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Microlighting in Corby

Deenethorpe Airfield, Northamptonshire

What's Included

  • Trial flying lesson in microlight
  • Flights are available an an open cockpit flex-wing or a closed cockpit fixed wing microlight
  • If opting for the open cockpit flight a helmet and flying suit are provided
  • Introduction to the aircraft and explanation of flight controls
  • Pre-flight safety briefing
  • 30 and 60 minute flight durations are available
  • Take the controls and fly the microlight under your instructors guidance
  • Spectacular views over Northamptonshire

Choose one of the following purchase options:

  • Flex-wing  Pegasus Quik open cockpit aircraft
  • Fixed-wing  SkyRanger closed cockpit aircraft

What Can I Expect

Fly over forests and fens when you go microlighting in Corby! We have vouchers for 30 and 60-minute lessons in flex-wing and fixed-wing microlights out of this historic airfield in Northamptonshire.

Just a little bit east from the bustle of Corby city centre, you'll find Deenethorpe Airfield. It's a private aerodrome that is the perfect place for having a microlight flight, as you are surrounded by woodlands and lakes.

If you fancy that open-cockpit flying sensation, go for the flex-wing experience in a Quik microlight. If you'd prefer to be in a closed-cockpit aircraft, the fixed-wing SkyRanger Nynja (which looks just like your typical light aircraft, except lighter!) is the choice for you.

Depending on the duration chosen, you will climb above the airfield in your microlight and look down on local sights such as the lovely Corby boating lake, Barratt's Coppice, Weldon Little Wood and Bangrave Wood. These forested areas are home to many species of flora and fauna and you may even see herds of deer, or even roosts of Red Kite from the air - a magical sight!

As well as amazing views over the Corby countryside, the aim of these lessons is to give you a taster of how it feels to fly. So that's why, on every experience out of Deenethorpe Airfield, you will be given the opportunity to take control of the microlight. Once your pilot instructor has taken off and climbed to level flight at around 1500ft, it'll be over to you!

Book your slot and get ready to soar the skies in an open-cockpit flex-wing or a closed-cockpit fixed-wing aircraft, when you are microlighting in Corby!

When Is It Available

  • Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
  • The airfield has tarmac runways so can operate throughout the year
  • Dates are subject to availability and weather conditions

Location

  • Deenethorpe Airfield, near Corby, Northamptonshire

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 14
  • Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
  • Flex-wing: Maximum weight 15 stone (95kg)
  • Fixed-wing: Maximum weight 18.8 stone (120kg)

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to come along and watch the action

Anything Else

  • Refreshments and snacks can be purchased from the onsite Red Kite Clubhouse Cafe
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