About

MICROLIGHTING is the fastest growing branch of aviation in this country. It is fun and the most inexpensive way to get into flying. Many people who experience our sport with a trial flight enjoy it so much they want to know if they can be a pilot too. GETTING A LICENCE After approximately 15 hours of dual instruction, depending on commitment and aptitude, you could be flying solo. To obtain your licence you are required to fly a minimum of 25 hours, of which 10 must be solo. Two flights being qualifying x-country flights, before a General Skills Test. You also have to pass exams in air law, human performance, aeroplanes technical, navigation and meteorology, then you are free to fly anywhere subject to normal air rules. Exams arecif multiple choice type with classes and exams all being taken at the school. THE PROFESSIONAL TOUCH In Britain, all instructors have to be fully qualified. They have to teach to a strict syllabus as laid down by the CAA. From your first trial flight to your licence you can rely on the professional approach of the West Lancashire Microlight School.
	OUR FLEXWING AIRCRAFT Based on the high performance Pegasus Quik, the GT450 comes with a new 13 sq\m wing, with a maximum take off weight of 450kg. Individual seat loads of 110 kg, and maximum fuel capacity of 65 litres. Superb slow speed handling, genuine trim speeds of less than 50 mph solo and 55 mph dual, all without sacrificing maximum straight and level speeds of 95mph, 80mph trimmable. Now you can have it all. Max level speed 95mph (152km/h) VNE 110mph (177km/h) Trim speed range(max\min weight) 55-75mph\47-80mph Climb rate @ MTOW 912s 1250ft/min 912 1075ft/min Stall speed @MTOW 38mph (48km/h) Take off to 15m, MTOW 912s 202m 912 216m Landing distance from 15m, MTOW 172m Ultimate strength +6g, -3g Manoeuvre loads +4g,-0g Wing Span 925cm Wing Area 13sqm Rate of Descent 517 ft/min Empty Weight 912s 217kg 912 214kg Max pilot/pass weight 220kgs Seat load 110kgs Min pilot weight 55kgs MTOW 450kgs Wheel track 165cm Wheel base 182cm Trike Length\Width\Height 290cm\183cm\230cm Overall Height\Length 374cm\370cm Fuel consumption 13 lph Fuel Capacity 65 litres Max RPM 5500
	OUR FIXED WING AIRCRAFT Maximum fun of flying at a ratio between price and performance. An innovative, modern two-seater microlight aircraft sets the standards. The classic advantages of the ultralight and the standard aircraft categories are combined to produce a fascinating, technically matured machine. The IKARUS C42 is thus able to fulfil expectations which were incompatible in the past: standard aircraft comfort for the price of an ultralight. Convincing flight characteristics, safe handling and minimal parking space needed because of wings easy to remove. The C42 will also convince you. Try it out. Min speed 35 kt 40 mph 65 kph Cruise speed 86 kt 99 mph 160 kmh Vne 103 kt 118 mph 190 kmh Climb rate 1000 ft/min Glide ratio 1:11 @ 70 kn Take off distance over 50 ft (15m) obstacle: 1050 ft 320 m Landing distance over 50 ft (15m) obstacles: 770 ft 234 m Max take off weight: 450 kg 992 lbs Empty weight: 259 kg 572 lbs Engine: Rotax 912s Fuel consumption: 12 litre @ 81 kn