A Microlight is an aircraft having the following characteristics -

• Maximum gross take-off weight, 450 kg, 472.5 kg if it has on-board rescue parachute;
• Maximum stall speed, 80 kmph CAS;
• Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power, 220 kmph CAS;
• Single or two seat aircraft only;
• Single reciprocating engine, including rotary or diesel engine;
• Fixed or ground adjustable propeller;
• Un-pressurized or open cabin; and
• Fixed landing gear except for operation on water or as a glider

Microlights and Ultralights are one and the same, aircraft as defined in the above definition are termed as microlight in India and Britain and ultralight in the rest of Europe and USA.

The difference between these two types is the method used to control them in flight. Flex-wing microlights use a system called weight shift, which involves the pilot moving the weight of the trike unit, the body of the aircraft under the wing to control its speed and direction. The 3-Axis microlights have control surfaces like those on conventional aircraft, which are operated by control stick and pedals.

All Microlights having 80 to 100 hp engines use 92 Octane petrol (premium uleaded like "Speed", etc.), nowadays available at almost all petrol filling stations throughout India.

Microlights are perfect GO-ANYWHERE aircraft with STOL (Short Take Off & Landing) characteristics, most of them need just 50 to 200 metres of hard ground or grass to take-off and land.

Though the world record for the highest altitude attained by a microlight is 22,000 feet, but normally they can easily fly at altitudes upto 8,000 feet ASL. Though the VNE of our microlights range between 250 to 290 kmph, the maximum allowable speed for microlights under the Indian rules is 220 kmph and accordingly our microlights can economically cruise at speeds ranging between 190 to 220 kmph (depending upon the weather conditions).

A low stall speed of 63 to 65 kmph and an excellent glide ratio makes our microlights safer than other microlights and conventional aircraft. These incomparable characteristics help in easy handling even in cases of turbulance or mid-air engine failure. The remarkable feature which makes our microlights 100% safe is the presence of on-board "Parachute Recovery System", in the unlikely event of any mid-air emergency, a parachute can be deployed which helps the microlight and its occupants descend to the safety of the ground.

Some microlights have folding / foldable wings, which make them quite comfortable to park in small spaces. Moreover you can always unbolt the wings of a microlight, put it on a trailer, bring it home and park it in your garage, just like your car.

No, not at all, in fact the price of a few microlights is even less than some of the luxury sedans being sold in India, though with add-ons and optionals, the price of some of them can even go upto that of an S-Class Mercedes but not more.

The hourly cost of microlights is less than INR 1600.00 (Rupees Sixteen Hundred), which is absolutely nothing in comparison to a similar capacity and single engined conventional aircraft. The aircraft engines have nowadays become so efficient that their fuel average can even put a small car to shame, during good weather conditions, an 80 hp engined microlight can fly 13 to 15 kilometres per litre. The best thing about microlights is that they can be maintained just like your road vehicle, a few important preflight checks and you are ready to fly without the need of an AME (an essential, in case you have a conventional aircraft). Microlight in comparison to a conventional aircraft is the most convenient way of reducing flying costs.

Yes, in India , you would need a Microlight Pilot Licence (PL(M)) to fly a microlight and eligibility is 17 years of age and 10th standard pass, but in case you already have a valid Private Pilot Licence (PPL) or higher, you are qualified to fly microlights after certain minor formalities.

In India, to obtain a PL(M), you have to successfully complete 40 hours of flying, ground school, a few oral and written exams and Basic Radio Telephony Operator Test (conducted by the DGCA).

Microlight Aviation is commencing operations and very soon you shall be able to obtain Pilot Licence (Microlight) at Microlight Aviation's very own "Go Fly School " coming up near Jaipur. For more information kindly contact -

Microlights are purely VFR aircraft used the world over for personal transportation, specialized jobs, sports and recreation. As to restrictions. under Indian rules, except for a few notified area, microlights are allowed to fly just about anywhere, infact recently a microlight of the Indian Airforce even set a world record by flying around the world in 79 days. Otherwise microlights can fly anywhere outside uncontrolled airspace and subject to "Rules of Air". If you do want permission to fly in the controlled airspace, you must be in radio contact with the nearest ATC. You will be able to see from the map, where you can fly and where you can't. But nearly all microlights, do actually fly in controlled airspace, all you do is file a flight plan with the nearest ATC and get the required permission to enter and fly. Basically with the right qualifications and equipment, you can just hop into your microlight and fly as much as you please.

Yes, advanced and state of the art microlights (flex wing and 3-axis) and gyroplanes are available through us (Microlight Aviation), an International Joint Venture. We are situated approximately 70 km from Jaipur on NH8 (Delhi Jaipur Highway) in Rajasthan on our own airfield, the Go Fly Zone.

Yes, microlights can be imported, but as an individual or a company you shall have to pay a Customs Duty as applicable on the cost of the microlight to import it into India.

Of course a complete exemption on Customs Duty can be availed, but only if the aircraft is imported by a flying school for instructional purposes. But in case the flying school opts to sell such imported aircraft (within whatever period), no Customs Duty is charged only to the extent that it is sold to another flying school for instructional purposes, but if the same is sold to any individual or company, such sale would essentially attract the same Customs Duty as is applicable on any aircraft imported for private purpose, which the purchaser of the aircraft is bound to pay to the Government of India.

Yes, we do export microlights. In case you are interested, kindly put in a request for quotation (RFQ) (along with country of origin) through email and we shall respond accordingly.