Questions people actually ask.
Clear answers to common Aerolite, Challenger, ordering, delivery and ownership questions.
Aerolite 103 FAQ
Shipping, assembly, trailers, engines, licensing context and fit questions.
No. The wings are removable rather than fold-back. The wings and tail can be removed for transport or storage in about 20 minutes and reassembled in roughly 30 minutes. The Teleflex-style control connections are designed to disconnect and reconnect quickly.
We recommend a trailer with about 6 ft 6 in of floor width inside the wheel well and roughly 16 ft of length. A 14 ft trailer may work depending on the layout, but it will be tight. The wings need wall-mounted sling support with sufficient wall height and secure tie points.
Yes. We offer a complete quick-build airframe kit, plus multiple engine packages and optional equipment.
Lead time varies by season and has commonly ranged from about 8 to 16 weeks, with longer waits possible during peak periods. Contact us for the current delivery estimate before ordering.
Used Aerolites historically have not appeared for sale very often. We occasionally take aircraft on trade, so contact us for current availability.
Yes. We ship most completed Aerolites sold to non-local customers. Domestic completed-aircraft deliveries are typically handled by a specialized light-aircraft transporter using an enclosed trailer. Kits may also be commercially freighted. International shipments can use ocean or air freight depending on the job.
There is no single answer for every pilot. We currently offer Hirth F33, Kawasaki 440, MZ-201, MZ-202 and Hirth F23 packages. Pilot weight, field elevation, desired climb performance, installed weight and Part 103 goals all matter.
No. The yoke is integral to the control-system design and supports the Teleflex-style push/pull cable arrangement used for aileron, elevator and electric-flap functions.
The seat itself does not adjust. For shorter pilots, we can move the rudder pedals closer during the build and, if needed, add high-density foam to the seat back to move the pilot forward.
No. The pilot is positioned close to the wing's center-of-gravity region, which reduces the need to compensate for different pilot weights with trim or ballast.
Yes. We may consider ultralight, light-sport and experimental aircraft as trades, with monetary adjustment as necessary. Because trade policies can change, contact us with the aircraft or item you would like us to evaluate.
Challenger FAQ topics
Challenger questions tend to fall into three areas: buying and ownership, assembly, and aircraft configuration.
Buying & ownership
New vs. used aircraft, trades, financing/payment approaches, kit sections and delivery.
Challenger overviewAssembly
Build time, questions during assembly, our builder assistance, owner participation and the amateur-built 51% rule.
Build assistanceConfiguration
Factory options, radios, engine choices, gearboxes, covering material, paint, performance and taller-pilot fit.
Challenger sectionStill not sure?
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