If I hear one thing over and over it is this: “I want a four-stroke engine for my Part 103 ultralight. Are any available?” For years the answer was, “Well, brand XYZ offered one but they disappeared from the market some years ago. One such winner I flew was the Bailey four-stroke out of England. However, a visit to their website recently was not very productive. Regretfully, other four-stroke powerplants are rare (although for slightly larger airplanes, Chip Erwin’s V-Twin will soon add to the choices). Are you out of luck trying to obtain a Part 103 four-stroke? NOPE! Aero 1000 Engine Fine Swiss Engineeering Air-Tech, Inc., is one of my favorite companies. While I love the people behind this Louisiana company, it isn’t their deep expertise, long experience, or even an endearing sense of humor that surrounds the Bornes — a father and son team to envy.
Sun ‘n Fun 2023, Day 3 — Four-Stroke Power for Part 103 Ultralights, Available Now
Aero 1000 Engine Fine Swiss Engineeering
Air-Tech, Inc., is one of my favorite companies. While I love the people behind this Louisiana company, it isn't their deep expertise, long experience, or even an endearing sense of humor that surrounds the Bornes — a father and son team to envy. My admiration for this family team is significantly because they have nurtured and preserved the venerable Quicksilver brand for decades.Ken Borne of Air-Tech, Inc.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Air-Tech, Inc., Aero 1000 Engine all info supplied by Air-Tech, Inc.
- Displacement — 250 cubic centimeters
- Output — 39 Horsepower
- Function — Four Stroke
- Operation — 9200 RPM
- Fuel Delivery — Injected
- Controls — Electronic Compensation (listen to video for more)
- Redrive — Belt and Clutch
- Consumption — 1.2 gallons per hour at cruise (6000 RPM)
- Approximate Installed Weight (all components) — 80 pounds
- Time Between Overhaul — 500 hours (primarily inspection)
- Helvenko Engine Manufacturer — direct website link to Aero 1000 data