Microlight flights (a gentle, accessible adventure full of thrills). Frédéric Chaix, a microlight instructor with 30 years' experience, offers three itineraries designed to delight the eyes, departing from Barcelonnette-Saint-Pons aerodrome. Booking required.
In Ubaye (20 mins) £80 - Lake Serre-Ponçon (35 mins) £120 - Les Forteresses (1 hour) £199
You will be provided with a headset and microphone so you can easily communicate with the pilot. Optionally, a camera can be installed on the wing tip so you can share your flight (€25).
Let yourself be carried away, open your eyes... Savour the pleasure of flying.
With over 30 years' passion for free flight and microlighting, I offer you the chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of the sky in complete tranquillity. My role goes far beyond simply flying the aircraft. It is about creating a positive, reassuring and memorable experience for my passengers, who are often novices and anxious. The flight will be smooth, with gradual manoeuvres.
A microlight flight is an original and meaningful gift idea.
You can choose between two types of microlight:
- Pendulum microlight: The car is a pendulum type equipped with an 80 hp 4-stroke engine. Passengers sit comfortably in the open air, equipped with helmets with visors and microphones so they can chat comfortably. You can enjoy an extraordinary panoramic view without feeling dizzy. The cruising speed is 90 km/h.
- Multi-axis microlight (aircraft type) with a closed cockpit offering a beautiful view. Passengers sit comfortably side by side, equipped with helmets and microphones for comfortable communication. The cruising speed is 120 km/h.
Flights are offered in perfectly calm and stable weather conditions, ensuring a comfortable experience.
Flight times are from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The passenger weight limit is 95 kg.
