Microlight Trial Flight

Experience the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen from the pilot’s seat and discover an accessible route into recreational flying.

Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen ZK-CHE outside the hangar at Kerikeri Airport

Microlight flying experience

Take the controls of CHE

The A-32 Vixxen combines stable low-speed handling with excellent visibility, making it an approachable aircraft for a first microlight experience. Your instructor will guide you from the briefing through to the post-flight discussion.

Flight time: 45–60 minutes
Total experience: Allow about 2 hours
Price: $200

Request Your Microlight Trial Flight

This form sends a booking request. The Club will contact you to confirm availability and arrange the flight.

What to expect

Your first flight

1
Meet your instructor
Talk through the aircraft, the weather and how the experience will run.
2
Walk around the aircraft
See how a pilot inspects the aircraft before flight.
3
Take the controls
Fly with your instructor’s guidance once safely airborne.
4
Review the experience
Finish with a post-flight discussion and your possible next steps.

No medical required. A medical certificate is not needed for a trial flight, and there is no fixed minimum or maximum age.

Weather dependent. Safety comes first, so the flight may need to be rescheduled if conditions are unsuitable.

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