Gift voucher flight over the Bass Rock

A microlight is a lightweight aeroplane capable of carrying no more than two people. There are two types of microlight; one, which looks like a conventional plane, called a fixed wing or three-axis microlight and the other type, which looks like a hang-glider over a trike and is called a flexwing or weightshift machine.

At East of Scotland Microlights we give air experience flights and training on the Flexwing type of aircraft. We do this because we much prefer the Flexwing type and the sheer fun to be had with them. Flexwings offer an unparalleled flying experience with a lovely, pure, hands-on feeling of flying and simply superb, unbroken views of the countryside. There's also a huge sense of achievement when flying what looks like a simple open cockpit machine over long distances and across countries. We can get to France from East Fortune with just one stop for fuel for example! It's difficult to put into words their magic - so do come along and try it for yourself - but beware, you may become as addicted to it as we are!

Microlights can be flown anywhere outside controlled airspace - no radio is required (though its use is actively encouraged) - and you have the freedom of the skies (with a few sensible restrictions!). If you have a radio licence then you can also fly in certain areas of controlled airspace.

Microlights are great fun to fly and are often seen as far more affordable than other types of powered flying. Lessons tend to be cheaper, second-hand aircraft can be available at surprisingly low prices with no compromise on safety, and microlights can be flown from fields which would be inaccessible to larger aircraft.