I have been looking at getting into microlighting now for many many many years.
The Kids are heading to Varsity soon so they are now big enough for me to start perusing it.
I’m doing a bit of homework and am reading as many posts on here as I can.
It would however be very helpful if someone can give some updated figures on those hidden costs noobs don’t think about when getting into the sport.
Training and eventually buying a trike aside.. What fees/expenses should one expect? (I’m just trying to get to an average monthly cost of ownership figure).
Things like:
Hangar costs
Insurance (Trike and impact on life insurance)
Inspections
Fees
Services
Etc.
I just need an updated figure. I have found some old posts about some of the costs but they might be a bit outdated.
Then, from what I read on here, you guys suggest a intro flight first, then getting the license, then patiently waiting for – and buying the trike. This makes perfect sense.
Training is easy. I am very close to Rhino Park, so i will go knock on their doors some time this month.
Few questions though. When I do buy, what should one aim for in a first trike (Second-hand)? I see a lot of trikes are pull start. Would it make sense to buy an electric start? What hours (Engine and frame) are deemed “too much”? What brands are well supported here? (Rotax motors, Windlass and Aquilla wings it seems are most supported here based on what I read here?)
I plan to mostly use the trike for eventual touring type flying with the wife. (Going places with it and landings would often be on game farms, etc. (I have family with game farms)). Me and wifey will soon have an empty nest so this might become our thing. (I do suspect she will demand her own trike if the bug bites but hey)
Sorry about all the dumb questions. Just trying to figure this all out.
I cannot find a “Getting started” article.
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