Mechanics
The essentials
- Microlight regulations assume that the pilot-owner is responsible for maintaining their machine. They can of course use professionals, but they must be able to carry out most of the maintenance on their machine themselves.
- It is also continuing training offered to improve flight safety.
- Pilots register for the courses through the federation's Member area, which brings together all the information needed.
The federation programme, in detail
Mechanics Course
The FFPLUM is starting its courses on the mechanical maintenance of machines, drawing on recognised microlight specialists.
As part of the federation's missions, and particularly through the training pathway for licence holders, it is updating its range of mechanics courses.
Microlight regulations assume that the pilot-owner is responsible for maintaining their machine. They can of course use professionals, but they must be able to carry out most of the maintenance on their machine themselves. We need to ensure self-reliant competence in the interest of all pilots.
The aim of the approach is to meet members' needs with an accessible maintenance programme suited to microlight practice. It is also continuing training offered to improve flight safety.
The Regional Microlight Committees and mechanics specialists become partners in the federation's approach, meeting the needs of the field and of licensed pilots.
Pilots register for the courses through the federation's Member area, which brings together all the information needed.
- REMINDER OF THE OBJECTIVES
The federation's mechanics programme consists of promoting and organising courses co-organised in the regions by the FFPLUM through its partner network, with the following objectives:
- Acquire basic skills in maintaining your machine.
- Troubleshoot and maintain your machine to professional standards.
- Increase your technical knowledge of maintaining your machine.
In our view, these three objectives allow pilots, whatever their level of knowledge, to understand the subject better and to rely on a network of competent people.
- TYPES OF COURSE
To begin with, from 2023 a range of simple course types ( 1 & 2) will be offered, with further development during 2024 (3 & 4):
| COURSES | TYPE | CONTENT |
|---|---|---|
| INITIAL |
4 times |
The basics of theoretical mechanics for students & pilots |
| LEVEL 1 |
4 times |
Maintenance and minor repairs, adjustments, carburettors, ignition, the cooling system, lubrication and oils, fuels, regulations |
|
2 times |
||
| LEVEL 2 |
4 times |
Mechanics and major work depending on the engine type |
|
2 times |
- CALENDAR
- Dates will be put forward by the regional committees in the federation calendar.
- A registration system via the Member area will be activated to make it easier for members to take part.
- Registration will include the details of the day's schedule and a contribution towards the cost of running the course.
- A number of participants will be fixed.
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