The neon yellow/green fabric appears to be in . by chicagorandy Sun Sep 17, 2017 4:43 pm, Post Founder of MSFS Addons and a flight simulation enthusiast since the early days of FSX. For more information about the Aero-Lite 103, contact Aero-Works, P.O. 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. Light Sport Aircraft, LLC. A kit version of Aerolite 103 is prepared for shipment at U-Fly-Its DeLand, Florida factory. Ive always thought the Aerolite 103 would be fantastic with either one of the 29HP or 36.5HP Polini engines. HeliSimmer.com Forums Nemeth Designs . It may not display this or other websites correctly. Lets hope better examples are offered up, and at a realistic price. and the landing gear.). 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. That said, I've never flown one, but did the same sort of research you are starting on now, a few years ago. But at EUR 18.60 - and once I stop laughing - Id rather fly my kite! I would order one right now if they did. This could be fun. General Discussion. Mariano Rosales/EAA). 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. that is both reliable and powerful enough is difficult. But this old dog knows that advertising "hype" can cover up a lot of defects, hence my concern. When pressing the start button the engine turns over but it appears to be starved of fuel. by chicagorandy Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:32 pm, Post You can post now and register later. As far as i can tell, a buddy & i both got them after the patch yesterday. 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 (see below), Reduction Drive, Need help with Letters of Authorization? It will be completed and ready to taxi on Saturday afternoon. A Rotax 277UL (. Would really love an ultralight. I just received a September copy of SPORT AVIATION, in which there is an excellent article regarding the Aerolite 103. 3Dreaming 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. 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 seems like th water cooler two strokes are more reliable than those that are air cooled. with basic flight and engine is a professionally built, ready-to-fly, legal YES! How much or can I even get one here? After he put this on his Facebook page, this show airplane will surely sell long before Oshkosh 2019 starts. Upload or insert images from URL. Aerolite 103 Flight Model. Aerolite 103 should be taken from the marketplace. Admittedly, there is always some magic. The Aerolite 103 with Rotax 447 engine was purchased in 2006 and underwent a complete engine overhaul. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 2 Why? Exceptionally safe? A-103 is sold out of Ohio, 2012 list $16.5k + BRS $3,650. However, you can certainly go observe and discuss the build effort with U-Fly-Its staff. There is an old fella on YouTube who has a LazAire that flys with 2 of them built up with to stage 2. Absorbing Main Gear, Steerable Affordable Aviation Can You Find a Budget-Meeting Aircraft for 2022? Do you sell the kit without the engine and if so what is the price? 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 clicked all around it and couldn't get it to move. Super Affordability: U-Fly-Its Aerolite 103 Ultralight Aircraft Will Be a One-Week Super Wonder, DeLand Showcase 2017 Records Growth Customers Flew & Bought Vendors Smiled, Aerolite 120 Launches in Britain and Ireland. Learn as much as you can about 2 strokes. A poor plane indeed. an old thread, but I'm new to XP11. New FI.R.M. You cannot paste images directly. By all means, contact the Aerolite 103 factory. by HAPPYDAN Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:24 pm, Post Please contact them using the link here to ask about delivery times. Can the Aerolite 103 still make the weight limit for 103 with the F23 engine? Ahh yes, the aerolite, i enjoyed flying this thing in xplane quite a bit. Stage 4 they turn 10-12k all day. aerolite @uflyit.com 386-738-4444 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724 We respond to ALL email messages and phone calls. Backyard Flyer (BYF) did, too. Super? surely, I exaggerate, right? U-FLY-IT Light Sport Aircraft, LLC provides Light Sport and Ultralight aircraft sales, flight instruction, assembly and repair. The frame of the plane remains in excellent condition. Please contact Aerolite 103 producer U-Fly-It for shipping info. Four-point Restraint My loss! Your email address will not be published. I recently discovered that on my Aerolite 103 (Nemeth Designs) the throttle slide would not function using either my joystick or my throttle quadrant. We have a super offer in conjunction with AirVenture in Oshkosh next month, announced Dennis in June 2019. Id like to get flying again my June in SOMETHING! Im interested in buying my own aircraft , but all metal two seaters are too expensive to my budget. Plugs fouled regularly, and exhaust ports needed to be cleaned now and then, but sooo easy to work on, not a problem. Box 103, Millersburg, OH 44654, phone 330-674-9715, : 330-674-1559 . 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. In retrospect I wouldnt pay more than 10 USD for this, not the nearly 20 I paid absolutely overpriced. by Jim Hardin Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:58 am, Post X-Plane.Org SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan -- 26.8 ft. Wing area -- 124 sq. The problem is that finding a 4-stroke under 80lbs. Ouch, thanks for sharing. The Aerolite 103 has been around since 1997 as either a fully assembled aircraft or as an assembly kit. this article about Aerolite with a four stroke. Kassu62 Members 21 I think this is the first complaint I have seen on one of these aviation sites about under-regulation. Super? surely, I exaggerate, right? Are Aerolite prices enticing for what many consider to be a dandy little airplane? Super Wonder. 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. 915 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar B, DeLand, FL 32724. Nose Wheel I own a powered parachute with one it it runs very well. AEROLITE 103 ULTRALIGHT ROTAX $14,000 FOR IMMEDIATE SALE Rebuilt rotax 447 with 42 hours. 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. 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! And even then its still iffy.). Finally, the Swissauto 250 is a newer 4-stroke entry that looks good. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The new Aerolite 103 Kit Assembly Manual is completed and being shipped to our customers, who are assembling their own Aerolites. Powered by Invision Community, X-Plane VFR, X-Plane Scenery Creation (smaller VFR Airports), Amateur Radio. Flaps, Shock April 2, 2018 in It's just expensive and cannot take any options (like wheel pants). It was one of a few Part 103 aircraft with certain engineering elements that were, uh, "questionable". But the engine starts. Despite the simplicity of the Aerolite 103 I cant start the engine without using the auto option. too. 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. Used. George Dean, Hi George: Yes, Aerolite 103 producer U-Fly-It has been exceptionally busy for the last few years. 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). U-Fly-It owner Dennis Carley replied, The normal price for this aircraft, assembled and ready to fly as it is equipped, is $21,680 without the parachute, $25,065 with the chute. Airshows can bring even better prices but continue with this story for an even more unbelievable value. Fuel valve must be rotated horizontal before you can prime and start the 103. List ByDanJohnson.com all LSA Services each one verified to have the airplane or expertise you seek. Maybe they are the genuine ones. 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. 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. (see below), Reduction D. Azusa Brakes, Im thinking about getting an Aerolite 103, but have several issues. Thanks! Please keep all post Aerolite 103 related. 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. The Aerolite 103 Legal Eagle did most famously. ). ANIM_rotate_key 10 6.99978874 A Cessna driver who jumps in an ultralight without any transition training is asking for trouble. Dennis answered. with Suspension, Airframe, 600 lbs. 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.
