Operation Kingfisher micro light flights

[Happy82]

I turned 30 last week and ,y sister bought me a forty minute flight as an experience day

Does anyone have experience of this group? It is based at Popham near Basingstoke, and how strict are weight limits a I need to lose a couple of pounds to get under the 15stone limit

[jjones]

weight limits should be strictly obeyed, you will more than likely find yourself stood on some scales if your weight looks like it may cause issues there are 2 weight limits to consider, one for the seat limit and one for the maximum takeoff weight.

you will most likely find the 15st limit is for a flex wing (the triangular wing with the pod underneath) rather than the 3 axis (typically rag and tube aeroplane) as the 3-axis tend to have slightly lower seat limits and less lifting capacity (the microlight/passengers+fuel must come in at under the max take off weight which for most modern microlights is 450kg).

if in doubt give them a call and be honest on your weight with clothes on, they may have a 100kg seat limit and a slimmer instructor for example).

[Chucklehead]

Popham is quite a well known airfield but I'm not sure what aircraft they fly.

I did my first experience flight back in September and was hooked. 6 weeks later I'm 7 hours in to my nppl(m).

Weight was never mentioned and I'm 14.5st, albeit we usually only have 30 litres of fuel and my instructor is much smaller than me.

I don't think you'll have a problem... unless you're telling yourself you were 15st last time you weighed yourself ;-)

[Happy82]

Just wanted to say thanks for the responses, aiming to get myself to 14.5stone for April probably easier than risking a weight issue

Currently 15 st 2 so should be possible!