60 Minute Microlight Flight from East Fortune, East Lothian

• 1 hour extended flying duration
• Experience the thrill of flying one of these agile sports aircraft
• Fly low and witness the world below at close hand
• Expert tuition from your qualified pilot

Take to the skies in a Microlight around the amazing East Lothian coastline. This experience is great for those looking for an adrenaline boost and amazing views thrown in for good measure.

Flying from the airfield next to the National Museum of Flight, near Haddington, this trip is ideally located for those in eastern central Scotland. During your 1 hour flight, you’ll experience the fantastic feeling of flying for yourself, in one of these small and robust aircraft.

After a briefing on your flight and carrying out full pre-flight safety checks, you’ll taxi out for take off. You’ll be able to hear your pilot talking to Air Traffic Control and other aircraft in the area. Once you are airborne you’ll climb to over 2000 feet and experience stunning panoramic views across eastern Scotland, the borders and the Forth estuary.

During your flight you’ll have the opportunity to fly past the famous landmarks in the area including the Bass Rock, Tantallan Castle and the North Berwick. You’ll be looking down on the countryside beneath watching cars on the A1 motorway and trains on the railway beside. Your pilot has your safety in mind at all times.

You’ll experience first hand the microlight climbing, turning, cruising and descending. You can take your camera on the flight as long as it has a strap that secures it round your neck. Neck straps can be supplied. Throughout your flight you will be able to talk to your pilot through the intercom system.

Available at 1 location:

East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian

Participants:

This voucher entitles one person to the experience

Duration:

Flight time approx 60 minutes with 20 minutes preparation

Weather:

Maybe affected by local weather conditions, check on the morning of the flight

Restrictions:

Minimum age 14, maximum weight 16 stone

Spectators:

Spectators can observe from the airport building

Validity:

This voucher is valid for one year from the date of purchase