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Explore the future of UK microlighting—new trends, pilot insights, and exciting opportunities shaping the skies ahead for our community!

Master Threat and Error Management (TEM) to enhance flight safety, reduce risks, and sharpen decision-making as a light aircraft pilot.

Discover how two microlights took off without pilots—and what these rare incidents reveal about vigilance in aviation.

The BMAA have released the latest microlight licencing statistics. In this article we look at the NPPL licencing trends.

Yesterday, a video surfaced showing a Cirrus SR20 grappling with the storm's fierce winds while attempting to land at Birmingham Airport.

Calling all nervous student pilots! Join me on my journey as I seek advice to conquer my fears in the cockpit. Let's fly with confidence!

Discover the latest microlight licence application stats and get tips on acing your theoretical exams in our latest post. Read more now!

We discuss the leading causes of accidents and how the application of Threat and Error Management can minimise the risks.

In this article we take a look at one of the first Light Sport Microlights in the UK - the TL-3000 Sirius.

Flying VFR above an overcast is legal in the UK. In this article we discuss the pitfalls of flying VFR-on-top and what a pilot must know.

Why should a pilot never turn back following an engine failure after take-off? In this article we look the potential outcomes.

How do you make a weather decision? This pilot gets caught in a snow storm and makes an urgent decision to land at the nearest aerodrome.

Do you fly the Ikarus C42? Then you should answer all of these questions correctly!

There seems to be a chronic shortage of microlight instructors. We take a look at some reasons why this may be and what can be done.

QuizAero awarded Certificate of Thanks from the BMAA.

Here are the latest statistics regarding microlight pilots and instructors as presented at the 2021 microlight instructor seminar.

Theoretical Knowledge Examinations for the CAA PPL and LAPL have changed.

A microlight instructor shares their experience of the instructor course and the job.

QuizAero is invited to RAF Leuchars to fly the Typhoon Simulator

Light winds, clear skies and high pressure. What could possibly go wrong?