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. George Dean, Hi George: Yes, Aerolite 103 producer U-Fly-It has been exceptionally busy for the last few years. Length: 16 ft. 3.25 in. A product that is no longer supported by the developer, or is further developed, should not be for sale in the marketplace. Could you tell me please? It can be a kit or complete, and standard comes with a Hirth F33 2-stroker. Blade Tennessee Clear editor. Shame really. Each Aerolite Notify me of follow-up comments by email. A new and updated version of the Scottish Wings livery with the latest logo.just for fun. (See a video of this.) I have searched the internet for the owners manual for the Aerolite 103 without success. In an age where many Light-Sport Aircraft run $150,000, to well possibly much more, affordability becomes something of a tortured word. with a 4-stroke. Im 71 and not sure how many more years I can fly. I don't know much about them. I auto start and the throttle doesn't work. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Unlike a gas station on every corner, instructors for ultralight aircraft are more rare. I honestly thought Nemeth stopped developing addons. I always enjoyed the ultralights in previous sims. 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. Thanks. It was pretty neat. Hi! 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. You are using an out of date browser. CHT, ), Electric 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 have to agree that the price is waaay too much for what youre getting. 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. Have fun. That's what I use as I recall. 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! Verner used to make a light two-cylinder 4-stroke, but it only pushed out 35hp max and about 23hp continuous. This forum is the place to discuss All Things Experimental. ANIM_rotate_key 7 6.99978874 As I said, above, Ultralights are good fun, so Yes, at EUR 5 or less, I too would have tried it. Light Is Right In the Eyes of FAA and World CAAs, LSA & Lightplane Highlights at Oshkosh 2012. Super Wonder. 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. Seems like either of those engines would make weight just fine and provide a nice, more modern upgrade to the Hirth F33. Features of this 3 aircraft package include dynamic virtual cockpits with working light-aircraft type instruments, strobe lights, accurate structural form . Knowing the frustrated are more likely to sound off than the satisfied, I'm asking any and all to respond with info, facts, or anecdotes regarding the Hirth aircraft engines, especially the F33. Ive also seen a few fixed-wing aircraft claim 254lbs. Get Your Aerolite 103 Hats Here! At 220, the climb rate is about 600 feet per minute, and cruise speed about 55 miles an hour. X-Plane.Org https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm. 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). Can anybody speak for their reputation as a developer? Your link has been automatically embedded. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. You can post now and register later. It was one of a few Part 103 aircraft with certain engineering elements that were, uh, "questionable". Nose Wheel These were amazing efforts as this video describes, but Dennis and his Aerolite thinks they can do it quicker far quicker. is a professionally built, ready-to-fly, legal The discussion forum for Sport Pilots and Light Sport Aircraft, Post 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. featuring your choice of color(s), Various Engine Configurations Bang! However, you can certainly go observe and discuss the build effort with U-Fly-Its staff. ANIM_rotate_end I couldn't reach the technical team even when I was pretending to be an interested buyer. but to say something can't weigh more than most retired adult males is a bit ridiculous. since new. If I'm not mistaken, the ultralight crowd is how BRS got their start. by Jim Hardin Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:58 am, Post 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. Get the oil mix right and keep the revs inside the redline and everything worked fine. The Aerolite 103 ultralight aircraft is now for sale again by u-fly-it who now is manufacturing this wonderful aircraft in DeLand FL. AEROLITE 103 Builders Vlog @aerolite103buildersvlog8 1.95K subscribers 76 videos This channel was created for anyone who owns the Aerolite 103 ultralight airplane. Thank you! too. Retired from flying. Airframe, The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. Second, I weigh 270 pounds so I know that the Hirth 23 is probably the engine to go with. Today a kit Aerolite can save even more and the build time wont be long. 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 ULTRALIGHT ROTAX $14,000 FOR IMMEDIATE SALE Rebuilt rotax 447 with 42 hours. Does Aerolite in the U.S. have plans to implement any of those changes to its U.S. aircraft? Flaps, Shock Youd need a <70lb. Aerolite 103 Flight Model. teraz wiem jak wczy silniki w tym samolocie. 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). I was able to google a manual - searching for "aerolite103 checklist". Wonderful! ANIM_rotate_key -10 -6.99978874 Start button - press. I think your comment on structural failure is valid too. BYF accomplished the feat by using a spar-less wing that was a truss welded from aluminum tubes. Super Wonder. 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. If you treat one like a four stroke, you are guaranteed to have problems. Hi Shane: Presumably you want to be on U-Fly-Its mailing list, so please go direct to them (use the register here. Does everything work in it after todays update? It is, therefore, a somewhat challenging aircraft to get off the ground, but once in the air you'll experience an open . Im a French ultralight pilot renting Savannah and Bingo all year long. 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. They may have every bell and whistle but if you cant afford it, whats the benefit? So, what to do? Your previous content has been restored. The Aerolite 103 is fun to fly, but it seems incomplete. FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022. I read the Aerolite article too and was impressed. 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). When the enginestarts to catch, immediately give it some fuel and release the start button. This group was created for those interested in the Aerolite 103 to share ideas, thoughts and information. I found the fuel valve last night but couldn't activate it. I had a brain burp. 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. KGEO This is a solid, great flying ultralight. Nice. The Aero-Works Aerolite 103 is an American ultralight aircraft that was first manufactured by Aero-Works, Inc, of Millersburg, Ohio. Sure, it should be way easier with a VR set ! is Free Software released under the GNU General Public License. Please ask U-Fly-It directly. Less than 5 hours were put on the new engine and it was fogged, covered, and placed in a hangar until now. Both Legal Eagle and Hummelbird were only compatible with very small pilots, and the latter also disposed with the canopy. How do you turn the fuel handle? mouse wont turn it!! of 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. Do you have a link? Listen, modern airplanes have become quite expensive. , (BTW, you should say a prayer that the Backyard Flyer is no longer produced. 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. They added kits as a way to help keep up but their business is extremely solid. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Sad to hear its getting lackluster reviews. Plus it flies so nicely that the smile youll have after your first landing may last you the rest of your life. Right??? by TimTaylor Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:30 pm, Post 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! We Need Information! I am a Private flying as Sport Pilot. A simple click on it should do it, surely? 32 HP Kawasaki 340 Powered Aerolite $15,900, 28 HP Hirth F-33 Powered Aerolite $16,790. Again with an emphasis on the word claim. 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724. I am using the Oculus Rift VR headset which makes it very easy to look under the fuel tank. 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. . Pudgy and reliable Kolb aside, next two reputable types are Aerolite 103 and Belite. Light Sport Aircraft, LLC. The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. Here's at least one that was load tested. Before then,DeLand Showcase 2019 is set to begin!November 7, 2019, Happening right now as this is written a young pilot, with impressive support from his father and sister, is flying to Oshkosh.July 17, 2019, Super affordability. The mouse would still operate the throttle manually. 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. There is an old fella on YouTube who has a LazAire that flys with 2 of them built up with to stage 2. New FI.R.M. Yes, love ultralights. 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. The fuel primer still does not work and the mouse arrow is never replaced with the hand image. Your email address will not be published. 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. If you have a question, we want to HeliSimmer.com Forums Nemeth Designs . Verner also made a three-cylinder radial that looked promising with 42hp and loads of torque. 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. I recently discovered that on my Aerolite 103 (Nemeth Designs) the throttle slide would not function using either my joystick or my throttle quadrant. Regarding the training side, they may also have help and I will be writing about this in the future. 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? instrument (airspeed, altimeter, Compare that to the large gang of people who built the Zenith 750 or Vans RV-12 at Oshkosh (although they were amateurs, not experts). I think there was a version of Hummelbird that ostensibly qualified as ultralight. Looks like theyve been around a while. That said, I dont believe they went forward with this idea. BYF accomplished the feat by using a spar-less wing that was a truss welded from aluminum tubes. 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 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. A number of ultralights fly with 4-stroke engines. 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. I can appreciate that they require more attention to maintenance than other engines. Less than 50 Hrs. So lets keep it civil, eh. with basic flight and engine 32 HP Kawasaki 340 Powered Aerolite $15,900 28 HP Hirth F-33 Powered Aerolite $16,790 by HAPPYDAN Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:24 pm, Post XP11 General discussion. I didn't love that it has a yoke instead of a stick, but that's just personal preference. Your email address will not be published. Yasin: I am sure you can order from overseas. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The airplane was registered to and operated by the private . It 'seems' to be often posted that with a small 2-Stroke, it's not 'if' it will shut down during flight, but 'when' it will? Gross Weight: 600 lbs. You must log in or register to reply here. Hence, your input will be much appreciated (especially if you are an aerolite builder). I move it left or right, nada, I press F6 on its own and with the hand over the lever, nada. Is there a fuel and/or choke? 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. Aerolite 103 Hangar Talk Be serious please! A kit version of Aerolite 103 is prepared for shipment at U-Fly-Its DeLand, Florida factory. So I'm intrigued and inspired by the whole "Part 103" aspect. Copyright 2021, U-FLY-IT . 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). Some options are available but it is very likely you may have to travel to get instruction. Our distributor in Europe uses the Thor 250 on some of their Aerolites, and the performance is adequate. Since 1982 FAAs Part 103 for ultralight vehicles has been one of the most intriguing sections in the lengthy Federal Aviation Regulations. 9 Likes New Release: Yakovlev Yak-18T by Nemeth Designs (v1.03 Aug 27) 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. JavaScript is disabled. The price of Aerolite is $ 14,000.00 plus sales tax. * U-Fly-It's European dealer is Vierwerk. I honestly thought Nemeth stopped developing addons. However, Aerolite lacks for nothing to give you a good time in the air and it wont break your budget. They are great for sight seeing and such. Would be great if Dennis could comment on this. The private pilot sustained serious injuries. I do not know, but it looks like a simple port over to me. Research on the INET produced very little useful information; a few swear by them, and just as many swear at them. It's just expensive and cannot take any options (like wheel pants). 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. In any event, contacting U-Fly-It is the best way to resolve your inquiry. 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! What am I doing wrong ? Your previous content has been restored. Kawasaki 440, Hirth F23, etc. Propeller, Nose Approximate shipping cost to Memphis, Tennessee? Aerolite 103 aircraft. What am I doing wrong ? 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. 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. The frame of the plane remains in excellent condition. Possibly a great choice for some low and slow flights over all the new points of interest in the USA World Update? 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. If you prefer an aircraft with an electric start option, Aerolite is available with the Hirth F-33 for just $16,700. Plan on attending the Annual Sport Pilot Expo, http://eaaforums.org/forumdisplay.php?9 ight-Strip. I don t know many other companies in all of light aviation that can say that. They tend to be temperamental. Lets hope better examples are offered up, and at a realistic price. Also clicking on the fuel bulb does not appear to be priming the motor. Ill do the calculation for you. The Aerolite is currently on sale (just a shade over $10) whereas the Top Rudder is not, but still only $10 at full price. Other And personally I just don't know of any such engine. This is the most popular Part 103 airplane these days.