Alternative Aviation

EASA PPL(A): conventional aeroplanes, ICAO-valid, no MTOM limit in class, full rating system. Microlight/ultralight: national licences (not EASA-harmonised), aircraft under 450-600kg, cheaper training (EUR3-6K) but hours don't count toward PPL. Glider (SPL): unpowered flight, separate licence/training. TMG is a motorised glider hybrid bridging categories.

Great for experiencing flight and developing skills affordably. But microlight hours generally DON'T count toward EASA PPL requirements — you start from zero. Skills transfer is real but regulatory hours don't. If PPL is your goal, start PPL directly. Microlights are excellent in their own right for low-cost recreational flying.

No — gliders require separate SPL or LAPL(S). But TMG class rating can be added to PPL (motorised gliders). Some PPL training hours in TMG count toward PPL(A). Glider clubs offer excellent value. Gliding develops outstanding energy management and handling skills that benefit powered flying.