The airplane was registered to and operated by the private . Ive always thought the Aerolite 103 would be fantastic with either one of the 29HP or 36.5HP Polini engines. But every pilot flying a 2-stroke knows that and flies accordingly, right? Our distributor in Europe uses the Thor 250 on some of their Aerolites, and the performance is adequate. I think your comment on structural failure is valid too. Wallaby Ranch in Florida has been using Rotax 582 powered Dragonflies to aerotow hang gliders for years and that has to be the worst treatment an aero engine can get. Learn how your comment data is processed. Are Aerolite prices enticing for what many consider to be a dandy little airplane? We literally can not build them fast enough.. Your email address will not be published. Other EGPS Longside Airfield - Scenery Packages (v11,v 10,. by Jim Hardin Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:58 am, Post 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724. Don't know about 1) but I thought 2) is a hydrostatic fuel gauge? I recently discovered that on my Aerolite 103 (Nemeth Designs) the throttle slide would not function using either my joystick or my throttle quadrant. 23803 United States Telephone: 8045363333 Length: 16 ft. 3.25 in. Has 447 Rotax engine and Powerfin prop. Please contact them using the link here to ask about delivery times. Dennis answered. It's a PDF at barnstormers.com. Flaps, Shock Yasin: I am sure you can order from overseas. By Thanks. How can I be involved with this one week build? It can be donebut the underlying airframe has to be VERY light to make it work. . I can appreciate that they require more attention to maintenance than other engines. Touch controller? We respond to ALL email messages and phone calls. Sun n Fun 2021 / Wrap Up More Airplane News Will Follow, but How Was this Years Event? Despite the simplicity of the Aerolite 103 I cant start the engine without using the auto option. all-in. CHT, ), Electric Paste as plain text instead, Website: https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm, This website regularly promotes affordable aviation. 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 . The Aerolite 103 is a pusher configuration rear propeller lightweight piston powered single engine aircraft nbsp The empty weight varies from 252 lb 114 kg to 300 lb 136 kg with 275 lb 125 kg useful load depending on the individual configuration Most. is a professionally built, ready-to-fly, legal (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. The loss of engine power due to the seizure of the magneto piston. We Need Information! Starts first pull. It was pretty neat. That said, I dont believe they went forward with this idea. Backyard Flyer (BYF) did, too. Paste as plain text instead, This group was created for those interested in the Aerolite 103 to share ideas, thoughts and information. This is more expensive than the Aerolite103 but with faster performance. Tank, Dacron Covering, Check X-Plane Forum, of course. Maybe they are the genuine ones. 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. I expect at least some of the difference of opinion is because some people take time to understand 2 strokes and some don't. Since 1982 FAAs Part 103 for ultralight vehicles has been one of the most intriguing sections in the lengthy Federal Aviation Regulations. Ahh yes, the aerolite, i enjoyed flying this thing in xplane quite a bit. Aerolite 103. ulysses10 Hmmm, I dont think so. How do i fly these ultralights? Deland, Florida producer U-Fly-It offers a ready to fly Aerolite 103 for the modest sum of just $15,900. I know that to certify this aircraft in Europe (as the Aerolite 120), some engineering changes were required. YES! JazzSam March 21, 2021, 1:02am #1. I think this is the first complaint I have seen on one of these aviation sites about under-regulation. FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022. 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. A-103 is sold out of Ohio, 2012 list $16.5k + BRS $3,650. XP11 General discussion. As far as i can tell, a buddy & i both got them after the patch yesterday. (18-22hp a piece.) Tech Support: Information! We have a super offer in conjunction with AirVenture in Oshkosh next month, announced Dennis in June 2019. If I'm not mistaken, the ultralight crowd is how BRS got their start. Perhaps the following answer sums it up. Hello, featuring your choice of color(s), Various Engine Configurations 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. The buyer will have to pick item up at 175 Chapter Educational Center at Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa , FL. You can post now and register later. (See a video of this.) Could you tell me please? You can also buy an ultralight vehicle ready-to-fly and that brings us to U-Fly-Its terrific Aerolite 103. And even that is pushing it. The model number indicates that the Aerolite was designed to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration FAR 103 ultralight rules. I found the fuel valve last night but couldn't activate it. 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. is By all means, contact the Aerolite 103 factory. Learn as much as you can about 2 strokes. You might want to try out a wee trip from Longside. 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? 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? We Need Information! Is there a fuel and/or choke? 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. It's just expensive and cannot take any options (like wheel pants). Consider this perspective. I didn't love that it has a yoke instead of a stick, but that's just personal preference. When asked by a customer if U-Fly-It has any plans for a two seat model, Dennis responded,We are building so many single seaters that we just dont have time to make a two-seater. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'msfsaddons_com-box-3','ezslot_2',138,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-msfsaddons_com-box-3-0');Nemeth Designs is mostly known for their helicopters for FSX, but their first product for MSFS turned out to be completely different: its the Aero-Works Aerolite 103, an american ultralight in a pusher configuration (rear propeller). Also, it's wings fold in 20 minutes for trailerability. No idea what thats about. But I did find a 2006 Ski-doo shop manual. an old thread, but I'm new to XP11. Aerolite 103 Welcome to EAA Forums! messages and phone calls. jschallenberg I read the Aerolite article too and was impressed. The price of Aerolite is $ 14,000.00 plus sales tax. Part-103 Ultralight: Experimental: Configuration: Single Place: Single Place: Empty Weight (1) 235 lbs. . Both Legal Eagle and Hummelbird were only compatible with very small pilots, and the latter also disposed with the canopy. Super Wonder. Each Aerolite Is there a conventional gear kit available? Check out our new video of Aerolite 103 in flight. This was unique to the Aerolite, all other planes I tried had no throttle issues. Please contact Aerolite 103 producer U-Fly-It for shipping info. It was one of a few Part 103 aircraft with certain engineering elements that were, uh, "questionable". I don't know anything about the Hirth engines, but last year I did get a chance to walk around the Aerolite at Oshkosh. Is Hirths 28-horsepower F33 enough power for bigger pilots, say someone weighing 250 pounds? Thank you! In an age where many Light-Sport Aircraft run $150,000, to well possibly much more, affordability becomes something of a tortured word. As I have become frustrated with the Sport Pilot licensing route, but still enjoy flying, this presents new possibilities. I really would have bought it if it had been EUR 10 or less. by HAPPYDAN Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:42 am, Post 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? 6: 1039: March 10, 2021 Bell407 Paint file. M O S A I C I own a powered parachute with one it it runs very well. The Aerolite 103 with Rotax 447 engine was purchased in 2006 and underwent a complete engine overhaul. Come to think of it, Dennis Carlin offers a version of Aerolite 103 with a 4-stroke . News & Video on Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot Kits, and Ultralight Aircraft. General Discussion. 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. So lets keep it civil, eh. Can anyone of you confirm its not nice to fly? So I talked to Aerolite 103. I honestly thought Nemeth stopped developing addons. Third Party Addon Discussion Aircraft. ANIM_rotate_key -10 -6.99978874 XP11 General discussion. Here's at least one that was load tested. mouse wont turn it!! New FI.R.M. No wonder it has remained popular for more than three decades. 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.. 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). 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. I believe his last name is Harrison if Im not mistaken and he also plays Bluegrass music. Plugs fouled regularly, and exhaust ports needed to be cleaned now and then, but sooo easy to work on, not a problem. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. 32 HP Kawasaki 340 Powered Aerolite $15,900 28 HP Hirth F-33 Powered Aerolite $16,790 I went looking for the Skidoo race manual you mentioned - Did not find it. Youd need a <70lb. by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:23 am, Post Upload or insert images from URL. Your previous content has been restored. How does it cost to get a Aerolite 103 kit from factory with and without the engine? https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm. Also clicking on the fuel bulb does not appear to be priming the motor. 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.