Microlight flight experience at Écury-sur-Coole (51)

Activity description :

Explore the skies of the Marne on board a microlight and discover your region in a whole new light. Your first flight awaits you just 15 minutes from Châlons-en-Champagne, at the Châlons airfield in Ecury-sur-Coole.

Ecury-sur-Coole, the best spot above the Marne river

On this christening flight, you'll fly over the surrounding countryside of Écury-sur-Coole, admiring rolling fields, lush woods and perhaps even local landmarks such as castles, churches and rivers. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of wild animals in their natural habitat.

The Pietenpol 1928: The Pietenpol was first produced in 1928. It's a simple, robust design, originally powered by a modestly powerful FORD A car engine. It is now powered by a more modern, torquey 4-stroke engine, but retains its flying characteristics associated with a hollow wing profile that has now disappeared.

Course of the flight (30 minutes flight time and 30 minutes briefing) :

• Briefing: presentation & basic flying notions with the instructor.
• Take-off by the instructor pilot.
• Flight lasts approx. 30 minutes.
• Landing by the pilot, in complete safety.

Don't hesitate to experience a thrilling experience that will leave a lasting impression on you!