Cost for getting a licence. Flying an aircraft is more affordable than ever and microlights make it even more affordable. The average cost of a microlight pilot licence is usually between $5,000 and $6,000, depending on whether you choose to do a full or part-time flying course.A full-time course condenses the information into a shorter period making it slightly cheaper.asic requirements. To start you are required to be 15 years of age or older and be medically healthy (to the standard that is required to acquire a drivers license). You will then need to find an approved flight training instructor. You can find a list of microlight flight training instructors here.