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Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 4:13 pm
by zoobie
go and book your demo flight...you will never regret it...go with an open mind and enjoy the experience
I did and now been flying for fifteen years.
But be warned...it is very addictive...
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 4:29 pm
by ZS-NEL
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 4:39 pm
by ZS-NEL
If you up in Gauteng call me to discuss that first flip on oh83 4one9 6613
Marius
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 5:52 pm
by Bundy
Welcome Phislett,
If you anything like the rest of us, your first trike ride will be a mind blowing, life changing, bank breaking addiction to the sky.
Give Marius a call...he is one of the best instructors around. (have to be nice to him because he is twice my size
)
Have fun
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 5:56 pm
by Loco
Hi & welcome
You will love it, triking is one of the safest and most enjoyable ways to fly
Sure it might be 'scary' but thats just the adrenaline kicking in hehe
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:58 pm
by ZS-NEL
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 11:13 pm
by Dish
What's up with bundy and Anthony's profile pics being the same ?
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:07 am
by Loco
Dish wrote:What's up with bundy and Anthony's profile pics being the same ?
Nope?
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:27 am
by Tribal Croc
Dish wrote:What's up with bundy and Anthony's profile pics being the same ?
Viewing it on the iPad ?
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:35 am
by Bundy
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 8:16 am
by Dobbs
Hi Phislett, your question is a very valid one, I mean who in their right mind would go up in a garden chair, attached to a canvas wing pushed along by a lawn mower engine
Well, as you can see, many, many people.
I was one of those that went up for a flip at some airshow, and well the rest is history, I bought my plane whilst doing my training and after 10 years and 1 200 hours, I am still passionate about flying.
And yes they do glide, when doing introductory flips, I am often asked the question of what happens if the engine stops, well firstly they are extremely reliable, aviation specific engines, and if in the extremely unlikely event of the engine stopping, they glide well, and land at low airspeeds so any out landing will most probably at most be an inconvienience.
I am aware of the school at Groutville, and they are professional and you will be in good hands.
Enjoy, and remember, you will only have yourself to blame when the bug bites.
ps - there is no known antidote
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 8:52 am
by Boet
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:48 am
by THI
phislett wrote:Haha true, thanks a lot for all the insight, I am definately booking my flight come the new year!!
SO excited
enjoy your holidays all!! :D thanks again, such helpful people on this site
Give us some feedback after your intro flight!
O ja, and without pictures it didn't happen!
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 8:17 pm
by KFA
Re: Is flying in a microlight the first time scary?
Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 11:44 am
by Bundy
Not so scary hey?
Well done...so when is your first lesson?
...but I did get honours for truancy! 
