I came across Alina flying the Aerolite 103 do you retail these in the UK? IM also an aircraft engineer and impressed with the build quality of your machines. I like the focus on deburring which sadly some manufacturers overlook and burrs can cause metal fatigue. Alina has brought your product to the attention of millions now. She is the best promoter of the Aerolite 103!👍👏👏👏
I hear that Denis has a backlog of customer orders which of course is currently great but I also believe that Denis should contact Alina and offer her some modern upgrades. Maybe more aerodynamic less weight carbon wheel spats or a higher capacity fuel tank or engine upgrade etc as a gesture of thanks for all her free advertising of this 103 aircraft kit. Because: I dont know of and I cant imagine any better advetising than a 14 year old girl learning to fly it at home and her first real solo flight is 1000 miles in 6 days to Oshcosh. I do know of many 10 to 12 year olds that havent yet learnt to count to ten because the (moozzyloon) teachers say learning at an early age (
Thank you for your well meaning words. Dennis has been ultra responsive to our needs for spare parts and was one of a very few that didn't say I was crazy for trying to teach my kids to fly. (He didn't endorse it either but I'll take what I can get). He was very pragmatic in solving my problems. I own him. Not the other way around.
Great vid 👍 Cant see why they would want to build a 2seater when they cant keep up with the single , but good on them for expanding if the demand for that is there as well. Would love to see the 103 updated to having easy folding wings for those of us that trailer. The aircrafts great but simple design I fear make it too complex a challenge. Cheers
@jjohnston94, thank you for your question. That "Yellow Bird" is a Challenger II, light sport aircraft my brother uses for flight training. Wayne Whitley
Having put aerolite together on my own I know how hard it is to pinpoint those rivet and bolt holes. Btw, does any of you guys know whats the difference between An4 and m8 bolts?
@@williamh.scottv438grade 8.8 grade Yes. It is supposed to have 4000lbs proof load at size m8 and I used mostly these bolts instead of an. Well the main front bolt is heavier M10 size where square upper tube connects with front curved cage tube. And smaller M6 size is used at stabilizer connection points and wing strut to wing connection. Hope it works fine. I have no an bolts available at my home country at continental Europe
What a wonderful machine! The only thing upset me is small number of production and what is happening from this the high prices. If it would cost like a same power chinese motorbike I could buy one 😅
Hello Mr. Carley and Mr. Whitley, I was thoroughly impressed by your UA-cam video showcasing your ultralight airplane. Your creation holds significant promise for the future of aviation, offering accessibility to enthusiasts of all kinds. I would like to propose a suggestion to enhance your aircraft's performance further. By substituting aluminum tubing with carbon fiber tubing, you could potentially achieve weight savings of 35% to 40%. Not only is a composite frame lighter, but it also boasts superior strength. Importantly, this upgrade could significantly enhance pilot safety, particularly in scenarios where the aircraft makes contact with the ground at speeds below 70 miles per hour, which is common for ultralight planes, typically averaging speeds below 60 mph. The ultralight airplane now can incorporate carbon fiber composite technology inspired by F1 racing cars. In F1, the carbon fiber body has proven to safeguard pilots even amidst collisions at speeds up to 180 mph, ensuring their safety. Since the adoption of carbon fiber bodies in F1 racing, pilots no longer harbor concerns about safety during races. Similarly, I envision ultralight airplane pilots experiencing the same peace of mind in the event of ground contact while flying, given that the speeds of ultralight airplanes are considerably lower than those of F1 cars. It's worth noting that only carbon fiber composites can achieve this level of pilot protection. Neither aluminum nor steel can match the safety standards set by carbon fiber. The composite frames are also good for bikes. The cost implication of utilizing carbon fiber tubes is not exorbitant, with prices approximately 30% higher than aluminum tube frames. nathanvh9@gmail.com
Please send me one. thanks for sharing. Love the product, just cant afford it 😢 edit; Never mind after seeing that lady.Trying to use that router deburring tool the wrong way.It scares me from that product.Something is simple as the deburring is not even done right.
I have been building aluminum airplanes for over 20 years. The tool the lady was using is a deburring tool, not a router. She was using it correctly to debur the inside radius of a hole drilled into a round tube. I have no idea how you arrived at the conclusion that she was using a “router” incorrectly. I have personally inspected several of these aircraft at flyins and have found their construction, fit and finish to be superior.
Thanks for sharing your video. It was great to see Dennis again. Always look forward to your videos.
Great job showing and telling, love to have one of them 103 . That can be one of my bucket lists to do, have a good one see ya next time see ya bye.
I came across Alina flying the Aerolite 103 do you retail these in the UK? IM also an aircraft engineer and impressed with the build quality of your machines. I like the focus on deburring which sadly some manufacturers overlook and burrs can cause metal fatigue. Alina has brought your product to the attention of millions now. She is the best promoter of the Aerolite 103!👍👏👏👏
I hear that Denis has a backlog of customer orders which of course is currently great but I also believe that Denis should contact Alina and offer her some modern upgrades.
Maybe more aerodynamic less weight carbon wheel spats or a higher capacity fuel tank or engine upgrade etc as a gesture of thanks for all her free advertising of this 103 aircraft kit.
Because:
I dont know of and I cant imagine any better advetising than a 14 year old girl learning to fly it at home and her first real solo flight is 1000 miles in 6 days to Oshcosh.
I do know of many 10 to 12 year olds that havent yet learnt to count to ten because the (moozzyloon) teachers say learning at an early age (
Thank you for your well meaning words. Dennis has been ultra responsive to our needs for spare parts and was one of a very few that didn't say I was crazy for trying to teach my kids to fly. (He didn't endorse it either but I'll take what I can get). He was very pragmatic in solving my problems. I own him. Not the other way around.
Thanks a lot for the great vid.
Great vid 👍
Cant see why they would want to build a 2seater when they cant keep up with the single , but good on them for expanding if the demand for that is there as well.
Would love to see the 103 updated to having easy folding wings for those of us that trailer. The aircrafts great but simple design I fear make it too complex a challenge.
Cheers
Great video Wayne!!
Glad you enjoyed it Chris. Best to you and your family, Wayne
I have one on order. I may ask your brother for transition training.
Got bored with GA.
Have a 150 and Pietenpol.... but loves these... out of all the motors, which one is the most dependable?
Is the B103 still available with electric motor propulsion? Thanks…
I want a two-seater amphibious.
What kind of airplane is the "Yellow Bird", shown at 0:21?
@jjohnston94, thank you for your question. That "Yellow Bird" is a Challenger II, light sport aircraft my brother uses for flight training. Wayne Whitley
Can't wait for the 2 seat!!
Having put aerolite together on my own I know how hard it is to pinpoint those rivet and bolt holes. Btw, does any of you guys know whats the difference between An4 and m8 bolts?
well, ones metric
Could you be asking what is the difference between AN hardware and Grade 8 hardware?
@@williamh.scottv438grade 8.8 grade Yes. It is supposed to have 4000lbs proof load at size m8 and I used mostly these bolts instead of an. Well the main front bolt is heavier M10 size where square upper tube connects with front curved cage tube. And smaller M6 size is used at stabilizer connection points and wing strut to wing connection. Hope it works fine. I have no an bolts available at my home country at continental Europe
Anything "m" is communist stuff. "AN" is for freedom loving Americans.
Enjoyed.
What a wonderful machine! The only thing upset me is small number of production and what is happening from this the high prices. If it would cost like a same power chinese motorbike I could buy one 😅
求图纸，我也想造，谢谢🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
What does the 103 cost?
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@@WhitleyVideos thanks!
Hello Mr. Carley and Mr. Whitley,
I was thoroughly impressed by your UA-cam video showcasing your ultralight airplane. Your creation holds significant promise for the future of aviation, offering accessibility to enthusiasts of all kinds.
I would like to propose a suggestion to enhance your aircraft's performance further. By substituting aluminum tubing with carbon fiber tubing, you could potentially achieve weight savings of 35% to 40%. Not only is a composite frame lighter, but it also boasts superior strength. Importantly, this upgrade could significantly enhance pilot safety, particularly in scenarios where the aircraft makes contact with the ground at speeds below 70 miles per hour, which is common for ultralight planes, typically averaging speeds below 60 mph.
The ultralight airplane now can incorporate carbon fiber composite technology inspired by F1 racing cars. In F1, the carbon fiber body has proven to safeguard pilots even amidst collisions at speeds up to 180 mph, ensuring their safety. Since the adoption of carbon fiber bodies in F1 racing, pilots no longer harbor concerns about safety during races. Similarly, I envision ultralight airplane pilots experiencing the same peace of mind in the event of ground contact while flying, given that the speeds of ultralight airplanes are considerably lower than those of F1 cars.
It's worth noting that only carbon fiber composites can achieve this level of pilot protection. Neither aluminum nor steel can match the safety standards set by carbon fiber. The composite frames are also good for bikes.
The cost implication of utilizing carbon fiber tubes is not exorbitant, with prices approximately 30% higher than aluminum tube frames. nathanvh9@gmail.com
Sounds expensive
Only 30% more? That would put this plane in the unmarketable category
Tell us about the thumbnail pic…
Is that Alina?
Is that Ukraine colors?
😃
Thank you for your comment. Yes that is Alina and Yes they are Ukraine colors. I took that pic last year at Oshkosh 2023. Regards, Wayne Whitley
@@WhitleyVideos Fantastic! 😃
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Please send me one. thanks for sharing. Love the product, just cant afford it 😢 edit; Never mind after seeing that lady.Trying to use that router deburring tool the wrong way.It scares me from that product.Something is simple as the deburring is not even done right.
Sounds like the fox and the grapes.
Good thing you don't want it now. Saved them from having to send you a plane for free.
I have been building aluminum airplanes for over 20 years. The tool the lady was using is a deburring tool, not a router. She was using it correctly to debur the inside radius of a hole drilled into a round tube. I have no idea how you arrived at the conclusion that she was using a “router” incorrectly. I have personally inspected several of these aircraft at flyins and have found their construction, fit and finish to be superior.
My only concern is he looks like the infamous anti-American Sen Schumer
My only concern is that you think that. Weird.