AeroLites
| Privately held company | |
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | before 1984 |
| Headquarters | Welsh, Louisiana, United States |
Key people | President: Daniel J Rochè |
| Products | Kit aircraft |
| Website |
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AeroLites Inc. is an American aircraft manufacturer based in Welsh, Louisiana. In business since at least 1984, the company president is Daniel J Rochè. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of light aircraft in the form of plans and kits for amateur construction.[1][2][3]
The company motto is "Innovators Of Aviation Efficiency".[4]
The company offers three aircraft designs, the single-seat AeroLites AeroMaster AG ultralight agricultural aircraft, the two-seat amphibious AeroLites AeroSkiff and the single-seat AeroLites Bearcat parasol wing design. All three designs emphasize simplicity and ease of construction. The AeroSkiff is also available fully assembled.[1][2][3]
The Bearcat was introduced in 1984 and by 1998 the company reported that it had sold a total 17 aircraft of all three models, including 11 Bearcats.[2][3]
Aircraft
| Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AeroLites AeroMaster AG | 4 (1998) | single-seat ultralight agricultural aircraft | |
| AeroLites AeroSkiff | 2 (1998) | two-seat amphibious flying boat | |
| AeroLites Bearcat | 1984 | 11 (1998) | single-seat parasol wing ultralight and agricultural aircraft |
References
- 1 2 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 17 and 91. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- 1 2 3 Aerofiles (n.d.). "American airplanes: Ab - Ak". Archived from the original on 5 December 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- 1 2 3 Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, pages 100-101. BAI Communications, 15 July 1998. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
- ↑ AeroLites Inc. (n.d.). "AeroLites Inc.". Retrieved 31 December 2014.