stewart 11

The information says "The flight will consist of a safety briefing before the flight and an introduction on the aircraft that will be flown" See http://www.mainairflyingschool.co.uk/index.php?page=trial-flights This describes the trial flight. I hope you have a good experience and can put your flight simulator skill to the test!!! Stewart

Yes I know Barton fairly well as I occasionally fly in myself - I have a Skyranger microlight. Barton is very close to Manchester airport but the guys tend to keep clear of their airspace. Barton I believe is the oldest flying club/field in the UK and has little museum by the car park area which is open I think during the summer at the weekends. It's only a little hut but has some interesting info. You can also go up the tower to a viewing platform to watch the planes coming in. The flying school is Mainair http://www.mainairflyingschool.co.uk/ A picture of the C42 http://www.mainairflyingschool.co.uk/index.php?page=our-aircraft Stewart I forgot to add this is Barton Airfield where you will be flying from (their web site) http://www.cityairportandheliport.com/ Stewart

Hi Ryan The C42 is a high wing Microlight here in the UK (looks a git like a Cessna) and is powered by a Rotax 912 which is a four stroke engine with duel ignition. They can take off and land from short grass strips. Where are you flying from? They are a side by side 2 seat with the control stick in the center between the two pilots and the throttle is between your legs. The plane is very maneuverable and easy to fly. I am sure you will get to have a go. If it is very hot thermic day then you will get bounced around a bit, but that's part of the fun. Regards Stewart