by Jim Hardin Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:58 am, Post 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. And even then 2-strokes are still prone to "giving up the ghost" with little to no warning. Remarkable! Are you building/buying/flying an Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) or Experimental Light Sport (E-LSA) aircraft? 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. 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. The new owner can load it up on Saturday afternoon/evening, Dennis finished, or we can deliver it to you. Theres a braking noise that occurs non stop on a loop for me unless I put on my parking brake. All rights reserved. since new. Here's at least one that was load tested. Could you tell me please? Powered by Invision Community, X-Plane VFR, X-Plane Scenery Creation (smaller VFR Airports), Amateur Radio. Stage 4 they turn 10-12k all day. Admittedly, there is always some magic. A new and updated version of the Scottish Wings livery with the latest logo.just for fun. Super affordability. 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? Verner also made a three-cylinder radial that looked promising with 42hp and loads of torque. I think there was a version of Hummelbird that ostensibly qualified as 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). Less than 50 Hrs. One impression I have gained from being around the Part 103 crowd is the striking lack of knowledge about aircraft and engines. 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. Aerolite 103 anomalies - XP11 General discussion - X-Plane.Org Forum I am using the Oculus Rift VR headset which makes it very easy to look under the fuel tank. But this old dog knows that advertising "hype" can cover up a lot of defects, hence my concern. by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:52 pm, Post A-103 is sold out of Ohio, 2012 list $16.5k + BRS $3,650. In any event, contacting U-Fly-It is the best way to resolve your inquiry. Backyard Flyer vs Arolite 103 - EAA Forums Affordable Aviation Can You Find a Budget-Meeting Aircraft for 2022? 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. General Discussion. Are Aerolite prices enticing for what many consider to be a dandy little airplane? It can be a kit or complete, and standard comes with a Hirth F33 2-stroker. thats a sub EUR 10 aircraft all day. 2. Aerolite 103 Hangar Talk - Facebook Aerolite 103 - Light Aircraft DB & Sales The neon yellow/green fabric appears to be in . New FI.R.M. Right??? Hirth F33 Reliability - Sport Pilot Talk I guess the NTSB and the FAA doesn't really care if I endanger myself, so long as I don't endanger anyone else. Less than 5 hours were put on the new engine and it was fogged, covered, and placed in a hangar until now. These were amazing efforts as this video describes, but Dennis and his Aerolite thinks they can do it quicker far quicker. After he put this on his Facebook page, this show airplane will surely sell long before Oshkosh 2019 starts. Im thinking about getting an Aerolite 103, but have several 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. I have to agree that the price is waaay too much for what youre getting. Automobile companies, building tens or hundreds of thousands of a single model, have an average U.S. selling price of more than $35,000 in 2019. This forum is the place to discuss All Things Experimental. 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. Of course there are plenty of VW conversions, but here too weight becomes an issue. 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724. nemeth-designs. Aerolite 103 Specifications - U-FLY-IT The discussion forum for Sport Pilots and Light Sport Aircraft, Post Aerolite 103 - The new Aerolite 103 Kit Assembly Manual is - Facebook to remove the wing for transport does the hole tail assemboly have to come off ? Nose Wheel For more information about the Aero-Lite 103, contact Aero-Works, P.O. In retrospect I wouldnt pay more than 10 USD for this, not the nearly 20 I paid absolutely overpriced. System, 5 Gallon i found the fuel tap so how do i i turn it ???? 2 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. 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. What is the actual command one has to give to move the lever? Unlike a gas station on every corner, instructors for ultralight aircraft are more rare. Your email address will not be published. BYF accomplished the feat by using a spar-less wing that was a truss welded from aluminum tubes. And I am entitled to my opinion. Why? The price of Aerolite is $ 14,000.00 plus sales tax. 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. Fully but to say something can't weigh more than most retired adult males is a bit ridiculous. 600 lbs. Youtube has evidence that refutes that. Right now the Aerolite has been broken up in three sections (main fuselage, left and right wing with struts attached). When pressing the start button the engine turns over but it appears to be starved of fuel. If you prefer an aircraft with an electric start option, Aerolite is available with the Hirth F-33 for just $16,700. Absorbing Main Gear, Steerable 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). Ive always thought the Aerolite 103 would be fantastic with either one of the 29HP or 36.5HP Polini engines. 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. Come to think of it, Dennis Carlin offers a version of Aerolite 103 with a 4-stroke . What am I doing wrong ? AEROLITE 103 Builders Vlog @aerolite103buildersvlog8 1.95K subscribers 76 videos This channel was created for anyone who owns the Aerolite 103 ultralight airplane. Learn how your comment data is processed. Photo of elusive red handled fuel valve for the Aerolite 103. Founder of MSFS Addons and a flight simulation enthusiast since the early days of FSX. Part-103 Ultralight: Experimental: Configuration: Single Place: Single Place: Empty Weight (1) 235 lbs. You are using an out of date browser. Is this for real at these prices? Verner used to make a light two-cylinder 4-stroke, but it only pushed out 35hp max and about 23hp continuous. Aerolite 103 kit and plans starting $11,500 Fully assembled and ready to fly aircraft available. Aero-Works Inc. Aerolite-103 Surely a good design would not have a major stumbling block like turning a lever so bloody difficult! Also clicking on the fuel bulb does not appear to be priming the motor. It was pretty neat. The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. TRIS 3525 720. Please contact them using the link here to ask about delivery times. Ultralight virgin. | Pilots of America The frame of the plane remains in excellent condition. Again with an emphasis on the word claim. Tech Support: Information! It is, therefore, a somewhat challenging aircraft to get off the ground, but once in the air youll experience an open view over the world below, an unique flying experience in the real world but also in MSFS. 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. 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? HeliSimmer.com Forums Nemeth Designs . Other engine options are available, including Rotax 447 and 503, Kawasaki 440, Hirth F23, etc. (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. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 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?. Aerolite 103 - EAA Forums New FI.R.M. https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. It never stops. 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. 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 a Fully Anodized Airframe. This was unique to the Aerolite, all other planes I tried had no throttle issues. with basic flight and engine The Polini Thor will work well on the Aerolite. The new Sport Pilot rule makes flying affordable! I recently discovered that on my Aerolite 103 (Nemeth Designs) the throttle slide would not function using either my joystick or my throttle quadrant. Bummer, around 5 Euro I would have bought it even with the issues present. Starts first pull. Has 447 Rotax engine and Powerfin prop. by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:23 am, Post We respond to ALL email messages and phone calls. 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).. 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. 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. Possibly a great choice for some low and slow flights over all the new points of interest in the USA World Update? Exceptionally safe? So I talked to Aerolite 103. | Homebuilt Aircraft & Kit Plane Forum This is more expensive than the Aerolite103 but with faster performance. answer it. (see below), Reduction D. 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. Start button - press. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. What a shame they dont. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. Shown in the off position. Have fun. April 2, 2018 in Hmmm, I dont think so. 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. Please contact by email or text one of the directors for more . The Aerolite 103 with Rotax 447 engine was purchased in 2006 and underwent a complete engine overhaul. All them some time to respond as they are very busy building more Aerolite 103s. 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. 1: 507: Mariano Rosales/EAA). Other You can post now and register later. Box 103, Millersburg, OH 44654, phone 330-674-9715, : 330-674-1559 . 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. It's a PDF at barnstormers.com. Aero-lite 103 - Experimenter - This months feature article Please contact Aerolite 103 directly for such information. JazzSam March 21, 2021, 1:02am #1. Ultralight / Aerolite - Barnstormers Get Your Aerolite 103 Hats Here! ANIM_rotate_key -7 -6.99978874 Pudgy and reliable Kolb aside, next two reputable types are Aerolite 103 and Belite. Get the oil mix right and keep the revs inside the redline and everything worked fine. Hence, your input will be much appreciated (especially if you are an aerolite builder). I know that to certify this aircraft in Europe (as the Aerolite 120), some engineering changes were required. Your link has been automatically embedded. ulysses10 For now, some of the newer 2-strokes (like the Polini 250) are actually pretty reliable if installed and maintained properly. 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. It is, therefore, a somewhat challenging aircraft to get off the ground, but once in the air you'll experience an open . messages and phone calls. They only show a 60" & 63" Prop. | Homebuilt Aircraft & Kit Plane Forum Forums Technical Discussion Areas 2-Stroke Aircraft Engines So I talked to Aerolite 103. This is the most popular Part 103 airplane these days. Ahh yes, the aerolite, i enjoyed flying this thing in xplane quite a bit. It can be donebut the underlying airframe has to be VERY light to make it work. So, surely that means you get some super stripped-down aircraft with no features, both to save money and to stay within FAR Part 103s demanding weight and flight envelope parameters right? Hi Shane: Presumably you want to be on U-Fly-Its mailing list, so please go direct to them (use the register here. As far as 2-strokes go, I have yet to see any that run as smooth as the Polinis. ANIM_rotate_key -10 -6.99978874 On this lightweight aircraft, even with a beefier pilot, an F23 Aerolite is going to perform exceedingly well. by chicagorandy Sun Sep 17, 2017 4:43 pm, Post That's what I use as I recall. A simple click on it should do it, surely? Paste as plain text instead, The buyer will have to pick item up at 175 Chapter Educational Center at Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa , FL. As I said, above, Ultralights are good fun, so Yes, at EUR 5 or less, I too would have tried it. slip indicator, tachometer, EGT, Seems like either of those engines would make weight just fine and provide a nice, more modern upgrade to the Hirth F33. TIA! Kawasaki 440, Hirth F23, etc. I own one and I assure you it does. U-FLY-IT Light Sport Aircraft, LLC provides Light Sport and Ultralight aircraft sales, flight instruction, assembly and repair. But alasit taps in around 80lbs. But the engine starts. How do i fly these ultralights? The rudder axis is 'reversed' as well. Thanks. Aerolite 103 should be taken from the marketplace - Aircraft Please contact Aerolite 103 producer U-Fly-It for shipping info. Looks like theyve been around a while. I think this is the first complaint I have seen on one of these aviation sites about under-regulation. Your previous content has been restored. Approximate shipping cost to Memphis, Tennessee? 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. 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).