The Air Navigation (Environmental Standards For Non-EASA Aircraft) Order 2008

Exceptions to the requirement for a noise certificate for a microlight aeroplane

5.  The prohibition in article 4(1) does not apply to a microlight aeroplane—

(a)flying in accordance with the ‘A Conditions’ or the ‘B Conditions’ in Part A of Schedule 3 to the Air Navigation Order 2005;

(b)landing or taking off at a prescribed place;

(c)which is a self-propelled hang-glider; or

(d)for which a permit to fly was first in force prior to 1st July 1999 and which has a maximum authorised weight greater than 390 kg.