1. plural of microlight; small, lightweight aircraft with minimal engine power, typically single or two-seater, used for recreational flying.
Usage: chiefly British; also called ultralight aircraft in North American English

Examples

• The flying club offers lessons in microlights for beginners interested in aviation.
• Several microlights took off from the airfield on the clear morning.
• Microlights are popular for recreational flying because they are affordable and easy to maintain.
• The pilot steered his microlight through the valley with precision.
• Microlights require less fuel than conventional aircraft.