If you prefer an aircraft with an electric start option, Aerolite is available with the Hirth F-33 for just $16,700. ANIM_rotate_key 10 6.99978874 https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. . Part-103 Ultralight: Experimental: Configuration: Single Place: Single Place: Empty Weight (1) 235 lbs. Super Affordability: U-Fly-Its Aerolite 103 Ultralight Aircraft Will Be a One-Week Super Wonder, DeLand Showcase 2017 Records Growth Customers Flew & Bought Vendors Smiled, Aerolite 120 Launches in Britain and Ireland. But I think chicagorandy's response is the best idea. Ken: Evidently you missed this article about Aerolite with a four stroke. Admittedly, there is always some magic. Aerolite 103 (1996) Engine: 35 hp 2si Wing span 26.8' Length: 17' Height: 6' 5" Wing area: 124 sq/ft Empty weight: 250 lb Useful load: 270 lb Cruise speed: 55 mph Stall speed: 28 mph Structural limits: +4Gs, -2.8 G Steerable nose wheel Joomla! Plus it flies so nicely that the smile youll have after your first landing may last you the rest of your life. (see below), Reduction Drive, Im a French ultralight pilot renting Savannah and Bingo all year long. Approximate shipping cost to Memphis, Tennessee? Product Support. System, 5 Gallon How do i fly these ultralights? Exceptionally safe? I do not know, but it looks like a simple port over to me. I have the cursor hand over the lever. I was OK sorting out the key but missed the obvious when looking for the fuel tap.they are always attached to the bottom of the fuel tank. Other Box 103, Millersburg, OH 44654, phone 330-674-9715, : 330-674-1559 . Love this ultralight hope to buy one next year! What a shame they dont. Stage 4 they turn 10-12k all day. all-in. Can anyone of you confirm its not nice to fly? News & Video on Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot Kits, and Ultralight Aircraft. Armilite Jul 26, 2019 1 2 3 4 Next Armilite Well-Known Member Joined Sep 5, 2011 Messages 3,700 Location AMES, IA USA Jul 26, 2019 #1 Email us: aerolite @uflyit.com. thats a sub EUR 10 aircraft all day. I don't know much about them. With a very heavy emphasis on the word claim. Less than 50 Hrs. I had a brain burp. I really would have bought it if it had been EUR 10 or less. Haven't flown it for a while now, but should probably get back and enjoy some "low-and-slow" flying again. You will need to create a username and password on your first visit - click the register link at the upper right to proceed, and join the conversation! Super affordability. X-Plane.Org ANIM_rotate_key -10 -6.99978874 Pasted as rich text. http://godolloairport.hu/calc/strc_eng/index.htm, http://www.uflyit.com/aerolite_103_specifications.htm, Aircraft Design / Aerodynamics / New Technology, Flying bike update, in case you were wondering. We have a super offer in conjunction with AirVenture in Oshkosh next month, announced Dennis in June 2019. AEROLITE 103 ULTRALIGHT ROTAX $14,000 FOR IMMEDIATE SALE Rebuilt rotax 447 with 42 hours. My question is, how reliable is this engine? New FI.R.M. News & Video on Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot Kits, and Ultralight Aircraft. Verner used to make a light two-cylinder 4-stroke, but it only pushed out 35hp max and about 23hp continuous. Having seen many other kit aircraft manuals in the past, we can say with confidence that our manual is one . Our distributor in Europe uses the Thor 250 on some of their Aerolites, and the performance is adequate. We do not currently offer the Thor 250 as an engine option from our factory here in the U.S., (since we have the F33 available, and the performance is about the same) but we can certainly install or provide the Polini if that is your engine of choice. XP11 General discussion. Powered by Invision Community. Both Legal Eagle and Hummelbird were only compatible with very small pilots, and the latter also disposed with the canopy. Learn as much as you can about 2 strokes. In the '70s I grew up with 2-stroke road and dirt bikes, and found those (Yam and Zuki) to be strong and reliable, although smoky. Light Sport Aircraft, LLC. Website: https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm, This website regularly promotes affordable aviation. Plus, a deal awaits some lucky buyer. Ken, the issue is simply getting a 4-stroke that can meet the weight requirements of Part 103. , (BTW, you should say a prayer that the Backyard Flyer is no longer produced. We are also testing a couple other engine models currently, both of which should be very viable options for heavier pilots. In case Hirths numbering system may confuse you, F33 is a super light single cylinder engine where F23 is a horizontally opposed twin cylinder model producing 50 horsepower. 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Hi Jonathan: From my (limited) experience in Aerolite 103 and from what I know of its long history, I feel it is highly dependable and solidly built. that is both reliable and powerful enough is difficult. I badly wanted this to be a solid release as I could see myself having a blast flying low and slow and taking in the sights with this one. Despite the simplicity of the Aerolite 103 I cant start the engine without using the auto option. So by their Info, a 277UL with the right Prop should work also. And personally I just don't know of any such engine. The Backyard flyer. With the volume of unit sales you must be expecting with MSFS 2020, I guess the NTSB and the FAA doesn't really care if I endanger myself, so long as I don't endanger anyone else. Note: due to increased spam activity, there will be a slight delay as all new users must be approved manually. nemeth-designs. And even that is pushing it. The only issue as far as using one of these in an aircraft would be that they achieve those up numbers by turning a LOT of RPM! You are using an out of date browser. Dan What is the safety and performance record of the Aerolite 103? I couldn't reach the technical team even when I was pretending to be an interested buyer. Propeller, Nose . The entire regulation for Part 103 can be printed on the front and back of a single page of paper. by HAPPYDAN Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:24 pm, Post Come to think of it, Dennis Carlin offers a version of Aerolite 103 with a 4-stroke . It was one of a few Part 103 aircraft with certain engineering elements that were, uh, "questionable". The problem is that finding a 4-stroke under 80lbs. Pudgy and reliable Kolb aside, next two reputable types are Aerolite 103 and Belite. Your previous content has been restored. JavaScript is disabled. And even then 2-strokes are still prone to "giving up the ghost" with little to no warning. Home Videos Live Playlists. I was finally able to get the 103 started, thanks to this discussion: But there are some other things about this default airplane that still mystify me. Please keep all post Aerolite 103 related. Check out our new video of Aerolite 103 in flight. Thank you! Consider this perspective. I read the Aerolite article too and was impressed. Required fields are marked *. Surely a good design would not have a major stumbling block like turning a lever so bloody difficult! Wrong! Starts first pull. https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm. Also, it's wings fold in 20 minutes for trailerability. The few changes to the Aerolite in conjunction with certification in Europe are not anything that we deemed necessary to change on the U.S. models. Hi Hollis: I did not know the answer so I reached our directly to U-Fly-It boss, Dennis Carley. Upload or insert images from URL. The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. instrument (airspeed, altimeter, The model number indicates that the Aerolite was designed to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration FAR 103 ultralight rules. Some Google searching yielded the solution to my woes. One thought and one question: 1. Kassu62 Members 21 mouse wont turn it!! Affordable Aviation Can You Find a Budget-Meeting Aircraft for 2022? Please use links in the article or this one to inquire directly with the factory for pricing. And with no legal requirements concerning maintenance, its your own responsibility to maintain your plane in a safe condition. If you have a question, we want to That said, I've never flown one, but did the same sort of research you are starting on now, a few years ago. April 2, 2018 in HeliSimmer.com Forums - 10 Sep 20. I think there was a version of Hummelbird that ostensibly qualified as ultralight. Any issues please let me know. Don't know about 1) but I thought 2) is a hydrostatic fuel gauge? 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? Possibly a great choice for some low and slow flights over all the new points of interest in the USA World Update? And I am entitled to my opinion. Be serious please! Tank, Dacron Covering, I honestly thought Nemeth stopped developing addons. The neon yellow/green fabric appears to be in . Also, if you spot the fox, let me know.. UPDATE 21/02/19 : V3.3 contains one new object (cottage) however I have also added a 2nd version of the airfield which fits better with Orbx True Earth North. And even then its still iffy.). Nice. We respond to ALL email Official Nemeth Designs Forum. Standard Equipment on Every Aerolite: The frame of the plane remains in excellent condition. After he put this on his Facebook page, this show airplane will surely sell long before Oshkosh 2019 starts. Verner also made a three-cylinder radial that looked promising with 42hp and loads of torque. Sun n Fun 2015: Part 103 Ultralights Are Hot! Aerolite 103. by HAPPYDAN Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:42 am, Post Weekly Digest - What is new in The X-Plane World, Adding Two Factor Authentication to Your Account, Dream Flight : Augusta, GA to the Bahamas. This forum is the place to discuss All Things Experimental. I was able to google a manual - searching for "aerolite103 checklist". 32 HP Kawasaki 340 Powered Aerolite $15,900 28 HP Hirth F-33 Powered Aerolite $16,790 Yes, that surprisingly low price is good right now, and yes, the company can earn a profit on that so you know they can stay in business to serve your needs in the future. Thanks. , Aero-Works Aerolite 103 Ultralight Aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, The fps drop comment is very strange for an aircraft with no avionics (funnily enough noted in areas that are typically fps heavy regardless), I imagine the flight model comments are a little more valid however. What might seem affordable to a pilot that can buy a nearly one million dollar Cirrus SR22 is vastly different from what is affordable to most readers of this website. but to say something can't weigh more than most retired adult males is a bit ridiculous. 3Dreaming Im interested in buying my own aircraft , but all metal two seaters are too expensive to my budget. A Cessna driver who jumps in an ultralight without any transition training is asking for trouble. Other engine options are available, including Rotax 447 and 503, Kawasaki 440, Hirth F23, etc. Delivery is free if you are someplace close to our route home (nominal delivery charge if you are not close to our route back to Florida).. jschallenberg by chicagorandy Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:32 pm, Post Mariano Rosales/EAA). Please contact them using the link here to ask about delivery times. For 250 pound pilots, we recommend the Hirth F23. I live in Fairbanks, Alaska. Aerolite 103 priced to sell! I just received a September copy of SPORT AVIATION, in which there is an excellent article regarding the Aerolite 103. Shortly after takeoff, I quickly lose altitude and crash. A-103 is sold out of Ohio, 2012 list $16.5k + BRS $3,650. I like this bird, something is wrong whit the payload calculation,so you have to enter a very low pilot weigth, but otherwise a nice but different experience. AEROLITE 103 Builders Vlog @aerolite103buildersvlog8 1.95K subscribers 76 videos This channel was created for anyone who owns the Aerolite 103 ultralight airplane. He left the business for a time and another man tried to replicate the creation.August 19, 2016, Aerolite 103 from U-Fly-It has been on a tear for the last couple years, producing at capacity and stretching to produce even more for 2016.November 19, 2015, Part 103 ultralight activity was not the news I expected to report from Sun n Fun 2015, certainly not as my first report.April 28, 2015, Some people have long believed that Part 103-legal weight shift trikes or single place powered parachutes may be possible but Ive often heard the pronouncement, You cannot make a legal three axis Part 103 airplane. I wonder if those folks are ready to admit their error?December 31, 2014, Evidently, a magic number exists to authorities in various civil aviation agencies around the developed world.September 15, 2014, It depended on whom you asked. In an age where many Light-Sport Aircraft run $150,000, to well possibly much more, affordability becomes something of a tortured word. Are you building/buying/flying an Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) or Experimental Light Sport (E-LSA) aircraft? U-Fly-It (current builder of the Aerolite 103) offers several engine options, and I wouldn't mind paying a little extra for a solid mill. From U-Fly-It in DeLand, FL. Listen, modern airplanes have become quite expensive. Display as a link instead, I would order one right now if they did. Sun n Fun 2021 / Day 1 Charged with Excitement Battery Electric Aerolite 103 Is Flying Now! The price of Aerolite is $ 14,000.00 plus sales tax. Believe it or not you can buy a $90 Predator 212 from Harbor Freight, a $500 stage 4 kit from any number of go kart racing sites and have a 4 stroke putting out 40-45 hp at the crank the weights 50lbs dry. Even in the air. Fuel tank and shut off is on pilots right handside. Youd need a <70lb. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Hence, your input will be much appreciated (especially if you are an aerolite builder). Length: 16 ft. 3.25 in. Four-point Restraint Aerolite 103 is surprisingly well equipped: Flaps, trim, conventional three-axis control with a yoke and rudder pedals, windscreen and nose fairing, steerable nose wheel with sturdy shock-absorbing main gear, four-point seat belts, 5-gallon aluminum fuel tank, Azusa brakes, fully anodized aluminum airframe and all basic instruments including 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? KGEO This is a solid, great flying ultralight. Hi Jeff: Thanks for catching the error. Backyard Flyer (BYF) did, too. Modern ultralights are perfectly fine, their engines have also come a long way. My loss! Used. The rudder axis is 'reversed' as well. * U-Fly-It's European dealer is Vierwerk. Research on the INET produced very little useful information; a few swear by them, and just as many swear at them. But this old dog knows that advertising "hype" can cover up a lot of defects, hence my concern. Do you have a link? Part 103 single-seat ultralight type aircraft. New sails, windshield, fuel tank, tires, etc. Practically speaking a Part 103 engine cant be much more than 80lbs. Anyone who can recommend one over the other? Due to its ultralight construction, take-off and landing procedures must be taken with special care, to prevent airframe and gear damage, and shouldnt exceed 32 knots. What am I doing wrong ? The Aerolite 103 ultralight aircraft is now for sale again by u-fly-it who now is manufacturing this wonderful aircraft in DeLand FL. The Aerolite 103 is available as either a fully assembled, ready-to-fly, single seat aircraft, or as a Quick-Build Kit that you can assemble yourself in Less Than 50 Hours! Since 1982 FAAs Part 103 for ultralight vehicles has been one of the most intriguing sections in the lengthy Federal Aviation Regulations. These generally either weigh too much or arent powerful enough (or both). They may have every bell and whistle but if you cant afford it, whats the benefit? Blade Tennessee The new Aerolite 103 Kit Assembly Manual is completed and being shipped to our customers, who are assembling their own Aerolites. A-103 is like Quicksilver RTF and Belite is like a very puny Cub (it's actually a much reworked Kitfox that's hardly recognizeable anymore). Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Fairing & Windscreen, This is more expensive than the Aerolite103 but with faster performance. Please contact Aerolite 103 directly for such information. Due to its ultralight construction, take-off and landing procedures must be taken with special care, to prevent airframe and gear damage, and shouldn't exceed 32 knots. Airframe, 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? The Aero-Works Aerolite 103 is an American ultralight aircraft that was first manufactured by Aero-Works, Inc, of Millersburg, Ohio. We will be assembling an Aerolite 103 during the show from a Quick Build Kit, and the aircraft is for sale (you can purchase it now, and pick it up at the end of the show or we can deliver it to you on the way back to Florida). I love the Aerolite 103, however, I have a problem with 2-stroke engines. Check X-Plane Forum, of course. It's just expensive and cannot take any options (like wheel pants). A product that is no longer supported by the developer, or is further developed, should not be for sale in the marketplace. Second, I weigh 270 pounds so I know that the Hirth 23 is probably the engine to go with. 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? with basic flight and engine Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Gross Weight: 600 lbs. ulysses10 You cannot paste images directly. Third Party Addon Discussion Aircraft. Note: due to increased spam activity, there will be a slight delay as all new users must be approved manually. Wonderful! The new owner can load it up on Saturday afternoon/evening, Dennis finished, or we can deliver it to you. Hello - Tried to fly the Aerolite 103 today for the first time in XPlane 11 and although I followed the steps below, the propeller would only turn at a rate of 1 revolution per 20 seconds, and not start, as I am outside the craft watching startup. It can be donebut the underlying airframe has to be VERY light to make it work. And that's the rubno matter how you slice it, 2-strokes used in aircraft will always need more maintenance and attention than any 4-strokes. If we have not sold it prior to the show, you can buy it at any time while it is being assembled). Now get this a $3,000 Oshkosh discount applies! Ill do the calculation for you. 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724. List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. Parachute! And, if you want, you can add a whole-airplane parachute (which itself will allow a few more pounds for other accessories or perhaps a more powerful engine). These were amazing efforts as this video describes, but Dennis and his Aerolite thinks they can do it quicker far quicker. by 3Dreaming Mon Sep 18, 2017 5:30 pm, Post Because you can fly one of these aircraft without a pilot license (though all sellers will require training or proof of skills), without FAA registration to obtain an N-number (none need be displayed), and the pilot requires no medical. this article about Aerolite with a four stroke. They tend to be temperamental. I think this is the first complaint I have seen on one of these aviation sites about under-regulation. I have owned a Skyranger and an Aeronca Chief but dont know of anyone around here (central Maine) who owns an Aerolite 103 or where I can get cross-training in anything that will hold me and most any CFI, unless they are VERY small, like 175 or so pounds in a Challenger II. The mouse would still operate the throttle manually. Is there a conventional gear kit available? Learn how your comment data is processed. Bummer, around 5 Euro I would have bought it even with the issues present. However, you can certainly go observe and discuss the build effort with U-Fly-Its staff. Do you sell the kit without the engine and if so what is the price? Please contact Aerolite 103 producer U-Fly-It for shipping info. Product Support. For the price of 2 super grande primo latte mocha bla bla coffees or 2 combo meals at your local mystery meat fastfood chain or a 24pk of premium double ply toilet paper its fun and well worth - which is a nice change of pace (with my obviously ridiculous opinion), This thing is the ultimate sightseer and not much slower than a Cub, Sounds excellent, flies as it seems it should (tho ive never flown an ultralight sadly) trims nicely, plenty of gusto getting high and finesse getting low, I flew around just south of my home in Cape Canaveral, NASA, KSC and had a blast, With this recent POI update to the States, this and it are a perfect combo. It's a PDF at barnstormers.com. You must log in or register to reply here. For more information about the Aero-Lite 103, contact Aero-Works, P.O. You might want to try out a wee trip from Longside. They are great for sight seeing and such. Weekly Digest - What is new in The X-Plane World, Adding Two Factor Authentication to Your Account, Dream Flight : Augusta, GA to the Bahamas, Fuel valve (at the bottom of the big tank under the pilot seat, from the right hand side of the aircraft)- turn red handle left, towards the tail, Master switch - turn key clockwise and keep it there.
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