To fly a microlight aeroplane solo unsupervised you must first be in possesion of a National Private Pilots Licence Microlight class, NPPL(M).

To obtain the licence requires the following, before you begin:

Instruction

Any flying instruction received must be under the supervision of a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rated instructor.

To gain an NPPL(M) you must complete a minimum of 25 hours flight instruction, including:

Within the 12 months prior to your application for a license you must pass 5 written multiple choice tests:

Complete the General Flying Test (GFT) with an examiner, including an oral test about your aircraft.

The aim of learning to fly is to be able to pilot an aircraft without supervision safely. Although the law specifies minimum requirements, we recognise that each pilot must feel confident about their safety before going solo. Your flying instructor is trained to teach you to fly, they will know when you are safe to go solo and will advise you when you reach that stage.