aerolite 103 forum

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). Gross Weight: 600 lbs. Fuel valve must be rotated horizontal before you can prime and start the 103. That said, I've never flown one, but did the same sort of research you are starting on now, a few years ago. by Jim Hardin Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:50 am, Post with a 4-stroke. Touch controller? 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. Thanks. 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. Standard Equipment on Every Aerolite: 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. of And personally I just don't know of any such engine. However, you can certainly go observe and discuss the build effort with U-Fly-Its staff. Kolb Firefly (and Trifly, the tricycle-gear version of the Firefly). Photo of elusive red handled fuel valve for the Aerolite 103. I don't know anything about the Hirth engines, but last year I did get a chance to walk around the Aerolite at Oshkosh. But it weighed 81lbs. The entire regulation for Part 103 can be printed on the front and back of a single page of paper. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. You cannot paste images directly. 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. is Free Software released under the GNU General Public License. well I did get it to start from a New Flight, and it must have low battery built in the simulation. We respond to ALL email messages and phone calls. Check out our new video of Aerolite 103 in flight. Theres a braking noise that occurs non stop on a loop for me unless I put on my parking brake. Can anybody speak for their reputation as a developer? 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. Aluminum Fuel 600 lbs. Please contact Aerolite 103 producer U-Fly-It for shipping info. Get Your Aerolite 103 Hats Here! New sails, windshield, fuel tank, tires, etc. 0: 401: March 8, 2021 ND 407 and P3DV5. The mouse would still operate the throttle manually. Assembled, Factory Built I didn't love that it has a yoke instead of a stick, but that's just personal preference. They only show a 60" & 63" Prop. Aerolite 103. I own a powered parachute with one it it runs very well. Modern ultralights are perfectly fine, their engines have also come a long way. That's what I use as I recall. 23803 United States Telephone: 8045363333 Please keep all post Aerolite 103 related. engine options are available, including Rotax 447 and 503, I have the cursor hand over the lever. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. BYF accomplished the feat by using a spar-less wing that was a truss welded from aluminum tubes. by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:52 pm, Post answer it. Despite the simplicity of the Aerolite 103 I cant start the engine without using the auto option. Consider this perspective. The buyer will have to pick item up at 175 Chapter Educational Center at Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa , FL. * U-Fly-It's European dealer is Vierwerk. 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! by rsteele Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:23 am, Post Hi Jeff: Thanks for catching the error. As I have become frustrated with the Sport Pilot licensing route, but still enjoy flying, this presents new possibilities. 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? And with no legal requirements concerning maintenance, its your own responsibility to maintain your plane in a safe condition. And there have been several Generac/Briggs & Stratton 4-stroke conversions. instrument (airspeed, altimeter, Display as a link instead, Required fields are marked *. I was able to google a manual - searching for "aerolite103 checklist". Right now the Aerolite has been broken up in three sections (main fuselage, left and right wing with struts attached). Part-103 Ultralight: Experimental: Configuration: Single Place: Single Place: Empty Weight (1) 235 lbs. Second, I weigh 270 pounds so I know that the Hirth 23 is probably the engine to go with. The neon yellow/green fabric appears to be in . all-in. You might want to try out a wee trip from Longside. and the landing gear.). Any issues please let me know. To install, download, unzip and place in the livery folder. What am I doing wrong ? 32 HP Kawasaki 340 Powered Aerolite $15,900 28 HP Hirth F-33 Powered Aerolite $16,790 Fairing & Windscreen, 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).. If I'm not mistaken, the ultralight crowd is how BRS got their start. You can post now and register later. X-Plane.Org Looks like theyve been around a while. with a four stroke. In retrospect I wouldnt pay more than 10 USD for this, not the nearly 20 I paid absolutely overpriced. 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. It will be completed and ready to taxi on Saturday afternoon. 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! Lets hope better examples are offered up, and at a realistic price. Is there a conventional gear kit available? Sun n Fun 2015: Part 103 Ultralights Are Hot! The discussion forum for Sport Pilots and Light Sport Aircraft, Post New FI.R.M. The Backyard flyer. The new Aerolite 103 Kit Assembly Manual is completed and being shipped to our customers, who are assembling their own Aerolites. Starts first pull. featuring your choice of color(s), Various Engine Configurations Aerolite 103 Flight Model. I honestly thought Nemeth stopped developing addons. Super Wonder. Unlike a gas station on every corner, instructors for ultralight aircraft are more rare. 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?. 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. After he put this on his Facebook page, this show airplane will surely sell long before Oshkosh 2019 starts. There is an old fella on YouTube who has a LazAire that flys with 2 of them built up with to stage 2. The hand symbol does not appear next to the fuel bulb. NONE of the above works for me. 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. The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. Keep following this website for more. I know that to certify this aircraft in Europe (as the Aerolite 120), some engineering changes were required. Fuel tank and shut off is on pilots right handside. to remove the wing for transport does the hole tail assemboly have to come off ? The problem is that finding a 4-stroke under 80lbs. teraz wiem jak wczy silniki w tym samolocie. I am a Private flying as Sport Pilot. Bummer, around 5 Euro I would have bought it even with the issues present. 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). 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. 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. by TimTaylor Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:30 pm, Post List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. 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 have a question, we want to The Aerolite 103 is fun to fly, but it seems incomplete. It seems like th water cooler two strokes are more reliable than those that are air cooled. In a mere 20 hours during bankers hours, some might say an Aerolite 103 will go from kit to flyable aircraft. Paste as plain text instead, ANIM_rotate_key -7 -6.99978874 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). Other (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 a question, we want to answer it. I clicked all around it and couldn't get it to move. Finally, the Swissauto 250 is a newer 4-stroke entry that looks good. Since 1982 FAAs Part 103 for ultralight vehicles has been one of the most intriguing sections in the lengthy Federal Aviation Regulations. As far as 2-strokes go, I have yet to see any that run as smooth as the Polinis. Aerolite 103 aircraft. Plugs fouled regularly, and exhaust ports needed to be cleaned now and then, but sooo easy to work on, not a problem. The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. Sure, it should be way easier with a VR set ! Plus, a deal awaits some lucky buyer. Usually, you people complain about over-regulation by the FAA. 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. 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. 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. , (BTW, you should say a prayer that the Backyard Flyer is no longer produced. by 3Dreaming Mon Sep 18, 2017 5:30 pm, Post I live in Fairbanks, Alaska. 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). The Aerolite is currently on sale (just a shade over $10) whereas the Top Rudder is not, but still only $10 at full price. ulysses10 I like that the covering is sail cloth that is zipped on -- easy and cheap replacement and access to the structure. 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 For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. Pasted as rich text. Check X-Plane Forum, of course. The private pilot sustained serious injuries. that is both reliable and powerful enough is difficult. Shortly after takeoff, I quickly lose altitude and crash. 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. We literally can not build them fast enough.. Also, it's wings fold in 20 minutes for trailerability. So, what to do? George Dean, Hi George: Yes, Aerolite 103 producer U-Fly-It has been exceptionally busy for the last few years. 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. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. My question is, how reliable is this engine? 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! How can I be involved with this one week build? Or is the thought that such engineering improvements really arent necessary? But I think chicagorandy's response is the best idea. We have a super offer in conjunction with AirVenture in Oshkosh next month, announced Dennis in June 2019. Regarding the training side, they may also have help and I will be writing about this in the future. When Help Comes to the Rescue FAST! Seems like either of those engines would make weight just fine and provide a nice, more modern upgrade to the Hirth F33. News & Video on Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot Kits, and Ultralight Aircraft. New FI.R.M. Aerolite 103 priced to sell! Located at Brown County Airport in Georgetown, Ohio. Features of this 3 aircraft package include dynamic virtual cockpits with working light-aircraft type instruments, strobe lights, accurate structural form . Copyright 2021, U-FLY-IT U-Fly-It has a dealer in Germany for some years. The Aerolite 103 ultralight aircraft is now for sale again by u-fly-it who now is manufacturing this wonderful aircraft in DeLand FL. Ouch, thanks for sharing. I couldn't reach the technical team even when I was pretending to be an interested buyer. Product Support. I have searched the internet for the owners manual for the Aerolite 103 without success. It's a PDF at barnstormers.com. Both Legal Eagle and Hummelbird were only compatible with very small pilots, and the latter also disposed with the canopy. The new Sport Pilot rule makes flying affordable! Some Google searching yielded the solution to my woes. 32 HP Kawasaki 340 Powered Aerolite $15,900, 28 HP Hirth F-33 Powered Aerolite $16,790. A couple years ago, Dennis revived the idea of a kit Aerolite 103. We Need Information! Sun n Fun 2021 / Day 1 Charged with Excitement Battery Electric Aerolite 103 Is Flying Now! Results 1 to 10 of 10 since new. The Aerolite 103 One impression I have gained from being around the Part 103 crowd is the striking lack of knowledge about aircraft and engines. TRIS 3525 720. Does Aerolite in the U.S. have plans to implement any of those changes to its U.S. aircraft? The new owner can load it up on Saturday afternoon/evening, Dennis finished, or we can deliver it to you. So I talked to Aerolite 103. No, those figures are not typos!|. 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. A poor plane indeed. ANIM_rotate_end Hi Gil: No such option exists now but ask the company, U-Fly-It. I don't know much about them. JazzSam March 21, 2021, 1:02am #1. 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. Right??? Fully assembled and ready to fly aircraft available. Wrong! with Suspension, Hence, your input will be much appreciated (especially if you are an aerolite builder). Note: due to increased spam activity, there will be a slight delay as all new users must be approved manually. Please use links in the article or this one to inquire directly with the factory for pricing. 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'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. Azusa Brakes,

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