AOPA's aims are to control the cost of private flying, prevent unnecessary restrictions and improve general aviation.

The official body representing microlighting interests in the UK - and a splendid job they do as well. First port of call on the web.

The CAA is the UK's specialist aviation regulator. The BMAA act in many matters on their behalf but ultimately they are the man.

The NPPL is the licence all new microlight students are working towards. Find out all about it here.

The representative body in the UK for amateur aircraft construction, and for non-microlight recreational and sport flying.