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Microlight flying is a relatively New Age sport that allows you to soar through the skies as free as a bird. The microlight aircraft is small enough to be transported by car, but big enough to carry two people so you and a partner may enjoy the freedom that this adventurous activity provides. Microlighting adventure tours is attracting a diverse mix of people, from experienced pilots to those individuals who have never flown before. There are numerous schools around the country where you can go for training, as well as hire equipment. A microlight is defined as being a non-foot launched aeroplane of which the empty mass does not exceed 150kg for a single seater and 175kg for a two-seater craft. Microlights have an exceptional safety record in South Africa, but nevertheless being fully equipped with the knowledge and skills required to handle the craft, as well as taking care when flying, is the best way to ensure a safe flight.