I’m Canadian eh? I had a snowmobile with a Rotax 503 engine in it. The machine weighed about 460 pounds and at the time I weighed about 260. I loaded the rack with a huge back pack that weighed about 50 pounds and I towed a boggan with three five gallon Jerry cans of fuel and enough supplies for a week out in -40 degree temperatures. I would go for long trips out into the middle of nowhere and climb mountains with that sled. I owned it for about eight years. I beat the tar out of that machine and sold it to a guy who took it out to hunt bison. That machine never let me down, it never stalled or sputtered the entire time I had it. I ran every type of two cycle oil out there without issue. I ran it from sea level to about 9,000 feet. I once rescued a hello skier with it and towed other broken down snowmobile with it. I can say with great confidence that the Rotax 503 is a very stout engine indeed.
Rotax Rick talks a lot…Caveat emptor. Do your due diligence. Years ago I was shopping for a jump school. I wandered into one where the owner was packing a chute on the long table. I asked him if any of the chutes that he packed had ever failed to open. He looked thoughtful, gathered up a few more folds and replied, “You know, I’ve never had a customer come back to complain.”
I’m actually using the original rotax oil for snowmobiles and bombardier watercraft, they supposed to be absolute right oil for that brand, and for the first start and I’m using the low boy oil , never trusted the amsoil or other oils ,
Hey good to see ya back at it.... What did rotax rick think about running that quick silver oil? I would imagine its formulated for water cooled engine at variable throttle settings....while you rotax is aircooled running more or less wide open.....that two completely different scenarios and conditions for the engines. 2 strokes will operate on all kind of oil and fuel mixture and run for hours...the pay off will be in the long run after hundreds of hours.
All very good questions indeed. I avoid anything made that has the TCW watercraft specification. Those oils are designed to be water-soluble (think machining coolant, -same deal) for environmental reasons. I only use oil that is designed for air cooled engines, -even in my watercraft as it has a higher film strength at high temperatures, and not as much of it burns off, leaving a nice coating of oil all over everything. I know lots of people run the TCW spec oils with no problems. No matter what oil is chosen, I think the key thing is no leaner than 40:1, -I run 40:1 in everything, and never foul plugs or have starting problems. These guys running 100:1 Blue Max or Amsoil are simply taking chances they don't need to take to prove a point (in my opinion). Running an engine with that little oil is leaving no margin for anything going wrong, and that to me is just plain stupid.
Rotax Rick was the one who told me what to buy in the first place. I consulted him due to his knowledge of the motors. I also think he's very reachable so if you want to know his feelings about Rotax Two Strokes, in general, ask him personally. Cheers!
I appreciate your warning, Randy. But I took Ricks advice about a specified Gas/Oil mixture for my engine. My engine is running great with over 35 hours on it and she purrs. I don't know what your 'stories' about him you're talking about, but, I don't really need or want to hear about them. I personally judge people & things they say case by case. And while advice is sometimes good, sometimes it not and better left unspoken. Thx anyway!
@@aerolite103buildersvlog8 I wasn't going tell you unless you asked. You like him and that's fine. The oil/ gas mixture is not a big deal. Sure isn't going hurt any thing.
@@randyechols3356 You sound like you want to hurt his reputation, sir. That's not very nice. If you have something to say, say it. Or stop spreading innuendos. And IF, I repeat IF he's a person that is not reputable he'd already be out of business. I see him on a lot of Rotax related public info. I guess he isn't as bad as you elude to.
Thanks for the advice and concern. I get my advice from a guy who works on these ROTAX 2 strokes all day long every day. Ask him because I took his advice and am not a mechanical engineer or someone with chemistry background. My engine seems fine thus far breaking it in the way he told me to. 24 plus hours on my HOBBS meter and doing just fine. Cheers!
I am guessing you believe Rotax Rick knows more than Rotax on the oil mixture rate. They recommend 50:1 or at least did when I flew a 503. I used that mixture and never had an engine problem.
They still recommend 50:1. But that said Rick builds/works on multiple Rotax engines every day and has experience with them over many years. He's even improved them and made some even better than the original manufacturer engines. If you are a mechanic and/or engine builder you understand what I am saying. He deserves respect. So, yes, you guess right. I do. Thanks for the comment.
@Cropduster48 No thanks on the oil injection. Just one more mechanical thing that can fail in flight. I believe ya though. That's why I dumped the original pulse pump for two aircraft electric fuel pumps. And I'd rather mix the fuel myself. That's just me. Call it '...having your finger on the pulse'. Thanks though for the input on your mixture. I am staying with 40:1.....Cheers!
Hello Sir: I have the sport pilot lic and about 50 hours. Own a Rans S-14 with a Rotax 503. Been looking at the 103 for awhile. How does that 503 work out for you? To have the two cyl and the higher HP would help here in Colorado. I take off in Platte Valley (5000 foot) and cruise around at 6-7. I feel my next bird will have a better weight to power ratio for summer days taking off in Colorado. I will either go to a Challenger (long wing) or a lighter bird with 503. Not sure what alt is your strip? But how does it feel the 103 with a Rotax 503? Enough umph….
Our field altitude is 237 msl. I haven't 'flown' the Aerolite yet. Still working on a few incidental items and waiting for a 'dead calm' day to 'crow hop' it and get the feel of it. NON pilot here. The closest instructor for ultralights in my area is 60 miles away (one way) so I haven't started training with him yet. That said our field has GA training and have been told a C152 would get me where I need to be in order to fly mine. The best thing about training at my home base is that I can walk across the airport to train. Stay tuned for more updates. Thanks for your comment.
My advice is to look into planes that catch your eye and go from there. There are many choices, Dwight. Too many, actually. And ALL have pluses and minuses. Airplanes are a personal choice and if I tell you what I like and you don't like it after acquiring it I was the one who 'advised' you and thus gets the blame. I'd rather take a neutral stance and let you watch me and my experiences, then, go from there. Thanks for watching!
I do 80:1 in my 582 with Amsoil Sabre. But for break in, you should use natural oil. Similar to break in of certificated GA engines, which use castor oil for break in. You can't have it too slick in there or the parts will never wear in.
Mine is all broke in and going on 25 HOBBS hours already and she hasn't even been in the pattern yet. No hiccups. My oil ratio comes from Rotax Rick and so far he's been spot on. She's running great. Thanks for the comment.
Great question. I never thought of what kind it used before you asked. I would say "low speed" airfoil, according to this web page........en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airfoil. Thanks for watching!
You really needed to remove the wings to get at that loom? ... surely you can slit the sleeve away and join a new short section of that wire? ... I'm an electrician btw.. and been stuck in some confined space situations that you would not think possible to do a fix in but ... ya know? ... even better in these situations are Auto electricians ..... great job you are doing with the build .. she looks awesome 😎
that's a nice looking aerolite. I just got my purple/gold experimental aerolite 103 back from dennis. it has new 7 gal tank, nav lights, plb, and radio mounts in place. I use the hirth 2702. a very sweet powerful and smooth motor. dennis is just next hanger over from me, so I bother him every chance I get. there is no better ultralight than aerolite 103. I really like the graphics on the nose. where / how did you do it? mine is set up for long distance xcountry. next stop is to a&p for an ads-b as I am trailoring it to san diego and flying it back to deland, fl. thru some controlled airspace. excited about your project and look forward to seeing it fly. merry Christmas.
Graphics were found on eBay. They are 'flying tiger' style WW2 P-40 graphics. I thought it would look cool on her. Thx for watching! Safe travels on your X-country. "Squawk VFR!!".Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! ;)
I’m Canadian eh?
I had a snowmobile with a Rotax 503 engine in it. The machine weighed about 460 pounds and at the time I weighed about 260. I loaded the rack with a huge back pack that weighed about 50 pounds and I towed a boggan with three five gallon Jerry cans of fuel and enough supplies for a week out in -40 degree temperatures. I would go for long trips out into the middle of nowhere and climb mountains with that sled. I owned it for about eight years. I beat the tar out of that machine and sold it to a guy who took it out to hunt bison. That machine never let me down, it never stalled or sputtered the entire time I had it. I ran every type of two cycle oil out there without issue. I ran it from sea level to about 9,000 feet. I once rescued a hello skier with it and towed other broken down snowmobile with it.
I can say with great confidence that the Rotax 503 is a very stout engine indeed.
Its great sharing my friend😀😀🤝🤝🌟👍
love your color matching looks good
Why not use the metered oil injection instead of pre mix?
Rotax Rick talks a lot…Caveat emptor. Do your due diligence. Years ago I was shopping for a jump school. I wandered into one where the owner was packing a chute on the long table. I asked him if any of the chutes that he packed had ever failed to open. He looked thoughtful, gathered up a few more folds and replied, “You know, I’ve never had a customer come back to complain.”
I love the P40 Warhawk shark mouth.
Always best to fuse your electrical system and avoid wire burnups.
Agree! And I finally got those electrical Gremlins ironed out and the system is fused and safe.
You have a very interesting channel your luck is like so many of us Who wants to learn by our mistakes or over looks. Thanks for sharing.
40to1 seems to be the magic number but a little bit of castor oil may help a bit
Gotta love wearing a hat around planes lol when you think you cleared the wing......bump
Hit my head plenty of times
You know then......lol.
AEROLITE 103 Builders Vlog are you part 103 or experimental
Hi sir can I get this airplain full guideline I want to make airplane
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I knew I recognized that hangar! Good old Oakdale!
Does Rocky the squirel stay on the back of your head in flight too 🤔
Ohhhh just duck tape it.
Might as well laugh. Won't do no good to cry!
I’m actually using the original rotax oil for snowmobiles and bombardier watercraft, they supposed to be absolute right oil for that brand, and for the first start and I’m using the low boy oil , never trusted the amsoil or other oils ,
Cold One? Yeah, I know what it means--- a Cold Shower! You know, all hot to trot and then --- DENIED!
How much is a second hand aerolite 103 ready to fly
Hey good to see ya back at it.... What did rotax rick think about running that quick silver oil? I would imagine its formulated for water cooled engine at variable throttle settings....while you rotax is aircooled running more or less wide open.....that two completely different scenarios and conditions for the engines. 2 strokes will operate on all kind of oil and fuel mixture and run for hours...the pay off will be in the long run after hundreds of hours.
All very good questions indeed. I avoid anything made that has the TCW watercraft specification. Those oils are designed to be water-soluble (think machining coolant, -same deal) for environmental reasons. I only use oil that is designed for air cooled engines, -even in my watercraft as it has a higher film strength at high temperatures, and not as much of it burns off, leaving a nice coating of oil all over everything. I know lots of people run the TCW spec oils with no problems. No matter what oil is chosen, I think the key thing is no leaner than 40:1, -I run 40:1 in everything, and never foul plugs or have starting problems. These guys running 100:1 Blue Max or Amsoil are simply taking chances they don't need to take to prove a point (in my opinion). Running an engine with that little oil is leaving no margin for anything going wrong, and that to me is just plain stupid.
Rotax Rick was the one who told me what to buy in the first place. I consulted him due to his knowledge of the motors. I also think he's very reachable so if you want to know his feelings about Rotax Two Strokes, in general, ask him personally. Cheers!
Don't listen to Rotax Rick... It sounds like you are impressed by him but I have some really scary stories about him.
I appreciate your warning, Randy. But I took Ricks advice about a specified Gas/Oil mixture for my engine. My engine is running great with over 35 hours on it and she purrs.
I don't know what your 'stories' about him you're talking about, but, I don't really need or want to hear about them. I personally judge people & things they say case by case. And while advice is sometimes good, sometimes it not and better left unspoken.
Thx anyway!
@@aerolite103buildersvlog8 I wasn't going tell you unless you asked. You like him and that's fine. The oil/ gas mixture is not a big deal. Sure isn't going hurt any thing.
@@randyechols3356
You sound like you want to hurt his reputation, sir. That's not very nice. If you have something to say, say it. Or stop spreading innuendos.
And IF, I repeat IF he's a person that is not reputable he'd already be out of business. I see him on a lot of Rotax related public info. I guess he isn't as bad as you elude to.
I fly 2 cycle airplanes rc and they say never use synthetic because it will never break in
Thanks for the advice and concern. I get my advice from a guy who works on these ROTAX 2 strokes all day long every day. Ask him because I took his advice and am not a mechanical engineer or someone with chemistry background. My engine seems fine thus far breaking it in the way he told me to. 24 plus hours on my HOBBS meter and doing just fine. Cheers!
I am guessing you believe Rotax Rick knows more than Rotax on the oil mixture rate. They recommend 50:1 or at least did when I flew a 503. I used that mixture and never had an engine problem.
They still recommend 50:1. But that said Rick builds/works on multiple Rotax engines every day and has experience with them over many years. He's even improved them and made some even better than the original manufacturer engines. If you are a mechanic and/or engine builder you understand what I am saying. He deserves respect. So, yes, you guess right. I do. Thanks for the comment.
@Cropduster48 No thanks on the oil injection. Just one more mechanical thing that can fail in flight. I believe ya though. That's why I dumped the original pulse pump for two aircraft electric fuel pumps. And I'd rather mix the fuel myself. That's just me. Call it '...having your finger on the pulse'. Thanks though for the input on your mixture. I am staying with 40:1.....Cheers!
@@aerolite103buildersvlog8 Your engine, your life, your choice! Happy, healthy flying.
@@aerolite103buildersvlog8 40:1 is safer
Nice aerolite.
Good luck. I hope you iron out your problems...or have ironed them out.
Thank you, and I did.
Hello Sir: I have the sport pilot lic and about 50 hours. Own a Rans S-14 with a Rotax 503. Been looking at the 103 for awhile. How does that 503 work out for you? To have the two cyl and the higher HP would help here in Colorado. I take off in Platte Valley (5000 foot) and cruise around at 6-7. I feel my next bird will have a better weight to power ratio for summer days taking off in Colorado. I will either go to a Challenger (long wing) or a lighter bird with 503. Not sure what alt is your strip? But how does it feel the 103 with a Rotax 503? Enough umph….
Our field altitude is 237 msl. I haven't 'flown' the Aerolite yet. Still working on a few incidental items and waiting for a 'dead calm' day to 'crow hop' it and get the feel of it. NON pilot here. The closest instructor for ultralights in my area is 60 miles away (one way) so I haven't started training with him yet. That said our field has GA training and have been told a C152 would get me where I need to be in order to fly mine. The best thing about training at my home base is that I can walk across the airport to train. Stay tuned for more updates. Thanks for your comment.
I'm considering buying a ultralight I could use any helpful advice plz thanks
My advice is to look into planes that catch your eye and go from there. There are many choices, Dwight. Too many, actually. And ALL have pluses and minuses. Airplanes are a personal choice and if I tell you what I like and you don't like it after acquiring it I was the one who 'advised' you and thus gets the blame. I'd rather take a neutral stance and let you watch me and my experiences, then, go from there. Thanks for watching!
I do 80:1 in my 582 with Amsoil Sabre. But for break in, you should use natural oil. Similar to break in of certificated GA engines, which use castor oil for break in. You can't have it too slick in there or the parts will never wear in.
Mine is all broke in and going on 25 HOBBS hours already and she hasn't even been in the pattern yet. No hiccups. My oil ratio comes from Rotax Rick and so far he's been spot on. She's running great. Thanks for the comment.
80:1 is not enough oil no matter whats on the bottle
Keep your head up it will work out and be worth the trouble.
Where did u purchase this aircraft its awsome
Got it from a private seller who couldn't finish it due to personal issues.
Id use 32:1
Go right ahead.
40:1 is working just fine for me after 35 hours on the engine.
At 32:1 you will get too much carbon build up and shorten the life of the engine.
Where did you purchase this aerolite
I purchased it from a 'third party' who was forced to sell due to personal reasons.
do you know which air foil has used in aerolite 103 ?
Great question. I never thought of what kind it used before you asked. I would say "low speed" airfoil, according to this web page........en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airfoil. Thanks for watching!
Do you sell you you plane
I have to fly it first before I decide to sell it, so no.
You really needed to remove the wings to get at that loom? ... surely you can slit the sleeve away and join a new short section of that wire? ... I'm an electrician btw.. and been stuck in some confined space situations that you would not think possible to do a fix in but ... ya know? ... even better in these situations are Auto electricians ..... great job you are doing with the build ..
she looks awesome 😎
Its going climb fast. Join our facebook group. Aero103 owners.
Sorry. A. Wast. Of. Film. 😆
that's a nice looking aerolite. I just got my purple/gold experimental aerolite 103 back from dennis. it has new 7 gal tank, nav lights, plb, and radio mounts in place. I use the hirth 2702. a very sweet powerful and smooth motor. dennis is just next hanger over from me, so I bother him every chance I get. there is no better ultralight than aerolite 103. I really like the graphics on the nose. where / how did you do it? mine is set up for long distance xcountry. next stop is to a&p for an ads-b as I am trailoring it to san diego and flying it back to deland, fl. thru some controlled airspace. excited about your project and look forward to seeing it fly. merry Christmas.
Graphics were found on eBay. They are 'flying tiger' style WW2 P-40 graphics. I thought it would look cool on her. Thx for watching! Safe travels on your X-country. "Squawk VFR!!".Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! ;)
How did the trip go?
Have u a video on it flying thanks Denis Conway Ireland
No. There are many UA-cam videos of this type of aircraft. A simple Internet search will get you some examples. Cheers!
Why did he even make this video??? What a waste of time.
Tune to another channel if you don't like what you see. It's really that simple rather than complaining. Thanks for the comment.
@@aerolite103buildersvlog8 tell him to screw himself by the way alerons are they pr or cable
@@electoplater
push/pull rods all around. no cables.