Third Party Addon Discussion Aircraft. But alasit taps in around 80lbs. I found the fuel valve last night but couldn't activate it. Your previous content has been restored. Please use links in the article or this one to inquire directly with the factory for pricing. Is it possible this plane is not the complete article? Nice. Im interested in buying my own aircraft , but all metal two seaters are too expensive to my budget. Or maybe designing your own aircraft? M O S A I C
Check X-Plane Forum, of course. I have to agree that the price is waaay too much for what youre getting. Fairing & Windscreen, By A product that is no longer supported by the developer, or is further developed, should not be for sale in the marketplace. With a very heavy emphasis on the word claim. We Need Information! 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). The loss of engine power due to the seizure of the magneto piston. It's just expensive and cannot take any options (like wheel pants). instrument (airspeed, altimeter, Clear editor. It was one of a few Part 103 aircraft with certain engineering elements that were, uh, "questionable". I didn't love that it has a yoke instead of a stick, but that's just personal preference. Please contact Aerolite 103 directly for such information. Converting an S-LSA to E-LSA? ANIM_rotate_key -10 -6.99978874 Do you have a link? 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). 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. You must log in or register to reply here. 1: 507: When Help Comes to the Rescue FAST! I was very interested in a Challenger II for sale in my area but found that, again, Im too heavy for it with any CFI I can find so we would not be overweight. Dan What is the safety and performance record of the Aerolite 103? In an age where many Light-Sport Aircraft run $150,000, to well possibly much more, affordability becomes something of a tortured word. And that's the rubno matter how you slice it, 2-strokes used in aircraft will always need more maintenance and attention than any 4-strokes. On 5/10/2018 at 3:42 PM, jschallenberg said: Tech Support: Information! Admittedly, there is always some magic. 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. Yes, love ultralights. 265-315 lbs. Is Hirths 28-horsepower F33 enough power for bigger pilots, say someone weighing 250 pounds? 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? is Free Software released under the GNU General Public License. Features of this 3 aircraft package include dynamic virtual cockpits with working light-aircraft type instruments, strobe lights, accurate structural form . It seems like th water cooler two strokes are more reliable than those that are air cooled. It nicely represents a low battery, but don't think that is what it is doing. Retired from flying. Gross Weight: 600 lbs. Azusa Brakes, This could be fun. Bang! Filed Under: Aerolite 103, Splog, U-Fly-It. They only show a 60" & 63" Prop. FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022. I own one and I assure you it does. See all prices here for Aerolite 103 airframes, engine choices (several), and options. A-103 is like Quicksilver RTF and Belite is like a very puny Cub (it's actually a much reworked Kitfox that's hardly recognizeable anymore). The neon yellow/green fabric appears to be in . 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 No, those figures are not typos!|. Pasted as rich text. So lets keep it civil, eh. I auto start and the throttle doesn't work. This forum is the place to discuss All Things Experimental. 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. Less than 50 Hrs. Could you tell me please? We have a super offer in conjunction with AirVenture in Oshkosh next month, announced Dennis in June 2019. Super? surely, I exaggerate, right? It can be a kit or complete, and standard comes with a Hirth F33 2-stroker. One impression I have gained from being around the Part 103 crowd is the striking lack of knowledge about aircraft and engines. I went looking for the Skidoo race manual you mentioned - Did not find it. 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. by TimTaylor Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:30 pm, 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! Other engine options are available, including Rotax 447 and 503, Kawasaki 440, Hirth F23, etc. As far as 2-strokes go, I have yet to see any that run as smooth as the Polinis. Possibly a great choice for some low and slow flights over all the new points of interest in the USA World Update? Please contact by email or text one of the directors for more . Get the oil mix right and keep the revs inside the redline and everything worked fine. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. However, you can certainly go observe and discuss the build effort with U-Fly-Its staff. All them some time to respond as they are very busy building more Aerolite 103s. 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! The new owner can load it up on Saturday afternoon/evening, Dennis finished, or we can deliver it to you. How do you turn the fuel handle? New sails, windshield, fuel tank, tires, etc. Listen, modern airplanes have become quite expensive. 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. A Cessna driver who jumps in an ultralight without any transition training is asking for trouble. Is there a conventional gear kit available? engine options are available, including Rotax 447 and 503, Box 103, Millersburg, OH 44654, phone 330-674-9715, : 330-674-1559 . The entire regulation for Part 103 can be printed on the front and back of a single page of paper. 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. too. It is, therefore, a somewhat challenging aircraft to get off the ground, but once in the air you'll experience an open . Also clicking on the fuel bulb does not appear to be priming the motor. Display as a link instead, I have the cursor hand over the lever. I know that to certify this aircraft in Europe (as the Aerolite 120), some engineering changes were required. It nicely represents a low battery, but don't think that is what it is doing. XP11 General discussion. nemeth-designs. Assembled, Factory Built By Practically speaking a Part 103 engine cant be much more than 80lbs. featuring your choice of color(s), Various Engine Configurations I recently discovered that on my Aerolite 103 (Nemeth Designs) the throttle slide would not function using either my joystick or my throttle quadrant. 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 Hence, your input will be much appreciated (especially if you are an aerolite builder). 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). Thanks! New FI.R.M. Light Is Right In the Eyes of FAA and World CAAs, LSA & Lightplane Highlights at Oshkosh 2012. Flying Into Oshkosh An Eye-Opener, but What If You Were Really Young, and in an Ultralight Aircraft? It can be donebut the underlying airframe has to be VERY light to make it work. I do not know, but it looks like a simple port over to me. Propeller, Nose Third, I have no experience with a pusher prop ultralight. What am I doing wrong ? I was able to google a manual - searching for "aerolite103 checklist". But I think chicagorandy's response is the best idea. 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. 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!). Thank you! 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?. May 10, 2018 in Despite the simplicity of the Aerolite 103 I cant start the engine without using the auto option. with basic flight and engine Note: due to increased spam activity, there will be a slight delay as all new users must be approved manually. I have owned a Skyranger and an Aeronca Chief but dont know of anyone around here (central Maine) who owns an Aerolite 103 or where I can get cross-training in anything that will hold me and most any CFI, unless they are VERY small, like 175 or so pounds in a Challenger II. ANIM_rotate_key 0 0 by 3Dreaming Mon Sep 18, 2017 5:30 pm, Post SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan -- 26.8 ft. Wing area -- 124 sq. The mouse would still operate the throttle manually. Specifically the spar-less wing that was truss welded from aluminum (!) , TRIS 3525 720. Learn as much as you can about 2 strokes. For 250 pound pilots, we recommend the Hirth F23. Length: 16 ft. 3.25 in. The F33 is good for Pilots up to about 220 pounds. Airframe, ANIM_rotate_end The model number indicates that the Aerolite was designed to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration FAR 103 ultralight rules. You cannot paste images directly. Can anybody speak for their reputation as a developer? * U-Fly-It's European dealer is Vierwerk. I don't know anything about the Hirth engines, but last year I did get a chance to walk around the Aerolite at Oshkosh. that is both reliable and powerful enough is difficult. Shame really. 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. Also, it's wings fold in 20 minutes for trailerability. The Aerolite 103 with Rotax 447 engine was purchased in 2006 and underwent a complete engine overhaul. Finally, the Swissauto 250 is a newer 4-stroke entry that looks good. I don t know many other companies in all of light aviation that can say that. 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. Hoping to one day be on the left seat of a real airplane! aerolite @uflyit.com 386-738-4444 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724 We respond to ALL email messages and phone calls. Nice counter opinion, well put. We literally can not build them fast enough.. 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 Admittedly, there is always some magic. by Jim Hardin Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:58 am, Post In a mere 20 hours during bankers hours, some might say an Aerolite 103 will go from kit to flyable aircraft. Theres a braking noise that occurs non stop on a loop for me unless I put on my parking brake. Ive also seen a few fixed-wing aircraft claim 254lbs. Or is the thought that such engineering improvements really arent necessary? Aerolite 103 aircraft. Kolb Firefly (and Trifly, the tricycle-gear version of the Firefly). thats a sub EUR 10 aircraft all day. Well, it is still debatable whether the mysterious aircraft is indeed a genuine Chinese copy of the Aerolite 103. A new and updated version of the Scottish Wings livery with the latest logo.just for fun. BYF accomplished the feat by using a spar-less wing that was a truss welded from aluminum tubes. Both Legal Eagle and Hummelbird were only compatible with very small pilots, and the latter also disposed with the canopy. 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? We Need Information! Aerolite 103. this article about Aerolite with a four stroke. How do i fly these ultralights? I would order one right now if they did. I really would have bought it if it had been EUR 10 or less. Start button - press. If you have a question, we want to 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. Used. You cannot paste images directly. (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. slip indicator, tachometer, EGT, 0: 401: March 8, 2021 ND 407 and P3DV5. Again with an emphasis on the word claim. and the landing gear.). Founder of MSFS Addons and a flight simulation enthusiast since the early days of FSX. Hi Ken: U-Fly-It does offer a kit and I believe they will do so without an engine. A kit version of Aerolite 103 is prepared for shipment at U-Fly-Its DeLand, Florida factory. Aerolite 103 kit and plans starting $11,500. 4-stroke (all-in weight) that puts out a MINIMUM of 28hp continuous to be viable in the Part 103 space. 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! Kawasaki 440, Hirth F23, etc. 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. The Aero-Works Aerolite 103 is now available for $17.90. Don't know about 1) but I thought 2) is a hydrostatic fuel gauge? 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? Sun n Fun 2021 / Day 1 Charged with Excitement Battery Electric Aerolite 103 Is Flying Now! 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? Wonderful! Aerolite 103 kit and plans starting $11,500 Fully assembled and ready to fly aircraft available. How much or can I even get one here? Unlike a gas station on every corner, instructors for ultralight aircraft are more rare. Bummer, around 5 Euro I would have bought it even with the issues present. And even then its still iffy.). And I am entitled to my opinion. Deland, Florida producer U-Fly-It offers a ready to fly Aerolite 103 for the modest sum of just $15,900. If you prefer an aircraft with an electric start option, Aerolite is available with the Hirth F-33 for just $16,700. U-FLY-IT Light Sport Aircraft, LLC provides Light Sport and Ultralight aircraft sales, flight instruction, assembly and repair. The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. Having seen many other kit aircraft manuals in the past, we can say with confidence that our manual is one . Kassu62 Members 21 Modern ultralights are perfectly fine, their engines have also come a long way. with a 4-stroke. 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. of Email us: aerolite @uflyit.com. Nose Wheel 9 Likes New Release: Yakovlev Yak-18T by Nemeth Designs (v1.03 Aug 27) They added kits as a way to help keep up but their business is extremely solid. Upload or insert images from URL. Aerolite 103 priced to sell! It will be completed and ready to taxi on Saturday afternoon. Would really love an ultralight. This was unique to the Aerolite, all other planes I tried had no throttle issues. Surely a good design would not have a major stumbling block like turning a lever so bloody difficult! Clear editor. Verner used to make a light two-cylinder 4-stroke, but it only pushed out 35hp max and about 23hp continuous. 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.
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