What Can I Expect

Fly in a microlight out of Cambridge's Sutton Meadows Airfield! We are offering 30, 45 and 60-minute flights, as well as the ‘Flying Start' landaway experience, at this small and friendly airfield near Ely. All flights are operated by flex-wing microlights.

All the safety gear you need (helmet, flying suit and gloves) will be provided for you. Each experience starts with a ground briefing and being shown around the microlight and its controls. You will be taking off from Sutton Meadows in a P&M GT450 microlight, a top class, flex-wing aircraft.

When you're settled inside the open cockpit, with pre-flight checks done and harnesses all secure, it's time to start the engine and taxi to the runway for take off.

Once at cruising height in the microlight, you'll enjoy fabulous views over Cambridge and the Fens. But these experiences aren't just about the bird's eye view, you get to have a little fly too. 

You will be handed the controls (not literally, there are two sets of controls in the cockpit!) and you will find out for yourself how the lightest touch can alter your flight course, so steady goes!

This superb airfield is in the heart of the Cambridgeshire fenland and boasts three grass runways. This, aviation fact fans, eliminates the problems of crosswinds, as you have a choice of take off and landing directions - perfect for these lightweight flying machines.

If you are serious about wanting to get to know what piloting a microlight in Cambridge is all about, go for the Flying Start package. It's a land away experience where you fly to another airfield, have a break and then fly back. You might even get to soar over your own house if you are in the Cambridge area. Shop for your microlight experience in Cambridgeshire now!

When Is It Available

• Daily (excluding Sundays) all year round
• All flights are subject to availability and weather conditions

Suitable For

• The minimum age is 14
• Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
• Maximum weight is 15 stone (95kgs)
• All safety equipment including helmets and flying suits are provided

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome
• Cameras are permitted whilst airbourne, as long as it is fitted with a good quality safety strap

Anything Else

• Participants should arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled flight time
• It is recommended you wear warm, comfortable clothing andbring a pair of gloves