What I like about this ultra lite, is the noise factor, greatly reduced, compared to a gas engine, also the shear simplicity of maintenance. EDIT: I'm unable to reply in comments lately, so on the muffler issue, yeah, you could add a muffler, but then that's significant weight loading and reduces power.

@97VF750

Жыл бұрын

I always liked the fact that my 4 cyl. 4 pipe Honda Magna motorcycle, was a very quiet motorcycle

@bikersoncall

Жыл бұрын

​@@97VF750My new dirt bike is uncharacteristically quiet, love that feature of it, the old bike wasn't loud by dirt bike standards, but so much louder.

Nice electric powered, wow this makes sense for an ultralight because ultralights are a simple aircraft for pure enjoyment its not designed for anything else.

I do like the reliability aspect of electric vs two-stroke. That might actually get me up in an ultralight.

@thatguy7085

2 жыл бұрын

True, those weedwacker motors don’t make me feel safe either.

@elliotw5918

2 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more. The safety and reliability of an electric motor is fantastic. I've flown rc for years and when it was all nitro power it was also all problems. Now all my fleet is electric, just plug in the batteries and go.

@nattybumpo7156

2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. I went with the Legal Eagle option.

@micknielsen7102

Жыл бұрын

They are coming out with four stroke engines for these ultralights, I've seen videos about them here.

@kevincondran8032

Жыл бұрын

@@PM-qp5he all pilots practice that.

Nice video of an interesting EV airplane

One thing I would like on the vid would be a camera on the control panel, so you can see the power usage, otherwise very interesting.

From what I can see, if you carry all 4 batteries, you can MAYBE get 40 miles range. The regular 103 has a range of 80-100 miles.

@Rhaman68

Жыл бұрын

An ultralight for traveling? I venture that most owners fly for fun, training, neat home. Speed alone is a deterrent as to going somewhere distant. BTW, this is a start as to battery powered planes. The RC industry has gone electric including jet engines. Thanks

@saltythugproductions9686

Жыл бұрын

@@Rhaman68 70 mph... Not slow to me.

@RobertMacCready

3 ай бұрын

@@saltythugproductions9686 Thought he said he cruises at 45. I would think at 75 the battery would empty fast. And just how long can you go on a battery charge? With a headwind? Where can you charge up the battery? How long to charge the battery? What's the cost of a battery? Have you had a fire yet? (I ask this because I'm hearing several fires in electric vehicles).

Nicely Done! 🎉I want one 🎉

My biggest dream is to own a Aerolite 103 one of these days thank you for sharing this with us👍

@caseykelso1

3 жыл бұрын

Mine to. It's just expensive.

@beAdeodatus

3 жыл бұрын

@@caseykelso1 Casey, what does this model run for?

@GabrielDeVault

3 жыл бұрын

@@caseykelso1 It's really not any more expensive than the gas version if you factor in a couple hundred hours of gas and service. And LESS expensive overall after 500 hours or so.

@ToyManFlyer1100

3 жыл бұрын

Q, well its tons of them on sale on "Barnstormers "...Mite have travel to go get it, but, some are purty cheap....

@caseykelso1

3 жыл бұрын

@@beAdeodatus gas models I think like 28k fully assembled I think 🤔 ,2x as much as my next car purchase is gonna be 😒

I am an 83 old retied Airline and Corporate 20,000 hr ATP. I am truly sorry that in all probability I will not be around long enough to fly one of these wonderful non-polluting, quiet aircraft. Somehow this is like the my long time experience in Sail on the water, from an 8 foot Pram, at 8 yrs. old, crewing on a 120 Schooner at 18. Then owning multiple sail, till my last at 80. I understand that a 4 engine commercial aircraft is in the works. Hope I'm on the Planet long enough to catch a ride !!

@WhitleyVideos

Жыл бұрын

97VF750, thank you for your comments and interest in my channel. Congratulations on your incredible aviation career. I hope you will get a chance to fly in an Aerolite EV-103 and just have FUN with the experience. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley

@Bill3558

Жыл бұрын

My buddy is a retired brain surgeon who flies an Aerolite. He’s 92.

@jimpike7445

11 ай бұрын

I'm also a retired 79 yr.old airline pilot. I've been flying my Silent 2 Electro for 6 seasons . I also have a CriCri and an Aeroprakt 24 amphibian, but I've only flown the electric Silent since I got it. It's registered as a "Basic Ultralight" in Canada so I can do the negligible maintenance required with minimal paperwork. The Silent is 8 years old with original batteries which show very little loss of capacity. So far I've done over 550 hours in our short gliding season never needing a tow or running below 20% battery or not making it back to my airport.. Most flights are over 2 hours and several have been over 5 hours and 300km. Sadly the days are getting short and the gliding season here is almost over. I've been maintaining a commercial pilot medical but it's unnecessary for a Basic Ultralight. The Blackfly VTOL is another electric aircraft that interests me but they aren't available yet.

@martinchetcuti9237

9 ай бұрын

For the vast majority it is inconceivable to live decently let alone dream you are blessed by your achievements and the future ventures to come. God Bless you..

@vg23air

5 ай бұрын

non-polluting ??? lol, they are HEAVILY polluting

what I like about electric-powered flight is that its only one step away from a glider, I think a combined electric plane and glider is the way to go, electric engine to get altitude then cut the engine and glide, or power the engine right down to save battery life, the low weight of electric engines will mka this possible as battery technology advances, lighter longer-lasting batteries is what's needed,

Good vid 👍 I take a slight exception to those that say batteries are like pre-paying for fuel. Batteries are just a very expensive fuel tank. You still need to purchase and put fuel in that tank. What a beautifully clean looking setup 😍 Cant wait for the next evolution of batteries to take flying to the next level. Cheers

@Metacognitor

2 жыл бұрын

That analogy works if you add the fact that the type of fuel you'll be filling it with costs much less than gasoline per tank. Over the life of the aircraft you will end up saving quite a lot on fuel cost.

@patrickmckowen2999

2 жыл бұрын

@@Metacognitor Yes, I understood that, that's why I said slight exception. It works for now but in 5 to 10 years when government is making less money from gas taxes, they will be coming back to raise electric prices to recoup that revenue. Hopefully buy than we will see a big drop in battery costs. Cheers

@Metacognitor

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickmckowen2999 Oh yeah, I get you, and agreed. Also hopefully home solar/wind install costs come down too.

@jimanderson4444

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickmckowen2999 Pat, in theory if things work in a most efficient manor , costs/ need of high taxes would become a thing of the past! Jim.

@stuartcraig6381

Жыл бұрын

I have solar panels on my house, haven't paid an electric bill in 3 years. Get the facts right before you make assumptions

It is real nice handily; you flying very professionally

More like a developer’s commercial than an “owner review”.

Small comment from a recording engineer, on your introduction to your videos when you introduce yourself , the audio is out of phase "hollow sounding" if you mono the audio then the intro voice becomes inaudiable. most video editors should allow you to phase invert either side to fix the issue.

Thank you for a great video featuring a great aircraft. What is the average flight time on a fully charged system? Thank you

In my opinion these electric setups are really exciting. Hope to own an electric version in the near future.

@ery9077

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

What's the weight cost/savings versus a similar gas model? What's the flight time and recharge time?

@cookies-n-cream728

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, no answer after four days?? You'd think they would be all over this thread, but maybe they don't need the money...

@derp195

3 жыл бұрын

@@cookies-n-cream728 what are you talking about? Aero-works doesn't get a notification when anyone anywhere on the internet asks a question, and they probably have a marketing budget of approximately $0. You have a bewildering level of entitlement.

@cookies-n-cream728

2 жыл бұрын

@@derp195 Don’t get so worked up, dummy. The statement had nothing to do with you in the first place.

@thatguy7085

2 жыл бұрын

@@cookies-n-cream728 try asking at their web site… they do have an e-mail.

@EssPhour

2 жыл бұрын

@@derp195 Funny right? All they had to do was go to the provided links above and most of the numbers there would provide the answers to his questions.

I have been into RC electric for years and it's amazing how it's progressed power is unbelievable I have some electric powered pylon racers exceed well over 150 mph. Once more companies making electric options for the ultralights we will see cost come down. Right now just not enough suppliers of these larger brushless motors cost is really high. $10k for an electric option little too much for what you get at this point. I think cost will come down as more of these motors will be made. I have found Hirth F-23 for $4650 with FI and electric start.

@The762nato

3 жыл бұрын

Wonder when they will take the EV motors out of cars ?

@Argosh

2 жыл бұрын

@@The762nato not worth. Completely wrong kV (that's how much rpms you get out of the motor per volt). It's actually shockingly easy to wind these motors yourself. No exotic materials needed. Just copper wire and some core material (even iron will do).

@The762nato

2 жыл бұрын

@@Argosh There will be lots of used EV car motors as the batteries are too expensive to replace in the car .

@Argosh

2 жыл бұрын

@@The762nato 1) no there won't. Battery exchange is standard and not as hard as you think. 2) even if they were abundant, they're still the wrong type of motor and will not turn at the right rpm.

@KrustyKlown

Жыл бұрын

will be affordable, when the motor can come from some other high volume production use, like a lightweight 3rd World country EV.

I very much enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing🇺🇲🏁🏁🏁😎

That is just amazing electric little aircraft I love it ............

This is awesome

@WhitleyVideos

2 жыл бұрын

Mas Boy RC, thank you for your comment. I am happy you liked my video. Your RC airplane channel looks great! Best Regards, Wayne Whitley

@MasboyRC

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhitleyVideos thank you so much for watching my video, greetings from indonesia 🇮🇩

Loved it Wayne!

Thank You !

Hi! My name is ‘chica chica’ Wayne Whitley! Great vlog. Thanks guys.

Have many minutes can I fly with electric power?

@douglasyoung1955

3 жыл бұрын

1 take off.....mild climb and a gentle cruise you can squeeze an hour out of a 4 battery pack setup......flying the pattern with touch and goes you would be lucky to get 30 minutes.

That's so cool. I want one.

Thanks for the video How long is the takeoff run and rate of climb?

Wow, next time I view a Rocket Launch in Titusville FL, I may as well stop by at the company in DeLand. THANK YOU, very inspiring ideas! What is the range and charging time of the 4-battery EV version?

that looks awesome well done i love it

Next time maybe show the motor and batteries. It’s disappointing to sit through a 10 minute video and not actually see the components that makes this vehicle special.

@Farmer_El

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, except there is no motor.

@jaredj631

3 жыл бұрын

@@Farmer_El I think you’re confused… There is no engine there is an electric motor. Unless this thing is rocket powered.

@maxun1

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaredj631 IS A BRUSSLESS MOTOR THIS PEOPLE JUST TAKING THE MODEL AIRPLANE COMPONENT AND MAKE IT BIGGER, THE DID NOT INVENTED ANYTHING, ONE MOTOR ONE ESC AND LIPO BATTERIES.

@johngallagher912

3 жыл бұрын

This guy was more interested in his sales pitch then actually showing the electric components or giving the takeoff specs.

Where is the vibration coming from? Can it be fixed?

Nice job on the video/audio/editing. Good work!

This is exactly what I’m looking for. Love the electric element. Fewer moving parts = more reliability and safety. Now we need better lighter batteries

I wonder if a toroidal prop would be a plus on this craft to reduce vibration.

I want to know what type of battery to use for flight. Can I use lithium ion battery of cell phone? What power to mass ratio should a battery have(W/Kg) and what type of BLDC motor to use? I know how to control my plane but could not determine what type of battery and motor to use. Thank you for your helpful information!!

@WhitleyVideos

Жыл бұрын

How To Tube, thank you for your questions. I will give you the link to the expert manufacturer web page to answer your questions. www.uflyit.com/Aerolite%20ev-103.htm Best Regards, Wayne Whitley

@Dirreejaalalaa

Жыл бұрын

@@WhitleyVideos Again Thanks for your valuable help

great video

What’s the glide ratio with the motor off?

Interesting, but lacking important basic information, like approximate range (flying time), how many watts is the motor, amp hours of the battery, etc..

@WhitleyVideos

Жыл бұрын

Brian, thank you for your comments. If you select the "Show more" tab under the video Description you will find a "Aerolite Factory" link to "Electric propulsion". This should answer your questions. Regards, Wayne Whitley

Mighty tight lipped about flight time and recharge time. Must be a serious issue. Certainly not going to leave your home field unless on a trailer.

@jamesyak52

2 жыл бұрын

30 minutes at maximum i would say.

Thanks, I'll be waiting for the first float aerolight.

how long is the battery good for and COst of a replacement ?

@WhitleyVideos

Жыл бұрын

La Mar, thank you for your question. If you select the "SHOW MORE" tab in the video description there are a number of links to answer most questions. Try the electric Propulsion tab in the Factory - Dennis Carley link www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm Best Regards, Wayne Whitley

What's it range or running time though? I mean is it only good for a few circuits or can you actually fly a decent distance with it ?

@guests5863

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, my 5 gallon fuel capacity never limited me to my range. I could easily fly several hundred miles across Ohio by carrying extra oil a couple of plugs and landing at airports that had gas, can't do that with electric can you

I am soooo interested in this one. Nice video, young man. 😊 I got my ASEL c. 1963, added a glider rating in the ‘70s. All I really ever wanted to do was just go flying. Now, suppose I were to accidentally find myself in a hammerhead stall or a loop, would the airframe hang together? 😳

@WhitleyVideos

2 жыл бұрын

Jon, thank you for your input and I am glad you enjoyed the video. Click "SHOW MORE" in the Description above and follow the link to the Aerolite 103 expert, Dennis Carley for an answer to your airframe safety question. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley

@jonstreeter1540

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhitleyVideos Thank you for getting back to me. 😊👍

@bluskytoo

Жыл бұрын

an accidental loop ? seriously…

I'd like to know TOTAL cost of the electric 103 AND how long it may fly 1/2 throttle on a charge. !

Nice talk but how long can you fly on a charge? How much does it cost?

Amazing.

What kind of flight time is it capable of?

@shawnmclaughlin7418

3 жыл бұрын

1hr of flying

How much do the batteries cost? How many years do the batteries last? How fast do they lose overall power? How long does it take to charge? How many times can they be recharged? A lot of questions I feel were not addressed.... you know mainly the most important ones when it comes to cost and flight time

@patricklambert3575

9 ай бұрын

I’m with you…

@WhitleyVideos

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Please select ( ...more) in the description above for links to answers to your questions. Thank you, Wayne Whitley

I want one that I can change out the batteries real quick… like DeWalt batteries 😜

Not sure it is a good idea to advertise 70 mph cruise when the legal part 103 limit is 63mph

They did not say what the average distance was, I know it depend on the power setting but just looking for the avg. for a battery charge?

Yes. .we do like EV plane. Future is already here finally !

I may have missed it... How long does it take to recharge a four battery system?

@WhitleyVideos

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Please select ( ...more) in the description above for links to answers to your questions. Thank you, Wayne Whitley

Very nice. Great interview. Is your brother Will still giving trike instructions?

Super job !! Good luck ! Cant wait to get my hands on one. What does it cost ?

I'm sure you're asked this often but what is the flight duration on a fully charged battery?

@WhitleyVideos

Жыл бұрын

Billy, thank you for your question. If you select the "SHOW MORE" tab in the video description there are a number of links to answer most questions. Try the electric Propulsion tab in the Factory - Dennis Carley link www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm Best Regards, Wayne Whitley

What is causing the vibrations? It can't be a badly mounted camera, can it? I would expect a more smooth glide with the electric motor.

What is the available flight time with the batteries? What is the cost for this model?

One disadvantage with all electric, no cross country... sun up to sundown, far 103 limited your fuel to 5 gallons, original intent back in the 80s was to keep you close to the pee patch thus avoiding potential hazardous weather as you ventured too far away, but that never stopped me from carrying TWC two-stroke oil some extra plugs and landing at airports that had gas, did it all the time when I flew in Ohio... No matter how dark and cloudy your skies may be it's always shining on top

Air to Air recharge would be cool.

I would real like to know how much flight time it has on a charge and how long it takes to recharge.

@WhitleyVideos

Жыл бұрын

David, thank you for your question. If you select the "SHOW MORE" tab in the video description there are a number of links to answer most questions. Try the electric Propulsion tab in the Factory - Dennis Carley link www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm Best Regards, Wayne Whitley

Very nice

What kind of battery? How many kWh/kg? Total kWh in battery and its weight. Duration at 60% power?

@WhitleyVideos

Жыл бұрын

Danny, Thank you for your questions, For information about cost, specifications, and availability see links below Aerolite 103 Cost: www.uflyit.com/aerolite_103_prices.htm Aerolite 103 Specifications: www.uflyit.com/aerolite_103_specifications.htm Aerolite 103 Factory - Dennis Carley: www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm Aerolite 103 Builder - Rick Hayes: hayesaero.com/ AirVenture Oshkosh: www.eaa.org/airventure

Hello.. how much does this plane cost... and does it need a license to drive it?

@WhitleyVideos

2 жыл бұрын

Aswan and a number of other commenters, Please click "SHOW MORE" in the video description (above) for links to the experts for answers to your questions. Thank you for watching, Wayne Whitley

@aswanali6235

2 жыл бұрын

@@WhitleyVideos thanks

I noticed you didn't fly the standard flight pattern for the fun flying\ ultralight field.. did you have to get permission to cut across the middle of the pattern? Just curious because I thought you weren't supposed to cut across like that. Thanks for the review!

@johngallagher912

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah...he kept talking about how safe he was flying but not following the ultralight pattern.

Have there been any tests from ground crews on the noise levels of the aircraft in operation on the ground and in flight? Is noisy on the ground to say neighbors or others? Just curious. Nice video and well done, thank you very much

Notice not one mention about flight time. I was forced to switch to EV powered radio control model airplanes when the cost of nitro fuel forced me too. Our EPA did this on purpose and they doing the same thing with ICE used in our POVs.

How much are you talking cash wise,how far can you fly on a full battery,

@WhitleyVideos

10 ай бұрын

Bobby, thank you for your questions. I have added links in the video description to answer your questions Here are those links: Best Regards, Wayne Whitley Aerolite 103 Cost: www.uflyit.com/aerolite_103_p... Aerolite 103 Specifications: www.uflyit.com/aerolite_103_s... Aerolite 103 Factory - Dennis Carley: www.uflyit.com/aerolite103mai...

what is the process, price etc to get one, great job

Love the innovation! But..? Why avoiding specifying, battery Flight time duration! And, powertrain and battery weight. versus engine and fuel!🤔

I want one...

Except for the color, that is the A/C I intend to purchase. The only problem might be the effect of very cold weather on battery performance. (Yup, will be flying wearing snow mobile clothing.)

Please speak about gliding with the engine off. Are any new improvements coming up?

@WhitleyVideos

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Please select ( ...more) in the description above for links to answers to your questions. Thank you, Wayne Whitley

Any way to add solar panels on the wings to extend battery life?

@WhitleyVideos

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff, thank you for your question, I'll refer you to the experts, In the video description, select "SHOW MORE" and choose the link to answer your question.

Looking for something like this with folding wings to haul around and store.

What’s the flight time say at fifty mph

@raymondo162

2 жыл бұрын

15min 27secs

I want one!

i would love to have a old style pre1940s flyer with a EV motor

HR far can you go on a full change??? And how long does it take to change to full??? How much does it costs??? Tell me something other then that you are doing!!. I need fax and#!!?

@WhitleyVideos

Жыл бұрын

Joey, thank you for your questions. For information about cost, specifications, and availability see links below Aerolite 103 Cost: www.uflyit.com/aerolite_103_prices.htm Aerolite 103 Specifications: www.uflyit.com/aerolite_103_specifications.htm Aerolite 103 Factory - Dennis Carley: www.uflyit.com/aerolite103main.htm Aerolite 103 Builder - Rick Hayes: hayesaero.com/ AirVenture Oshkosh: www.eaa.org/airventure

Love this! Battery technology is the only thing holding electric aviation back at the moment. The electric motor has always been superior to the I.C.E but batteries have always been heavy and expensive. The future is now ❤

@Rakkasan-vr8xt

Жыл бұрын

That and the limited supply of lithium, the limited range, the discharge rate, the vulnerability to immediate electrical discharge…. For aviation, it is extremely unlikely that any significant range or flight time will be achieved electrically, specifically with weight requirements.

@Fat_Tony

Жыл бұрын

@@Rakkasan-vr8xt exactly, "battery technology is the only thing holding electric aviation back at the moment." It will be probably many years until a battery is made that can rival the raw energy contained inside a drop of gasoline.

So what's the range ? Do you fly an hour then charge for five hours?

The inference is that once you check all the mechanical aspects you only ever have to check elec/electronic once, then never have any problems ever again. Well, I'm not saying for a minute the prospects are not great, However I am in the electrical // electronics field & should only Wish that were true, but it is fanciful.. No Electrical or Electronics are that FAILproof that can be said they won't ever have issues in avionics. The pure mechanics of manufacture & bombardment of "spirious" frequency controls issues by the airwaves ever more progressively fill the airwaves.. but sounds good, looks great.

Cost?

range anxiety?

Yes.

How much delivered to Mareeba airport, Queensland, Australia?

What’s the range?

Hey there. I am a team lead of Skytrek building Indias first Electric Microlight. I just graduated out of college and we have been funded. Sir we really need some help in the propulsion system. If you can please give us a way to contact you , we will be very grateful. Our aircraft structure is ready and we have some doubts in the propulsion system. Your experience will be invaluable for us. Thank you sir.

@WhitleyVideos

6 ай бұрын

@satishkache828, Thank you for your comment and questions. The best contact is Dennis Carley, manufacturer of the Aerolite 103. see the links in the video description for "...more" information. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley

Amazing Race good.

Saya sangat suka

Cool!

Can you eject the battery if there is a battery fire ?

Hows the Challenger training going?

@WhitleyVideos

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean, Thanks for the question. I am on a bit of a hiatus from training. My video editing has taken first priority lately. I hope to have time for both soon. Best of luck with your flying and your KZread channel. Wayne Whitley

@jackryan152

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhitleyVideos What program are you using for your video editing. I am currently exploring Shotcut and like it so far.

@WhitleyVideos

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackryan152 I am using Sony Movie Studio, which works well for me.

@cookies-n-cream728

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhitleyVideos Why aren't you all answering any of the questions people have posed about this aircraft?

@WhitleyVideos

3 жыл бұрын

@@cookies-n-cream728 I have included in the video description For more information about cost, specifications, and availability contact Dennis Carley at Uflyit.com or Greg Rudebusch at flyaerolectric@gmail.com. They are the experts, I am just the video maker. Hope this helps. Regards, Wayne Whitley

I'll share; in hopes of others, see the potential, every 50 miles, to 100 miles. Parks for ultralight and experimental aircraft. Each park big kitchen wreck building. Big garden and orchids. Yes sir, a grocery for people that fly. Over nighters welcome. Land tenders welcome. Peaceful people welcome. Can you hear a mosquito helicopter or the quiet sound of a 103 electric. If your smoking please come quickly and safely. Hurry up I'm almost to old.

How long will fly on a battery?

@WhitleyVideos

Жыл бұрын

Keith, thank you of your question. The best answer comes from Dennis Carley, please see this link: www.uflyit.com/Aerolite%20ev-103.htm Regards, Wayne Whitley

@keithbliss6680

Жыл бұрын

@@WhitleyVideos thank you

how much???

What the hp/ kw?

How much does the whole thing cost?

Question and I'm trying to a jerk , but do you have a way to jettison the battery if it catches fire ?

@AE-lk3uc

2 жыл бұрын

That was a thought in the back of my head. Maybe a fireproof cover to go over it? That way if it did go up it wouldnt incinerate the pilot. At least they'd be able to retrieve your remains out of the trees. Cant lie though i love the Aerolite 103 and id still fly this one.

@The762nato

2 жыл бұрын

@@AE-lk3uc Maybe a limited fire safe box that when it gets too hot it drops the battery , and in the event of an explosion deflects the battery effluence out in a safe direction . PS keep the control cables away from the potential fire.

Won't be long the battery tech will quadruple and fly time will be great 👌