Introductory Flight on Ultralight Aircraft
Throughout the year, we propose a discovery flying lesson "Hold the Stick" with a flight instructor, where you are in command, under the guidance of the instructor (who will of course take care of take-off and landing).
This one hour introductory lesson to flight training will give you the chance to experience piloting a 3-axis Ultralight aircraft
One objective is to discover all the stages of a flight. The training session includes:
A Piloting principles explanation on the ground
A 30-minute flight (*) to practice on the Ultralight aircraft
Discovery Steps
- Explanation on the ground: piloting an airplane
How to gain altitude or descend?
How to change direction, fly straight?
How to taxi on the ground and brake?
Safety: pre-flight inspection, engine test, checklist
Take-off, Traffic Pattern, Landing
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- Practice in the aircraft:
The handling of the machine on the ground,
Taxiing, engine tests, takeoff,
The flight itself, in the pilot's left seat, (instructor is on the right)
The Traffic Pattern, Landing, and stop in the parking
- The end of the flight (debrief)
Ultralight aircraft used for Discovery Flights
The Ultralight aircraft used for discovery flights is a Pioneer 200: an 80hp low-wing aircraft well equipped and efficient (180km/h cruise speed), with a "bubble" canopy that provides an excellent visibility. It is equipped with a safety cell parachute
(*) Flying time:
Regulation defines "Flight time" as the time between the moment the aircraft moves for take-off, until it comes to a complete stop at the end of the flight. On average, taxiing takes about 5 minutes. The effective duration of the flight is therefore approximately 25 minutes