The sub-70 machine is an aircraft with an all up weight, including fuel, of 70kg or less; 75kg if fitted with a parachute. It has a stall speed, or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration, of 20 knots or less. It can also only carry one person.
These machines are exempt from registration and you don’t need a licence, you simply need third party insurance and the permission of the landowner to fly them. You do, though, have to comply with aviation law.
They are light and small and can easily be transported in a family car with the wing stowed on a roof rack, however it is more convenient to keep the machine at an airfield and leave the wing rigged and ready to fly.
Whilst you don’t need a licence to fly them obviously you need training to fly them safely. We offer that training in our 2 seater microlights.
Training is tailored to each students needs. Our foundation is the NPPL course and each lesson would count toward a future NPPL licence if the student were to progress and complete the NPPL training.
Many sub-70 students want to take advantage of the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (BHPA) third-party insurance so we recommend completing the BHPA syllabus as lessons progress and Neil is recognised as an appropriate instructor by the BHPA.
If you are interested in low cost flying please contact us and we’ll discuss some options to suit your particular aspirations.