2nd Test Flight of the Aerolite/Aero 1000 Combination
Vložit
- čas přidán 31. 12. 2023
- Just a few orbits of the field and a couple of passes. I think the biggest surprise so far is how there haven't been any surprises. It doesn't have the extreme thrust of some of the larger 2 stroke engines, and that's not the point. It's just a test to see if the Aero 1000 is a viable alternative to the 2 stroke engines commonly used.
Thanks for installing the Aero 1000 on your Aerolite 103 and showing us that it is a viable alternative to 2-stroke power. I look forward to additional tests and your thoughts.
Thanks. I've got a good group of customers that make it possible 😊
perfect engine for ultralight
How did you trim to fly hands off?
@1:40
Not a thing. I was a little surprised, too. Aerolites tend to be pretty stable in the CG range, even with different engines, but I expected it to need a little adjustment. But, nope, perfect as is. On my next flight test sequence I'll try a few different power settings see if it has the typical pitch tendencies that come with high thrust line pushers.
What is the cost so far
It looks like it's going to be about $11000. That includes everything to adapt the Aerolite for the engine, including instructions
If I wanted to hear a guitar I would have put on James Taylor.
Wow, one in every crowd, or maybe 2. My action camera doesn't record sound. Watching me fly around in silence would have been kinda stupid. If you want more engine noise, watch the first Aero 1000 video
@@markmurray8517 I actually did want to hear how it sounds.
@@donhuffer5167no worries. Did you watch czcams.com/video/Dqson3_0kOo/video.htmlsi=7pqHGHzDT69_72DF ? Or, do you mean you want to hear in-cockpit sounds? I haven't recorded that yet. But, i can tell you its somewhat quieter than a 2-stroke.
tell the editor we want to see the takeoff from dead stop to wheels up, and on grass, thanks
We haven't progressed to that yet. If your concern is takeoff roll, I can tell you I won't be as quick as a 2 stroke. Pound for pound, you can't beat the power to weight ratio of a 2 stroke. But, the power of the Aero 1000 has so far proven its sufficient enough that we're going to continue developing it as an alternative. Stay tuned for more videos as we progress. Thanks for the input.
@@markmurray8517 thanks, no i am comparing it to available 4 strokes, using the 503 6 seconds on grass as a benchmark.
the worst is the 1/2 vw 20 seconds
the best is the thumpair at 8 seconds
then the briggs and the eos quattro at 11 to 13
2024 is going to be very competitive for ul 4 strokes, lots of choices and lots of documented stats and performance. the only one that matters, dead stop to wheels up.
Interesting. What airplane were you using for comparison? And was density altitude relatively the same for each test?
@@markmurray8517 no idea its not scientific, we go by whats the best we can find for the engine then let people make up their own minds, for example, the quicksilver mx single surface hi lift wing with a lightweight pilot on a paved runway at 4.5 seconds, we discount that completely. Anyone marketing an engine is going to put out the best video and info they can, lol like quicksilver, people buying have very little to go by when deciding, this is the one thing they can look at and go that could be me. headed towards trees., so its an important metric. right now, the thumpair has the lead with two videos on two different planes at 8 seconds. thanks
This motor high RPM low power does not appeal to me I'd rather see an update on the electric motor or maybe a hybrid motor that can charge the electric motor battery while underway
Ppssst we came to experience the 4 stroke engine ….lose the Music
Watch the first test flight video. Lots of engine noise 🙂