#light aviation

General aviation

Microlights in France: six classes of aircraft and a licence with no minimum hours

Paramotor, weight-shift, three-axis, gyroplane, balloon or ultralight helicopter: the French ULM category covers six families of aircraft. An overview of a popular activity in France and the steps to becoming a pilot.

24 September 2026

General aviation

Flying clubs, the FFA and the BIA: gateways to leisure aviation in France

Nearly 600 flying clubs and more than 40,000 members: in France, learning to fly usually means joining an association. For younger people, the aeronautical initiation certificate (BIA) offers a first step.

15 September 2026