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New Horizons School of Microlighting New Horizons School of Microlighting Welcome to New Horizons School of Microlighting based under the sun drenched skies of beautiful Spain. Derek.

Originally operating in Cheshire, England, we became increasingly frustrated by the unpredictable British

weather, feeling the students frustrations at not being able to move on because of cancelled flights...

After seeing through our existing students to their GST’s we flew away to pastures new...and flyable skies!!! We have been here in the Valencia region of Spain for almost 9 years and have

introduced/taught/improved/assisted/ and passed many, many microlight pilots through their GST(General Skills Test) and theory exams thus far! We have been extremely lucky to have had some wonderful students and their families coming out to stay...couples from Scotland (that swam in the pool in the middle of Winter!!!), Couples from beautiful Ireland who have become close friends over the years, several students from Malta, a couple from The Fiji Isles, 747 pilots and even a Concorde Pilot. Some wonderful people who keep coming back for more, year after year...even after they have their full licences! What we have on offer is amazing flying over stunning scenery, quiet but friendly airfields, miles and miles of golden beaches, castles, caves and a fully equipped two bedroomed casita, with pool...and that’s why we’re so busy!!! My absolute passion for flying started as a small boy....dreaming of flying! As I grew up, it was Hang-gliding that stole my heart...and most of my money! Later, entering competitions, Round Britain and Abroad, winning the...blah blah blah..........!!! (nuff said!)

After almost 6,000 hours of flight... I am still absolutely and totally hooked. To be able to pass on that same passion, is still a real pleasure...one I will never tire of.....

If I can be of any help or guidance in furthering your wish to fly, for the first time, or to improve, or to get past that infernal British weather!!! Please feel free to contact me...Derek Merritt-Holman...Look forward to hearing from you when you are ready to take to the sunny blue skies of Spain. Until then...happy landings!

14/12/2025

Congratulations to Tom Knapton who came back with his dad at the end of October after his first solo flight in the summer to complete to his restricted licence. A huge well done.

And thanks to his dad, John, for a much better video than I normally put together

Well done Tom
30/07/2025

Well done Tom

Looking pleased with himself, Tom Knapton
30/07/2025

Looking pleased with himself, Tom Knapton

30/07/2025

Tom Knapton's first solo landing at Benicolet. A beauty, well done Tom

30/07/2025

Tom Knapton taking off on his first solo flight.

11/07/2025
Fantastic, beautiful example of anvil head of a Cumulonimbus ahead. Glad I'm driving under rather than flying under😄
11/07/2025

Fantastic, beautiful example of anvil head of a Cumulonimbus ahead. Glad I'm driving under rather than flying under😄

21/06/2025

Along the beach

Buen vuelo hoy con Rubén, un regalo de sus amigos para su despedida de soltero. Un día muy caluroso con un vuelo a la pl...
21/06/2025

Buen vuelo hoy con Rubén, un regalo de sus amigos para su despedida de soltero. Un día muy caluroso con un vuelo a la playa de Gandía y sus amigos tuvieron una idea genial. Estaban sentados en el chiringuito tomando algo 🤣😂. Más fotos y vídeo próximamente. Les deseo a Rubén y a su prometida, Laura, una vida fantástica.

Good flight today with Ruben, a trial flight present for his stag do from his friends. A very hot day with a flight to and along Gandia beach with his friends having the better idea!!! They were sat in the beach bar having drinks 🤣😂. More pictures and video to follow. Wishing Ruben and his fiancé, Laura, a fantastic life

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