ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ultralight aviation

Ultralight aviation is a way for people to fly in small aircrafts that are very light and can glide through the air easily.

Imagine a big bird like a bald eagle or a red-tailed hawk soaring through the sky. They can fly high up in the air and swoop down to catch their prey without any trouble.

Now, ultralight aircrafts are like very small versions of these big birds. They are made with materials that are lightweight and can help the pilot glide through the air with ease. These aircrafts are so light that sometimes they don't even need a motor to fly.

The pilot sits in a little cockpit in the aircraft and uses special controls to move it through the air. They use pedals to steer it left and right and a stick to make the aircraft go up and down. They wear special goggles and a helmet to stay safe from the wind and the weather.

These aircrafts are really cool because they can go places that other airplanes can't. They can fly low to the ground and see things that you wouldn't be able to see from a big airplane. The best part is that they are super fun to fly!