Thrilling light sports aircraft experiences out of Headcorn! All flights in these modern closed cockpit microlights have one thing in common: great views. Book your cross country touring flight from Headcorn and enjoy the wonderful vistas in a fabulous light sports aircraft.
You’ll be flying in a modern lights sports aircraft such as the Ikarus C42. They might look like your typical small aircraft but technically-speaking they’re still microlights – it’s just all been stepped up a gear and they’re now called light sport aircraft to reflect the comfort and performance of these aircraft.
That’s also why this training centre can offer the Mile High Experience. These light sports machines are easily capable of reaching the magic altitude of 5280ft. Once you’re a whole mile above the Kentish countryside it’s like a whole new world up there where the airliners heading for Gatwick fly so don’t be surprised if you see the odd 737 or A320 flying over your head!
If you want to see the best bits of Kent from the air we can highly recommend the Kent Castles Flight. Taking off from Headcorn you’re never very far from a nice castle. On this well-planned circular tour your flight path will take you over not one but three of the best castles in Kent. Soar over Leeds Castle known as the loveliest castle in Kent Bodiam Castle with it’s good looks and impressive moat and Dover Castle standing proud in its imposing position over that busy port.
We can also highly recommend the landaway experience especially if you’re into aviation and want to immerse yourself in the protocols of flying. You take off from Headcorn join the air traffic control circuit and radio calls following airfield procedures to land at nearby Deanland Airfield. There’s time for a cuppa and a chat before taking off again to head back to base at Headcorn.
Whichever experience you choose heading off in a light sports aircraft from Headcorn is going to give you the very best views of the Kentish countryside and coastline. And what’s more if you’re up for it you will be able to have a go at the controls of the aircraft too. Yep that means you will be flying it! Pick your flight path and get your slot booked.
