NEWS · 2026-09-16 · Cranfield University - LinkedIn

Flight Club is officially underway

"Welcome to Flight Club! This is what makes Cranfield such a special place to work and study. Having the skills and facilities to build an aeroplane, carry out research projects around it, and then flight test it from our own airport is something that makes us truly unique."

Professor Guy Gratton’s Flight Club is officially underway. Members of the team have unboxed the Flylight Skyranger Nynja 912ULS kit and completed the first inspection, as part of the British Microlight Aircraft Association’s (BMAA) New Horizons initiative.

The project will give students and staff the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in aircraft design, development and maintenance, complementing their academic studies and giving them the chance to take their learning from the classroom into the real world.

Joining us this autumn? Flight Club could be a standout project to get involved in, helping you develop practical skills and experience that can strengthen your employability.

Could you be part of the team?