aerolite 103 forum

Are you building/buying/flying an Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) or Experimental Light Sport (E-LSA) aircraft? Is this for real at these prices? featuring your choice of color(s), Various Engine Configurations 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! We Need Information! by TimTaylor Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:30 pm, Post And even that is pushing it. all-in. Light Is Right In the Eyes of FAA and World CAAs, LSA & Lightplane Highlights at Oshkosh 2012. U-Fly-It has a dealer in Germany for some years. 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? Since 1982 FAAs Part 103 for ultralight vehicles has been one of the most intriguing sections in the lengthy Federal Aviation Regulations. With the volume of unit sales you must be expecting with MSFS 2020, Fully assembled and ready to fly aircraft available. 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. Your previous content has been restored. slip indicator, tachometer, EGT, 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. Surely a good design would not have a major stumbling block like turning a lever so bloody difficult! instrument (airspeed, altimeter, On 5/10/2018 at 3:42 PM, jschallenberg said: Tech Support: Information! You can also buy an ultralight vehicle ready-to-fly and that brings us to U-Fly-Its terrific Aerolite 103. by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:23 am, Post I really would have bought it if it had been EUR 10 or less. The demand is clearly there. Ahh yes, the aerolite, i enjoyed flying this thing in xplane quite a bit. 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. But it weighed 81lbs. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Nice. Email us: aerolite @uflyit.com. With a very heavy emphasis on the word claim. U-Fly-It owner Dennis Carley replied, The normal price for this aircraft, assembled and ready to fly as it is equipped, is $21,680 without the parachute, $25,065 with the chute. Airshows can bring even better prices but continue with this story for an even more unbelievable value. Our distributor in Europe uses the Thor 250 on some of their Aerolites, and the performance is adequate. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. That does seem a little pricey for what it is. Also clicking on the fuel bulb does not appear to be priming the motor. Dan What is the safety and performance record of the Aerolite 103? I love the Aerolite 103, however, I have a problem with 2-stroke engines. (See a video of this.) Magnum Parachutes Could Save Your Life, Airshows in 2021: Better News on the Horizon but Some Early-Event Cancellations, DeLand Showcase 2019 Ending the Airshow Year for Light-Sport Aircraft and SP Kit Aircraft. 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. 6: 1039: March 10, 2021 Bell407 Paint file. Filed Under: Aerolite 103, Splog, U-Fly-It. 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! Possibly a great choice for some low and slow flights over all the new points of interest in the USA World Update? Shame really. The neon yellow/green fabric appears to be in . Length: 16 ft. 3.25 in. It's just expensive and cannot take any options (like wheel pants). I find that amazing and it appears a sufficient number to keep U-Fly-It active and profitable, so much so that the DeLand, Florida company cant keep up. I just received a September copy of SPORT AVIATION, in which there is an excellent article regarding the Aerolite 103. This could be fun. You are right, of course, and it is now fixed. 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. I have the cursor hand over the lever. I found the fuel valve last night but couldn't activate it. My loss! 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. Please ask U-Fly-It directly. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. Pudgy and reliable Kolb aside, next two reputable types are Aerolite 103 and Belite. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I have heard there is a LONG wait period to get a pre-build one like 6 months or more. CHT, ), Electric Thanks. Do you sell the kit without the engine and if so what is the price? A Rotax 277UL (. You are using an out of date browser. I recently discovered that on my Aerolite 103 (Nemeth Designs) the throttle slide would not function using either my joystick or my throttle quadrant. I don't know anything about the Hirth engines, but last year I did get a chance to walk around the Aerolite at Oshkosh. Yasin: I am sure you can order from overseas. Powered by Invision Community, X-Plane VFR, X-Plane Scenery Creation (smaller VFR Airports), Amateur Radio. The Aerolite 103 ultralight aircraft is now for sale again by u-fly-it who now is manufacturing this wonderful aircraft in DeLand FL. My question is, how reliable is this engine? Finally, the Swissauto 250 is a newer 4-stroke entry that looks good. Bang! The frame of the plane remains in excellent condition. 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. Learn as much as you can about 2 strokes. 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. Or maybe designing your own aircraft? by MrMorden Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:44 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. I think your comment on structural failure is valid too. But alasit taps in around 80lbs. Part-103 Ultralight: Experimental: Configuration: Single Place: Single Place: Empty Weight (1) 235 lbs. Assembled, Factory Built We respond to ALL email messages and phone calls. KGEO This is a solid, great flying ultralight. And with no legal requirements concerning maintenance, its your own responsibility to maintain your plane in a safe condition. 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! What am I doing wrong ? Note: due to increased spam activity, there will be a slight delay as all new users must be approved manually. Propeller, Nose However, Aerolite lacks for nothing to give you a good time in the air and it wont break your budget. 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. Verner also made a three-cylinder radial that looked promising with 42hp and loads of torque. Plus, a deal awaits some lucky buyer. I am a Private flying as Sport Pilot. Kolb Firefly (and Trifly, the tricycle-gear version of the Firefly). 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. 23803 United States Telephone: 8045363333 A-103 is sold out of Ohio, 2012 list $16.5k + BRS $3,650. The Aerolite is currently on sale (just a shade over $10) whereas the Top Rudder is not, but still only $10 at full price. by Jim Hardin Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:58 am, Post 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. well I did get it to start from a New Flight, and it must have low battery built in the simulation. Usually, you people complain about over-regulation by the FAA. 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.. For more information about the Aero-Lite 103, contact Aero-Works, P.O. Today a kit Aerolite can save even more and the build time wont be long. 2 Come to think of it, Dennis Carlin offers a version of Aerolite 103 with a 4-stroke engine. 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 Let me explain. I do not know, but it looks like a simple port over to me. No idea what thats about. Right now the Aerolite has been broken up in three sections (main fuselage, left and right wing with struts attached). Is it possible this plane is not the complete article? 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. Maybe they are the genuine ones. Less than 50 Hrs. Im 71 and not sure how many more years I can fly. It nicely represents a low battery, but don't think that is what it is doing. . FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022. Youd need a <70lb. 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?. (18-22hp a piece.) since new. Wonderful! Part 103 single-seat ultralight type aircraft. They added kits as a way to help keep up but their business is extremely solid. Backyard Flyer vs Arolite 103 Welcome to EAA Forums! 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. Discussion in 'Flight Following' started by TexasAviation, Apr 29, 2019. Admittedly, there is always some magic. Deland, Florida producer U-Fly-It offers a ready to fly Aerolite 103 for the modest sum of just $15,900. 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! 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. If you have a question, we want to Wrong! HeliSimmer.com Forums Nemeth Designs . Can anyone of you confirm its not nice to fly? By all means, contact the Aerolite 103 factory. You wrote here in the article that the Hirth F23 produces 40hp it actually produces 50hp. Id like to get flying again my June in SOMETHING! Upload or insert images from URL. Copyright 2021, U-FLY-IT XP11 General discussion. This is the most popular Part 103 airplane these days. Please keep all post Aerolite 103 related. I know that to certify this aircraft in Europe (as the Aerolite 120), some engineering changes were required. I have to agree that the price is waaay too much for what youre getting. Upload or insert images from URL. Your link has been automatically embedded. April 2, 2018 in How much or can I even get one here? Practically speaking a Part 103 engine cant be much more than 80lbs. You must log in or register to reply here. Aluminum Fuel I can appreciate that they require more attention to maintenance than other engines. Consider this perspective. Would be great if Dennis could comment on this. Is there a fuel and/or choke? I move it left or right, nada, I press F6 on its own and with the hand over the lever, nada. Founder of MSFS Addons and a flight simulation enthusiast since the early days of FSX. 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. Super Wonder. 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. I live in Fairbanks, Alaska. The entire regulation for Part 103 can be printed on the front and back of a single page of paper. an old thread, but I'm new to XP11. Im a French ultralight pilot renting Savannah and Bingo all year long. by chicagorandy Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:32 pm, Post It can be donebut the underlying airframe has to be VERY light to make it work. On this lightweight aircraft, even with a beefier pilot, an F23 Aerolite is going to perform exceedingly well. Haven't flown it for a while now, but should probably get back and enjoy some "low-and-slow" flying again. Thank you! Flight Sim Models (FSM) Releases Aerolite 103 Ultralight FSM announces the model release of Aero-Works' award winning Aerolite 103 ultralight for the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. Starts first pull. Sun n Fun 2015: Part 103 Ultralights Are Hot! Clear editor. Check out our new video of Aerolite 103 in flight. They tend to be temperamental. Ive also seen a few fixed-wing aircraft claim 254lbs. I believe his last name is Harrison if Im not mistaken and he also plays Bluegrass music. (Photo courtesy with a 4-stroke. Used. At 220, the climb rate is about 600 feet per minute, and cruise speed about 55 miles an hour. You can post now and register later. For 250 pound pilots, we recommend the Hirth F23. A number of ultralights fly with 4-stroke engines. Paste as plain text instead, Need help with Letters of Authorization? 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. Or is the thought that such engineering improvements really arent necessary? The hand symbol does not appear next to the fuel bulb. I think this is the first complaint I have seen on one of these aviation sites about under-regulation. aerolite @uflyit.com 386-738-4444 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724 We respond to ALL email messages and phone calls. Hi Ken: U-Fly-It does offer a kit and I believe they will do so without an engine. Aerolite 103 priced to sell! Verner used to make a light two-cylinder 4-stroke, but it only pushed out 35hp max and about 23hp continuous. A couple years ago, Dennis revived the idea of a kit Aerolite 103. featuring your choice of color(s), Various Engine Configurations ulysses10 Each Aerolite FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022. mouse wont turn it!! List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. Be serious please! 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. Website: https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm, This website regularly promotes affordable aviation. A new and updated version of the Scottish Wings livery with the latest logo.just for fun. So by their Info, a 277UL with the right Prop should work also. 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. EGPS Longside Airfield - Scenery Packages (v11,v 10,. One thought and one question: 1. I don't know much about them. The buyer will have to pick item up at 175 Chapter Educational Center at Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa , FL. Bought it and honestly this isnt bad but as with nearly every MSFS release thus far its been buggy. 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).. You cannot paste images directly. I have searched the internet for the owners manual for the Aerolite 103 without success. Approximate shipping cost to Memphis, Tennessee? 386-738-4444. You cannot paste images directly. It is, therefore, a somewhat challenging aircraft to get off the ground, but once in the air you'll experience an open . As far as i can tell, a buddy & i both got them after the patch yesterday. 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. A product that is no longer supported by the developer, or is further developed, should not be for sale in the marketplace. Despite the simplicity of the Aerolite 103 I cant start the engine without using the auto option. The new Aerolite 103 Kit Assembly Manual is completed and being shipped to our customers, who are assembling their own Aerolites. Hence, your input will be much appreciated (especially if you are an aerolite builder). teraz wiem jak wczy silniki w tym samolocie. In a mere 20 hours during bankers hours, some might say an Aerolite 103 will go from kit to flyable aircraft. Ive always thought the Aerolite 103 would be fantastic with either one of the 29HP or 36.5HP Polini engines. Azusa Brakes, Both Legal Eagle and Hummelbird were only compatible with very small pilots, and the latter also disposed with the canopy. Approximately 200 detailed pages, including nearly 300 color photographs. Your email address will not be published. Third, I have no experience with a pusher prop ultralight. It can be a kit or complete, and standard comes with a Hirth F33 2-stroker. messages and phone calls. I went looking for the Skidoo race manual you mentioned - Did not find it. So, the price difference is practically negligible, but I'd like one that offers stupendous views in VR and is gentle to fly (weather permitting, obviously!). Im trying to find a 103 in my area to look at in person, but no luck so far.

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