Half Day Microlight Flying Course in Upminster

You won't find a better way to kickstart your journey to becoming a pilot; come find out what we have in store!

Over half a day, you will make great strides in your flying journey, gaining skills and knowledge that will take you so far; we guarantee that a fulfilling experience awaits you.

You can meet us at Damyns Hall Aerodrome in Upminster to participate in a microlight flying course that will take you to new heights, figuratively and literally, as you soar over Essex.

This session is perfect for those that want to take this hobby to the next level and the potential enthusiasts that have had some trial experiences and are desperate to learn more.

This course will include two half-hour training flights, a briefing and a debriefing. Over the duration of the experience, we will provide you with all the necessary information about the NPPL(M), an assessment if you have an expired rating, and a free personal log book if you are already in the course.

You will be in the best hands for the entirety of the journey with one of our professional flight instructors at your side teaching, guiding and helping you to ensure you reach your goals and learn as much as possible at a pace that suits you. Our experienced instructors love nothing more than sharing their passion for flying with you and watching your love for the activity grow as you continue to learn and build confidence.

You will be flying in the likes of the Pipistrel Alpha Trainers or Ikarus C-42; our microlights are state-of-the-art, and learning in them has never been easier.

We will kick off the course with a safety briefing to put you at ease, and we will maintain all safety measures throughout the session.

To join us on this course, you must be medically fit to fly, weigh no more than 14.5 Stone and be no taller than 6.2 feet. We also assess the weather conditions to ensure it is safe to fly at the prearranged time.

Come fly with us now! You won't regret it!

Join our full-day microlight flying course in Upminster to learn valuable new skills and soar above the clouds.

Don't waste any more time; the moment has come to transform an occasional hobby and thrill into a passion we deeply love and want to share all our expertise and passion with you.

This ultimate flying experience will not only take you gliding over Essex but to greener pastures in the future; it is the perfect stepping stone to one day gaining your pilot's license.

During this course, you will have ample time to familiarise yourself with our fantastic microlights, boost your skills tremendously, gain a better understanding of flying, and get more than a few thrills. It is the ideal experience for potential enthusiasts and aspiring pilots.

All of our flying experiences begin at Damyns Hall Aerodrome in Upminster, so for both locals and visitors to the area, you will get unique views of Essex and more from the best vantage point in the world.

Within the day, there are training flights of one hour each, a briefing and a debriefing. Our expert instructors will provide special insights, including all the necessary information for NPPL(M), which will benefit your future in the pilot's seat. We also provide an assessment if you have an expired rating and a free personal logbook if you have joined the course.

In addition, one of our qualified, friendly flight instructors will constantly make the experience unique with tons of local knowledge and specialist techniques to take your skills to a new level. They will give you plenty of freedom at the helm while supervising and ensuring the course runs smoothly but are prepared to intervene and offer assistance where required, so you should be at ease knowing you are in the best hands possible on this ride of a lifetime.

You should be aware that we only fly the best machinery for learning, so you will have the opportunity to experience the joy of flying one of our amazing microlight helicopters like Pipistrel Alpha Trainers or Ikarus C-42; they make the daunting task of learning to fly, feel like a breeze with their simplistic structure, smooth navigation and more.

We will deliver a safety briefing before the session, as mentioned, to ensure you are aware of the many relevant safety measures throughout this day of flying and an overview of the course.

We aim to welcome as many people as possible to this course, but you must be medically fit for flying, weigh no more than 14.5 Stone and be no taller than 6.2 feet. We also can't control the weather conditions, so we will assess the weather before you arrive and inform you if it is unsafe for us to fly.

Take part in this fantastic course now! You won't regret it!