ultralight aviation
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aviation field involving design, regulation, and operation of very lightweight aircraft
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Huntair Pathfinder Mark 1 ultralight
Ultralight aviation (called Microlight aviation in some countries) is the flying of lightweight, 1- or 2-seat fixed-wing aircraft. Some countries differentiate between weight-shift control and conventional three-axis control aircraft with ailerons, elevator and rudder, calling the former "Microlight" and the latter "ultralight".
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