A light aircraft is a small aeroplane that is designed to carry a small number of passengers or a small amount of goods.
light aircraft in British English
(laɪt ˈɛəˌkrɑːft)
noun
an aircraft having a maximum take-off weight less than 5670 kilograms (12 500 pounds), that is designed to carry a small number of passengers or a small amount of goods.
Examples of 'light aircraft' in a sentence
light aircraft
We could try putting together a light aircraft or a small boat.
The Sun (2016)
A light aircraft carrying two men crashed in Northumberland, injuring the occupants.