Definition
microlight
noun
- a very small, lightweight aircraft with an open cockpit, typically powered by a small engine and capable of slow flight
Usage: chiefly British; also called ultralight in North America
Examples
- He piloted a microlight over the countryside on a sunny afternoon.
- Microlights are popular for recreational flying because they are affordable and easy to maintain.
- The microlight soared gracefully through the clear blue sky.
- She earned her microlight pilot license after completing the training course.
- Microlights require less runway than conventional aircraft for takeoff and landing.