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. I recently discovered that on my Aerolite 103 (Nemeth Designs) the throttle slide would not function using either my joystick or my throttle quadrant. Bought it and honestly this isnt bad but as with nearly every MSFS release thus far its been buggy. Hi Gil: No such option exists now but ask the company, U-Fly-It. with Suspension, Fully Well, it is still debatable whether the mysterious aircraft is indeed a genuine Chinese copy of the Aerolite 103. The hand symbol does not appear next to the fuel bulb. X-Plane.Org an old thread, but I'm new to XP11. I would consider one, but live on the Treasure Coast in Florida and have no ultralight fields in the Port St. Lucie area that I am aware of. 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. For now, some of the newer 2-strokes (like the Polini 250) are actually pretty reliable if installed and maintained properly. But this old dog knows that advertising "hype" can cover up a lot of defects, hence my concern. It nicely represents a low battery, but don't think that is what it is doing. It's a PDF at barnstormers.com. We Need Information! The price of Aerolite is $ 14,000.00 plus sales tax. 6: 1039: March 10, 2021 Bell407 Paint file. 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 Be serious please! is Free Software released under the GNU General Public License. News & Video on Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot Kits, and Ultralight Aircraft. They are great for sight seeing and such. Regarding the training side, they may also have help and I will be writing about this in the future. Shortly after takeoff, I quickly lose altitude and crash. For more information about the Aero-Lite 103, contact Aero-Works, P.O. 32 HP Kawasaki 340 Powered Aerolite $15,900, 28 HP Hirth F-33 Powered Aerolite $16,790. How do i fly these ultralights? This forum is the place to discuss All Things Experimental. by TimTaylor Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:30 pm, Post There is an old fella on YouTube who has a LazAire that flys with 2 of them built up with to stage 2. From your experience, is it dependable and solidly built? 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? But I think chicagorandy's response is the best idea. I guess the NTSB and the FAA doesn't really care if I endanger myself, so long as I don't endanger anyone else. Gross Weight: 600 lbs. Or maybe designing your own aircraft? 4-stroke (all-in weight) that puts out a MINIMUM of 28hp continuous to be viable in the Part 103 space. 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. Hello, Fairing & Windscreen, To install, download, unzip and place in the livery folder. SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan -- 26.8 ft. Wing area -- 124 sq. April 2, 2018 in 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? I have heard there is a LONG wait period to get a pre-build one like 6 months or more. 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. It is one of the ways to fly an aircraft in America and some other countries like Germany*, under similar rules with hardly any interference from authorities. Practically speaking a Part 103 engine cant be much more than 80lbs. And with no legal requirements concerning maintenance, its your own responsibility to maintain your plane in a safe condition. It was one of a few Part 103 aircraft with certain engineering elements that were, uh, "questionable". Nice little ultralight! Hi Shane: Presumably you want to be on U-Fly-Its mailing list, so please go direct to them (use the register here. 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. By My loss! by chicagorandy Sun Sep 17, 2017 4:43 pm, Post . Check out our new video of Aerolite 103 in flight. No wonder it has remained popular for more than three decades. Shown in the off position. 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. It will be completed and ready to taxi on Saturday afternoon. They may have every bell and whistle but if you cant afford it, whats the benefit? But the engine starts. My question is, how reliable is this engine? Right now the Aerolite has been broken up in three sections (main fuselage, left and right wing with struts attached). 386-738-4444. I love the Aerolite 103, however, I have a problem with 2-stroke engines. 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. How can I be involved with this one week build? That does seem a little pricey for what it is. Third Party Addon Discussion Aircraft. nemeth-designs. I honestly thought Nemeth stopped developing addons. 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. ANIM_rotate_key -10 -6.99978874 Plan on attending the Annual Sport Pilot Expo, http://eaaforums.org/forumdisplay.php?9 ight-Strip. No help from me other than to suggest a different forum to search - non sport pilot that is- I know I've seen postings regarding the Hirth and other ultra-light engines over at the EAA Forum groups -, "Don't believe everything you read on the internet" - Abraham Lincoln. I expect at least some of the difference of opinion is because some people take time to understand 2 strokes and some don't. XP11 General discussion. TRIS 3525 720. And personally I just don't know of any such engine. Our distributor in Europe uses the Thor 250 on some of their Aerolites, and the performance is adequate. 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).. Learn as much as you can about 2 strokes. Part-103 Ultralight: Experimental: Configuration: Single Place: Single Place: Empty Weight (1) 235 lbs. 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. (see below), Reduction Drive, The airplane was registered to and operated by the private . A simple click on it should do it, surely? I live at an altitude of 6,500 feet and need power to overcome that density altitude especially on hot days. 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! Product Support. 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 Welcome to EAA Forums! (18-22hp a piece.) to remove the wing for transport does the hole tail assemboly have to come off ? https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm. Finally, the Swissauto 250 is a newer 4-stroke entry that looks good. Also clicking on the fuel bulb does not appear to be priming the motor. I own one and I assure you it does. As I said, above, Ultralights are good fun, so Yes, at EUR 5 or less, I too would have tried it. The fuel primer still does not work and the mouse arrow is never replaced with the hand image. Admittedly, there is always some magic. The mouse would still operate the throttle manually. How do you turn the fuel handle? Thank you! Your previous content has been restored. 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? YES! However, you can certainly go observe and discuss the build effort with U-Fly-Its staff. So I talked to Aerolite 103. Is this for real at these prices? 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. You wrote here in the article that the Hirth F23 produces 40hp it actually produces 50hp. 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. Converting an S-LSA to E-LSA? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 9 Likes New Release: Yakovlev Yak-18T by Nemeth Designs (v1.03 Aug 27) 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?. Flying Into Oshkosh An Eye-Opener, but What If You Were Really Young, and in an Ultralight Aircraft? All rights reserved. Get Your Aerolite 103 Hats Here! I think your comment on structural failure is valid too. Im interested in buying my own aircraft , but all metal two seaters are too expensive to my budget. Display as a link instead, Features of this 3 aircraft package include dynamic virtual cockpits with working light-aircraft type instruments, strobe lights, accurate structural form . You must log in or register to reply here. Verner used to make a light two-cylinder 4-stroke, but it only pushed out 35hp max and about 23hp continuous. So lets keep it civil, eh. Hi! It never stops. Sun n Fun 2021 / Day 1 Charged with Excitement Battery Electric Aerolite 103 Is Flying Now! They added kits as a way to help keep up but their business is extremely solid. Also, it's wings fold in 20 minutes for trailerability. 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. Less than 5 hours were put on the new engine and it was fogged, covered, and placed in a hangar until now. Pasted as rich text. XP11 General discussion. You cannot paste images directly. The Aerolite 103 ultralight aircraft is now for sale again by u-fly-it who now is manufacturing this wonderful aircraft in DeLand FL. I auto start and the throttle doesn't work. Each Aerolite Super affordability. mouse wont turn it!! 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. 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! But alasit taps in around 80lbs. Research on the INET produced very little useful information; a few swear by them, and just as many swear at them. I like that the covering is sail cloth that is zipped on -- easy and cheap replacement and access to the structure. This was unique to the Aerolite, all other planes I tried had no throttle issues. 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? Remarkable! Yasin: I am sure you can order from overseas. Complete Panel Youtube has evidence that refutes that. Ive always thought the Aerolite 103 would be fantastic with either one of the 29HP or 36.5HP Polini engines. How does it cost to get a Aerolite 103 kit from factory with and without the engine? Paste as plain text instead, U-FLY-IT Light Sport Aircraft, LLC provides Light Sport and Ultralight aircraft sales, flight instruction, assembly and repair. TIA! What am I doing wrong ? This is more expensive than the Aerolite103 but with faster performance. Even in the air. The Aerolite 103 ultralight aircraft is now for sale again by u-fly-it who now is manufacturing this wonderful aircraft in DeLand FL. Come to think of it, Dennis Carlin offers a version of Aerolite 103 with a 4-stroke . On this lightweight aircraft, even with a beefier pilot, an F23 Aerolite is going to perform exceedingly well. Aerolite 103 should be taken from the marketplace. 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). 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. since new. Clear editor. but to say something can't weigh more than most retired adult males is a bit ridiculous. Nice counter opinion, well put. Keep following this website for more. Your link has been automatically embedded. Please contact Aerolite 103 producer U-Fly-It for shipping info. 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. by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:52 pm, Post The frame of the plane remains in excellent condition. Less than 50 Hrs. is a professionally built, ready-to-fly, legal As I have become frustrated with the Sport Pilot licensing route, but still enjoy flying, this presents new possibilities. Used. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Hi Ken: U-Fly-It does offer a kit and I believe they will do so without an engine. And I am entitled to my opinion. 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 Standard Equipment on Every Aerolite: Other engine options are available, including Rotax 447 and 503, Kawasaki 440, Hirth F23, etc. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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? Box 103, Millersburg, OH 44654, phone 330-674-9715, : 330-674-1559 . 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. I have the cursor hand over the lever. 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. But at EUR 18.60 - and once I stop laughing - Id rather fly my kite! Changing or adding equipment, or otherwise modifying an S-LSA? Hoping to one day be on the left seat of a real airplane! Nice. The Polini Thor will work well on the Aerolite. And maybe lacklustre products deserve a lackluster review! We have a super offer in conjunction with AirVenture in Oshkosh next month, announced Dennis in June 2019. Unlike a gas station on every corner, instructors for ultralight aircraft are more rare. Mariano Rosales/EAA). Usually, you people complain about over-regulation by the FAA. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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 am a Private flying as Sport Pilot. By all means, contact the Aerolite 103 factory. 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. Super? surely, I exaggerate, right? I have the Honeycomb Yoke and it works fine in every plane except this thing. We Need Information! I can appreciate that they require more attention to maintenance than other engines. AEROLITE 103 Builders Vlog @aerolite103buildersvlog8 1.95K subscribers 76 videos This channel was created for anyone who owns the Aerolite 103 ultralight airplane. 2 Any issues please let me know. , (BTW, you should say a prayer that the Backyard Flyer is no longer produced. Copyright 2021, U-FLY-IT 265-315 lbs. Super? surely, I exaggerate, right? Weekly Digest - What is new in The X-Plane World, Adding Two Factor Authentication to Your Account, Dream Flight : Augusta, GA to the Bahamas. Does Aerolite in the U.S. have plans to implement any of those changes to its U.S. aircraft? this article about Aerolite with a four stroke. by 3Dreaming Mon Sep 18, 2017 5:30 pm, Post Hmmm, I dont think so. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. | Homebuilt Aircraft & Kit Plane Forum Forums Technical Discussion Areas 2-Stroke Aircraft Engines So I talked to Aerolite 103. List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. I didn't love that it has a yoke instead of a stick, but that's just personal preference. Maybe they are the genuine ones. I found the fuel valve last night but couldn't activate it. 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). Bang! Tank, Dacron Covering, System, 5 Gallon JavaScript is disabled. A couple years ago, Dennis revived the idea of a kit Aerolite 103. Fully assembled and ready to fly aircraft available. that is both reliable and powerful enough is difficult. 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). A new and updated version of the Scottish Wings livery with the latest logo.just for fun. 0: 401: March 8, 2021 ND 407 and P3DV5. Less than 50 Hrs. I couldn't reach the technical team even when I was pretending to be an interested buyer. 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 ). Despite the simplicity of the Aerolite 103 I cant start the engine without using the auto option. Theres a braking noise that occurs non stop on a loop for me unless I put on my parking brake. The buyer will have to pick item up at 175 Chapter Educational Center at Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa , FL.