PILOT TRAINING AND COURSES

Microlight Flying for Newcomers

Exodus follows the BMAA/CAA-approved syllabus to train pilots for the NPPL Microlight Licence.

Licence Requirements

Licence Type	Total Hours (Min.)	Solo Hours (Min.)	Cross-Country (40NM)	Benefit
NPPL Microlight	25 hours	10 hours	Yes (Two required)	Full UK flying privileges.
Restricted Licence	15 hours	7 hours	No	Local area flying only (good for limited budget/time).

To qualify for either licence, you must pass 5 multiple-choice exams covering: Air Law, Navigation, Meteorology, Principles of Flight, and Human Factors. Ground school sessions cover the required knowledge.

Age and Medical Requirements

Training can begin at 14 years old, with solo flights permitted from age 16. If you are fit to drive a car, you are fit to fly. All that is required is an online declaration of fitness.

Training Structure and Syllabus

Training is conducted one-to-one in ‘two-hour’ slots, combining flying time with comprehensive pre- and post-flight briefings. Programmes are individually tailored to the student’s pace but students begin flying from the very first lesson, gradually flying for more of the flight as skills level increases.

At all times, we prioritise producing the safest and most competent pilots. Lessons are available on school aircraft or the student’s own plane. We offer conversion courses for both fixed-wing and flexwing aircraft.

• Flexwing Training: Student flies from the front seat; instructor flies from the adapted back seat. We supply helmet, headset, flying suit, and gloves. You are advised to wear suitable clothes for being outside for the time of year and trousers and flat shoes are a necessity.
• 3-Axis (Fixed-Wing) Instruction: In aircraft like the Nynja, the side-by-side seating allows dual control. Headsets and efficient heaters are provided, making year-round flying comfortable.
• Ground Training: Human Factors, Aerotechnical, Airlaw, Aviation Meteorology & Navigation.
• Radio Licence: Although non-mandatory, we encourage pilots to complete the radiotelephony course to become familiar with common calls and hold an operator’s licence.

The Syllabus covers nine phases: Familiarisation, Basic Manoeuvres, Slow Speed Handling (Stalls/Spin Avoidance), Circuit Flying, Advanced Handling, Emergency Procedures, Solo Flight, VFR Navigation, and General Skills Test preparation.

Click here for the full syllabus

Phase One: Familiarisation Exercises and Foundation
Exercise 1 – Air Experience – The First Lesson
Exercise 2 – Aircraft Familiarisation
Exercise 3 – Preparation for Flight and Action After
Exercise 4 – Effects of Controls
Exercise 5 – Taxiing

Phase Two: Basic Flight Manoeuvres
Exercise 6 – Straight & Level Flight
Exercise 7 – Basic Climbing and Descending
Exercise 8 – Performance Climbing and Descending
Exercise 9a – Turning Flight
Exercise 9b – Climbing and Descending Turns

Phase Three: Slow Speed Handling
Exercise 10a – Critically Slow Airspeed
Exercise 10b – Stalling
Exercise 11 – Spin Avoidance

Phase Four: Take-Off, Landing and Circuit Flying
Exercise 12 – Circuit Training
Exercise 13 – Advance Take-Off & Landing Technique

Phase Five: Advanced Handling
Exercise 14 – Advanced turning
Exercise 15 – Unusual Attitudes

Phase Six: Operational Hazards, Emergency Procedures and Unexpected/Unplanned Occurrences
Exercise 16a – Forced landings
Exercise 16b – Precautionary Landings
Exercise 16c – Operation at Minimum Level
Exercise 16b – Action in the Event of Fire
Exercise 16e – Systems Failures

Phase Seven: Solo Flight Training
Exercise 17a – First solo
Exercise 17b – Solo Circuit, Local Area Orientation & General Handling Consolidation

Phase Eight: VFR Navigation
Exercise 18a – Pre-Flight Planning
Exercise 18b – En-Route Navigation, Departure & Arrival Procedures
Exercise 18c – Navigation at Minimum Level and/or in Deteriorating Conditions
Unsure of Position & Lost Procedures

Phase Nine: Preparation for the General Skills Test and Ground Oral Exam
Exercise 19a – Dual revision for GST
Exercise 19b – Revision for the Aeroplane Technical Part 2 Ground Oral Exam
Exercise 19c – Documentation Review

Ground training covers five mandatory exams: Human Performance & Limitations, Air Law, Navigation, Meteorology & Aircraft Technical.

Instructor Courses

Rob is one of the few Instructors approved to both teach and examine Instructor Courses on both flexwing and fixed-wing microlights.

Tailored to individual requirements, the comprehensive course includes 40 hours of Ground Tuition and 15 hours of Flying.

If this is where you would like to go with your flying, contact Rob now for more details.

• Using School Aircraft: £5,000
• Using Your Own Aircraft: Price on application. Contact us to find out more.