.

I would really appreciate your views.

S
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