MARTIN SIMS Instructor - Inspector - Check Pilot

Martin's 19 years of microlighting experience commenced in June 1986 at Shobdon airfield in Herefordshire where he gained his PPL

On completing his license he brought a microlight to the South Wales Valleys (an area that because of it's terrain was a no go area for many flat land microlight pilots), he found a coal tip with a flat top and promptly took off.

Over the years much experience was gained flying microlights, in the in hospitable terrain of the South Wales Valleys. Flying in the Round Britain Rally, winning his class in the Round Ireland Rally 1994, flying in various rounds of the UK national competions and completing several long distance charity flights. Martin has flown hang gliders, paragliders and paramotors and can regulary be seen soaring the ridges of South Wales in his paraglider.

On Finals at Kemble!

As well as holding a CAA/BMAA qualified flying instructor rating Martin also holds a BMAA inspector and check pilot rating.