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General
Information
Trial Instructional Flights (TIFs) cost $220.00 (incl.GST) and you spend about 40 minutes flying the aircraft using dual controls with the Chief Flying Instructor. Much of this is "hands on" time. Your first flight is done in the rear seat, but all subsequent training flights have the student pilot flying from the front-seat. It's a huge amount of fun, and you will learn a great deal about this form of sport aviation and why it appeals to so many people. Microlights (aka "trikes") cost from $24,000 to $60,000 (new) according to engine and wing options, and good second-hand ones go from $20,000 upwards. All machines are certified two seaters, factory-built and type-approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. More information on the current range and prices of trikes can be obtained from Airborne. Licensing requirements are a minimum of 20 hours under instruction to gain a Pilot Certificate and lessons costs $198 per hour. If you buy a trike from us, the cost of training is discounted. There are also two exams, at a cost of $55 each. Minimum age to commence training is 14 years, but you must be 15 years or older to fly solo. There is no maximum age. A reasonable command of English is necessary to pass the exams and to become competent on the radio. The two-seat microlight is certified to carry up to 100Kg per seat maximum. Microlights can fly anywhere outside controlled
airspace and up to 5,000 feet, which means you can fly over 99% of
Details on accommodation in the area, should you require this, are available from http://www.travelaustralia.com.au/accom_lists/re_2080_list.html The SydneyMicrolight Centre operates most days, weather permitting. The first
step is to phone 0428 420310 and book a Trial Instructional Flight!
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