by TimTaylor Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:30 pm, Post A Rotax 277UL (. He replied, We contemplated this (having others help) but ultimately decided to allow people to view, but not participate., The two primary reasons, Dennis continued, were EAAs request for us to provide liability insurance for anyone providing hands-on assistance (which I doubt is even available, and our hangar policy does not extend to third-party locations), and our desire to keep the build on track given the fairly small number of hours available in the Workshop Tent from Tuesday to Saturday.. Also clicking on the fuel bulb does not appear to be priming the motor. Propeller, Nose Ill do the calculation for you. Thank you! I didn't love that it has a yoke instead of a stick, but that's just personal preference. Usually, you people complain about over-regulation by the FAA. by Jim Hardin Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:50 am, Post List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. That does seem a little pricey for what it is. However, on whole, I think this is a highly reliable aircraft. A number of ultralights fly with 4-stroke engines. And I am entitled to my opinion. Be serious please! They may have every bell and whistle but if you cant afford it, whats the benefit? Product Support. ANIM_rotate_key -7 -6.99978874 3Dreaming Thanks! By No idea what thats about. Display as a link instead, by 3Dreaming Mon Sep 18, 2017 5:30 pm, Post Are you building/buying/flying an Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) or Experimental Light Sport (E-LSA) aircraft? Second, I weigh 270 pounds so I know that the Hirth 23 is probably the engine to go with. Home Videos Live Playlists. Parachute! . This group was created for those interested in the Aerolite 103 to share ideas, thoughts and information. by chicagorandy Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:32 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. 23803 United States Telephone: 8045363333 The Aerolite is currently on sale (just a shade over $10) whereas the Top Rudder is not, but still only $10 at full price. Aerolite 103 should be taken from the marketplace. Start button - press. 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? 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. So by their Info, a 277UL with the right Prop should work also. Please contact Aerolite 103 producer U-Fly-It for shipping info. But it weighed 81lbs. The demand is clearly there. I honestly thought Nemeth stopped developing addons. What is the actual command one has to give to move the lever? How can I be involved with this one week build? We Need Information! The new owner can load it up on Saturday afternoon/evening, Dennis finished, or we can deliver it to you. The Aerolite 103 Today a kit Aerolite can save even more and the build time wont be long. This was unique to the Aerolite, all other planes I tried had no throttle issues. * U-Fly-It's European dealer is Vierwerk. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. Hoping to one day be on the left seat of a real airplane! 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. Approximately 200 detailed pages, including nearly 300 color photographs. The F33 is good for Pilots up to about 220 pounds. I don t know many other companies in all of light aviation that can say that. BYF accomplished the feat by using a spar-less wing that was a truss welded from aluminum tubes. Copyright 2021, U-FLY-IT Im thinking about getting an Aerolite 103, but have several issues. Hi Jeff: Thanks for catching the error. JavaScript is disabled. 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing? On this lightweight aircraft, even with a beefier pilot, an F23 Aerolite is going to perform exceedingly well. I need a complete kit of 103. featuring your choice of color(s), Various Engine Configurations 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! is a professionally built, ready-to-fly, legal AEROLITE 103 Builders Vlog @aerolite103buildersvlog8 1.95K subscribers 76 videos This channel was created for anyone who owns the Aerolite 103 ultralight airplane. EGPS Longside Airfield - Scenery Packages (v11,v 10,. New sails, windshield, fuel tank, tires, etc. Verner no longer makes either engine. Fully Seems like either of those engines would make weight just fine and provide a nice, more modern upgrade to the Hirth F33. Hi Hollis: I did not know the answer so I reached our directly to U-Fly-It boss, Dennis Carley. Aerolite 103 priced to sell! As I have become frustrated with the Sport Pilot licensing route, but still enjoy flying, this presents new possibilities. From U-Fly-It in DeLand, FL. I like that the covering is sail cloth that is zipped on -- easy and cheap replacement and access to the structure. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. My question is, how reliable is this engine? I live in Fairbanks, Alaska. ulysses10 Blade Tennessee too. A-103 is sold out of Ohio, 2012 list $16.5k + BRS $3,650. Let me explain. 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 How does it cost to get a Aerolite 103 kit from factory with and without the engine? Thanks. 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. Are Aerolite prices enticing for what many consider to be a dandy little airplane? A simple click on it should do it, surely? 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). Come to think of it, Dennis Carlin offers a version of Aerolite 103 with a 4-stroke engine. A product that is no longer supported by the developer, or is further developed, should not be for sale in the marketplace. 2. As far as i can tell, a buddy & i both got them after the patch yesterday. But this old dog knows that advertising "hype" can cover up a lot of defects, hence my concern. 4-stroke (all-in weight) that puts out a MINIMUM of 28hp continuous to be viable in the Part 103 space. Youtube has evidence that refutes that. Why? 2) what is this bulb at the end of the blue cable or tube on the right side of the cockpit? 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. A Cessna driver who jumps in an ultralight without any transition training is asking for trouble. Mariano Rosales/EAA). If I'm not mistaken, the ultralight crowd is how BRS got their start. I am using the Oculus Rift VR headset which makes it very easy to look under the fuel tank. Im trying to find a 103 in my area to look at in person, but no luck so far. Located at Brown County Airport in Georgetown, Ohio. (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. It's a PDF at barnstormers.com. 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. YES! TIA! thats a sub EUR 10 aircraft all day. The loss of engine power due to the seizure of the magneto piston. 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. Email us: aerolite @uflyit.com. Legal Eagle did most famously. Required fields are marked *. 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. Note: due to increased spam activity, there will be a slight delay as all new users must be approved manually. Come to think of it, Dennis Carlin offers a version of Aerolite 103 with a 4-stroke . Theres a braking noise that occurs non stop on a loop for me unless I put on my parking brake. with a four stroke. Backyard Flyer vs Arolite 103 Welcome to EAA Forums! 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. Weekly Digest - What is new in The X-Plane World, Adding Two Factor Authentication to Your Account, Dream Flight : Augusta, GA to the Bahamas. Super? surely, I exaggerate, right? Pasted as rich text. Your link has been automatically embedded. I don't know anything about the Hirth engines, but last year I did get a chance to walk around the Aerolite at Oshkosh. Official Nemeth Designs Forum. Dennis answered. CHT, ), Electric 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). I would order one right now if they did. How much is it going to cost me? Other with Suspension, Remarkable! Features of this 3 aircraft package include dynamic virtual cockpits with working light-aircraft type instruments, strobe lights, accurate structural form . Backyard Flyer (BYF) did, too. They added kits as a way to help keep up but their business is extremely solid. SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan -- 26.8 ft. Wing area -- 124 sq. Ive also seen a few fixed-wing aircraft claim 254lbs. Third Party Addon Discussion Aircraft. Less than 5 hours were put on the new engine and it was fogged, covered, and placed in a hangar until now. We respond to ALL email Listen, modern airplanes have become quite expensive. TRIS 3525 720. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. Ken, the issue is simply getting a 4-stroke that can meet the weight requirements of Part 103. Aerolite 103. ANIM_rotate_key -10 -6.99978874 What a shame they dont. In a mere 20 hours during bankers hours, some might say an Aerolite 103 will go from kit to flyable aircraft. FAA Regulation Update Fall 2022. They only show a 60" & 63" Prop. by Jim Hardin Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:58 am, Post How do i fly these ultralights? by HAPPYDAN Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:42 am, Post The price of Aerolite is $ 14,000.00 plus sales tax. Absorbing Main Gear, Steerable It can be a kit or complete, and standard comes with a Hirth F33 2-stroker. Please use links in the article or this one to inquire directly with the factory for pricing. Practically speaking a Part 103 engine cant be much more than 80lbs. The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. | Homebuilt Aircraft & Kit Plane Forum Forums Technical Discussion Areas 2-Stroke Aircraft Engines So I talked to Aerolite 103. How much or can I even get one here? 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. instrument (airspeed, altimeter, The private pilot sustained serious injuries. A poor plane indeed. by MrMorden Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:44 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. 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. Nice. If you have a question, we want to answer it. This is the most popular Part 103 airplane these days. 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. I have heard there is a LONG wait period to get a pre-build one like 6 months or more. Has 447 Rotax engine and Powerfin prop. 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. 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. teraz wiem jak wczy silniki w tym samolocie. ANIM_rotate_key 0 0 HeliSimmer.com Forums Nemeth Designs . I live at an altitude of 6,500 feet and need power to overcome that density altitude especially on hot days. 1) Why does the Primer light or control in the overhead panel do nothing?