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The Trial Introductory Flight might be your first open air experience but it is also your first lesson in a microlight aircraft. It is your chance to experience the truly amazing sensation of flight in one of these small, yet incredibly robust, flying machines. You will experience for yourself the sensation of open-cockpit flight in a small aircraft. The school's microlights fly at around 45-60 mph, no faster than a sedate cruise on a motorcycle, and we will fly at around 1000-2000 feet, so you'll have plenty of time to take in the unrivalled views you get from the back seat. All the equipment you need for your trial flight - flying suit, gloves, helmet and intercom headset - will be provided.
The Trial Introductory Flight includes comprehensive pre-flight briefing, description of the aircraft and how to board it. We will then give you a basic explanation of procedures and controls. During the flight, if you wish, you may take control of the aircraft if the weather conditions are suitable.
Whilst in the air, you will be overcome by the beauty of the 'rainbow region' stretching from Byron Bay and majestic shore headlands to Mt Warning and its massive volcanic rim and further to the Great Dividing Range.
We also offer the Trial Introductory Flights with extras: whale watching (during whale migration season), aerial photography instruction, cross country flying, tailor made flights.
Microlights are unaffected by rain and are perfectly safe to fly in quite rough atmospheric conditions. However, we want you to get the very best out of your flight and so will make every effort to ensure you take a flight in pleasant conditions. If weather conditions are not conducive to flying, we will simply re-book your flight.
Please call Richard on 0407 281 687 to confirm flying conditions.
All passengers will need to be 15 years and over. Those under 18 years old will require the permission of parent/guardian. Maximum weight is 110 kg.
Flights start from Tyagarah Airfield between 6:00 and 16:30. Pick up by car from Byron Bay by special arrangement. By prior arrangement flights could also start from Ballina or Lismore airports. Extra $11 HGFA levy is payable before flight.
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