The microlight owes its origin to hang-gliding. The first American-built delta wings appeared in ski resorts in the French Alps in 1973.

In the years between 1973 and 1980 hang-gliding caught on in a big way first in Europe and then throughout the world.
Among the manufacturers springing up in France was a company called La Mouette which quickly established itself as the world’s leading constructor.

Over the years spectacular improvements were made to performance, and then one day someone had the idea of adding an engine - much as the first aviators had done many years before. The top management of La Mouette asked Renaud Guy to set up a unit for the production of “ultra-light motorised gliders”.
Cosmos was founded in March 1982 and began to manufacture single-seater craft.

The company proved highly successful despite the presence of a plethora of private constructors.
For towing purposes, it very soon became clear that there was a pressing need to come up with an aircraft possessing the same sort of performance and flight characteristics as the delta wing itself.
Eventually the breakthrough was provided by Louis Darlet and the Cosmos team who developed a complete towing method by microlight. International hang-gliding teams were prompt to acquire this Cosmos “tug” which had sufficient power and output to act as a two-seater or to tow two wings at the same time.

This episode marked the beginning of Cosmos’s reputation at international level and was followed by 30 orders from the USA.

Cosmos microlights established new records for altitude, speed and distances covered without refuelling.
At competitive level, Cosmos won the French, European and World Championships!
Cosmos flying craft have had many imitators but thanks to an unceasing policy of innovation we have always managed to keep one step ahead of the competition.

In the year 2000, after a development stage lasting three years, Cosmos launched production of a multi-axis microlight featuring folding wings and made of composite materials: the Helios.
Cosmos is well known for its insistence on testing its microlights in the most demanding situations and in all weather conditions.
The Cosmos team is made up of a highly qualified staff pursuing three main objectives: Safety - Service - Innovation.

The company’s workshops are located at Fontaine-les-Dijon while the flying school and hangars occupy 6000 sq. m of land alongside the Dijon-Darois aerodrome.

The school operates throughout the year and includes bed & breakfast and other facilities.
Visitors are welcome.

We look forward to seeing you soon!