Ultralift

"You strap on a pair of wings, shove a repulsor up your ass, and fly by the seat of your pants."

- Retired GySgt Tuffass on ultralift piloting.

An ultralift was a one-man  that was often flown by recreational pilots. The craft consisted of a single engine, an open-air cockpit, and wings that were mounted above the seat and engine. Due to the light-weight nature of the craft, they were affected by air turbulence and proved to many newer pilots to be tricky to maneuver.

After his retirement, Tuffass, a former Gunnery Sergeant in the Republic Marines, would fly ultralifts on the weekends. The activity did not put as much stress on his arthritic joints, and he enjoyed the challenge of piloting against a strong headwind.

Behind the scenes
The ultralift is based off of the real-world ultralight sport aircraft.