Microlight Aircraft

A microlight aircraft is defined as having a maximum all up weight including pilot, passenger and fuel of 600kg. Within this definition there are two main types . Flexwings, with a wing originally derived from hang gliders and fixed wing or 3 axis microlights looking very much like a conventional light aircraft. Both types have their advantages. Fixed wing aircraft are generally a little more expensive to buy and operate but can be flown comfortably in a much wider range of weather conditions than flexwings. The diversity of aircraft falling within the microlight category is huge. From a very light single seat aircraft flying at 35mph all the way to a composite fixed wing machine cruising at 140 mph with a 700 mile range. Purchase prices reflect this diversity and range from as little as £5000 to over £70,000 for the new generation of high performance fixed wing aircraft.

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