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 4

Draw a runway and its circuit patterns.

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:


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Youth sections

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4-5 years

Beavers
6-8 years

Cubs
8-10½ years

Scouts
10½-14 years

Explorers
14-18 years

Network
18-25 years

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8th - 9th February 2025

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9th February 2025, 9:15

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13th February 2025

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14th - 16th February 2025

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14th February 2025, 18:20 - 16th February 2025

Contact us

Kent County Scout Council
Kent Scouts Activity Centre
Lower Grange Farm
Grange Lane
Sandling
Maidstone, Kent
ME14 3DA

Telephone: 01622 397070
9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

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