Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
Soarable microlights under 300 kg are a recognised subset of the UK SSDR category.
In this instance, the "microlight glider" quote came from the emergency services and would also be a reasonable description of something like a Sinus, for example, or indeed any self-launcher. Come to that, the man in the street might well equally use the term to describe a flexwing.
Most reports quote a post-crash fire, so hard to see it having been anything unpowered.
For the avoidance of doubt, DaveReidUK, I took issue with your daft conclusion that you could "rule out any of the aircraft based at Waits Farm". As usual, you've been back to argue your case - and argue with anyone daring to dispute anything you say - but sadly, the facts have confirmed my exact point that your conclusion was ill-founded, and you were foolish to state it.
My thoughts are with the pilot, their family and friends.