microlight

1. (aviation) An ultralight aircraft.Examples: "I’ve flown in flimsy microlights, soaring serenely above rich farmland. I’ve ridden tactical combat helicopters missions, skimming the desert floor and banking hard around sand dunes."; "One of the things making the trip possible is Rutherford’s microlight aircraft. Microlights are small one or two-seat planes used for leisure or personal transport. If she completes her trip, Rutherford will also claim the record for the youngest person to circumnavigate the world solo in a microlight aircraft."

2. (aviation) The smallest manned aircraft classification, composed of ultralights and verylights; smaller than light aircraft.