Hi Hollis: I did not know the answer so I reached our directly to U-Fly-It boss, Dennis Carley. They may have every bell and whistle but if you cant afford it, whats the benefit? How much is it going to cost me? Azusa Brakes, Starts first pull. I move it left or right, nada, I press F6 on its own and with the hand over the lever, nada. since new. News & Video on Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot Kits, and Ultralight Aircraft. This could be fun. This is the most popular Part 103 airplane these days. . 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 airspeed, altimeter, slip indicator, tachometer, exhaust gas, and cylinder head temperature gauges. Assembly will take place in the Workshop Tent next to the Red Barn in the Ultralight Area, now known as the Fun Fly Zone Tuesday through Saturday, during 9-11 AM and 2-4 PM. This was unique to the Aerolite, all other planes I tried had no throttle issues. is a professionally built, ready-to-fly, legal It nicely represents a low battery, but don't think that is what it is doing. Im interested in buying my own aircraft , but all metal two seaters are too expensive to my budget. 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. April 2, 2018 in Ill do the calculation for you. Is a Four Stroke Part 103 Airplane Possible? I believe his last name is Harrison if Im not mistaken and he also plays Bluegrass music. Flight Crew A320 (Button Control) Released for MSFS, Flight Replicas releases the Piper L-4 Grasshopper for MSFS, Black Squares Technical Overview Video Showcases Incredible Simulation Features of the Analog Bonanza, Top Mach Studios announces the Boeing/Saab T-7A Redhawk for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Review: FS Traffic almost, but not quite, Accurately simulated engine performance/limitations, Native next gen MSFS 2020 format (not port over), Supports most of MSFS 2020 visual features, Fully animated fuselage, controls and instruments (ailerons, levers, switches, wing-flex, etc). What is the actual command one has to give to move the lever? 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). Please contact them using the link here to ask about delivery times. However, you can certainly go observe and discuss the build effort with U-Fly-Its staff. (see below), Reduction D. So by their Info, a 277UL with the right Prop should work also. If you have to wait because the line is busy, it is probably because other pilots agree with me that Aero-Lite 103 is a desirable machine. Again with an emphasis on the word claim. How much or can I even get one here? Does Aerolite in the U.S. have plans to implement any of those changes to its U.S. aircraft? The new Sport Pilot rule makes flying affordable! From your experience, is it dependable and solidly built? Im trying to find a 103 in my area to look at in person, but no luck so far. (See a video of this.) I don't know much about them. It was pretty neat. Is there a conventional gear kit available? No, those figures are not typos!|. 1: 507: Propeller, Nose Nice. Compare that to the large gang of people who built the Zenith 750 or Vans RV-12 at Oshkosh (although they were amateurs, not experts). If I'm not mistaken, the ultralight crowd is how BRS got their start. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. It's a PDF at barnstormers.com. ANIM_rotate_key 7 6.99978874 Super? surely, I exaggerate, right? all-in. When the enginestarts to catch, immediately give it some fuel and release the start button. Learn as much as you can about 2 strokes. Sad to hear its getting lackluster reviews. My suggestion is use the default Aerolite 103 or a helicopter of your choice to fly low and slow around the area to take in all the details. If you treat one like a four stroke, you are guaranteed to have problems. With the volume of unit sales you must be expecting with MSFS 2020, Bought it and honestly this isnt bad but as with nearly every MSFS release thus far its been buggy. Light Sport Aircraft, LLC. by TimTaylor Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:30 pm, Post They're not certified and I don't believe there is any requirement that a manufacturer design them or test them to any kind of standard of structural soundness. Fully assembled and ready to fly aircraft available. Blade Tennessee You wrote here in the article that the Hirth F23 produces 40hp it actually produces 50hp. Tank, Dacron Covering, by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:52 pm, Post I had to look few minutes also the fuel valve (red handle) is under the tank (it's easier if you look at it from outside). We Need Information! Display as a link instead, X-Plane.Org I recently discovered that on my Aerolite 103 (Nemeth Designs) the throttle slide would not function using either my joystick or my throttle quadrant. Plus it flies so nicely that the smile youll have after your first landing may last you the rest of your life. General Discussion. When Help Comes to the Rescue FAST! Can you genuinely find an aircraft you like that is affordable?December 8, 2021, Everyone has returned home from the first major airshow in too long (other than the wonderful sector-specific event calledMidwest LSA Expo).April 21, 2021, For years Ive said that of all aircraft to succeed with battery electric flight, the first truly usable, enjoyable aircraft would be a Part 103 ultralight.April 14, 2021, Aviation preaches safety long and loud. One impression I have gained from being around the Part 103 crowd is the striking lack of knowledge about aircraft and engines. It never stops. Verner also made a three-cylinder radial that looked promising with 42hp and loads of torque. Come to think of it, Dennis Carlin offers a version of Aerolite 103 with a 4-stroke engine. They are great for sight seeing and such. Ahh yes, the aerolite, i enjoyed flying this thing in xplane quite a bit. Aerolite 103 should be taken from the marketplace. List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. Wrong! It seems like th water cooler two strokes are more reliable than those that are air cooled. Start button - press. These were amazing efforts as this video describes, but Dennis and his Aerolite thinks they can do it quicker far quicker. But every pilot flying a 2-stroke knows that and flies accordingly, right? No idea what thats about. I don't know anything about the Hirth engines, but last year I did get a chance to walk around the Aerolite at Oshkosh. Maybe I'm falling prey to the hype, but this one sounds good. 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). Today a kit Aerolite can save even more and the build time wont be long. I can appreciate that they require more attention to maintenance than other engines. These generally either weigh too much or arent powerful enough (or both). Nose Wheel Your link has been automatically embedded. Theres a braking noise that occurs non stop on a loop for me unless I put on my parking brake. Nice counter opinion, well put. slip indicator, tachometer, EGT, But the engine starts. I expect at least some of the difference of opinion is because some people take time to understand 2 strokes and some don't. And even then 2-strokes are still prone to "giving up the ghost" with little to no warning. Consider this perspective. What a shame they dont. is A product that is no longer supported by the developer, or is further developed, should not be for sale in the marketplace. Check out our new video of Aerolite 103 in flight. Youd need a good redrive to swing a prop with that and it would probably run you as much as the motor but youre still only in $1,400 ish at that point. Upload or insert images from URL. Thanks. 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! Is it possible this plane is not the complete article? Right??? Ive seen a few trikes make 254lbs. ANIM_rotate_key -10 -6.99978874 by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:23 am, Post I wonder if there is a 4 stroke option that could be used for example the Generac engine that Culver Props offered on the Swing wing airplane that they dont make anymore. 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? nemeth-designs. Surely a good design would not have a major stumbling block like turning a lever so bloody difficult! I went looking for the Skidoo race manual you mentioned - Did not find it. You cannot paste images directly. We have a super offer in conjunction with AirVenture in Oshkosh next month, announced Dennis in June 2019. BYF accomplished the feat by using a spar-less wing that was a truss welded from aluminum tubes. Also, it's wings fold in 20 minutes for trailerability. The neon yellow/green fabric appears to be in . If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. But at EUR 18.60 - and once I stop laughing - Id rather fly my kite! Clear editor. The buyer will have to pick item up at 175 Chapter Educational Center at Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa , FL. Yasin: I am sure you can order from overseas. Looks like theyve been around a while. Please contact Aerolite 103 directly for such information. The Aerolite 103 with Rotax 447 engine was purchased in 2006 and underwent a complete engine overhaul. I really would have bought it if it had been EUR 10 or less. thats a sub EUR 10 aircraft all day. Before then,DeLand Showcase 2019 is set to begin!November 7, 2019, Happening right now as this is written a young pilot, with impressive support from his father and sister, is flying to Oshkosh.July 17, 2019, Super affordability. Unlike a gas station on every corner, instructors for ultralight aircraft are more rare. Indeed, $150,000 Light-Sport Aircraft are priced beyond common budgets.August 12, 2011, Manufacturers in the ultralight industry believe they know what pilots want or what they will buy, anyway.November 1, 2002, M O S A I C In retrospect I wouldnt pay more than 10 USD for this, not the nearly 20 I paid absolutely overpriced. Filed Under: Aerolite 103, Splog, U-Fly-It. https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Hmmm, I dont think so.June 23, 2019, The second year of the DeLand Showcase is over.November 12, 2017, For years Aerolite 103 has been a charmer of the Part 103 class of aircaft.August 19, 2016, Terry Raber has returned with his charming Aerolite 103. New FI.R.M. 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. Here's at least one that was load tested. ANIM_rotate_key -7 -6.99978874 A simple click on it should do it, surely? I think this is the first complaint I have seen on one of these aviation sites about under-regulation. By all means, contact the Aerolite 103 factory. this article about Aerolite with a four stroke. answer it. 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! And with no legal requirements concerning maintenance, its your own responsibility to maintain your plane in a safe condition. 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. Photo of elusive red handled fuel valve for the Aerolite 103. CHT, ), Electric Weekly Digest - What is new in The X-Plane World, Adding Two Factor Authentication to Your Account, Dream Flight : Augusta, GA to the Bahamas. The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. We respond to ALL email messages and phone calls. Discussion in 'Flight Following' started by TexasAviation, Apr 29, 2019. The entire regulation for Part 103 can be printed on the front and back of a single page of paper. I couldn't reach the technical team even when I was pretending to be an interested buyer. Please use links in the article or this one to inquire directly with the factory for pricing. Used. mouse wont turn it!! by HAPPYDAN Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:42 am, Post That said, I dont believe they went forward with this idea. Product Support. Prices around $18,000 ready-to-fly may still be more than some people want to pay for an aircraft that is like a boat, motorcycle, or ATV its a machine you have fun with and it needs to fit within your family budget. Results 1 to 10 of 10 Tech Support: Information! 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? As far as 2-strokes go, I have yet to see any that run as smooth as the Polinis. Less than 5 hours were put on the new engine and it was fogged, covered, and placed in a hangar until now. Aerolite 103 Flight Model. So, how affordable can Aerolite be to warrant my claiming super affordability?, Rob Tuttle, following Aerolite on Facebook, posed a similar question, How much minus delivery?. Your link has been automatically embedded. 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. Pudgy and reliable Kolb aside, next two reputable types are Aerolite 103 and Belite. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. So I'm intrigued and inspired by the whole "Part 103" aspect. The mouse would still operate the throttle manually. 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. Verner no longer makes either engine. However, on whole, I think this is a highly reliable aircraft. Bummer, around 5 Euro I would have bought it even with the issues present. I guess the NTSB and the FAA doesn't really care if I endanger myself, so long as I don't endanger anyone else. Love this ultralight hope to buy one next year! Part 103 single-seat ultralight type aircraft. Wonderful! Hmmm, I dont think so.