Introduction to competition with Patricia Bé
News from 19 April 2022. Last updated on 20 April 2022: some information may have changed. Latest news
The Federation’s Sports Division is offering a theory course introducing competition flying, to be held on 23 April 2022 at Nuits-Saint-Georges aerodrome, in the Côte d’Or. The course is intended for all pilots or student pilots who want to understand the value of getting started in microlight competition.
The day is organised by the FFPLUM and the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Regional Committee. The course is free. A contribution will be asked for the midday meal for those who wish to have lunch on site.
Patricia Bé will lead this introductory theory course on competition. A member of the French weight-shift team between 2008 and 2017, Patricia has extensive experience of microlight competition. She was elected to the Federation’s Board of Directors in 2021.
Patricia Bé, weight-shift instructor ©DR
The course programme:
- What is microlight competition?
- Why compete in microlights?
- What are the different types of event?
- What equipment do I need?
- How can I train alone at home?
- Practical work preparing events as if you were there.
