I had a weed Hopper we back in 1984 really liked it but engines back then I had lots of problems nowadays they have you know good ones I saw that aerolite 103 and I liked it but wasn't too informed about it all you've been a big help thanks again
I believe this to be the best ultralight plane out there. It has great looks, safe and proven put the parachute on the plane and make it even more safe the price at around $20000 a real bargain and the performance is great also you have a few engine choices. All n all for what you get this is the BEST ultralight out there. GOD BLESS
Merrill Isaacson, I was curious about how much aileron authority the Aerolite 103 has. You compared it to a Cessna 150, which I've flown and it has good aileron authority. My only real life flying experience with ultralights was with a Challenger. The Challenger that I flew did not have good aileron authority thus turns were made mostly by rudder, instead of coordinated aileron/rudder turns as in most GA planes. Also, how does the Aerolite 103 handle winds, say 10 knots? Nice video!
1:37 I think it unwise to fly such a shallow descent profile on base and final over that swamp. Are you not able to "slip" the Aerolite to achieve steep descent? If note, how about mount a solid panel in the rear structure to offer wind resistance when slipping.
Looks like a blast. I have my glider rating and am looking for an ultralight. Not crazy about the yoke, but this thing is much nicer looking than a quicksilver.
I have a 2006 Aerolite 103 with new Kawsaki440A fan cooled engine never flown yet engine broken in. What mix ratio do i use 32:1 and how much do you weigh I'm 200. I'm concerned about thrust have a 60" prop 3blade composite material with 14degree pitch. Do think it is enough to get of ground?
I have a weedhopper with a Kaw440 and a 3 blade ultraprop and 14 degree pitch blocks and I weigh 270 lol you'll be fine. 32/1 at break in, 40/1 after its broken in
