Hmmm, I dont think so.June 23, 2019, The second year of the DeLand Showcase is over.November 12, 2017, For years Aerolite 103 has been a charmer of the Part 103 class of aircaft.August 19, 2016, Terry Raber has returned with his charming Aerolite 103. New sails, windshield, fuel tank, tires, etc. April 2, 2018 in HeliSimmer.com Forums Nemeth Designs . Verner no longer makes either engine. Fuel tank and shut off is on pilots right handside. If you have a question, we want to Hello, Ahh yes, the aerolite, i enjoyed flying this thing in xplane quite a bit. 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. Im trying to find a 103 in my area to look at in person, but no luck so far. is Free Software released under the GNU General Public License. One thought and one question: 1. is a professionally built, ready-to-fly, legal Right now the Aerolite has been broken up in three sections (main fuselage, left and right wing with struts attached). The Aerolite 103 Youtube has evidence that refutes that. Less than 50 Hrs. 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! with Suspension, See all prices here for Aerolite 103 airframes, engine choices (several), and options. Ouch, thanks for sharing. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. 23803 United States Telephone: 8045363333 They only show a 60" & 63" Prop. How can I be involved with this one week build? X-Plane.Org https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm. Super affordability. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. The loss of engine power due to the seizure of the magneto piston. Any issues please let me know. Please contact Aerolite 103 directly for such information. by HAPPYDAN Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:42 am, Post As far as i can tell, a buddy & i both got them after the patch yesterday. TRIS 3525 720. Ken: Evidently you missed this article about Aerolite with a four stroke. 1: 507: So I'm intrigued and inspired by the whole "Part 103" aspect. Other Can you genuinely find an aircraft you like that is affordable?December 8, 2021, Everyone has returned home from the first major airshow in too long (other than the wonderful sector-specific event calledMidwest LSA Expo).April 21, 2021, For years Ive said that of all aircraft to succeed with battery electric flight, the first truly usable, enjoyable aircraft would be a Part 103 ultralight.April 14, 2021, Aviation preaches safety long and loud. How much is it going to cost me? Of course there are plenty of VW conversions, but here too weight becomes an issue. SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan -- 26.8 ft. Wing area -- 124 sq. I just received a September copy of SPORT AVIATION, in which there is an excellent article regarding the Aerolite 103. * U-Fly-It's European dealer is Vierwerk. Our distributor in Europe uses the Thor 250 on some of their Aerolites, and the performance is adequate. Part-103 Ultralight: Experimental: Configuration: Single Place: Single Place: Empty Weight (1) 235 lbs. 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! Thanks! Research on the INET produced very little useful information; a few swear by them, and just as many swear at them. Super? surely, I exaggerate, right? Super Wonder. 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. By all means, contact the Aerolite 103 factory. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. This forum is the place to discuss All Things Experimental. So I talked to Aerolite 103. | Homebuilt Aircraft & Kit Plane Forum Forums Technical Discussion Areas 2-Stroke Aircraft Engines So I talked to Aerolite 103. We are also testing a couple other engine models currently, both of which should be very viable options for heavier pilots. In case Hirths numbering system may confuse you, F33 is a super light single cylinder engine where F23 is a horizontally opposed twin cylinder model producing 50 horsepower. since new. ulysses10 I like that the covering is sail cloth that is zipped on -- easy and cheap replacement and access to the structure. Fuel valve must be rotated horizontal before you can prime and start the 103. slip indicator, tachometer, EGT, I couldn't reach the technical team even when I was pretending to be an interested buyer. BYF accomplished the feat by using a spar-less wing that was a truss welded from aluminum tubes. 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 love the Aerolite 103, however, I have a problem with 2-stroke engines. But at EUR 18.60 - and once I stop laughing - Id rather fly my kite! I live in Fairbanks, Alaska. (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. Be serious please! Fairing & Windscreen, Filed Under: Aerolite 103, Splog, U-Fly-It. 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! 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. (Photo courtesy Third Party Addon Discussion Aircraft. 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! Mariano Rosales/EAA). Yasin: I am sure you can order from overseas. But every pilot flying a 2-stroke knows that and flies accordingly, right? ANIM_rotate_key 0 0 The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. All rights reserved. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. jschallenberg Bought it and honestly this isnt bad but as with nearly every MSFS release thus far its been buggy. Right??? In any event, contacting U-Fly-It is the best way to resolve your inquiry. 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. Thats a bummer as this is exactly the aircraft I waited for in MSFS. Possibly a great choice for some low and slow flights over all the new points of interest in the USA World Update? I honestly thought Nemeth stopped developing addons. 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. by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:52 pm, Post Paste as plain text instead, Regarding the training side, they may also have help and I will be writing about this in the future. Product Support. I have heard there is a LONG wait period to get a pre-build one like 6 months or more. I recently discovered that on my Aerolite 103 (Nemeth Designs) the throttle slide would not function using either my joystick or my throttle quadrant. No, those figures are not typos!|. that is both reliable and powerful enough is difficult. 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. You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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). As I have become frustrated with the Sport Pilot licensing route, but still enjoy flying, this presents new possibilities. Your link has been automatically embedded. 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 Oshkosh 2019 Super Wonder Aerolite 103 will be equipped with these options or upgrades: Hirth F33 engine; Electric start; Lightweight lithium battery; Culver pProp; EIS panel; Hydraulic brakes; 6-inch wheels and tires; Final selling price: $17,900 (clarifying, that is $3,000 off the standard price of $20,900 for a Ready to Fly model with . by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:23 am, Post All them some time to respond as they are very busy building more Aerolite 103s. The mouse would still operate the throttle manually. by TimTaylor Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:30 pm, Post Flaps, Shock The buyer will have to pick item up at 175 Chapter Educational Center at Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa , FL. Verner used to make a light two-cylinder 4-stroke, but it only pushed out 35hp max and about 23hp continuous. Hi Jeff: Thanks for catching the error. FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022. Don't know about 1) but I thought 2) is a hydrostatic fuel gauge? Approximately 200 detailed pages, including nearly 300 color photographs. since new. As I said, above, Ultralights are good fun, so Yes, at EUR 5 or less, I too would have tried it. The private pilot sustained serious injuries. 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. 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). by Jim Hardin Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:50 am, Post Learn how your comment data is processed. Get the oil mix right and keep the revs inside the redline and everything worked fine. Fully assembled and ready to fly aircraft available. But this old dog knows that advertising "hype" can cover up a lot of defects, hence my concern. And even then 2-strokes are still prone to "giving up the ghost" with little to no warning. Aluminum Fuel A kit version of Aerolite 103 is prepared for shipment at U-Fly-Its DeLand, Florida factory. 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? Email us: aerolite @uflyit.com. The Aerolite 103 ultralight aircraft is now for sale again by u-fly-it who now is manufacturing this wonderful aircraft in DeLand FL. 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. Dan What is the safety and performance record of the Aerolite 103? They may have every bell and whistle but if you cant afford it, whats the benefit? Check out our new video of Aerolite 103 in flight. Tech Support: Information! Aerolite 103 priced to sell! Note: due to increased spam activity, there will be a slight delay as all new users must be approved manually. Sun n Fun 2021 / Wrap Up More Airplane News Will Follow, but How Was this Years Event? My loss! Shortly after takeoff, I quickly lose altitude and crash. Sad to hear its getting lackluster reviews. Assembled, Factory Built JazzSam March 21, 2021, 1:02am #1. Your email address will not be published. 9 Likes New Release: Yakovlev Yak-18T by Nemeth Designs (v1.03 Aug 27) It is one of the ways to fly an aircraft in America and some other countries like Germany*, under similar rules with hardly any interference from authorities. Aerolite 103 aircraft. Aerolite 103 should be taken from the marketplace. TIA! Usually, you people complain about over-regulation by the FAA. by HAPPYDAN Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:24 pm, Post Sure, it should be way easier with a VR set ! However, you can certainly go observe and discuss the build effort with U-Fly-Its staff. Starts first pull. Hi Gil: No such option exists now but ask the company, U-Fly-It. Photo of elusive red handled fuel valve for the Aerolite 103. Ive also seen a few fixed-wing aircraft claim 254lbs. By Please contact them using the link here to ask about delivery times. 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 By For now, some of the newer 2-strokes (like the Polini 250) are actually pretty reliable if installed and maintained properly. Powered by Invision Community, X-Plane VFR, X-Plane Scenery Creation (smaller VFR Airports), Amateur Radio. Your previous content has been restored. by Jim Hardin Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:58 am, Post Changing or adding equipment, or otherwise modifying an S-LSA? Remarkable! 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 searched the internet for the owners manual for the Aerolite 103 without success. 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? 32 HP Kawasaki 340 Powered Aerolite $15,900 28 HP Hirth F-33 Powered Aerolite $16,790 When pressing the start button the engine turns over but it appears to be starved of fuel. A Cessna driver who jumps in an ultralight without any transition training is asking for trouble. Retired from flying. As far as 2-strokes go, I have yet to see any that run as smooth as the Polinis. But I think chicagorandy's response is the best idea. Get Your Aerolite 103 Hats 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. 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. It will be completed and ready to taxi on Saturday afternoon. XP11 General discussion. The rudder axis is 'reversed' as well. Specifically the spar-less wing that was truss welded from aluminum (!) and the landing gear.). Length: 16 ft. 3.25 in. A couple years ago, Dennis revived the idea of a kit Aerolite 103. From U-Fly-It in DeLand, FL. 0: 401: March 8, 2021 ND 407 and P3DV5. What am I doing wrong ? 2 With the volume of unit sales you must be expecting with MSFS 2020, Is Hirths 28-horsepower F33 enough power for bigger pilots, say someone weighing 250 pounds? Bang! Tank, Dacron Covering, 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. It can be donebut the underlying airframe has to be VERY light to make it work. 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. On 5/10/2018 at 3:42 PM, jschallenberg said: Tech Support: Information! I need a complete kit of 103. Do you sell the kit without the engine and if so what is the price? And with no legal requirements concerning maintenance, its your own responsibility to maintain your plane in a safe condition. ft. Both Legal Eagle and Hummelbird were only compatible with very small pilots, and the latter also disposed with the canopy. Results 1 to 10 of 10 Is a Four Stroke Part 103 Airplane Possible? When the enginestarts to catch, immediately give it some fuel and release the start button. Your email address will not be published. It was one of a few Part 103 aircraft with certain engineering elements that were, uh, "questionable". It can be a kit or complete, and standard comes with a Hirth F33 2-stroker. Surely a good design would not have a major stumbling block like turning a lever so bloody difficult! ANIM_rotate_end Haven't flown it for a while now, but should probably get back and enjoy some "low-and-slow" flying again. If you have to wait because the line is busy, it is probably because other pilots agree with me that Aero-Lite 103 is a desirable machine. May 10, 2018 in Note: due to increased spam activity, there will be a slight delay as all new users must be approved manually. You can post now and register later. featuring your choice of color(s), Various Engine Configurations And even that is pushing it. 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. I really would have bought it if it had been EUR 10 or less. Have fun. 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. Ill do the calculation for you. New FI.R.M. Plan on attending the Annual Sport Pilot Expo, http://eaaforums.org/forumdisplay.php?9 ight-Strip. I clicked all around it and couldn't get it to move. Sun n Fun 2021 / Day 1 Charged with Excitement Battery Electric Aerolite 103 Is Flying Now! teraz wiem jak wczy silniki w tym samolocie. X-Plane.Org It nicely represents a low battery, but don't think that is what it is doing. https://www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. But the engine starts. Learn as much as you can about 2 strokes. From your experience, is it dependable and solidly built? System, 5 Gallon Plugs fouled regularly, and exhaust ports needed to be cleaned now and then, but sooo easy to work on, not a problem. NONE of the above works for me. 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. Modern ultralights are perfectly fine, their engines have also come a long way. 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). 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! Your link has been automatically embedded. XP11 General discussion. I live at an altitude of 6,500 feet and need power to overcome that density altitude especially on hot days. This group was created for those interested in the Aerolite 103 to share ideas, thoughts and information. Well, it is still debatable whether the mysterious aircraft is indeed a genuine Chinese copy of the Aerolite 103. 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. ANIM_rotate_key 10 6.99978874 is Or maybe designing your own aircraft? Would really love an ultralight. BYF accomplished the feat by using a spar-less wing that was a truss welded from aluminum tubes. Each Aerolite 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? In retrospect I wouldnt pay more than 10 USD for this, not the nearly 20 I paid absolutely overpriced. Thank you! 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. This is more expensive than the Aerolite103 but with faster performance. aerolite @uflyit.com 386-738-4444 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724 We respond to ALL email messages and phone calls. And even then its still iffy.). It never stops. And I am entitled to my opinion. The Backyard flyer. Aerolite 103 aircraft. Sad to hear its getting lackluster reviews. 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. Approximate shipping cost to Memphis, Tennessee? Im thinking about getting an Aerolite 103, but have several issues. by chicagorandy Sun Sep 17, 2017 4:43 pm, Post too. 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.
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