General Discussion. But the engine starts. On 5/10/2018 at 3:42 PM, jschallenberg said: Tech Support: Information! If you have a question, we want to answer it. Hi! Sun n Fun 2021 / Wrap Up More Airplane News Will Follow, but How Was this Years Event? Nose Wheel Display as a link instead, Founder of MSFS Addons and a flight simulation enthusiast since the early days of FSX. 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. Anyone who can recommend one over the other? of Fully Dennis answered. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. by HAPPYDAN Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:42 am, Post Used. Display as a link instead, The fuel primer still does not work and the mouse arrow is never replaced with the hand image. I have to agree that the price is waaay too much for what youre getting. 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 expect at least some of the difference of opinion is because some people take time to understand 2 strokes and some don't. What am I doing wrong ? 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! And even then 2-strokes are still prone to "giving up the ghost" with little to no warning. The buyer will have to pick item up at 175 Chapter Educational Center at Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa , FL. , (BTW, you should say a prayer that the Backyard Flyer is no longer produced. A couple years ago, Dennis revived the idea of a kit Aerolite 103. Do you have a link? The discussion forum for Sport Pilots and Light Sport Aircraft, Post Super affordability. It's a PDF at barnstormers.com. answer it. . and a Fully Anodized Airframe. thats a sub EUR 10 aircraft all day. Aerolite 103 Welcome to EAA Forums! I need a complete kit of 103. A Cessna driver who jumps in an ultralight without any transition training is asking for trouble. How much or can I even get one here? 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. I think this is the first complaint I have seen on one of these aviation sites about under-regulation. that is both reliable and powerful enough is difficult. Second, I weigh 270 pounds so I know that the Hirth 23 is probably the engine to go with. X-Plane.Org by chicagorandy Sun Sep 17, 2017 4:43 pm, Post Finally, the Swissauto 250 is a newer 4-stroke entry that looks good. 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. We have a super offer in conjunction with AirVenture in Oshkosh next month, announced Dennis in June 2019. slip indicator, tachometer, EGT, Also clicking on the fuel bulb does not appear to be priming the motor. I like that the covering is sail cloth that is zipped on -- easy and cheap replacement and access to the structure. Keep following this website for more. Your previous content has been restored. They tend to be temperamental. well I did get it to start from a New Flight, and it must have low battery built in the simulation. Consider this perspective. The Aerolite 103 with Rotax 447 engine was purchased in 2006 and underwent a complete engine overhaul. There is an old fella on YouTube who has a LazAire that flys with 2 of them built up with to stage 2. Required fields are marked *. A Rotax 277UL (. If I'm not mistaken, the ultralight crowd is how BRS got their start. Modern ultralights are perfectly fine, their engines have also come a long way. News & Video on Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot Kits, and Ultralight Aircraft. Would be great if Dennis could comment on this. Backyard Flyer (BYF) did, too. Pudgy and reliable Kolb aside, next two reputable types are Aerolite 103 and Belite. Haven't flown it for a while now, but should probably get back and enjoy some "low-and-slow" flying again. Aluminum Fuel If you have a question, we want to Has 447 Rotax engine and Powerfin prop. Since 1982 FAAs Part 103 for ultralight vehicles has been one of the most intriguing sections in the lengthy Federal Aviation Regulations. This was unique to the Aerolite, all other planes I tried had no throttle issues. 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. Possibly a great choice for some low and slow flights over all the new points of interest in the USA World Update? Today a kit Aerolite can save even more and the build time wont be long. Nice little ultralight! 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. Are Aerolite prices enticing for what many consider to be a dandy little airplane? (see below), Reduction Drive, The new owner can load it up on Saturday afternoon/evening, Dennis finished, or we can deliver it to you. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. Plus it flies so nicely that the smile youll have after your first landing may last you the rest of your life. 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. 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. CHT, ), Electric If you prefer an aircraft with an electric start option, Aerolite is available with the Hirth F-33 for just $16,700. YES! HeliSimmer.com Forums Nemeth Designs . by Jim Hardin Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:50 am, Post Photo of elusive red handled fuel valve for the Aerolite 103. List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. Assembled, Factory Built Some options are available but it is very likely you may have to travel to get instruction. 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. Gross Weight: 600 lbs. Home Videos Live Playlists. Affordable Aviation Can You Find a Budget-Meeting Aircraft for 2022? Azusa Brakes, They added kits as a way to help keep up but their business is extremely solid. Hmmm, I dont think so. In an age where many Light-Sport Aircraft run $150,000, to well possibly much more, affordability becomes something of a tortured word. I believe his last name is Harrison if Im not mistaken and he also plays Bluegrass music. 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. Check out our new video of Aerolite 103 in flight. by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:23 am, Post The rudder axis is 'reversed' as well. Wrong! Kawasaki 440, Hirth F23, etc. Blade Tennessee Of course there are plenty of VW conversions, but here too weight becomes an issue. We respond to ALL email U-FLY-IT Light Sport Aircraft, LLC provides Light Sport and Ultralight aircraft sales, flight instruction, assembly and repair. Super? surely, I exaggerate, right? 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. 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. Airframe, Paste as plain text instead, What is the actual command one has to give to move the lever? X-Plane.Org JazzSam March 21, 2021, 1:02am #1. Please contact by email or text one of the directors for more . Backyard Flyer vs Arolite 103 Welcome to EAA Forums! Admittedly, there is always some magic. List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. instrument (airspeed, altimeter, Other engine options are available, including Rotax 447 and 503, Kawasaki 440, Hirth F23, etc. (18-22hp a piece.) Kolb Firefly (and Trifly, the tricycle-gear version of the Firefly). XP11 General discussion. Parachute! A number of ultralights fly with 4-stroke engines. Sun n Fun 2015: Part 103 Ultralights Are Hot! System, 5 Gallon Four-point Restraint How does it cost to get a Aerolite 103 kit from factory with and without the engine? I am using the Oculus Rift VR headset which makes it very easy to look under the fuel tank. Come to think of it, Dennis Carlin offers a version of Aerolite 103 with a 4-stroke engine. Is this for real at these prices? Light Is Right In the Eyes of FAA and World CAAs, LSA & Lightplane Highlights at Oshkosh 2012. Upload or insert images from URL. Ken, the issue is simply getting a 4-stroke that can meet the weight requirements of Part 103. Looks like theyve been around a while. That said, I've never flown one, but did the same sort of research you are starting on now, a few years ago. By 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 with Suspension, with a four stroke. I went looking for the Skidoo race manual you mentioned - Did not find it. You are right, of course, and it is now fixed. messages and phone calls. It is, therefore, a somewhat challenging aircraft to get off the ground, but once in the air you'll experience an open . Approximately 200 detailed pages, including nearly 300 color photographs. But I did find a 2006 Ski-doo shop manual. Get Your Aerolite 103 Hats Here! by 3Dreaming Mon Sep 18, 2017 5:30 pm, Post 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). Official Nemeth Designs Forum. The loss of engine power due to the seizure of the magneto piston. Yasin: I am sure you can order from overseas. Hi Ken: U-Fly-It does offer a kit and I believe they will do so without an engine. Standard Equipment on Every Aerolite: The private pilot sustained serious injuries. Of course, any used aircraft may need additional maintenance and a homebuilt model (some Aerolite 103s are so constructed) may have deficiencies. Super Wonder. The Aerolite 103 Do you sell the kit without the engine and if so what is the price? That does seem a little pricey for what it is. Surely a good design would not have a major stumbling block like turning a lever so bloody difficult! 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). Fairing & Windscreen, engine options are available, including Rotax 447 and 503, Is a Four Stroke Part 103 Airplane Possible? Located at Brown County Airport in Georgetown, Ohio. 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 recently discovered that on my Aerolite 103 (Nemeth Designs) the throttle slide would not function using either my joystick or my throttle quadrant.