The Aerolite 103 ultralight aircraft is now for sale again by u-fly-it who now is manufacturing this wonderful aircraft in DeLand FL. Fuel tank and shut off is on pilots right handside. 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. 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. But I did find a 2006 Ski-doo shop manual. Anyone who can recommend one over the other? Would be great if Dennis could comment on this. Would really love an ultralight. However, on whole, I think this is a highly reliable aircraft. 600 lbs. A new and updated version of the Scottish Wings livery with the latest logo.just for fun. The price of Aerolite is $ 14,000.00 plus sales tax. 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. 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. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. Any issues please let me know. So by their Info, a 277UL with the right Prop should work also. Plus it flies so nicely that the smile youll have after your first landing may last you the rest of your life. Results 1 to 10 of 10 At 220, the climb rate is about 600 feet per minute, and cruise speed about 55 miles an hour. I live at an altitude of 6,500 feet and need power to overcome that density altitude especially on hot days. ANIM_rotate_key -7 -6.99978874 featuring your choice of color(s), Various Engine Configurations ulysses10 The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. (Photo courtesy Well, it is still debatable whether the mysterious aircraft is indeed a genuine Chinese copy of the Aerolite 103. and a Fully Anodized Airframe. This group was created for those interested in the Aerolite 103 to share ideas, thoughts and information. No idea what thats about. Shortly after takeoff, I quickly lose altitude and crash. SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan -- 26.8 ft. Wing area -- 124 sq. 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724. jschallenberg The model number indicates that the Aerolite was designed to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration FAR 103 ultralight rules. Come to think of it, Dennis Carlin offers a version of Aerolite 103 with a 4-stroke . Light Is Right In the Eyes of FAA and World CAAs, LSA & Lightplane Highlights at Oshkosh 2012. And personally I just don't know of any such engine. 32 HP Kawasaki 340 Powered Aerolite $15,900, 28 HP Hirth F-33 Powered Aerolite $16,790. well I did get it to start from a New Flight, and it must have low battery built in the simulation. Ahh yes, the aerolite, i enjoyed flying this thing in xplane quite a bit. Admittedly, there is always some magic. 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 These were amazing efforts as this video describes, but Dennis and his Aerolite thinks they can do it quicker far quicker. Mariano Rosales/EAA). Less than 50 Hrs. Come to think of it, Dennis Carlin offers a version of Aerolite 103 with a 4-stroke engine. Are Aerolite prices enticing for what many consider to be a dandy little airplane? I expect at least some of the difference of opinion is because some people take time to understand 2 strokes and some don't. Aerolite 103 priced to sell! Sun n Fun 2015: Part 103 Ultralights Are Hot! Deland, Florida producer U-Fly-It offers a ready to fly Aerolite 103 for the modest sum of just $15,900. Thanks. I move it left or right, nada, I press F6 on its own and with the hand over the lever, nada. This is more expensive than the Aerolite103 but with faster performance. | Homebuilt Aircraft & Kit Plane Forum Forums Technical Discussion Areas 2-Stroke Aircraft Engines So I talked to Aerolite 103. With a very heavy emphasis on the word claim. 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! Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. since new. Hi Robert: I believe the answer is no, but please contact U-Fly-It for the authoritative response. News & Video on Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot Kits, and Ultralight Aircraft. 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). 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. A number of ultralights fly with 4-stroke engines. Super affordability. In an age where many Light-Sport Aircraft run $150,000, to well possibly much more, affordability becomes something of a tortured word. 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). Please contact Aerolite 103 directly for such information. Both Legal Eagle and Hummelbird were only compatible with very small pilots, and the latter also disposed with the canopy. Part 103 single-seat ultralight type aircraft. Admittedly, there is always some magic. I own a powered parachute with one it it runs very well. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. mouse wont turn it!! Aerolite 103 should be taken from the marketplace. The Aerolite 103 is available as either a fully assembled, ready-to-fly, single seat aircraft, or as a Quick-Build Kit that you can assemble yourself in Less Than 50 Hours! Check X-Plane Forum, of course. The Backyard flyer. Modern ultralights are perfectly fine, their engines have also come a long way. New FI.R.M. It can be a kit or complete, and standard comes with a Hirth F33 2-stroker. Other engine options are available, including Rotax 447 and 503, Kawasaki 440, Hirth F23, etc. 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. Aluminum Fuel TIA! Is there a conventional gear kit available? with a 4-stroke. The hand symbol does not appear next to the fuel bulb. 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. Display as a link instead, 23803 United States Telephone: 8045363333 by Jim Hardin Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:58 am, Post 1: 507: I have searched the internet for the owners manual for the Aerolite 103 without success. 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. 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. We Need Information! The rudder axis is 'reversed' as well. So I'm intrigued and inspired by the whole "Part 103" aspect. I always enjoyed the ultralights in previous sims. Start button - press. engine options are available, including Rotax 447 and 503, Of course there are plenty of VW conversions, but here too weight becomes an issue. April 2, 2018 in 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. This was unique to the Aerolite, all other planes I tried had no throttle issues. Propeller, Nose I have heard there is a LONG wait period to get a pre-build one like 6 months or more. Please contact by email or text one of the directors for more . But the engine starts. Flying Into Oshkosh An Eye-Opener, but What If You Were Really Young, and in an Ultralight Aircraft? As in the United States some were skeptical at Aero.April 12, 2014, Several news items in our March 2013 LSA News Wrap and well get to it right after this: Were thrilled to tell you that for the second month in a row ByDanJohnson.com achieved another record.March 12, 2013, In the near future, well present fuller stories of some of the following short bits from Oshkosh 2012.August 20, 2012, [UPDATE spring 2014] The Aerolite 103 is now manufacturered in Deland, Florida by U-Fly-It, the contact info for which is located at the end of this article.August 12, 2011, Many pilots speak of airplanes they cannot afford. A poor plane indeed. I found the fuel valve last night but couldn't activate it. 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). As I said, above, Ultralights are good fun, so Yes, at EUR 5 or less, I too would have tried it. I know that to certify this aircraft in Europe (as the Aerolite 120), some engineering changes were required. XP11 General discussion. In retrospect I wouldnt pay more than 10 USD for this, not the nearly 20 I paid absolutely overpriced. And even then 2-strokes are still prone to "giving up the ghost" with little to no warning. Seems like either of those engines would make weight just fine and provide a nice, more modern upgrade to the Hirth F33. Yasin: I am sure you can order from overseas. Parachute! Less than 50 Hrs. As I have become frustrated with the Sport Pilot licensing route, but still enjoy flying, this presents new possibilities. I helped with the RV 12 last year. Light Sport Aircraft, LLC. How can I be involved with this one week build? BYF accomplished the feat by using a spar-less wing that was a truss welded from aluminum tubes. 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. But it weighed 81lbs. 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). Your previous content has been restored. I clicked all around it and couldn't get it to move. slip indicator, tachometer, EGT, Plugs fouled regularly, and exhaust ports needed to be cleaned now and then, but sooo easy to work on, not a problem. Standard Equipment on Every Aerolite: 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. Im trying to find a 103 in my area to look at in person, but no luck so far. since new. I do not know, but it looks like a simple port over to me. 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! Finally, the Swissauto 250 is a newer 4-stroke entry that looks good. Are you building/buying/flying an Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) or Experimental Light Sport (E-LSA) aircraft? Super? surely, I exaggerate, right? You are using an out of date browser. Hi Ken: U-Fly-It does offer a kit and I believe they will do so without an engine. It was pretty neat. by HAPPYDAN Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:42 am, Post Id like to get flying again my June in SOMETHING! too. Get Your Aerolite 103 Hats Here! You can also buy an ultralight vehicle ready-to-fly and that brings us to U-Fly-Its terrific Aerolite 103. to remove the wing for transport does the hole tail assemboly have to come off ? Website: https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm, This website regularly promotes affordable aviation. 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. 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. Having seen many other kit aircraft manuals in the past, we can say with confidence that our manual is one . From U-Fly-It in DeLand, FL. Verner used to make a light two-cylinder 4-stroke, but it only pushed out 35hp max and about 23hp continuous. Tank, Dacron Covering, I am using the Oculus Rift VR headset which makes it very easy to look under the fuel tank. 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. On March 16, 2013, about 1000 eastern daylight time, an experimental Aerolite 103, N2549W, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain near Immokalee, Florida. We literally can not build them fast enough.. 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. ). Changing or adding equipment, or otherwise modifying an S-LSA? Hence, your input will be much appreciated (especially if you are an aerolite builder). Upload or insert images from URL. But every pilot flying a 2-stroke knows that and flies accordingly, right? So, what to do? See all prices here for Aerolite 103 airframes, engine choices (several), and options. This dedication within the aviation community has made flying safer than driving despite what landlubbers believe is a risky way to travel.February 11, 2021, UPDATE 1/14/21 Regretfully, I must announce that DeLand has cancelled its Flyway to Highway event due to Covid-19. DJ When the enginestarts to catch, immediately give it some fuel and release the start button. 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