Enstone Microlights is a microlight pilot training school and microlight aircraft sales centre based at Enstone Airfield near Oxford.The school enjoys the use of one of the finest ex-service runways in the country. Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Cotswolds, Enstone offers a superb base for local and cross-country flying.
At Enstone Microlights we teach students to fly Microlight Aircraft of both the Flexwing and Fixed Wing control configurations. Students need no prior experience of flying or any special equipment to start their course of training. See The School for more details. All training at Enstone is conducted by very experienced instructors with a wealth of knowledge. We specialise in teaching to a high standard of professionalism and safety.
To experience the thrill of flying a microlight, why not take a trial lesson. Trial Lessons comprise of an introduction to microlights, air experience and an opportunity to take the controls. Gift Vouchers are available if you would like to treat a friend. See Booking Form
Fixed wing training is in Thruster Sprint aircraft powered by Jabiru four stroke engines and also on the Ikarus C42 aircraft offering a cruise speed up to 90kts powered by a Rotax 100hp four stroke engine.
Flexwing training is in Pegasus Quantum and GT 450 aircraft powered by Rotax four stroke engines.
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To fly a microlight in the United Kingdom a licence is required. The licence is called the National Private Pilots Licence with a Microlight rating. You can have your first lesson in our aircraft by booking an Air Experience Flight or Trial Lesson. These flights last for either 30 or 60 minutes during which you will be able to take control of the aircraft under the guidance of your instructor. The flight time counts towards your Licence training. Following your first flight you can arrange further training. See License & Training and Prices
Shares are offered in the schools Thruster Jabiru Sprint and Pegasus GT450 aircraft. The share schemes are open to club members and students only. See Share Scheme All Shares are subject to availability.
At Enstone licensed pilots are able to fly as members of the microlight club. Many hangar their aircraft here. We have clubroom facilities and welcome visitors. See Club News
Visitors arriving by air should call for airfield information before setting out. See Airfield Details
At Enstone Microlights we also conduct Assistant Flying Instructor courses for Fixed Wing pilots and can conduct Flying Instructor tests. See Instructor Courses