Nerves and flying for the sake of keeping current

[Genghis the Engineer]

I'd love to try microlights but can't afford a share in one at the moment.

You've been able to rent them for years - albeit that not that many places offer microlight hire.

There are plenty of schools who will do you a lesson or two however. For example: Learn to Fly in Scotland - Flexwing, Fixed Wing, Gyrocopter

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