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The Air-Bike 103 Ultralight meets Part 103 specifications through careful attention to engine
selection and options. Minimal structure keeps it light and nimble, an absolute joy to fly. Easy
to build and inexpensive to complete. The Air-Bike 103 is an excellent first plans-built airplane.
Folding wings, Brakes, wingtips, wheelpants optional.
selection and options. Minimal structure keeps it light and nimble, an absolute joy to fly. Easy
to build and inexpensive to complete. The Air-Bike 103 is an excellent first plans-built airplane.
Folding wings, Brakes, wingtips, wheelpants optional.
| 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 |
| 250 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 |
| Kit Details |
| Build Time (plans) |
| 450 hrs. |
| Fuselage |
| Welded 4130 Steel |
| Wing Structure |
| Spruce and Plywood |
| Empennage Structure |
| Welded 4130 Steel |
| Elevator Control |
| Teleflex Cable |
| Aileron Control |
| Direct Pushrod |
Youtube video courtesy gheegrose
Photo courtesy Jennifer Whaley, Wasabi Air Racing
Pilot - Curt Carter, Carter Aero Works
Pilot - Curt Carter, Carter Aero Works
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Air-Bike103
Plan Set $150
Weld Package $2,850
Wood Wing Kit $2,675 (Includes fabric, glue. stapler and hardware)
Complete airframe Kit $6,995 (Less engine, prop, paint)
Wood Wing Kit $2,675 (Includes fabric, glue. stapler and hardware)
Complete airframe Kit $6,995 (Less engine, prop, paint)
Check out the video below!
