They're usually built or finished by hand by the owner. The motor glider was certified for airworthiness in October, not normally required for experimental aircraft.

Basically, any pilot holding a Self Launching Motor Glider (SLMG) license can fly the machine. The company has set its sights on the US market with similar aircraft designations.

These machines look as delicate as dragonflies, with a fragile skin of fiberglass, a motor no larger than a snowmobile’s, and wings of dacron sailcloth over a frame of aircraft aluminum. They ...

The ultralight recreational aircraft was similar to a hang glider, but with a small motor and propeller, said Sonoma County sheriff’s Sgt. Mike Raasch, who was at the scene Sunday.

The first flight of the Belite SeaLite ultralight airplane on floats took place in Wichita on Tuesday. First delivery is expected to occur in early 2014. Courtesy photo Belite Aircraft has a new ...

Arizona Ultralight: Instruction includes orientation, ground, dual-flight and solo flight classes; specializing in fixed-wing, open cockpit planes Where: 4901 N. Axtell Ave., Marana Cost: $25 for ...