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. too. Powered by Invision Community, X-Plane VFR, X-Plane Scenery Creation (smaller VFR Airports), Amateur Radio. Your link has been automatically embedded. Dennis answered. ). I need to put those funds to toilet paper hoarding maan yes good point to make, putting it into perspective its not a horrible price. Usually, you people complain about over-regulation by the FAA. I honestly thought Nemeth stopped developing addons. by TimTaylor Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:30 pm, Post Haven't flown it for a while now, but should probably get back and enjoy some "low-and-slow" flying again. , (BTW, you should say a prayer that the Backyard Flyer is no longer produced. Don't know about 1) but I thought 2) is a hydrostatic fuel gauge? Yasin: I am sure you can order from overseas. So, what to do? I don't know much about them. For 250 pound pilots, we recommend the Hirth F23. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. The model number indicates that the Aerolite was designed to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration FAR 103 ultralight rules. Sure, it should be way easier with a VR set ! So lets keep it civil, eh. SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan -- 26.8 ft. Wing area -- 124 sq. Perhaps the following answer sums it up. is Nice. Get Your Aerolite 103 Hats Here! Are you building/buying/flying an Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) or Experimental Light Sport (E-LSA) aircraft? Youd need a good redrive to swing a prop with that and it would probably run you as much as the motor but youre still only in $1,400 ish at that point. Photo of elusive red handled fuel valve for the Aerolite 103. When the enginestarts to catch, immediately give it some fuel and release the start button. The rudder axis is 'reversed' as well. I honestly thought Nemeth stopped developing addons. Hello, Starts first pull. 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. If you treat one like a four stroke, you are guaranteed to have problems. Hi Ken: U-Fly-It does offer a kit and I believe they will do so without an engine. Aerolite 103 kit and plans starting $11,500. Admittedly, there is always some magic. It will be completed and ready to taxi on Saturday afternoon. The frame of the plane remains in excellent condition. 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). Hoping to one day be on the left seat of a real airplane! From U-Fly-It in DeLand, FL. In retrospect I wouldnt pay more than 10 USD for this, not the nearly 20 I paid absolutely overpriced. by chicagorandy Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:32 pm, Post Could you tell me please? 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. Finally, the Swissauto 250 is a newer 4-stroke entry that looks good. is a professionally built, ready-to-fly, legal Display as a link instead, So I'm intrigued and inspired by the whole "Part 103" aspect. This was unique to the Aerolite, all other planes I tried had no throttle issues. Approximate shipping cost to Memphis, Tennessee? Changing or adding equipment, or otherwise modifying an S-LSA? 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). featuring your choice of color(s), Various Engine Configurations Absorbing Main Gear, Steerable 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. by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:23 am, Post Aerolite 103 should be taken from the marketplace. Pudgy and reliable Kolb aside, next two reputable types are Aerolite 103 and Belite. 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. 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 XP11 General discussion. Bought it and honestly this isnt bad but as with nearly every MSFS release thus far its been buggy. 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. Thank you! I do not know, but it looks like a simple port over to me. They tend to be temperamental. Verner also made a three-cylinder radial that looked promising with 42hp and loads of torque. Azusa Brakes, The buyer will have to pick item up at 175 Chapter Educational Center at Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa , FL. Let me explain. Admittedly, there is always some magic. Your link has been automatically embedded. 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? Ill do the calculation for you. I didn't love that it has a yoke instead of a stick, but that's just personal preference. Product Support. 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. The private pilot sustained serious injuries. this article about Aerolite with a four stroke. Why? Ahh yes, the aerolite, i enjoyed flying this thing in xplane quite a bit. The discussion forum for Sport Pilots and Light Sport Aircraft, Post 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! Listen, modern airplanes have become quite expensive. 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. U-FLY-IT Light Sport Aircraft, LLC provides Light Sport and Ultralight aircraft sales, flight instruction, assembly and repair. 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). 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! Other ANIM_rotate_key 0 0 Discussion in 'Flight Following' started by TexasAviation, Apr 29, 2019. 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. Shortly after takeoff, I quickly lose altitude and crash. Today a kit Aerolite can save even more and the build time wont be long. 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. 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). Sun n Fun 2015: Part 103 Ultralights Are Hot! 600 lbs. Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. You might want to try out a wee trip from Longside. 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. I guess the NTSB and the FAA doesn't really care if I endanger myself, so long as I don't endanger anyone else. Hi Robert: I believe the answer is no, but please contact U-Fly-It for the authoritative response. How do you turn the fuel handle? Less than 50 Hrs. 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? Consider this perspective. Display as a link instead, It is, therefore, a somewhat challenging aircraft to get off the ground, but once in the air you'll experience an open . If I'm not mistaken, the ultralight crowd is how BRS got their start. to remove the wing for transport does the hole tail assemboly have to come off ? 2 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. Please ask U-Fly-It directly. 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. Filed Under: Aerolite 103, Splog, U-Fly-It. The Aerolite 103 ultralight aircraft is now for sale again by u-fly-it who now is manufacturing this wonderful aircraft in DeLand FL. Is a Four Stroke Part 103 Airplane Possible? Aerolite 103 aircraft. I expect at least some of the difference of opinion is because some people take time to understand 2 strokes and some don't. ANIM_rotate_end (18-22hp a piece.) It was pretty neat. Are Aerolite prices enticing for what many consider to be a dandy little airplane? with Suspension, You must log in or register to reply here. I have searched the internet for the owners manual for the Aerolite 103 without success. How can I be involved with this one week build? 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. The Aero-Works Aerolite 103 is an American ultralight aircraft that was first manufactured by Aero-Works, Inc, of Millersburg, Ohio. Used. Yet here is an airplane, being built at a tiny fraction of the quantity of any automobile, selling for as little as half the price of the average new car. Hi Jeff: Thanks for catching the error. . Parachute! No idea what thats about. Paste as plain text instead, Located at Brown County Airport in Georgetown, Ohio. Get the oil mix right and keep the revs inside the redline and everything worked fine. that is both reliable and powerful enough is difficult. However, Aerolite lacks for nothing to give you a good time in the air and it wont break your budget. Lets hope better examples are offered up, and at a realistic price. The F33 is good for Pilots up to about 220 pounds. 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). Aerolite 103 priced to sell! 386-738-4444. New FI.R.M. XP11 General discussion. FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I found the fuel valve last night but couldn't activate it. 1: 507: 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. HeliSimmer.com Forums - 10 Sep 20. Would be great if Dennis could comment on this. Is there a fuel and/or choke? By Im trying to find a 103 in my area to look at in person, but no luck so far. And there have been several Generac/Briggs & Stratton 4-stroke conversions. 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. The Aero-Works Aerolite 103 is now available for $17.90. Approximately 200 detailed pages, including nearly 300 color photographs. When Help Comes to the Rescue FAST! engine options are available, including Rotax 447 and 503, Aerolite 103 kit and plans starting $11,500 Fully assembled and ready to fly aircraft available. And even that is pushing it. All rights reserved. Despite the simplicity of the Aerolite 103 I cant start the engine without using the auto option. Tank, Dacron Covering, is Free Software released under the GNU General Public License. Plus, a deal awaits some lucky buyer. Possibly a great choice for some low and slow flights over all the new points of interest in the USA World Update? Come to think of it, Dennis Carlin offers a version of Aerolite 103 with a 4-stroke engine. but to say something can't weigh more than most retired adult males is a bit ridiculous. Aerolite 103 Welcome to EAA Forums! by Jim Hardin Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:58 am, Post Clear editor. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. since new. Need help with Letters of Authorization? The Aerolite 103 is fun to fly, but it seems incomplete. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Super Wonder. This is the most popular Part 103 airplane these days. Part-103 Ultralight: Experimental: Configuration: Single Place: Single Place: Empty Weight (1) 235 lbs. I have the Honeycomb Yoke and it works fine in every plane except this thing. 265-315 lbs. by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:52 pm, Post But at EUR 18.60 - and once I stop laughing - Id rather fly my kite! I like that the covering is sail cloth that is zipped on -- easy and cheap replacement and access to the structure. See all prices here for Aerolite 103 airframes, engine choices (several), and options. Practically speaking a Part 103 engine cant be much more than 80lbs. There is an old fella on YouTube who has a LazAire that flys with 2 of them built up with to stage 2. 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. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. And I am entitled to my opinion. Our distributor in Europe uses the Thor 250 on some of their Aerolites, and the performance is adequate. Aluminum Fuel If you have a question, we want to answer it. Regarding the training side, they may also have help and I will be writing about this in the future. 9 Likes New Release: Yakovlev Yak-18T by Nemeth Designs (v1.03 Aug 27) 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. Results 1 to 6 of 6 Thread: Aerolite 103 I have the cursor hand over the lever. Super? surely, I exaggerate, right? It nicely represents a low battery, but don't think that is what it is doing. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. George Dean, Hi George: Yes, Aerolite 103 producer U-Fly-It has been exceptionally busy for the last few years. Ive seen a few trikes make 254lbs. 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. Part 103 single-seat ultralight type aircraft. I can appreciate that they require more attention to maintenance than other engines. * U-Fly-It's European dealer is Vierwerk. Both Legal Eagle and Hummelbird were only compatible with very small pilots, and the latter also disposed with the canopy. From your experience, is it dependable and solidly built? But it weighed 81lbs. Note: due to increased spam activity, there will be a slight delay as all new users must be approved manually. We Need Information! Verner no longer makes either engine. Is there a conventional gear kit available? If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Hummel, Belite, Mini-Max and a few others claim to be able to do this. (see below), Reduction D. Gross Weight: 600 lbs. 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?. 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 They are great for sight seeing and such. U-Fly-It has a dealer in Germany for some years. Ken, the issue is simply getting a 4-stroke that can meet the weight requirements of Part 103. Touch controller? It seems like th water cooler two strokes are more reliable than those that are air cooled. (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. (Photo courtesy Learn how your comment data is processed. April 2, 2018 in Wonderful! Would really love an ultralight. YES! Can the Aerolite 103 still make the weight limit for 103 with the F23 engine?