Enjoy the freedom of the skies that this sport can offer - in the full knowledge that you have been trained to a very high standard.
However, perhaps a more accurate definition would be a small, economical aircraft that is great fun to fly - with the emphasis on FUN. There are single and two-seater options in both the most popular 3-Axis or "flxed-wing" which is the more conventional stick and rudder type or the "flex-wing" or "weight-shift" microlight.
Microlights are now hi-tech and state of the art aircraft, superbly engineered and economical, using two-stroke engines (i.e. oil and petrol mixed) or the newer 4-stroke engines. They have the ability to be de-rigged and trailered by car - your garage becomes your hangar and a friendly farmer's field your runway.
Once airborne the views are out of this world. Skimming past the clouds, flying high, swooping down like a bird, or simply relaxing and watching the ground drift by - there are few experiences quite like it.
Being at one with your aircraft - you feel like it is really YOU flying!
Microlighting is a very social sport - and what better than to share the day's flying experience with other like-minded people.
Once you are qualified, there will be many social events to attend, i.e. Fly-in's, Bar-B-Que's, Weekend trips, and even crossing the Channel to France and beyond as many clubs organise special events of this kind. There will be competitions you can enter - or just go along to the events and join in the general camaraderie that this sport enjoys.
Shobdon is a multi-activity airfield, with light aircraft, helicopters, gliders as well as Microlights.
Training is carried out to a very high standard and the student will learn the procedures to ensure safety at the active airfield - in the full knowledge that when a Private Pilot's Licence (Group A) Microlights, has been achieved there is nothing to hold him or her back from flying into other active airfields in the full knowledge that this will not be alien territory.
At Sabre Air Sports we have a fully equipped lecture room for ground school examinations and briefings together with a shop for flying suits, maps and many other accessories. We are also agents for new Microlights and have a good selection of used aircraft available. Servicing and permits to fly can also be carried out on site. Sabre Air Sports can also offer rigged hangarage for students whilst training, to avoid unnecessary delays in rigging and de-rigging.
Due to popular demand we are now predominantly a 3-Axis school, however students with their own flex-wing aircraft can, of course, be trained here to full licence.
Sabre Air Sports is a dedicated training facility with full-time instructors.
Shobdon has many attractions, not least of which is the location with flying taking place in unrestricted airspace - over some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain - Herefordshire and the Welsh Borders.
The airfield was originally built as a training ground for glider pilots in World War II and therefore has a wonderful ambience. There are both tarmac and grass runways, control tower, hangars, an excellent cafe and a licensed bar. There are also camping and caravanning facilities on site, and excellent Inns can be recommended offering Bed and Breakfast accommodation.
SO JUST PICK UP THE PHONE TO ARRANGE YOUR FIRST TRIAL LESSON - WHEN WE CAN DISCUSS YOUR FURTHER REQUIREMENTS WITH YOU PERSONALLY - OR JUST PHONE STEVE OR GERRY FOR A CHAT ABOUT THE SPORT.
SABRE AIR SPORTS MICROLIGHT TRAINING
SHOBDON AIRFIELD
SHOBDON
NR LEOMINSTER
HEREFORDSHIRE
ENGLAND
HR6 9NR
TEL: 01568 708168, FAX: 01568 708553
Email us : sabre@microlight.kc3ltd.co.uk
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