Aerolite 103
Aero-Works · United States · first flew 1996 · light aircraft
The Aerolite 103 is an American single-seat ultralight designed by Terry Raber of Aero-Works to comply with FAR Part 103, first flown in October 1996 and awarded Grand Champion Ultralight at AirVenture Oshkosh 1997.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Single-seat Part 103 ultralight with pusher engine above rear fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat Part 103 ultralight with pusher engine above rear fuselage
- High straight rectangular wing on tubular fuselage; tail on boom
- Grand Champion Ultralight at AirVenture Oshkosh 1997
A high-wing ultralight with a pusher engine mounted above the fuselage behind the pilot, a rectangular unswept wing, and a conventional tail on a boom. Similar in concept to many Part 103 designs but distinguished by its clean lines and award-winning build quality.
Specifications
- The Aerolite 103 has a length of 5.19 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.18 m (27 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 113 km/h (70 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed to achieve the best possible performance within the strict Part 103 weight and speed limits, the Aerolite 103 uses a two-stroke pusher engine mounted above the fuselage and a high straight rectangular wing. Kit construction requires 60–80 hours, and empty weight is close to the 254 lb Part 103 ceiling.
Variants
Available with Hirth F-33 (28 hp) or 2si 460-F35 (35 hp) engines; no structural variants.
Where you'll see it
Private ultralight operations only; not certificated for commercial use.
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