Mark White is a Chief Flying Instructor and Instructor Trainer for Midcoast Microlights. He has many years experience in teaching pilots and instructors, having trained many Australian and overseas students.
He also uses the Foxbat aircraft to teach students the skills of flying 3-axis aircraft. He also holds a P.P.L in General Aviation.
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The Red Foxbat A22 LSThe Foxbat is a wide bodied amazingly versatile aircraft for training. It has first class visibility, easy controls, a ballistic parachute and a reputation as a very stable aircraft. |
The Airborne MicrolightThese aircraft are made in Australia and sold all around the world. They are renowned as a top performing aircraft. This is a style of open cockpit flying that will leave people addicted to flying. |
The training areas you will be flying in are some of the most beautiful coastal and river valley scenery in Australia.
Here is what you do:
You must be at least 15 years of age and physically fit enough to be granted a driver's licence.
Midcoast Microlights operates from modern facilities within a large renovated hangar.
The Flying School uses a hangar with associated training rooms, office, staff rooms and an engineering area.
Some aircraft are housed on aircraft lifts, which enables floor space to be kept to a premium. Roof space also is used for some wing storage.
Students using their own aircraft can negotiate short term hangar arrangements if space is available.
Accommodation can be arranged at motels or caravan parks in Coffs Harbour.
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