Skyranger

Single Piston

The Skyranger is a British ultralight aircraft manufactured by Pegasus Aviation, designed as an affordable entry point into recreational flying. Built around a high-wing configuration with an open or enclosed cockpit, the Skyranger emerged in the 1990s as part of the UK's thriving microlight movement, offering pilots a simple, lightweight platform that could be operated under relaxed licensing requirements. Its tube-and-fabric construction keeps both purchase and maintenance costs low, while the Rotax engine provides reliable power for local flights and training. The type is particularly popular among private owners and flying clubs in the UK and Europe, where it serves as both a trainer and a weekend tourer. With a maximum takeoff weight under 1,000 pounds and a stall speed below 30 knots, the Skyranger operates at the gentler end of the aviation spectrum, trading speed and range for accessibility and simplicity. Its slow-flight characteristics and forgiving handling make it well-suited to grass strips and short fields, though cross-country capability remains limited by fuel capacity and weather tolerance. SkyMeter has tracked 3 flights across 2 airframes and 2 operators, with MILLER SCOTT D the most frequently observed.