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FANCY
A GO ?
If
you would like to experience the thrill & awesome views of
flying
in a microlight - you can ! As an authorised flying
school,
Caboolture Microlights can arrange a Trial Instructional Flight
(TIF) to see what it is all about.
The package starts with showing you around the aircraft, explaining how
the controls work and what to expect from your flight.
After a few formalities, we will fit you out with a flying suit, helmet
& headsets (so we can talk in the air without shouting) and get
ready for departure.
On
take-off, you will be surprised how little runway trikes
actually
use & how quickly they climb before we head towards Bribie
Island
with spectacular views of the Moreton Bay islands and as far as
Brisbane CBD and the Sunshine Coast. Flying along the coast of Bribie
Island we often observe various kinds of sea life such as dolphins,
turtles & sharks. Depending on the flight duration, we miay head inland and fly to
the Glasshouse Mountains to see if anyone is climbing to the top
-
our views are a lot better than theirs & with much less exertion!
Finally
we return to the airfield for a "full-stop" landing .
During the flight will demonstrate how
to use the controls to
operate the aircraft and you will also have the opportunity to
have a go at
flying yourself. The flight will last for approximately 60 minutes so
there is plenty of time for you to admire
the spectacular scenery and take photos should you wish.
The cost of a TIF starts from just $200 - not
including on-board refreshments or in-flight
movies  .
Gift vouchers are available and we can even arrange for 2 TIF
to
be flown together so you can watch you partner, friend or family member
enjoying the same experience as you. Special requests such as
flying a different route to see something specific from the air may
also be possible by arrangement.
So what are you waiting for ?
It
won't have escaped your notice that microlights are
not like
airliners - they are not even much like small single engine
conventional
aircraft. Hence there are a few differences from other flights you may
have taken -
Unfortunately
we can't control the weather and, as safety is our number 1 priority we
cannot guarantee being able to fly on the day of your booking. Whenever
possible, we will contact you the previous day to avoid a wasted
journey but sometimes the forecasters just get it wrong. If the flight
is cancelled we will of course reschedule it for the first mutually
convenient opportunity. Weather might also affect the route
which
we are able to fly.
Parental permission is required for anyone
under 18 and weight limits also apply. The bank charges for us to have
a credit card payment facility are outrageous so, regrettably, we can
only accept cash payment or gift vouchers on the day. The
nearest ATM facility at "Out of the Blue" Seafood, 6/105 Lear
Jet
Drive ( a couple of minutes drive from the airfield).
The
rules which govern microlight aircraft prevent us (quite
rightly) from carrying fare paying
passengers.
This means you can't pay us (or anybody else
operating
recreational aircraft) to just take you for a "joy flight".
The
only commercial activity (I.e. where money changes hands) which is
permitted in these aircraft is instruction and your TIF is the
first lesson should you decide to continue your training.
"A
bad day flying is
still better than a good day at work" . Caboolture
Microlights
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