Microlighting

Description
Microlighting is a lightweight form of powered flight, where a small engine powers
this aircraft. The microlight is enclosed from the elements with thin plastic sheild.

Who is it suitable for?
Microlighting is most suitable for Scouts and Explorers and the openness can be off putting to younger members.

Badge Links
All Sections Air Activities Staged Activity Badge
Scouts Adventure Challenge Award

How to run/provide microlighting

There are 2 ways of running Microlighting in Scouting. These are:

Scout-led activity - running microlighting yourself or using someone else in Scouting
Externally-led activity - running microlighting using an external provider

Useful links

The National Governing Body for microlighting is:

British Microlight Aircraft Association

Factsheets on microlighting

The following activity factsheets are relevant to this activity:

FS120000 Risk Assessment
FS120007 Joint Adventurous Activities with Girlguiding
FS120013 Joint activities with other organisations - except Girlguiding
FS120075 InTouch
FS120081 Activity Information Form
FS120702 Access to Airfields
FS120713 Air activities safeguarding guidance
Air Activities FAQs

Rules on microlighting

The following activity rules are relevant to this activity:

Rule 9.1 Activity Rules - Application
Rule 9.2 Preparations
Rule 9.3 InTouch
Rule 9.4 Risk Assessment
Rule 9.5 Emergency Procedure
Rule 9.7 Adventurous Activities Permit Scheme
Rule 9.9 Use of External Centres and Instructors
Rule 9.10 Air Activities - General
Rule 9.11 Access to Airfields
Rule 9.12 Air Activities - Public Liability Insurance and Pilot and Aircraft Requirements
Rule 9.13 Flight Briefings
Rule 9.16 Powered Aircraft Flying