Scenic Flights

GENERAL INFORMATION:                                                                                                                                       

Ballito Microlights offers scenic flights over the Dolphin Coast and North Coast, covering the Ballito Coastline up to Princes Grant (depending on flight selection). This allows for frequent sightings of dolphins, whales, turtles and other forms of sea life, in addition to the glorious views afforded during a flight.

Ballito Microlights is the only fully certified and licenced scenic microlight operation in Ballito and KZN as a whole.

FLIGHT TIMES:

The best time to fly microlights is during the morning before the wind speed increases along the coastline. This allows for smoother and more beautiful flying conditions.

Flying microlights is heavily dependant on the weather and whilst we will do our utmost to ensure that we are communicating ahead of time regarding flights, we ask that you understand that sometimes flights need to be rescheduled or cancelled. This can even happen on the day of the flight or when you are ready to go. We do apologise if this occurs but we need to ensure safety is the priority, and sometimes the forecasts don’t turn into reality! Similarly, we will try arrange joint/formation flights where possible, but cannot guarantee this as there are numerous factors that influence this.

BOOKING PROCEDURES:

In order to make your booking, we request that you contact us via WhatsApp 24 – 48 Hours ahead of when you wish to fly. This will allow us to advise availability based on the weather forecast. Please be patient as we will not always be able to respond immediately.

RESTRICTIONS:

  • 10 Years Minimum Age
  • The weight limit is 108kg’s. At our discretion and with prior notice, we may be able to accommodate up to 120kg’s.

FLIGHT RULES AND SAFETY:

  • Indemnity forms will be sent and completed digitally. These need to be completed prior to any flight.
  • A preflight briefing will be conducted by the pilot. Any specific questions can be answered at this stage.
  • No loose items are allowed on the flight which includes, but is not limited to:
    • Hats
    • Sunglasses
    • Cellphones
    • E-cigarettes
    • Wallets
    • Slops
    • Bags
    • Hoodies
    • Anything that can fall through the propeller is a safety hazard.
  • Lanyards and Key Rings are available for R50 for securing items wanted.
  • Please understand and acknowledge that the pilot has ultimate responsibility and will always keep safety as his priority.
  • No consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs allowed prior to flight. Ballito Microlights reserves the right to conduct testing if suspected.

PAYMENT METHODS:

  • EFT is preferable, but we also accept Cash, Zapper and Card payments.
  • Vouchers are available on request and will be issued following proof of payment.

CLOTHING:

Microlights are ‘open-cockpit’ aircraft and as a result, even in the heat of summer it can be quite cold. We therefor suggest a wind breaker/jersey. In winter, we advise dressing very warmly despite the short duration of the flights.  

FLIGHT TRAINING:

Ballito Microlights is an fully certified and authorised training organisation and trains for National Pilot Licences on both Fixed Wing and Microlight aircraft. Should you wish to explore these options further, please feel free to chat to your pilot or alternatively whatsapp us on 082 659 5550 or email ballitomicrolights@gmail.com