Aerolite 103 ultralight aircraft, 14 year old Henry Scott flies 700 miles to Airventure.
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Aerolite 103 ultralight aircraft, 14 year old Henry Scott flies 700 miles to Airventure.
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I’ve frequently had the pleasure to fly into Airventure during the show. Every time, it’s been an eye opening experience, literally and figuratively.
Now, imagine making such an epic arrival in an ultralight aircraft… ‘er vehicle, cruising at 40-50 mph. Of course, a Part 103 ultralight means flying solo, so you do your own head-swiveling to look for traffic. Your planning better be solid to make this a reasonable task.
Here’s an amazing observation: Henry has never known a time when we did not have Light-Sport Aircraft. Like young folks who have known about iPhones their entire life, LSA have existed since before Henry was born.
At age nine, visiting with Dad, Henry asked, “Could I fly [into Oshkosh]?” That question alone puts Henry in a class of his own. Most kids that age are playing with dinosaur toys, not asking about flying into the world’s busiest airport.
So, in 2019 commenced a major cross country flight of some 720 miles from Warrenton, Virginia to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This took a whole series of short legs because any true Part 103 ultralight may only carry five gallons of gas, or something over an hour of flight with a reserve.
“We used a methodical process,” remembered William. “I didn’t want my son to be hurt and aviation can be merciless.”
William and Henry started with a powered paraglider when the lad was only 10 years old. He soloed at 11 after bringing in an expert from Florida to assure he really had the right stuff. Dad William is an experienced GA pilot but knew little of PPGs.
At Henry’s age 13, the Scotts ordered an Aerolite. This followed many flights in a Cessna 150 with his father, where he learned all the basics of flight while someone was ready to assist when (and if) needed. However, at his youthful age and unable to obtain a Private Pilot certificate, Henry could not solo the C-150.
“We chose the Aerolite 103 because it looked like an airplane,” explained William. “It was confidence inspiring. It had airplane features I was familiar with, such as flaps.” Yet, he humorously added, “It’s an anodized aluminum chair.”
For most pilots, a 700-mile cross country would be a good voyage. Commonly, though, they would complete the trip with two or three stops. As you can see from the map and read below, Henry had to plan approaches and landings many times while dad and sister raced along in the ground chase vehicle.
“We planned 10 days for the trek,” William detailed. Each day involved multiple landings. “On one day, Henry flew seven legs.” Commonly, legs were 45 minutes, making the trip a series of bite-sized experiences but also allowing close checking of weather allowing Team Scott to simply avoid most weather.
Despite their close eye on Mother Nature, Henry got completely doused as he flew in rain at one point (he had no other problems). As you might expect at this point in the story, a wet Henry remained undaunted.
“Typically he flew at about 1,000 feet AGL,” said William. “The Appalachians were more challenging with up and down drafts. We prepared for this by going to Colorado in the Commander and taking a mountain flying course, learning about anabatic and katabatic (upslope and downslope) air movements.” This prepared Henry to use lift when it was available and to learn the hazards of sinking air in such terrain.
Each day involved about four hours of flying. Father and son planned 28 legs over seven days assuming some days lost due to weather. Each segment covered about 35 miles. “Forty miles is possible with a safety reserve, but we proceeded with caution.”
Even for those of us with a lifetime of flying in our logbooks, I’m not sure how you top the experience Henry is gaining as this is written. Good for Henry and good for dad and sis’ for supporting their son and brother en route to aviation’s summer celebration of flight!
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What a supportive dad and what an achievement too,this is what the true spirit of flying is all about and certainly flying yourself into Oshkosh,well done young man.
What a lucky son to have such a supportive Dad, Great story!
Dad you're awesome! Your son undoubtedly will be a fine responsible successful young man. I'm proud of the both of you. This is how family is supposed to work. Kudos to mom and sis too.
Now I want to fly an ultralight
Grateful to aerolite and such ambitious kid. 😉😉😉
Tribute to ultralight ima soon get me one
May have become my favorite review. Good one Dan!
Dear Dan, I have an idea for an additional focus to your video production which I would like to see so maybe others would as well. I wonder if it is possible at these shows that you go to, to interview people who have just bought a plane so we can get an insight into their choice criteria. It would be great I think to explore their choice reasoning and how the plane they bought fits in with it. I think their excitement and enthusiasm would be fun to share also. Cheers!
I agree!
Awesome story! Way to go young man :-)
Wow
I live in Winchester and would love to meet you all some day!
Do you go to the Winchester airport often?
Nice
I've been a mostly professional pilot the past 33 years (US Army & DHS). This makes me wonder: how does one in an ultralight deal with controlled airspace, and how do you plan for controlled airspace when ADS-B will be required in 2020? Pure avoidance?
As an ultralight you have to have prior permission and or radio contact to enter controlled airspace. ADS-B to my knowledge is not required for an ultralight as it is not classified as an aircraft but as an "ultralight vehicle"
The Ultralight Flyer
@@ultralightnews Thanks. That clears it up.. I guess if too much equipment (weight) is added to the Ultralight, it then becomes experimental which may be subject to ADS-B rules?
That is correct. Although if the equipment - for example a radio, I PAD, GPS is removable/not part of the ultralight it is not counted as part of the 254 lbs.
The Ultralight Flyer
Light Sport and Ultralight Flyer , how the heck the FAA came up with this number : 254 lbs empty weight ?
@@SunShine-yd5xu idk but I assume that is is that way because if an engine goes out then it won't be a heavy ass plane coming down . They also limit stall speed so pilots don't stall easy
I'm going on a diet so that I can start losing pounds. My goal is to eventually get light enough for an ultralight, since I don't meet the vision requirements for GA.
What is adis? 17:09
I wish my father got me at least a cheap ultralight I’m thinking though of getting an afforda plane
A cheap one you build yourself i think its an airbike.
Two handed takeoff/ landing is not good technique. One hand on yoke, one on throttle.
How the heck FAA came up with this kaka mani 254 lbs empty weight and 5 gallons limit ?
Like the FAA comes up with anything. They throw numbers into a hat and pull them out
I just LOVED this! Well done, young brother! Thanks for sharing, Dan. 👍👍
So for this aircraft what type of license do you require?
No license, no medical, in the U.S.A.
The Ultralight Flyer
I always wanted to fly a Weightshift trike or a paramotor
Great job. But maybe his father should let Henry speak about his thoughts about this, instead of babbling about his own dreams about his son flying.
Aww, man. I few a "fat" ultralight from New York to Texas. At places, 35 mile hopes were outright impossible.
Awsome!
Can I being a 14 year old fly an ultralight aircraft?
Yes you can fly an ultralight at the age of 14 in the U.S.
The Ultralight Flyer
@@ultralightnews what are weight requirements?
Max limit of 254 lbs for an ultralight in the U.S.
@@ultralightnews I mean how much can the person weigh, like if I am 5.9 and 230lbs, could I fly one ?
I see no reason why not. The Aerolite 103, Kolb FireFly, or Team AeroMax with a Hirth 50 HP should get you into the air and flying no prolbem.
Cool little ultralight, and good job, Henry....... But damn, that Dad sure likes to hear himself talk.
He's a proud father, and rightfully so.
Yeah, not sure if this is father's dream or son's at some points.
How old do you need to be to fly one?
14 years of age.