AeroLites
Aircraft manufacturer
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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]
| Type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | before 1984 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Key people | President: Daniel J Rochè |
| Products | Kit aircraft |
| Website | www |
The company motto is "Innovators Of Aviation Efficiency".[4]
Products
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 |