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Aero-Star 103
| The Aero-Star 103 Ultralight easily meets Part 103 specifications. Careful selection of materials keeps it light and nimble, an absolute joy to fly. Easy to build and inexpensive to complete. The Aero-Star 103 is an excellent first airplane kit. Complete kit less engine, instruments and paint. |
| Wingspan |
| Area |
| Specifications |
| 26.75 ft. |
| 54" |
| 120 sq. ft |
| Chord |
| Empty Weight |
| 242-248 lbs. |
| Length |
| 16 ft. |
| 5'-6" |
| Height |
| Brakes |
| No |
| Engine |
| Hirth F-33, 28hp |
| 60x28, 58x30, 56x32 |
| Propellor |
| Fuel Capacity |
| 5 US Gal. |
| Performance |
| Takeoff Roll |
| 150 ft. |
| 475 ft./min. |
| Rate of Climb |
| Service Ceiling |
| 10,000 ft. |
| Cruise |
| 55 mph |
| Vne |
| 80 mph |
| 28 mph |
| Stall |
| Landing Roll |
| 200 ft. |
| Endurance |
| 2 hrs. |
| 115 mi. |
| Range |
| Landing Gear |
| Fixed Conventional |
| Control System |
| 3-Axis |
Under Construction...
| Kit Details |
| Build Time |
| 200 hrs. |
| Fuselage |
| Welded 4130 Steel |
| Wing Structure |
| Aluminum Tube Spar |
| Empennage Structure |
| Aluminum Tube |
| Elevator Control |
| Teleflex Cable |
| Aileron Control |
| Direct Pushrod |
Aero-Star 103
Photo courtesy Jennifer Whaley, Wasabi Air Racing
Pilot - Curt Carter, Carter Aero Works
Pilot - Curt Carter, Carter Aero Works