AeroLites Inc. | |
Type: | Privately held company |
Foundation: | before 1984 |
Location City: | Welsh, Louisiana |
Location Country: | United States |
Key People: | President: Daniel J Rochè |
Industry: | Aerospace |
Products: | Kit aircraft |
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]
+ align=center style="background:#BFD7FF" | Summary of aircraft built by AeroLites | ||
Model name | First flight | Number built | Type |
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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 |