Microlight
Kent Scouts own and operate a microlight aircraft
We offer Scouts and Explorers an exciting and exillerating experience that sends them blasting down the runway... before the pilot eases forward on his control bar to take them skybound for an unforgettable flight over the Kent countryside.
Microlighting is one of the purest forms of aviation, guaranteed to bombard the senses and give an amazing introduction to the joys of flight.
Sessions for Groups and Units
Microlighting is a minimum half-day group activity, requiring a minimum group size of 10 young people.
Upon arrival at the airfield, group members will receive a safety brief and introduction to the microlight aircraft.
In turn, each participant will don flying suit and helmet and jump aboard into the passenger seat... before embarking on a 10-15 minute air experience flight, climbing several thousand feet above the fields below.
While on the ground, the young people will be encouraged to assist with ground support activities. There will also be the the opportunity to look around the hangar to see the variety of private aircraft stored within.
Location
We prefer to fly our microlight from its base at Old Hay Airfield near Paddock Wood, Maidstone. Grid ref: TQ695449
In some cases - usually larger events - it may be possible to fly from alternative locations.
Booking
Make an enquiry using the link below:
Badge resources
To assist in completing the Air Activities Staged Activity Badge's the Microlight team have put together following worksheets which directly support the Air Activities badge requirements:
Air Activities Badge Stage 1
Air Activities Badge Stage 3
- Understand the terms nose, fuselage, tail, wings, port, starboard and tailfin
- Find out about unmanned aircraft, such as drones, and the rules around flying them safely.
- Show how you would get a weather forecast for an air activity.
- Send and receive a simple message using the phonetic alphabet
- Collect photographs or pictures of six aircraft that interest you
Air Activities Badge Stage 4
Air Activities Badge Stage 6
Microlight Badge
Kent Scouts have a unique badge relating to microlight flying. It is normally achieved as part of the experience of attending Old Hay and flying in the Kent Scouts own flexwing aeroplane: