since new. Less than 5 hours were put on the new engine and it was fogged, covered, and placed in a hangar until now. Could you tell me please? 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. Check X-Plane Forum, of course. Nice. Fairing & Windscreen, Theres a braking noise that occurs non stop on a loop for me unless I put on my parking brake. , (BTW, you should say a prayer that the Backyard Flyer is no longer produced. Let me explain. If you have a question, we want to Learn how your comment data is processed. How do i fly these ultralights? ANIM_rotate_key 7 6.99978874 Display as a link instead, Part-103 Ultralight: Experimental: Configuration: Single Place: Single Place: Empty Weight (1) 235 lbs. That said, I've never flown one, but did the same sort of research you are starting on now, a few years ago. 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? But this old dog knows that advertising "hype" can cover up a lot of defects, hence my concern. 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. | Homebuilt Aircraft & Kit Plane Forum Forums Technical Discussion Areas 2-Stroke Aircraft Engines So I talked to Aerolite 103. I have the Honeycomb Yoke and it works fine in every plane except this thing. Youtube has evidence that refutes that. I would order one right now if they did. As far as i can tell, a buddy & i both got them after the patch yesterday. Hence, your input will be much appreciated (especially if you are an aerolite builder). Powered by Invision Community, X-Plane VFR, X-Plane Scenery Creation (smaller VFR Airports), Amateur Radio. thats a sub EUR 10 aircraft all day. (see below), Reduction Drive, The entire regulation for Part 103 can be printed on the front and back of a single page of paper. with a four stroke. You can post now and register later. Clear editor. Keep following this website for more. So I talked to Aerolite 103. And there have been several Generac/Briggs & Stratton 4-stroke conversions. Results 1 to 6 of 6 Thread: Aerolite 103 Please contact by email or text one of the directors for more . (See a video of this.) We have a super offer in conjunction with AirVenture in Oshkosh next month, announced Dennis in June 2019. Your email address will not be published. When pressing the start button the engine turns over but it appears to be starved of fuel. These generally either weigh too much or arent powerful enough (or both). Love this ultralight hope to buy one next year! In any event, contacting U-Fly-It is the best way to resolve your inquiry. NONE of the above works for me. The Polini Thor will work well on the Aerolite. 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. The discussion forum for Sport Pilots and Light Sport Aircraft, Post They added kits as a way to help keep up but their business is extremely solid. CHT, ), Electric Maybe I'm falling prey to the hype, but this one sounds good. * U-Fly-It's European dealer is Vierwerk. (Photo courtesy However, on whole, I think this is a highly reliable aircraft. 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. Used. Verner no longer makes either engine. To install, download, unzip and place in the livery folder. A-103 is sold out of Ohio, 2012 list $16.5k + BRS $3,650. Learn as much as you can about 2 strokes. Upload or insert images from URL. Yasin: I am sure you can order from overseas. Is it possible this plane is not the complete article? Right now the Aerolite has been broken up in three sections (main fuselage, left and right wing with struts attached). Do you sell the kit without the engine and if so what is the price? What might seem affordable to a pilot that can buy a nearly one million dollar Cirrus SR22 is vastly different from what is affordable to most readers of this website. Thank you! Backyard Flyer vs Arolite 103 Welcome to EAA Forums! Or maybe designing your own aircraft? Sun n Fun 2021 / Day 1 Charged with Excitement Battery Electric Aerolite 103 Is Flying Now! 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. It nicely represents a low battery, but don't think that is what it is doing. Have fun. Note: due to increased spam activity, there will be a slight delay as all new users must be approved manually. 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. I think your comment on structural failure is valid too. And even then its still iffy.). Home Videos Live Playlists. And maybe lacklustre products deserve a lackluster review! 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! TRIS 3525 720. We literally can not build them fast enough.. Ive also seen a few fixed-wing aircraft claim 254lbs. Consider this perspective. by TimTaylor Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:30 pm, Post answer it. But the engine starts. As I have become frustrated with the Sport Pilot licensing route, but still enjoy flying, this presents new possibilities. List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. I have the cursor hand over the lever. I went looking for the Skidoo race manual you mentioned - Did not find it. Today a kit Aerolite can save even more and the build time wont be long. You cannot paste images directly. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Please ask U-Fly-It directly. The Aero-Works Aerolite 103 is an American ultralight aircraft that was first manufactured by Aero-Works, Inc, of Millersburg, Ohio. Also clicking on the fuel bulb does not appear to be priming the motor. Second, I weigh 270 pounds so I know that the Hirth 23 is probably the engine to go with. Nice counter opinion, well put. That's what I use as I recall. But it weighed 81lbs. with Suspension, These were amazing efforts as this video describes, but Dennis and his Aerolite thinks they can do it quicker far quicker. Please contact Aerolite 103 directly for such information. I find that amazing and it appears a sufficient number to keep U-Fly-It active and profitable, so much so that the DeLand, Florida company cant keep up. Be serious please! One thought and one question: 1. Flight Sim Models (FSM) Releases Aerolite 103 Ultralight FSM announces the model release of Aero-Works' award winning Aerolite 103 ultralight for the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002. Yes, love ultralights. Specifically the spar-less wing that was truss welded from aluminum (!) M O S A I C A Rotax 277UL (. Ill do the calculation for you. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Indeed, $150,000 Light-Sport Aircraft are priced beyond common budgets.August 12, 2011, Manufacturers in the ultralight industry believe they know what pilots want or what they will buy, anyway.November 1, 2002, M O S A I C Why? 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 and a Fully Anodized Airframe. 0: 401: March 8, 2021 ND 407 and P3DV5. Of course, any used aircraft may need additional maintenance and a homebuilt model (some Aerolite 103s are so constructed) may have deficiencies. and the landing gear.). Of course there are plenty of VW conversions, but here too weight becomes an issue. Yes, that surprisingly low price is good right now, and yes, the company can earn a profit on that so you know they can stay in business to serve your needs in the future. Lets hope better examples are offered up, and at a realistic price. 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). is Or is the thought that such engineering improvements really arent necessary? There is an old fella on YouTube who has a LazAire that flys with 2 of them built up with to stage 2. ANIM_rotate_key -7 -6.99978874 Is a Four Stroke Part 103 Airplane Possible? By But alasit taps in around 80lbs. https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. This group was created for those interested in the Aerolite 103 to share ideas, thoughts and information. I just received a September copy of SPORT AVIATION, in which there is an excellent article regarding the Aerolite 103. How does it cost to get a Aerolite 103 kit from factory with and without the engine? Sun n Fun 2021 / Wrap Up More Airplane News Will Follow, but How Was this Years Event? 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. The Aerolite 103 is a pusher configuration rear propeller lightweight piston powered single engine aircraft nbsp The empty weight varies from 252 lb 114 kg to 300 lb 136 kg with 275 lb 125 kg useful load depending on the individual configuration Most. If you treat one like a four stroke, you are guaranteed to have problems. For more information about the Aero-Lite 103, contact Aero-Works, P.O. I do not know, but it looks like a simple port over to me. 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. 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. Finally, the Swissauto 250 is a newer 4-stroke entry that looks good. Flaps, Shock 2. Please keep all post Aerolite 103 related. If you prefer an aircraft with an electric start option, Aerolite is available with the Hirth F-33 for just $16,700. SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan -- 26.8 ft. Wing area -- 124 sq. Ken: Evidently you missed this article about Aerolite with a four stroke. Hi Gil: No such option exists now but ask the company, U-Fly-It. I like this bird, something is wrong whit the payload calculation,so you have to enter a very low pilot weigth, but otherwise a nice but different experience. Come to think of it, Dennis Carlin offers a version of Aerolite 103 with a 4-stroke engine. Please contact them using the link here to ask about delivery times. Maybe they are the genuine ones. Does everything work in it after todays update? 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? Well, it is still debatable whether the mysterious aircraft is indeed a genuine Chinese copy of the Aerolite 103. A product that is no longer supported by the developer, or is further developed, should not be for sale in the marketplace. What is the actual command one has to give to move the lever? Having seen many other kit aircraft manuals in the past, we can say with confidence that our manual is one . Deland, Florida producer U-Fly-It offers a ready to fly Aerolite 103 for the modest sum of just $15,900. Aerolite 103 aircraft. Stage 4 they turn 10-12k all day. 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). A couple years ago, Dennis revived the idea of a kit Aerolite 103. 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. 32 HP Kawasaki 340 Powered Aerolite $15,900 28 HP Hirth F-33 Powered Aerolite $16,790 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). Can anyone of you confirm its not nice to fly? Need help with Letters of Authorization? I think there was a version of Hummelbird that ostensibly qualified as ultralight. i found the fuel tap so how do i i turn it ???? It is, therefore, a somewhat challenging aircraft to get off the ground, but once in the air you'll experience an open . On this lightweight aircraft, even with a beefier pilot, an F23 Aerolite is going to perform exceedingly well. What am I doing wrong ? Aerolite 103 Welcome to EAA Forums! 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. Aerolite 103 kit and plans starting $11,500. jschallenberg Aerolite 103 Flight Model. Hi Ken: U-Fly-It does offer a kit and I believe they will do so without an engine. Upload or insert images from URL. YES! We respond to ALL email messages and phone calls. I don't know anything about the Hirth engines, but last year I did get a chance to walk around the Aerolite at Oshkosh. My loss! I think this is the first complaint I have seen on one of these aviation sites about under-regulation. 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).. by chicagorandy Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:32 pm, Post Im trying to find a 103 in my area to look at in person, but no luck so far. all-in. The F33 is good for Pilots up to about 220 pounds. 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. Hi Robert: I believe the answer is no, but please contact U-Fly-It for the authoritative response. EGPS Longside Airfield - Scenery Packages (v11,v 10,. 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 by 3Dreaming Mon Sep 18, 2017 5:30 pm, Post Third Party Addon Discussion Aircraft. Shown in the off position. 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! if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'msfsaddons_com-box-3','ezslot_2',138,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-msfsaddons_com-box-3-0');Nemeth Designs is mostly known for their helicopters for FSX, but their first product for MSFS turned out to be completely different: its the Aero-Works Aerolite 103, an american ultralight in a pusher configuration (rear propeller). The hand symbol does not appear next to the fuel bulb. 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. Flying Into Oshkosh An Eye-Opener, but What If You Were Really Young, and in an Ultralight Aircraft? In a mere 20 hours during bankers hours, some might say an Aerolite 103 will go from kit to flyable aircraft. They only show a 60" & 63" Prop. FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022. It was pretty neat. Can anybody speak for their reputation as a developer? How do you turn the fuel handle? The Backyard flyer. With a very heavy emphasis on the word claim. 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. For now, some of the newer 2-strokes (like the Polini 250) are actually pretty reliable if installed and maintained properly. Touch controller? Required fields are marked *. A poor plane indeed. After a year of great uncertainty, the earliest airshows of 2021 are feeling the pressure.January 8, 2021, In about one week, it all ends. It never stops. Im a French ultralight pilot renting Savannah and Bingo all year long. I own one and I assure you it does. Unlike a gas station on every corner, instructors for ultralight aircraft are more rare. Standard Equipment on Every Aerolite: Light Is Right In the Eyes of FAA and World CAAs, LSA & Lightplane Highlights at Oshkosh 2012. By This was unique to the Aerolite, all other planes I tried had no throttle issues. Youd need a <70lb. Ahh yes, the aerolite, i enjoyed flying this thing in xplane quite a bit. 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 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. Bummer, around 5 Euro I would have bought it even with the issues present. System, 5 Gallon 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. Here's at least one that was load tested. 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 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. 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. Im interested in buying my own aircraft , but all metal two seaters are too expensive to my budget. I own a powered parachute with one it it runs very well. I helped with the RV 12 last year. Box 103, Millersburg, OH 44654, phone 330-674-9715, : 330-674-1559 . Paste as plain text instead, well I did get it to start from a New Flight, and it must have low battery built in the simulation. Verner used to make a light two-cylinder 4-stroke, but it only pushed out 35hp max and about 23hp continuous. You are right, of course, and it is now fixed. Would be great if Dennis could comment on this. The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. A new and updated version of the Scottish Wings livery with the latest logo.just for fun. 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). I didn't love that it has a yoke instead of a stick, but that's just personal preference. Despite the simplicity of the Aerolite 103 I cant start the engine without using the auto option. What am I doing wrong ? Bought it and honestly this isnt bad but as with nearly every MSFS release thus far its been buggy. Ken, the issue is simply getting a 4-stroke that can meet the weight requirements of Part 103. Mariano Rosales/EAA). If you have a question, we want to answer it. Ive seen a few trikes make 254lbs. Pasted as rich text. 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. Get Your Aerolite 103 Hats Here! 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. I always enjoyed the ultralights in previous sims. by HAPPYDAN Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:24 pm, Post ulysses10 I really would have bought it if it had been EUR 10 or less. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. an old thread, but I'm new to XP11. Pudgy and reliable Kolb aside, next two reputable types are Aerolite 103 and Belite. It's a PDF at barnstormers.com. One impression I have gained from being around the Part 103 crowd is the striking lack of knowledge about aircraft and engines. Email us: aerolite @uflyit.com. 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. It will be completed and ready to taxi on Saturday afternoon. 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!). Listen, modern airplanes have become quite expensive. Paste as plain text instead, Results 1 to 10 of 10 Sure, it should be way easier with a VR set ! 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. JavaScript is disabled. by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:52 pm, Post I recently discovered that on my Aerolite 103 (Nemeth Designs) the throttle slide would not function using either my joystick or my throttle quadrant. 265-315 lbs. Hi Jeff: Thanks for catching the error. AEROLITE 103 ULTRALIGHT ROTAX $14,000 FOR IMMEDIATE SALE Rebuilt rotax 447 with 42 hours. As I said, above, Ultralights are good fun, so Yes, at EUR 5 or less, I too would have tried it. I expect at least some of the difference of opinion is because some people take time to understand 2 strokes and some don't. I have heard there is a LONG wait period to get a pre-build one like 6 months or more. https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm. 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724. However, Aerolite lacks for nothing to give you a good time in the air and it wont break your budget. AEROLITE 103 Builders Vlog @aerolite103buildersvlog8 1.95K subscribers 76 videos This channel was created for anyone who owns the Aerolite 103 ultralight airplane. What a shame they dont. Modern ultralights are perfectly fine, their engines have also come a long way. Seems like either of those engines would make weight just fine and provide a nice, more modern upgrade to the Hirth F33. Changing or adding equipment, or otherwise modifying an S-LSA? You might want to try out a wee trip from Longside. The Aerolite 103 with Rotax 447 engine was purchased in 2006 and underwent a complete engine overhaul. 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? Remarkable! In an age where many Light-Sport Aircraft run $150,000, to well possibly much more, affordability becomes something of a tortured word. 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. Hello, FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022. No idea what thats about. A number of ultralights fly with 4-stroke engines. I have to agree that the price is waaay too much for what youre getting. 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. Blade Tennessee ). 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. The new Aerolite 103 Kit Assembly Manual is completed and being shipped to our customers, who are assembling their own Aerolites. A Cessna driver who jumps in an ultralight without any transition training is asking for trouble. (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.

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