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At Microflight our main objective is to train and give tuition to those who either want to learn to fly or gain a knowledge of Microlighting.  We also offer new and used equipment (when available) ranging from small aviation equipment right through to complete microlights and self build kits.

Microflight Aviation is a Civil Aviation Authority approved flight training centre based at Headon, Nr. Retford, Notts. We use the latest generation of dual controlled microlight aircraft piloted by an experienced instructor in microlight aviation.

All year round, winter and summer our flying courses offer an enjoyable and exceptionally affordable opportunity for learning to fly. Please ask for our free information brochure on microlight flying and flight training.

The flying School was established in 2000 and the Airfield was improved to make it ideal for training purposes with the main runway widened and extended to 600 metres and a second runway added. Headon airfield is ideally located in clear open countryside. You will learn to fly in a friendly club atmosphere with everything you need to learn to fly being available through Microflight from your flying suit to your first aeroplane.

We are agents for:

P & M Aviation who produce the world beating Pegasus and Mainair range of aircraft

Microavionics for all communication equipment

ICOM Radios VHF radios

Ozee flying suits. The market leader for high quality protective clothing

Transair Pilot Supplies for all accessories

Skybright Strobes To help make sure you are seen, especially when visibility is not as good as it could be

When are we open ?

Microflight operates seven days a week all year round. Lessons can be taken on an individual basis or as a full time course or part course.

Trial Flights

The 30 minute flight will take you to the North of Retford over the Danesmoor Wetlands Nature reserve, West over Osberton estate and then on to the extensive areas of Clumber,Thoresby and Rufford Parklands, returning back to Headon. You will be welcome to bring your dslr, camcorder or latest mobile phone with built-in camera. Many of which are able to take excellent high resolutions photo's. It is essential that your equipment is secured though to avoid being dropped during the flight.

The Hours flight will take you west over the Parklands of Clumber and Thoresby , over many interesting settlements like Cresswell and Bolsover past Chesterfield into the Beautiful Peak National Park. The highlight being  Chatsworth House set in its 1000acres of parkland. We then fly down the valley to Matlock where you will see Abrahams Heights and Ryber castle returning East now and back to Headon Overflying Hardwick Hall. A flight taking in a wealth of English countryside and an opportunity to experience and fly a Microlight aircraft.

                   Trial Flights    1/2 Hour Voucher    £50
                                          1 Hour Voucher    £95

Tuition Costs

There are two general routes to follow for training

 On the school aircraft

On your own aircraft

Initially usage of the school aircraft is the most convenient method, as there is then no need to commit yourself to the cost of an aircraft in the early stages of training. However as training progresses owning your own aircraft will save you a considerable sum of money and will  always be available to use when the school aircraft may not be.

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Flying tuition per flying hour (Includes an additional
briefing and debriefing, total lesson time approx. 2 hours.)

Ground Tuition And Exam Charges

Ground school individual tuition per hour (Reduced rates for group ground-school) £20

Written exam charges per paper £20

Club Membership

When you start your training you will be asked to join our flying club, RHOMAC (Robin Hood Microlight Aircraft Club). Microlight aircraft do not need a licensed airfield to fly from but it is a requirement that all that fly from a site, belong to a recognised flying club. Meetings are held at one of the local pubs on the first Wednesday of every month for a social gathering and to discuss topical issues, trips etc.

Flying trips are organized to different parts of the country where you will always receive a warm welcome from other microlight clubs.

Barbeques and fly-ins are  regular events at many airfields and are always well attended, weather permitting.

Every year for the last 7 years we have organized a flying holiday abroad which is a joint venture between clubs.

Here we have a group photo shortly after landing in Portoroz, Slovenia

Flying down the coast in the warm   Italian sun. Shorts & tee-shirt flying

Flying a microlight at its most exhilarating

Venice as seen from an angle few are  privileged  to see