Light aircraft refer to small airplanes or helicopters used mainly for personal use, leisure, flight training, or business purposes. They are built to carry only a few passengers or a small amount of cargo and tend to be less costly and simpler to operate compared to larger commercial planes.
Typically, light aircraft are classified based on having a maximum takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds (around 5,670 kilograms) or less. These types of aircraft are commonly operated by private pilots, flight schools, or small companies and include single-engine propeller planes, small twin-engine planes, and light sport aircraft.
