microlights

Noun

microlight (plural microlights)

1. An ultralight aircraft.
   • 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.2020 December 5, Nic Robertson, “Saudi Arabia has changed beyond recognition. But will tourists want to visit?”, in CNN, archived from the original on 15 Apr 2022
2. The smallest manned aircraft classification, composed of ultralights and verylights; smaller than light aircraft.
3. A very small light.
   • "I took $100, bought microlights and made the gloves myself," said Lim.2015 June 5, Parija Kavilanz, “His $13 million secret: 'Gloving'”, in CNN, archived from the original on 17 Sep 2020