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. They tend to be temperamental. A Cessna driver who jumps in an ultralight without any transition training is asking for trouble. May 10, 2018 in 9 Likes New Release: Yakovlev Yak-18T by Nemeth Designs (v1.03 Aug 27) SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan -- 26.8 ft. Wing area -- 124 sq. that is both reliable and powerful enough is difficult. 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. That's what I use as I recall. 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?. Third, I have no experience with a pusher prop ultralight. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, New Release: Yakovlev Yak-18T by Nemeth Designs (v1.03 Aug 27), Released third party aircrafts (payware list, updating stopped). U-Fly-It has a dealer in Germany for some years. Copyright 2021, U-FLY-IT The Polini Thor will work well on the Aerolite. And personally I just don't know of any such engine. Located at Brown County Airport in Georgetown, Ohio. News & Video on Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot Kits, and Ultralight Aircraft. mouse wont turn it!! Second, I weigh 270 pounds so I know that the Hirth 23 is probably the engine to go with. Clear editor. 265-315 lbs. Both Legal Eagle and Hummelbird were only compatible with very small pilots, and the latter also disposed with the canopy. Thats a bummer as this is exactly the aircraft I waited for in MSFS. The entire regulation for Part 103 can be printed on the front and back of a single page of paper. I honestly thought Nemeth stopped developing addons. but to say something can't weigh more than most retired adult males is a bit ridiculous. No idea what thats about. KGEO This is a solid, great flying ultralight. And even that is pushing it. These were amazing efforts as this video describes, but Dennis and his Aerolite thinks they can do it quicker far quicker. with a 4-stroke. Four-point Restraint By by 3Dreaming Mon Sep 18, 2017 5:30 pm, Post Or is the thought that such engineering improvements really arent necessary? What is the actual command one has to give to move the lever? A simple click on it should do it, surely? well I did get it to start from a New Flight, and it must have low battery built in the simulation. My loss! Maybe they are the genuine ones. I think there was a version of Hummelbird that ostensibly qualified as ultralight. 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724. 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. You are using an out of date browser. They only show a 60" & 63" Prop. 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. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. 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 Results 1 to 6 of 6 Thread: Aerolite 103 engine options are available, including Rotax 447 and 503, From U-Fly-It in DeLand, FL. Of course, any used aircraft may need additional maintenance and a homebuilt model (some Aerolite 103s are so constructed) may have deficiencies. List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. Approximate shipping cost to Memphis, Tennessee? | Homebuilt Aircraft & Kit Plane Forum Forums Technical Discussion Areas 2-Stroke Aircraft Engines So I talked to Aerolite 103. 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? Get the oil mix right and keep the revs inside the redline and everything worked fine. We Need Information! by chicagorandy Sun Sep 17, 2017 4:43 pm, Post I couldn't reach the technical team even when I was pretending to be an interested buyer. See all prices here for Aerolite 103 airframes, engine choices (several), and options. 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. Plus, a deal awaits some lucky buyer. Aerolite 103 Flight Model. Aerolite 103. 1: 507: by MrMorden Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:44 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Some Google searching yielded the solution to my woes. 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). As I have become frustrated with the Sport Pilot licensing route, but still enjoy flying, this presents new possibilities. When Help Comes to the Rescue FAST! 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). With the volume of unit sales you must be expecting with MSFS 2020, U-FLY-IT Light Sport Aircraft, LLC provides Light Sport and Ultralight aircraft sales, flight instruction, assembly and repair. Learn as much as you can about 2 strokes. Dennis answered. Sun n Fun 2021 / Wrap Up More Airplane News Will Follow, but How Was this Years Event? Mariano Rosales/EAA). You wrote here in the article that the Hirth F23 produces 40hp it actually produces 50hp. 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. Please use links in the article or this one to inquire directly with the factory for pricing. I like that the covering is sail cloth that is zipped on -- easy and cheap replacement and access to the structure. I live in Fairbanks, Alaska. The model number indicates that the Aerolite was designed to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration FAR 103 ultralight rules. Also, if you spot the fox, let me know.. UPDATE 21/02/19 : V3.3 contains one new object (cottage) however I have also added a 2nd version of the airfield which fits better with Orbx True Earth North. I do not know, but it looks like a simple port over to me. Verner also made a three-cylinder radial that looked promising with 42hp and loads of torque. The Aerolite 103 is fun to fly, but it seems incomplete. 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. 23803 United States Telephone: 8045363333 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. The buyer will have to pick item up at 175 Chapter Educational Center at Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa , FL. The Aerolite 103 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). by HAPPYDAN Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:24 pm, Post Super Wonder. It nicely represents a low battery, but don't think that is what it is doing. If you prefer an aircraft with an electric start option, Aerolite is available with the Hirth F-33 for just $16,700. 6: 1039: March 10, 2021 Bell407 Paint file. Display as a link instead, ANIM_rotate_key -7 -6.99978874 Thanks. Modern ultralights, as said above, are quite safe IF theyre flown within their limitations by a pilot who understands the differences between them and heavier aircraft. We respond to ALL email A kit version of Aerolite 103 is prepared for shipment at U-Fly-Its DeLand, Florida factory. Despite the simplicity of the Aerolite 103 I cant start the engine without using the auto option. 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. HeliSimmer.com Forums Nemeth Designs . 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 don t know many other companies in all of light aviation that can say that. I know that to certify this aircraft in Europe (as the Aerolite 120), some engineering changes were required. 386-738-4444. AEROLITE 103 ULTRALIGHT ROTAX $14,000 FOR IMMEDIATE SALE Rebuilt rotax 447 with 42 hours. FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022. Ive always thought the Aerolite 103 would be fantastic with either one of the 29HP or 36.5HP Polini engines. Also, it's wings fold in 20 minutes for trailerability. It will be completed and ready to taxi on Saturday afternoon. Surely a good design would not have a major stumbling block like turning a lever so bloody difficult! 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. Plugs fouled regularly, and exhaust ports needed to be cleaned now and then, but sooo easy to work on, not a problem. 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). 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! I found the fuel valve last night but couldn't activate it. 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. 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 But it weighed 81lbs. Please contact them using the link here to ask about delivery times. Kassu62 Members 21 How do i fly these ultralights? Sun n Fun 2015: Part 103 Ultralights Are Hot! Website: https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm, This website regularly promotes affordable aviation. Hmmm, I dont think so. 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. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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 maybe lacklustre products deserve a lackluster review! Third Party Addon Discussion Aircraft. featuring your choice of color(s), Various Engine Configurations System, 5 Gallon Nice. You are right, of course, and it is now fixed. 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. Research on the INET produced very little useful information; a few swear by them, and just as many swear at them. But at EUR 18.60 - and once I stop laughing - Id rather fly my kite! with Suspension, Aerolite 103 aircraft. Please contact Aerolite 103 directly for such information. with a four stroke. (18-22hp a piece.) They added kits as a way to help keep up but their business is extremely solid. Plus it flies so nicely that the smile youll have after your first landing may last you the rest of your life. Gross Weight: 600 lbs. Photo of elusive red handled fuel valve for the Aerolite 103. by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:23 am, Post All rights reserved. 600 lbs. Please ask U-Fly-It directly. They are great for sight seeing and such. Sure, it should be way easier with a VR set ! YES! When pressing the start button the engine turns over but it appears to be starved of fuel. There is an old fella on YouTube who has a LazAire that flys with 2 of them built up with to stage 2. The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. But the engine starts. I love the Aerolite 103, however, I have a problem with 2-stroke engines. an old thread, but I'm new to XP11. Discussion in 'Flight Following' started by TexasAviation, Apr 29, 2019. Stage 4 they turn 10-12k all day. 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! Filed Under: Aerolite 103, Splog, U-Fly-It. 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. Approximately 200 detailed pages, including nearly 300 color photographs. by TimTaylor Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:30 pm, Post Verner used to make a light two-cylinder 4-stroke, but it only pushed out 35hp max and about 23hp continuous. 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). I had a brain burp. Modern ultralights are perfectly fine, their engines have also come a long way. Fully I don't know anything about the Hirth engines, but last year I did get a chance to walk around the Aerolite at Oshkosh. 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. 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. 3Dreaming The neon yellow/green fabric appears to be in . XP11 General discussion. by HAPPYDAN Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:42 am, Post 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 . Haven't flown it for a while now, but should probably get back and enjoy some "low-and-slow" flying again. How much is it going to cost me? I went looking for the Skidoo race manual you mentioned - Did not find it. Keep following this website for more. However, on whole, I think this is a highly reliable aircraft. 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. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Hi Hollis: I did not know the answer so I reached our directly to U-Fly-It boss, Dennis Carley. Fairing & Windscreen, A-103 is sold out of Ohio, 2012 list $16.5k + BRS $3,650. In an age where many Light-Sport Aircraft run $150,000, to well possibly much more, affordability becomes something of a tortured word. So lets keep it civil, eh. Weekly Digest - What is new in The X-Plane World, Adding Two Factor Authentication to Your Account, Dream Flight : Augusta, GA to the Bahamas. And even then its still iffy.). The price of Aerolite is $ 14,000.00 plus sales tax. And even then 2-strokes are still prone to "giving up the ghost" with little to no warning. I can appreciate that they require more attention to maintenance than other engines. Nose Wheel Any issues please let me know. This is the most popular Part 103 airplane these days. In a mere 20 hours during bankers hours, some might say an Aerolite 103 will go from kit to flyable aircraft. The loss of engine power due to the seizure of the magneto piston. The demand is clearly there. I always enjoyed the ultralights in previous sims. How does it cost to get a Aerolite 103 kit from factory with and without the engine? Are Aerolite prices enticing for what many consider to be a dandy little airplane? Tank, Dacron Covering, Perhaps the following answer sums it up. Im 71 and not sure how many more years I can fly. What a shame they dont. So I'm intrigued and inspired by the whole "Part 103" aspect. 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!). Check X-Plane Forum, of course. 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.. It can be a kit or complete, and standard comes with a Hirth F33 2-stroker. You might want to try out a wee trip from Longside. Retired from flying. Affordable Aviation Can You Find a Budget-Meeting Aircraft for 2022? I auto start and the throttle doesn't work. Even in the air. 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. Admittedly, there is always some magic. since new. It nicely represents a low battery, but don't think that is what it is doing. Light Sport Aircraft, LLC. 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. Hi Ken: U-Fly-It does offer a kit and I believe they will do so without an engine. to remove the wing for transport does the hole tail assemboly have to come off ? nemeth-designs. A new and updated version of the Scottish Wings livery with the latest logo.just for fun. Ahh yes, the aerolite, i enjoyed flying this thing in xplane quite a bit. Your previous content has been restored. Paste as plain text instead, 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? Anyone who can recommend one over the other? Thanks! Is Hirths 28-horsepower F33 enough power for bigger pilots, say someone weighing 250 pounds? You can post now and register later. But this old dog knows that advertising "hype" can cover up a lot of defects, hence my concern. Hence, your input will be much appreciated (especially if you are an aerolite builder). Product Support. I have the Honeycomb Yoke and it works fine in every plane except this thing. Changing or adding equipment, or otherwise modifying an S-LSA? by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:52 pm, Post The rudder axis is 'reversed' as well. It seems like th water cooler two strokes are more reliable than those that are air cooled. The Backyard flyer. Get Your Aerolite 103 Hats Here! Get Your Aerolite 103 Hats Here! Don't know about 1) but I thought 2) is a hydrostatic fuel gauge? Backyard Flyer vs Arolite 103 Welcome to EAA Forums! Does Aerolite in the U.S. have plans to implement any of those changes to its U.S. aircraft? News & Video on Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot Kits, and Ultralight Aircraft. Usually, you people complain about over-regulation by the FAA. Be serious please! Converting an S-LSA to E-LSA? You cannot paste images directly. Used. by Jim Hardin Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:50 am, Post So, what to do? I am a Private flying as Sport Pilot. You can post now and register later. But alasit taps in around 80lbs. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Sad to hear its getting lackluster reviews. All them some time to respond as they are very busy building more Aerolite 103s. In any event, contacting U-Fly-It is the best way to resolve your inquiry. Shame really. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. (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. since new. is What am I doing wrong ? I guess the NTSB and the FAA doesn't really care if I endanger myself, so long as I don't endanger anyone else. Legal Eagle did most famously. Ill do the calculation for you. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. ANIM_rotate_end Kawasaki 440, Hirth F23, etc. and a Fully Anodized Airframe. They may have every bell and whistle but if you cant afford it, whats the benefit? ANIM_rotate_key 7 6.99978874 If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Complete Panel It was one of a few Part 103 aircraft with certain engineering elements that were, uh, "questionable". This is more expensive than the Aerolite103 but with faster performance. I was OK sorting out the key but missed the obvious when looking for the fuel tap.they are always attached to the bottom of the fuel tank. So by their Info, a 277UL with the right Prop should work also. aerolite @uflyit.com 386-738-4444 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724 We respond to ALL email messages and phone calls. 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. Hummel, Belite, Mini-Max and a few others claim to be able to do this. Right now the Aerolite has been broken up in three sections (main fuselage, left and right wing with struts attached). Absorbing Main Gear, Steerable Well, it is still debatable whether the mysterious aircraft is indeed a genuine Chinese copy of the Aerolite 103. Im thinking about getting an Aerolite 103, but have several issues. We Need Information! Clear editor. And there have been several Generac/Briggs & Stratton 4-stroke conversions. Kolb Firefly (and Trifly, the tricycle-gear version of the Firefly). If I'm not mistaken, the ultralight crowd is how BRS got their start. 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). The Aerolite 103 ultralight aircraft is now for sale again by u-fly-it who now is manufacturing this wonderful aircraft in DeLand FL.
