Videos

The maiden UK flight of the prototype HX11 wing from Grif Italia; Offering cruise speeds in excess of 50mph, along with superb handling and efficiency.

Initial test flight of Eurofly Minifox G-CKYZ. Built by Airplay Aircraft Ltd, and the first in the UK with the wing-fold option.
For more details see http://www.airplayaircraft.co.uk

An initial test flight of G-CLZM, the latest Snake to roll off the production line.
Grif Zip, Cisco BullMax engine (33Hp), E-prop, Tundra tyres and Adventure luggage bag.
For more details visit http://www.airplayaircraft.co.uk

On the 15th June 2018 David Broom successfully flew 34.54km engine-off in the Airplay Aircraft EuroFly Snake/Grif 3DC nanolight sub-70 flexwing.

If ratified by the FAI this should become a new British and World Record. No previous record has been set in the solo flexwing class.

David says "I wanted to show hang/paraglider pilots that their core flying experience can be enhanced by flying a nanolight trike. After self-launching from Sandy, Bedfordshire I used only thermals to fly back to near my home airfield. I even landed out in a small farmer's field to demonstrate that this is still perfectly feasible with a trike unit, before restarting the engine to fly home and avoid a prolonged retrieve.

The Grif 3DC and Snake combination offers glide performance broadly similar to a good intermediate hang-glider. The supine seating position is very comfortable for long periods and makes keeping an adequate lookout much easier than with a prone harness. Aside from using the engine to self-launch, it's much more fun flying to/from your favourite site than driving there!

The claim now needs to be ratified by the FAI to become a world record; a process that often takes months or even years. There can be no doubt that the flight took place as claimed; I carried 3 separate GPS trackers and filmed the entire flight in addition to arranging the required official observers. However, the approval document hasn't been updated for years and doesn't contain any procedures for video evidence. The quickest way for me to force the point was to do a flight and make a record claim!

34km is actually quite a modest distance and the aircraft is capable of much more. I was a bit late taking off and was racing to keep ahead of some overdevelopment. If I'd been a bit earlier I'm confident I could have easily reached the coast.

I'm hoping that the FAI will now update their record procedures and this will make it easier for pilots in all classes to show what they are capable of."

The Eurofly Minifox is imported to the UK by Airplay Aircraft Ltd.
For more details visit http://www.airplayaircraft.co.uk

A lovely winter's morning flight on the Eurofly Snake/Grif 3DC nanolight combination.

Video from the maiden flight of G-MFUX; the first Minifox in the UK with the Evo Speed enclosed cabin. For more details and current prices visit http://www.airplayaircraft.co.uk

The first ever flight of a EuroflyULM Minifox fixed-wing microlight in the UK.
The Minifox (along with other aircraft in the Eurofly range) are being imported by Airplay Aircraft Ltd. Visit http://www.airplayaircraft.co.uk for more details!

Flight testing of the first UK Snake nanolight, flown with the 3DC double-surface wing from Grif Italia.
Fantastic light handling and superb engine-off glide performance, all in a package that doesn't require a licence to fly in the UK!
Prices start from around £9100 including VAT and delivery.
Training is essential of course- contact us for details or have a look at http://www.airplayaircraft.co.uk

A 360 degree video of the maiden flight of G-MFUX: the first UK Minifox with the Evo Speed enclosed cabin. Available in the UK and North America from www.airplayaircraft.co.uk