Why choose to fly a microlight? Why choose to fly at all? How does it stack up against the more conventional general aviation aircraft in terms of cost? Safety?
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@scottv33373 жыл бұрын
Flying is such a wonderful hobby and the awesome feeling so hard to express. Thanks for sharing and stay safe…
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Scott!
@GolfFoxtrot223 жыл бұрын
Mike, so very true, it is a privilege and words really don't describe the feeling and reasons why we keep going back. Goo audio and commentary as well.
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Giles! Hope it might interest even one person! :)
@tomcoryell11 ай бұрын
I see Induced Bank commenting on Giles’ vids and Giles commenting on Induced Bank’s vids. Thanks to both of you for uploading your videos!
@GolfFoxtrot2211 ай бұрын
Hi@@tomcoryell, it's quite a as small flying community in the UK and I've had the privilege of meeting Mike when he flew to Darley Moor last year.
@InducedBank11 ай бұрын
Hey @tomcoryell, firstly - Thanks! - and as Giles rightly says, it is a pretty small flying community here, and even smaller when it comes to flexwings - although that community is growing now, mainly thanks to the rapid growth of the sub70 lightweight machines, which is just awesome!
@grahamesmith55233 жыл бұрын
Fab. Still trying to convince myself to try properly. I watch all the flights over our studio, including someone heading below very black cloud a few weekends ago ! Even in yesterday's strong winds at about 11am. Great videos.
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Grahame. Must admit I was surprised anyone was flying yesterday - too windy for my liking!
@topcat13583 жыл бұрын
Go for it, Grahame - You know you'll love it! When you say, "try properly"....does this mean you've already tried "improperly"? Wot does that entail?
@byronroberts52263 жыл бұрын
Great video. Trike Flyer, FL USA
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Byron!
@CentreofGravityUK3 жыл бұрын
Ah yes... those convergences around East Fortune certainly do keep us on our toes! Really liking your stuff Mike, getting really good! We really are lucky to have such decent conditions close at hand when we get over the water though :) Keep it up!
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy, yes, wind sock one direction one minute, switched 180degrees the next - gotta be on your toes!
@DannyChristie-s6j Жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank what license do I need? I want to have lessons
@InducedBank Жыл бұрын
Hey Danny, in the UK it's a NPPL(M) - basically a private pilot licence for microlights. The BMAA manages all aspects of the syllabus and examination requirements on behalf of the CAA. There's more detail on the BMAA website. Even better, find a local school, take a trail flight, and they will be able to take you through the whole journey to get your licence 👍
@DannyChristie-s6j Жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank perfect thank you so much for all that information. stupid question but I will ask anyway, how much flight time do you have ? And what would happen if the engine failed when your so high up.
@InducedBank Жыл бұрын
@@DannyChristie-s6j I was around 40 hours total when I got my licence - off the top of my head not sure what I'm at now! Certainly more than that 🤣 In the event of an engine failure, the higher you are, the better - that gives you more time to look for a suitable landing site, and more choices of landing sites, since you will be able to glide further. Height is your friend 👍 The training syllabus includes lots, and LOTS, of engine failure practice 👍
@matthewhoopes44403 жыл бұрын
Just finished Brian Milton's book called "Global Flyer" around the world in 80 days. I highly highly recommend reading this. The amount of poor weather he flew in to go around the world is astonishing. Anyone who states that a WSC is somehow incapable of handling of poor weather does not know what they're talking about. As a side note, if you read the book (I got it on kindle), please let me know. Truly a real adventure.
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mathew, thanks for that recommendation, I'll look that up 😀 I've also been recommended "A wing and a chair" by David Sykes, which is on my reading list. 👍
@alannorthdevonuk763Ай бұрын
I'm going to order this bok for my hols in September. Thanks.
@InducedBankАй бұрын
Enjoy!!
@mikechivers5792 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I’ve watched most of your videos, thank you for sharing them. A quick question, and probably a very silly one, but are they safe? I mean is there any chance of the wing collapsing? Are you harnessed in at all? Any chance of a walk around video of the inside so to speak. Please keep uploading, I am subscribed and love seeing a new video ping up. This is something I’m toying with, as I am desperately trying to get airborne. Thanks Mike and safe flying.
@InducedBank Жыл бұрын
Cheers Mike! No such thing as daft questions 😉 Every aircraft has its own limits, and manufacturers provide details of the operating limits. So as long as those limits are not exceeded, no risk of a wing failing 😊 Yes, we are strapped in. All the best!
@mikechivers5792 Жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank appreciate the reply Mike, look forward to your next adventure. 👍
@richardfox79772 жыл бұрын
was up in a gt 450 today with loverly flying conditions, went out to see a bit to cut down on turbulence
@InducedBank2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed your flight! On a hot day the best place is over the sea, so nice and calm!
@mothmagic1 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't dare fly one of those as all my experience is 3 axis and I'd have trouble getting myhead around the idea of all the control input being bck to front. In a sticky situation my instinct would be to move the controls the wrong way. You've described the main reason for leisure flying - the feeling of freedom and satisfaction of being in control of your own fate.
@InducedBank Жыл бұрын
You should see my video 'Commercial Pilot vs Microlight' 🤣 You can fly both - I know folk who do - however I think if we were to take a leaf from the commercial pilot world, where you can only be type-rated on one aircraft type at any one time, for exactly the same reason you mention - habit kicking in - then yes, maybe not ideal to fly both types 🤣 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment - the freedom and satisfaction of flying is hard to describe - a sheer joy, and privilege! 😁
@TonyTheNerd9 ай бұрын
Thanks for reminding me why I should give ML another go
@InducedBank9 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony! I hope you do give it another go 👍
@LunchBox_SB322 Жыл бұрын
I currently have a two seater Paramotor Glider that I'm going to add a tower for a wing. I'm tired of the paragliding wing. Cost of an aircraft or microlite trike can be expensive so that's why I'm going my route for half the cost of a 2 seater Rev.
@InducedBank Жыл бұрын
Hey! Best of luck with that - hope it works well. We wouldn't be able to do something like that here in the UK without permission!
@livingladolcevita73183 жыл бұрын
must admit it has taken me best part of 5 years to get to my license what with weather and other things, no idea what the cost has been but being piece meal it's not as noticeable, but almost there now just nav exam to do. On my second x country nav exercise I climbed to 4500 to get some smooth, air coming back, my arms were tired with all that flapping lol
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
Life does rather get in the way sometimes doesn't it! 😅 Glad you're making progress though - keep it up! Soon be ready for the GST I hope! 👍
@livingladolcevita73183 жыл бұрын
already done my GST just need my nav hopefully tomorrow
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
@@livingladolcevita7318 excellent! Hope the weather works out for you!
@thecruisewatcher3 жыл бұрын
Great video I’m currently doing my NpPl and this gives me a positive out look for the future, are you currently fly flying solo at the moment before you get your license?
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Best of luck with your NPPL :) Yes, I'm flying solo but under supervision and am still working towards my licence - 'supervision' means my instructor checks my flight plan, authorises my flight, then discusses it afterwards, although once I'm up and away I am completely on my own.
@MercuryCircuit2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I loved your video. I have always wanted to learn to fly, but the ppl is beyond me financially. I looked at Microlights many years ago, but wasn't sure. I had a Glider flight. Which was great, but I am 53 now and think it is time for me to now commit to something. I am extremeley interested in Flex wing microlights. I have looked at training locally and it is very well priced. How much would a good Flex wing cost me as a beginner and can you recommmend a good Flex wing Microlight for a novice?
@InducedBank2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 👍 I recommend finding a microlight school and getting a trial flight, and take it from there. Depending where you are in the world will define what flexwings are available, then it's a case of being patient and waiting for the right one to come up for sale. The GT450 I fly now is the same one I learnt in. If you're near to a club/school there may be syndicates available. Take the leap, it's an amazing journey 😁👍
@tarquin4592 Жыл бұрын
Are you ever frightened? I can imagine myself being up there, but feel the fear factor would defeat me.
@InducedBank Жыл бұрын
No - training is great for helping with that. Any early fears will go away after a few flights and releasing that those fears had no basis in reality. At least that's how it worked for me 👍
@majedalsaeed43885 ай бұрын
Hi, Could you please guide me on how to become a microlight instructor? I live in Saudi Arabia, and I'm very interested in this career path. I would appreciate any advice or insights you can offer. Thank you! Also, I finished my solo flight just one month ago.
@InducedBank5 ай бұрын
Hi Majed - congratulations on your first solo! Instructor ratings will vary between countries and the different authorities that manage the pilot licensing system. I suggest you chat through the options with your local instructor. One thing worth noting is that most instructors I know have a 2nd income - either from inspection/maintenance work, or something outside the flying world, because the weather doesn't away play nice, and there are always ups and downs will the numbers looking to learn... Whatever career path you choose, I hope it goes well 👍
@majedalsaeed43885 ай бұрын
@@InducedBank Thank you for the guidance and congratulations! I will discuss the options with my local instructor. Your advice is invaluable. I'm aware of the importance of having a secondary income. Thank you for your well wishes; I'm excited to pursue this career path with enthusiasm and dedication.
@can5projects5633 жыл бұрын
new subscriber here love your videos and love your tryke
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much - so glad you're enjoying them, and many thanks for the subscription, that's really appreciated :)
@dalroacheАй бұрын
👍great video awesome
@InducedBankАй бұрын
Many thanks!!!
@pankajlamba66103 ай бұрын
How long it takes to do a basic course on Microlight flying sir.
@InducedBank3 ай бұрын
Hey! Can only really say from the UK perspective, and the two biggest limitations are money, and weather! Assuming money is ok, then around 45 hours logged is average, and 8 months to a year is achievable - with enough flyable weather!
@FrankFrankston-kj4sx9 ай бұрын
How do you go getting spare parts for the Quik?
@InducedBank9 ай бұрын
Hi Frank, depends on the part, but for the main spares it's GS Aviation - and although there have been long delays between Covid and the sale of P&M and its move to India, things are steadily improving, with availability improving and waiting times decreasing.
@sirclarencedarrow2 жыл бұрын
Watch the speed, watch the speed, watch the speed sounds just like I do on final.
@InducedBank2 жыл бұрын
Cheers! It's so important to keep an eye on the speed on final isn't it!
@sirclarencedarrow2 жыл бұрын
For me, especially because we almost always have an "atmospheric pot hole" about a 1000 or so feet before reaching the 08 at my home base (EDMY) during the warmer months.
@topcat13583 жыл бұрын
Why, in turbulence, did you say, "watch the horizon"? Is this something you were taught, or just your own way of dealing with turbulence?
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I can't recall if it was taught or not, but it's a combination of needing a good reference point, as well as if all the lumps and bumps are making you queasy watching the horizon is a big help - however as I've hardly ever felt queasy it's more about having that reference to judge whether you are level or not
@topcat13583 жыл бұрын
You are a great advert for East Fortune!.... What do they pay you?.. I expect they should give you a cuppla lessons free?
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! If only!! I'm still a student pilot, so I'm the one paying! I absolutely love it though, so I'm not complaining!
@topcat13583 жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank - Yeah, your loving it definitely comes through in the vids. I love the vids.
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
@@topcat1358 thanks - far too kind!!! So glad you're enjoying them :)
@carlhopkinson2 ай бұрын
I would not fly in such turbulence.
@InducedBank2 ай бұрын
Hey Carl, that wasn't too bad to be honest, and while we do try and pick days with minimal turbulence, sometimes you just find areas of it and just have to deal with it. As my flying experience has grown I've got much more relaxed about it. The plane is more than capable of handling it, so now I'm way more comfortable with it (to a point!) it's not as much of a concern 👍
@waynewilliams3376 Жыл бұрын
Hi, what are you using to record audio please?
@InducedBank Жыл бұрын
Hi Wayne, please take a look at the following vid where I cover that 👍kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3PPnWilqtJ4fqM Thanks!
@waynewilliams3376 Жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank thanks, great help.
@topcat13583 жыл бұрын
I was told microlighting is the cheapest way to fly, but does a paramotor not beat it for cheapness and slow landings?
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
I suspect it would - although the opportunities to fly paramotor in Scotland will be few and far between as they don't cope with moderate winds or turbulence at all well.
@topcat13583 жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank - True
@dkdanis13402 жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank i heard somebody say that they prefer paramotor in winds. Many paramotor wings are great in winds. Opinions depend from person to person. I think both ppg and microlight can be good in turbulence depending on setup used.
@InducedBank2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I can't say for sure re paramotors as I'm not a paramotor pilot, but for example, paramotor planet advises that a wind speed of 12mph is the top limit - as the paramotor wing is not rigid, it can take collapses all too easily in turbulence - Whereas our primary restriction is a crosswind limit of 12mph, but once we're up in the air, it's not such a concern - I've flown with 35mph+ winds at 1,000ft with no issues 👍
@user-ev2qo1hj1g9 ай бұрын
@@dkdanis1340 what I dont like about paramotor is wing collapse potential from a negative G or weather or a potential stall. With the microlight u have a fixed wing above u all the time and the ability to fly out of things.
@wasifkhankhan45282 жыл бұрын
Can I use a local waterproof fabric for this hang glider ???
@InducedBank2 жыл бұрын
Pass!! Pilot, not an aeronautical engineer! Sorry, dacron is the fabric for wings - super tough!
@wasifkhankhan45282 жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank do you know rain umbrella is made of dacron fabric buddy ?
@InducedBank2 жыл бұрын
@@wasifkhankhan4528 Definitely not - umbrellas would be way too heavy, and wouldn't fold up nicely either - For wing material choice consider that you are relying on this fabric to hold not only your weight, but also the weight of the machine/frame too - just one small tear could rip under load (i.e. in flight) and that would be disastrous! Recommend you source a local hang gliding club and see for yourself how they're made.
@deltaangar3 жыл бұрын
Для чего начинать взлёт с травы?
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
Why start off the grass? Because it's part of the runway, and as the saying goes, the runway behind you is among the most useless things in aviation. So we use the grass extension make best use of the runway space available :)
@deltaangar3 жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank If the strip is long, then the grass is not needed. It's a long run on the grass.
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
@@deltaangar It's far from long though - our tarmac section is only 300m so after a few near misses with club members we're all asked to make use of at least part of the grass extension when on runway 11 - it's simply safer.
@topcat13583 жыл бұрын
delt - I had one of them, but the wheels fell off.
@topcat13583 жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank - I assume that tarmac is dearer than grass? .....Get Jill to withdraw some money from the bank! Or, probably much easier, increase hangarage, coffee + landing fees to pay for tarmac! EF is worth it. Currently, only a donation is requested for landing....EF is worth at least a landing FEE (Kingsmuir + Balado - £5.00 each)
@wasifkhankhan45282 жыл бұрын
Is microlight safe???
@InducedBank2 жыл бұрын
Yes - with the caveat that proper training, good weather awareness, proper aircraft maintenance etc are all essential elements. At the end of the day though, it's an advanced glider with an engine. The modern 4 stroke Rotax aero engines are super reliable if maintained correctly, but if the engine does fail, we glide down and land in a field. In the 'old' days of 2 stroke motors, landing out was pretty much par for the course. Not so much these days, but with a mandatory 35mph stall speed, we can fly very slowly indeed, giving us longer glide range, slower decent, and lower landing speed. Super safe! It's not to say there's no risk, but I feel safer flying than I do driving, so it's all a matter of what's acceptable risk to you? 👍
@wasifkhankhan45282 жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank thank you buddy What is best cloth for glider fram ???
@InducedBank2 жыл бұрын
@@wasifkhankhan4528 All our wings are covered with a material called Dacron I believe
@wasifkhankhan45282 жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank thanks very much
@kitedrjury70523 жыл бұрын
2:30 is why I dislike flying my trike
@InducedBank3 жыл бұрын
Feel your pain, although it's all part of the game, and once I have my licence I'll have a lot more latitude to pick decent flying conditions - there is also the reality that you do need to be comfortable to handle thermic conditions as and when the appear, since they are part of flying. To be honest I'm probably working harder than I NEED to in the bumps, could probably relax a bit more and go with the flow a bit better!
@mindfulmunchkin1215 Жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank Sub70...
@InducedBank Жыл бұрын
@@mindfulmunchkin1215 Hey! I've seen Giles' (GolfFoxtrot22) PeaBee up close and watched him set it up and fly it - awesome little aircraft and looks great fun, but they are more vulnerable to turbulence precisely because they are so much lighter, and of course, lack the range and carrying capacity of the GT450...
@mindfulmunchkin1215 Жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank Im really looking into getting a sub70 this year, Im only looking for little flights and soring, seems less stress with less weight. Been watching Giles a lot ;) our Oz thermals must be killer thou.
@InducedBank Жыл бұрын
@@mindfulmunchkin1215 very best of luck! I hope you do manage that 😁 If the smile on Giles' face every time he flies, or even talks about the PeaBee is anything to go by, you'll LOVE it!! 😁 Thermals in Oz will be interesting - early morning and late evening might be your friends?
@talatmahood30242 жыл бұрын
Hello gay what precio for one aíre Kraft bay
@InducedBank2 жыл бұрын
Not sure how to answer that..
@jiefuster Жыл бұрын
get a fixed wing. no brave pills required.
@InducedBank Жыл бұрын
🤣 Flexwing all the way for me, you just can't beat the feeling of that open cockpit 😁
@jiefuster Жыл бұрын
@@InducedBank Then you haven't flown in a basic ultralight, which is the same 'out in the air' experience. After six years of being grounded by crappy weather when others were up, and having the control bar ripped from my hands at zero notice, I love the two FINGER control of an ultralight. IMO.
@InducedBank Жыл бұрын
@jiefuster Horses for courses buddy, there isn't the same set of rules in the UK for microlights as elsewhere in the world, and do remember too that this is why I personally like Microlights - Flexwings - not any argument there about flexwings vs ultralights - the only point I made vs other aircraft is the cost vs the general aviation aircraft - and that financial point is still valid to support the pro's of pretty much any ultralight 👍