Richard's First Flight in the Microlight!

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Great news! Richard has finally flown G-CBKF, his 360 microlight, himself. We all waited with baited breath - but all was well and, apart from the odd bounce on landing, it was all very impressive. You can see the video by scrolling down past the photographs below.

Photographs of the microlight's first flight by the test pilot.

In Transit

  • After a lot of sweat and tears from the 360 build team the 360 Microlight G-CBKF is ready for its first test flight...

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On the strip

  • The engine fires up well at start the yellow aeroplane's maiden voyage.

    See Larger Image 2

Last Minute
Plane Starts Take Off
The Tail's Off the Ground

  • Full power down the runway and its tail lifts off the ground - now is the moment where it can all go horribly wrong...

    See Larger Image 5

Airborne!

Click here to watch Richard flying the microlight for the very first time.


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