Do you need a license to fly a microlight in the UK?

Pilot Licensing For Microlights. To fly a microlight in the UK you must hold a Pilot’s Licence. Read on for more details of The National Private Pilot’s Licence (NPPL).

How long does it take to learn to fly a microlight?

The minimum hours required to attain your NPPL is 25 hours. The number of hours you can take can vary hugely depending on how often you can come, age, motivation, natural aptitude and weather. To be realistic, budget at least 35 hours – be aware that some people take a lot longer.

Can you fly a microlight on a PPL?

You can either fly a microlight under the privileges offered by a valid JAR-FCL Pilot Licence or a UK PPL (A) or you can opt for an NPPL. The NPPL route will involve a GST and Ground Oral Exam but can offer benefits.

Are microlights good?

Instructors say microlights are great fun to fly and more affordable than other types of powered flying. The lessons themselves also tend to be cheaper and should the hobby grip you – and once you attain your own licence – second-hand aircraft are often available at surprisingly low prices with no compromise on safety.

Do you need a licence for an ultralight UK?

You will need a UK national licence to fly a microlight in UK airspace.

Do you need a licence to fly ultralight aircraft?

No pilot’s license or aviation medical is required to fly an ultralight. This might appear to make them exceedingly attractive to many people. However, it is really not a good idea to just buy an ultralight and take it up in the sky and fly it, without any kind of knowledge or training.

Do microlight hours count towards PPL?

EASA has allowed fixed-wing microlights to be used to maintain an EASA PPL or LAPL, opening up microlight flying to pilots who want to retain their EASA licence. Until now, hours flown in fixed-wing microlight did not count towards an EASA PPL.