I don't know much about them. I helped with the RV 12 last year. I need a complete kit of 103. Standard Equipment on Every Aerolite: Are Aerolite prices enticing for what many consider to be a dandy little airplane? He replied, We contemplated this (having others help) but ultimately decided to allow people to view, but not participate., The two primary reasons, Dennis continued, were EAAs request for us to provide liability insurance for anyone providing hands-on assistance (which I doubt is even available, and our hangar policy does not extend to third-party locations), and our desire to keep the build on track given the fairly small number of hours available in the Workshop Tent from Tuesday to Saturday.. I don't know anything about the Hirth engines, but last year I did get a chance to walk around the Aerolite at Oshkosh. A kit version of Aerolite 103 is prepared for shipment at U-Fly-Its DeLand, Florida factory. Need help with Letters of Authorization? So, surely that means you get some super stripped-down aircraft with no features, both to save money and to stay within FAR Part 103s demanding weight and flight envelope parameters right? Is there a conventional gear kit available? That's what I use as I recall. Lets hope better examples are offered up, and at a realistic price. Less than 50 Hrs. well I did get it to start from a New Flight, and it must have low battery built in the simulation. Nice counter opinion, well put. Plugs fouled regularly, and exhaust ports needed to be cleaned now and then, but sooo easy to work on, not a problem. They added kits as a way to help keep up but their business is extremely solid. 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. Hi! by HAPPYDAN Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:24 pm, Post 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. Remarkable! (See a video of this.) Weekly Digest - What is new in The X-Plane World, Adding Two Factor Authentication to Your Account, Dream Flight : Augusta, GA to the Bahamas. But I did find a 2006 Ski-doo shop manual. 23803 United States Telephone: 8045363333 I honestly thought Nemeth stopped developing addons. Do you have a link? Third Party Addon Discussion Aircraft. Does everything work in it after todays update? I went looking for the Skidoo race manual you mentioned - Did not find it. 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. If you have a question, we want to answer it. 2. Ill do the calculation for you. The entire regulation for Part 103 can be printed on the front and back of a single page of paper. Propeller, Nose Please contact Aerolite 103 producer U-Fly-It for shipping info. The Aerolite 103 is fun to fly, but it seems incomplete. Yes, love ultralights. Usually, you people complain about over-regulation by the FAA. (You basically have to strip darn near everything except a speed gauge, altimeter and a seat out of a Part 103 to fit a 4-stroke, AND add a parachute using a loose (or ambiguous) interpretation of Part 103 rules. 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. Specifically the spar-less wing that was truss welded from aluminum (!) However, you can certainly go observe and discuss the build effort with U-Fly-Its staff. Stage 4 they turn 10-12k all day. The demand is clearly there. Can anyone of you confirm its not nice to fly? All rights reserved. that is both reliable and powerful enough is difficult. Check out our new video of Aerolite 103 in flight. I auto start and the throttle doesn't work. 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. As far as i can tell, a buddy & i both got them after the patch yesterday. but to say something can't weigh more than most retired adult males is a bit ridiculous. It never stops. Parachute! From your experience, is it dependable and solidly built? Thanks. But every pilot flying a 2-stroke knows that and flies accordingly, right? If you treat one like a four stroke, you are guaranteed to have problems. Seems like with lower speeds and the ability to land almost anywhere if the engine fails, they'd be pretty safe (assuming they're not prone to structural failure). Sun n Fun 2021 / Day 1 Charged with Excitement Battery Electric Aerolite 103 Is Flying Now! aerolite @uflyit.com 386-738-4444 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724 We respond to ALL email messages and phone calls. Discussion in 'Flight Following' started by TexasAviation, Apr 29, 2019. ANIM_rotate_key 7 6.99978874 Length: 16 ft. 3.25 in. When pressing the start button the engine turns over but it appears to be starved of fuel. Nice little ultralight! The Oshkosh 2019 Super Wonder Aerolite 103 will be equipped with these options or upgrades: Hirth F33 engine; Electric start; Lightweight lithium battery; Culver pProp; EIS panel; Hydraulic brakes; 6-inch wheels and tires; Final selling price: $17,900 (clarifying, that is $3,000 off the standard price of $20,900 for a Ready to Fly model with . 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. Again with an emphasis on the word claim. Ive also seen a few fixed-wing aircraft claim 254lbs. They tend to be temperamental. At recent Oshkosh events, two One-Week Wonders were built using a kit from Zenith with power from Rotax or a Vans RV-12 with another Rotax 9-series engine. Pasted as rich text. Practically speaking a Part 103 engine cant be much more than 80lbs. All them some time to respond as they are very busy building more Aerolite 103s. Well, it is still debatable whether the mysterious aircraft is indeed a genuine Chinese copy of the Aerolite 103. https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Founder of MSFS Addons and a flight simulation enthusiast since the early days of FSX. Also clicking on the fuel bulb does not appear to be priming the motor. by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:23 am, Post With a very heavy emphasis on the word claim. 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. SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan -- 26.8 ft. Wing area -- 124 sq. The rudder axis is 'reversed' as well. System, 5 Gallon They only show a 60" & 63" Prop. Fully Kawasaki 440, Hirth F23, etc. Hello, I think your comment on structural failure is valid too. Or maybe designing your own aircraft? Bought it and honestly this isnt bad but as with nearly every MSFS release thus far its been buggy. Hi Hollis: I did not know the answer so I reached our directly to U-Fly-It boss, Dennis Carley. We respond to ALL email messages and phone calls. Third, I have no experience with a pusher prop ultralight. I need to put those funds to toilet paper hoarding maan yes good point to make, putting it into perspective its not a horrible price. 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. 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. messages and phone calls. Aerolite 103 kit and plans starting $11,500 Fully assembled and ready to fly aircraft available. Approximately 200 detailed pages, including nearly 300 color photographs. Here's at least one that was load tested. Each Aerolite XP11 General discussion. I think there was a version of Hummelbird that ostensibly qualified as ultralight. In a mere 20 hours during bankers hours, some might say an Aerolite 103 will go from kit to flyable aircraft. Please keep all post Aerolite 103 related. And with no legal requirements concerning maintenance, its your own responsibility to maintain your plane in a safe condition. 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. 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. Aerolite 103 priced to sell! We literally can not build them fast enough.. Right now the Aerolite has been broken up in three sections (main fuselage, left and right wing with struts attached). Pasted as rich text. Get the oil mix right and keep the revs inside the redline and everything worked fine. NONE of the above works for me. Please ask U-Fly-It directly. Shame really. Or is the thought that such engineering improvements really arent necessary? The new Sport Pilot rule makes flying affordable! A Rotax 277UL (. 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. The buyer will have to pick item up at 175 Chapter Educational Center at Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa , FL. Can anybody speak for their reputation as a developer? On this lightweight aircraft, even with a beefier pilot, an F23 Aerolite is going to perform exceedingly well. This is more expensive than the Aerolite103 but with faster performance. A couple years ago, Dennis revived the idea of a kit Aerolite 103. Converting an S-LSA to E-LSA? How much or can I even get one here? So, what to do? Finally, the Swissauto 250 is a newer 4-stroke entry that looks good. Right??? Flying Into Oshkosh An Eye-Opener, but What If You Were Really Young, and in an Ultralight Aircraft? By The discussion forum for Sport Pilots and Light Sport Aircraft, Post X-Plane.Org of by Jim Hardin Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:50 am, Post ANIM_rotate_key -10 -6.99978874 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. HeliSimmer.com Forums Nemeth Designs . 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? Super? surely, I exaggerate, right? Wrong! It can be donebut the underlying airframe has to be VERY light to make it work. Hmmm, I dont think so. 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. It 'seems' to be often posted that with a small 2-Stroke, it's not 'if' it will shut down during flight, but 'when' it will? Changing or adding equipment, or otherwise modifying an S-LSA? Upload or insert images from URL. TIA! Hi Robert: I believe the answer is no, but please contact U-Fly-It for the authoritative response. Yet here is an airplane, being built at a tiny fraction of the quantity of any automobile, selling for as little as half the price of the average new car. Absorbing Main Gear, Steerable ft. 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. By any measure this is a singular aircraft (oops, FAA calls them a vehicle because they do not have to meet the hundreds of pages of regulation that apply to certified aircraft). Your previous content has been restored. New FI.R.M. 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. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. with a 4-stroke. TRIS 3525 720. A new and updated version of the Scottish Wings livery with the latest logo.just for fun. Bummer, around 5 Euro I would have bought it even with the issues present. You can post now and register later. Super? surely, I exaggerate, right? The airplane was registered to and operated by the private . Other For me the skid ball only indicates left (with rudder full left or right), Edit the cockpit object: at ../X-Plane 11/Aircraft/Laminar Research/Aerolite 103/Aerolite_103_cockpit.obj, ANIM_rotate_begin 0.00000012 -0.00000034 1.00003028 sim/cockpit2/gauges/indicators/slip_deg You are right, of course, and it is now fixed. May 10, 2018 in Nose Wheel * U-Fly-It's European dealer is Vierwerk. Assembled, Factory Built In retrospect I wouldnt pay more than 10 USD for this, not the nearly 20 I paid absolutely overpriced. 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. Ken, the issue is simply getting a 4-stroke that can meet the weight requirements of Part 103. . Approximate shipping cost to Memphis, Tennessee? Also, it's wings fold in 20 minutes for trailerability. After a year of great uncertainty, the earliest airshows of 2021 are feeling the pressure.January 8, 2021, In about one week, it all ends. Keep following this website for more. I really would have bought it if it had been EUR 10 or less. Automobile companies, building tens or hundreds of thousands of a single model, have an average U.S. selling price of more than $35,000 in 2019. I was very interested in a Challenger II for sale in my area but found that, again, Im too heavy for it with any CFI I can find so we would not be overweight. Note: due to increased spam activity, there will be a slight delay as all new users must be approved manually. We respond to ALL email But the engine starts. List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. A-103 is sold out of Ohio, 2012 list $16.5k + BRS $3,650. You might want to try out a wee trip from Longside. New sails, windshield, fuel tank, tires, etc. As far as 2-strokes go, I have yet to see any that run as smooth as the Polinis. is Free Software released under the GNU General Public License. Our distributor in Europe uses the Thor 250 on some of their Aerolites, and the performance is adequate. Powered by Invision Community. Your link has been automatically embedded. The model number indicates that the Aerolite was designed to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration FAR 103 ultralight rules. If I'm not mistaken, the ultralight crowd is how BRS got their start. Are you building/buying/flying an Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) or Experimental Light Sport (E-LSA) aircraft? AEROLITE 103 Builders Vlog @aerolite103buildersvlog8 1.95K subscribers 76 videos This channel was created for anyone who owns the Aerolite 103 ultralight airplane. Aerolite 103 Flight Model. Aerolite 103 kit and plans starting $11,500. The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. As I said, above, Ultralights are good fun, so Yes, at EUR 5 or less, I too would have tried it. FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022. 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).. 6: 1039: March 10, 2021 Bell407 Paint file. 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? The engines are better, too, but even more important our understanding of how to run and maintain a 2-stroke engine is better as well you cant treat a 2-stroke like a Lycoming and expect it to last. Less than 50 Hrs. And personally I just don't know of any such engine. By Aerolite 103. Nice. 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! New FI.R.M. Gross Weight: 600 lbs. Im 71 and not sure how many more years I can fly. This is the most popular Part 103 airplane these days. 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. Your email address will not be published. Yasin: I am sure you can order from overseas. https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm. Youd need a <70lb. I have the Honeycomb Yoke and it works fine in every plane except this thing. Both Legal Eagle and Hummelbird were only compatible with very small pilots, and the latter also disposed with the canopy. 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! I just received a September copy of SPORT AVIATION, in which there is an excellent article regarding the Aerolite 103. The Aero-Works Aerolite 103 is an American ultralight aircraft that was first manufactured by Aero-Works, Inc, of Millersburg, Ohio. The Oshkosh 2019 Super Wonder Aerolite 103 will be equipped with these options or upgrades: Final selling price: $17,900 (clarifying, that is $3,000 off the standard price of $20,900 for a Ready to Fly model with options listed). This could be fun. Please contact by email or text one of the directors for more . It will be completed and ready to taxi on Saturday afternoon. The Polini Thor will work well on the Aerolite. I love the Aerolite 103, however, I have a problem with 2-stroke engines. 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.
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