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Welcome to Aliz'Air: Your Approved Weight-Shift Microlight Flying School

ULM trike training school located in Herlies, in the North near Lille, proud to be accredited by the FFPLUM (French ULM Federation)

ULM Training

  • The Theory Test

    It consists of 60 multiple-choice questions.
    The time allotted for the exam is 1 hour 30 minutes.
    The maximum number of allowed errors is 15.
    The exam fee is currently €50 for 2 attempts.
    You are responsible for registering and paying for it.
    If you fail, you can retake it as many times as you wish.
    The list of FFPLUM examination centers can be found by following the link here.
    To help you, it will be essential to purchase "The ULM Pilot's Manual" 14th edition, valued at €45.

  • The Practical Ground and Flight Test

    37 modules are to be discovered and validated with your instructor. Several modules can be covered during a single flight lesson. Your instructor, depending on the day's lesson, will explain in detail the theoretical part that will be addressed. You can therefore ask them any questions you wish.
    Each module must be taught and transmitted to the student. If a module is not mastered, it must be reviewed.
    Here are some examples of modules you will cover:

    • Landing
    • Takeoff
    • Stall
    • Low-level flight
    • Etc...

  • Price

    One-hour lesson with 30 minutes of dual-control flight €140

  • Lesson Breakdown

    5 minutes educational pre-flight inspection
    5 minutes human factors
    10 minutes lesson briefing
    30 minutes dual flight
    10 minutes lesson debriefing

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The student and the instructor have the option to interrupt the ongoing training at any time, for any reason, with immediate effect.

Refresher for licensed pilots

  • Looking for a quick refresher?
  • Do you simply want to feel confident after a long absence from the tarmac?
  • Want to improve your takeoffs or another phase of flight?
  • With your instructor, choose the module(s) you want to cover during your lesson.
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Flight lessons are only conducted on the school aircraft, which is factory-equipped with a pyrotechnic rescue parachute

Frequently Asked Questions for Students

Does it take a high level of education to fly?

You don't need to be an engineer! Above all, you need to be meticulous. The theory must be well understood to make the practice enjoyable and quick.

Is acquiring a weight-shift microlight expensive?

There's something for every budget: from under €5,000 for a used machine to over €60,000 for a brand-new, state-of-the-art model.

How long is the training for a weight-shift microlight pilot?

Varies according to your availability, the instructor's availability... and the weather. The school is open 7 days a week.
There are 28 flight modules to learn, some in a single lesson.

How much does a microlight trike pilot training course cost?

Count on approximately 20 lessons minimum before flying solo safely.
Each lesson = €140 → do the math!

What's the ideal weather for studying?

☀️ Flights take place in the morning or early evening, when conditions are most stable.
The school remains open every day, including weekends.

Why is an introductory flight mandatory?

Safety and trust are paramount: the instructor must assess your physical and psychological profile before starting.
If the training is not suitable, they will redirect you (these cases are extremely rare).
As the saying goes: Prevention is better than cure.