Southern Light Flyers
The Sussex Microlight School
'Southern Light Flyers' has been teaching the art of microlighting in Sussex for nearly 10 years. Based at Deanland Airfield (to the NE of Lewes), training to a high standard is provided, covering all aspects of safe and competent flying including farm strip operations.
Many microlights are based at Deanland, along with an interesting assortment of light aircraft ranging from Jodels, Jungman, Chipmunk, Cessna, Piper and CAP, providing an interesting and varied backdrop for the aviation minded.
The new breed of microlights are far advanced from their early roots. They now provide a safe and relatively inexpensive path to flying. Equaling, and in many areas, exceeding the performance of conventional light aircraft.
Cruise at up to 80 knots, climb at 1000ft per minute, requiring only 300 metres in which to take off and land, using 12 litres of fuel per hour.
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The Thruster Sprint (opposite) is also used for training,powered by the 2.2 litre Jabiru 4 stroke engine,it cruises at 70 Knots and climbs at 700 ft per minute.A rugged and capable aircraft with a 4 hour endurance.
Fully equipped with Garmin 295, mode C transponder and strobes, it makes an economic and capable club tourer.
Call Keith Mitchell on 07775 728096 or 01273 844810 for details
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G-CECC an Ikarus C42 (above) is used for NPPL microlight training.
A modern,state of the art microlight providing a capable and comfortable training platform.