I want a areo 103 that's my dream ultralight , just hope someday I'll have the funds. Haven't had any income in over 3yrs so at 53 years old i have to start from the bottom. Wish my legs were in better shape..anyway I love ultralights and can only imagine how free one would feel being able to fly. God Bless y'all.
WOW! I'm so so excited. Almost ready to get back into flying. Never finished my license. I'm age 52 now, and I'd like to buy my first craft, but don't wish to deal with medicals and FAA's nonsense. I want to be safe, in a safe craft. Still liking ultralights vs paramotors. Whatever will get me in the air for 30k or under lol.
My assumption is it will prove reliable and a good choice for many. While you said it has plenty of power, personally I would prefer a 4 stroke in the 60 hp range. I understand the weight issue though.
four stroke power would make this airframe really great without that howling/screaming 2 banger right above your head. Very nice to see this performing well!
DID YOU BUY IT THIS WAY? Or did you convert it from 2 stroke motor to 4 stroke. What is exact motor and were did you get it for what Price? was it all bolt on or need modified ?
The engine is called the Aero 1000 built by Helvanco in Switzerland. In the US it can be purchased directly from Blackhawkusa.com. It is a purpose-built 4-stroke intaily developed as a high performance go-kart and parachute-type aircraft (ppg) engine, but was recently adapted to Quicksilver fixed-wing ultralights. We are creating a package for adapting to the Aerolite. Stay tuned for updates soon.
The price seems to constantly fluctuate because of shipping cost, but the engine alone will run $9000 to $9500. We haven't nailed it down yet, but the conversion kit will probably run about $1300-$1500
The conversion is mostly bolt-on. There are few fuselage frame members that have to be altered to make the engine mount work. The modifications were approved by the airframe manufacturer. the conversion kit comes with all parts needed and detailed instructions
Hey. We're still working that out. For now, I'm please to say performance is good. We're tweaking the redrive ratio and prop combination as weather allows. Stay tuned! Thanks for your interest.
Cubs are cool. However, that's not a "apples-to apples" comparison. The Continental A-40 weighs almost 3 times as much as the Aero 1000. And the J2 is much cleaner aerodynamically than an Aerolite. Simply comparing the 2 engines based on horsepower alone isn't realistic
Hey. I sent you a reply about the contacting Blackhawk for the engine. One month backorder for the conversion kit; $1500 plus shipping. Prop is $700 plus shipping.
@@markmurray8517 great Murray thanks. Is that Blackhawk PPG the paramotor company? I fly paramotors and get staff from them So I purchase the engine from them and they sent it to you for the conversion? Or all gets done internally?
there is only one metric, its my bible, how many seconds from a total dead stop to wheels up, (GRASS). The goal is 6 seconds, (this is almost any UL with a 503 that is now over weight) The maximum allowed is 12 seconds, obviously the closer to 6 the better. The half VW is as slow as 20 seconds, dangerously under powered imo. The briggs and Stratton Van Gaurd 23 hp is 11 seconds, 13 with a 275 pound pilot, in a legal eagle. The new EOS Quattro 276 cc 4 stroke single (44 lbs firewall forward e prop) gets a dingo biplane up in 11 seconds in uncut grass. The thumpair 460 4 stroke single is 8 seconds on dirt. (tail up rollout with sudden full back for stol), another thump air with runway pavement hi max plane 8 seconds standard takeoff not stol. Lets us know this metric, it is all that matters (when you see that tree line).
the only video I have found so far is this engine on a quicksilver single surface wing on pavement with a tiny pilot, 4.5 seconds to wheels up. but, its single surface hi lift, on pavement, with a lightweight pilot and headwind not disclosed, and its a marketing video and we dont know tire psi.
I appreciate your concerns about performance. Nothing is worse than a great airframe with an underperforming or unreliable engine. However, I don't think you can make real "apples to apples" comparisons on engines when not taking into consideration the differences between airframes and conditions. If you did all test in the same Legal Eagle, with the same pilot, with the same conditions (grass, similar density altitude, no wind), then yes, you could make some real world comparisons. I will record grass takeoff time and distance at some point, but even then it's more of a "apples to oranges" comparison.
@@markmurray8517 thanks, most of us can look at a aircraft, watch it fly, and come to some conclusions very easily. thanks for you participation, it is genuinely appreciated :)
I want a areo 103 that's my dream ultralight , just hope someday I'll have the funds. Haven't had any income in over 3yrs so at 53 years old i have to start from the bottom. Wish my legs were in better shape..anyway I love ultralights and can only imagine how free one would feel being able to fly. God Bless y'all.
WOW! I'm so so excited. Almost ready to get back into flying. Never finished my license. I'm age 52 now, and I'd like to buy my first craft, but don't wish to deal with medicals and FAA's nonsense. I want to be safe, in a safe craft. Still liking ultralights vs paramotors. Whatever will get me in the air for 30k or under lol.
Adequate power for most people and probably more reliable than most two strokes and the fuel savings will be worthwhile for sure!
My assumption is it will prove reliable and a good choice for many. While you said it has plenty of power, personally I would prefer a 4 stroke in the 60 hp range. I understand the weight issue though.
Thanks for this video. Could you tell us if this Aerolite 103 still makes part 103 weight with this engine? Thanks again.
four stroke power would make this airframe really great without that howling/screaming 2 banger right above your head. Very nice to see this performing well!
that puppy sounds awesome!
I’d love to be able to own something like this someday!
DID YOU BUY IT THIS WAY? Or did you convert it from 2 stroke motor to 4 stroke. What is exact motor and were did you get it for what Price? was it all bolt on or need modified ?
The engine is called the Aero 1000 built by Helvanco in Switzerland. In the US it can be purchased directly from Blackhawkusa.com. It is a purpose-built 4-stroke intaily developed as a high performance go-kart and parachute-type aircraft (ppg) engine, but was recently adapted to Quicksilver fixed-wing ultralights. We are creating a package for adapting to the Aerolite. Stay tuned for updates soon.
The price seems to constantly fluctuate because of shipping cost, but the engine alone will run $9000 to $9500. We haven't nailed it down yet, but the conversion kit will probably run about $1300-$1500
The conversion is mostly bolt-on. There are few fuselage frame members that have to be altered to make the engine mount work. The modifications were approved by the airframe manufacturer. the conversion kit comes with all parts needed and detailed instructions
Has an interesting sound
How does the 105 perform with 2 blade, 6 blade props with various pitches on this motor, 👍
Hey. We're still working that out. For now, I'm please to say performance is good. We're tweaking the redrive ratio and prop combination as weather allows. Stay tuned! Thanks for your interest.
You may also want to watch the follow up video, ua-cam.com/video/Lavo_RS42qo/v-deo.htmlsi=jBubT6wVW0SRhKXY
Still folds up into a little ball of death all the same.
What did the early Piper J-2 use? 40 horsepower with two seats.
Cubs are cool. However, that's not a "apples-to apples" comparison. The Continental A-40 weighs almost 3 times as much as the Aero 1000. And the J2 is much cleaner aerodynamically than an Aerolite. Simply comparing the 2 engines based on horsepower alone isn't realistic
Very cool!!!
When are you gonna have the engines available ?
Hey. I sent you a reply about the contacting Blackhawk for the engine. One month backorder for the conversion kit; $1500 plus shipping. Prop is $700 plus shipping.
@@markmurray8517 great Murray thanks. Is that Blackhawk PPG the paramotor company? I fly paramotors and get staff from them
So I purchase the engine from them and they sent it to you for the conversion? Or all gets done internally?
@nvrqit9361 yes, same company. Contact me at murray.aviation.llc@gmail.com and I'll share the details. Thanks
there is only one metric, its my bible, how many seconds from a total dead stop to wheels up, (GRASS). The goal is 6 seconds, (this is almost any UL with a 503 that is now over weight) The maximum allowed is 12 seconds, obviously the closer to 6 the better. The half VW is as slow as 20 seconds, dangerously under powered imo. The briggs and Stratton Van Gaurd 23 hp is 11 seconds, 13 with a 275 pound pilot, in a legal eagle.
The new EOS Quattro 276 cc 4 stroke single (44 lbs firewall forward e prop) gets a dingo biplane up in 11 seconds in uncut grass.
The thumpair 460 4 stroke single is 8 seconds on dirt. (tail up rollout with sudden full back for stol), another thump air with runway pavement hi max plane 8 seconds standard takeoff not stol.
Lets us know this metric, it is all that matters (when you see that tree line).
the only video I have found so far is this engine on a quicksilver single surface wing on pavement with a tiny pilot, 4.5 seconds to wheels up. but, its single surface hi lift, on pavement, with a lightweight pilot and headwind not disclosed, and its a marketing video and we dont know tire psi.
I appreciate your concerns about performance. Nothing is worse than a great airframe with an underperforming or unreliable engine. However, I don't think you can make real "apples to apples" comparisons on engines when not taking into consideration the differences between airframes and conditions. If you did all test in the same Legal Eagle, with the same pilot, with the same conditions (grass, similar density altitude, no wind), then yes, you could make some real world comparisons. I will record grass takeoff time and distance at some point, but even then it's more of a "apples to oranges" comparison.
@@markmurray8517 thanks, most of us can look at a aircraft, watch it fly, and come to some conclusions very easily. thanks for you participation, it is genuinely appreciated :)
@@markmurray8517 There is basically no airframe on this thing let alone a great one.
Sounds like a lawn mower
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