Introduction to microlight piloting at Saint-Secondin (86)

Activity description :

1. 1 hour
2. One person
3. From 15 years old

Join us at the Saint-Secondin aerodrome for an introduction to microlight flying, and discover the thrill of incredible flight aboard a safe, state-of-the-art microlight equipped with an emergency parachute. You'll be accompanied by Olivier, a pilot instructor for 40 years and a former airline pilot with over 22,000 hours' flying experience. He'll be delighted to take you over magnificent landscapes, to ensure you have the time of your life!

Microlight in the Poitou: thrills guaranteed

Depart from Saint-Secondin and take to the skies over the Poitou region. You'll have the chance to fly over the Poitiers region, just a stone's throw from the Marais Poitevin. Beautiful routes along the Vienne valley, with its many castles, dams... The flamboyant landscapes and charming villages are sure to dazzle you.

Course of the flight :

• Welcome at Saint-Secondin airfield, one of the few ultralight bases in France to have two perpendicular runways at least 580m apart.
• Briefing: safety rules, presentation of your microlight and theory on the piloting part (change of trajectory, take-off, landing...).
• Board the microlight and take off.
• Flight for 30 to 60 minutes: you take control of the small aircraft.
• Soft landing and debriefing with the pilot.

Now's the time to take the plunge on this introductory microlight flight and admire the magnificent scenery, with a 360-degree view over the Poitou region!