1030F Max-103

Randy Lewis' Max-103 with US Army Air Corps colors
Randy Lewis' Max-103 with US Army Air Corps colors

The Part 103 Ultralight with "Real Aircraft" Performance.

 

Although the 1100R is a very popular ultralight and has an upgrade path that includes many options and a more powerful engine, these upgrades put it into the Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) category. Many of our customers like the good looks of the Eros or Sport aircraft, but want to build a true legal Part-103 Ultralight. That's why we developed the Max-103.

 

Why settle for a cheap bolt-together tube & wire ultralight with sailcloth covering when you can build the great looking, great flying Max-103 with it's "real aircraft" construction and covering? Properly cared for, the Max-103 will give you decades of flying enjoyment. And you'll have the deep sense of pride knowing you built this fine aircraft yourself. The low kit price includes a curved turtledeck, engine cowl and prop spinner for sporty good looks.

 

It's designed for great performance powered by a single-cylinder engine in the 28-30 HP range. Please do not attempt to install a larger, more powerful engine. This will exert excess stress on the airframe and put it over the Part-103 weight limit. If you really want a lot of power we have many great E-AB designs: the 1500 or 1600 Sport, Eros, V-Max or AeroMax. But if you want to build and fly the best ultralight on the market, the Max-103 is the plane for you!

 

Max-103 Features 

  • True Part-103 Ultralight
  • Long life construction and covering
  • Mid wing
  • Open cockpit
  • Curved turtledeck, engine cowl and prop spinner 
  • Truss landing gear standard
  • Easily removable wings
  • 5 gallon fuselage tank
  • 28-30 HP single-cylinder engine
  • Outstanding short field performance

 

"A wide-open MiniMax is a joy to fly; the view is tremendous."

-Dan Johnson


 

1030F Specifications
Build time
300-350 hours
Engine Hirth F-33, 28 HP
Fuel Capacity 5 Gallons
Flight controls 3-Axis
Wingspan 25'
Wing area 112.5 sq. ft.
Length 16'
Height 5'
Empty weight 250 lbs.
Gross weight 500 lbs.
Design load factors +4.4 -1.8 G

 

1030F Performance                      
Top speed
63 mph
Cruise speed 55 mph
Stall speed 26 mph
Vne 90 mph
Climb rate 650 fpm
Take-off Roll 150 ft.
Landing Roll 180 ft.



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1030F Max-103 Complete Kit

Complete Max-103 Mid-Wing Airframe Construction Kit. What's included in a complete kit?

 

SAVE 5% BY BUYING THE COMPLETE KIT VERSUS SUB KITS SEPERATELY!

 

Note: A $350.00 crate fee will be applied plus shipping cost.

 

 Note: ALL KITS BEING SHIPPED OVERSEAS WILL GET STEWART SYSTEM AS A REPLACEMENT DUE TO HAZARD SHIPPING. THIS REPLACES 1 GALLON POLY-BRUSH, 2 QUARTS POLY-TAK AND 1 QUART MEK WITH 1 GALLON EKOBOND AND 1 GALLON EKOFILL.

Complete 1650 EROS Enclosed Mid Wing Airframe Construction Kit.

$7,284.00

  • Available
  • Shipping Time: more than 5 days1

Wing Rib Sub-Kit

$625.00

  • Available
  • Shipping Time: more than 5 days1

1030 Wing Assembly Sub-Kit

Note: A $150.00 crate fee will be applied plus shipping cost.

$1,770.00

  • Available
  • Shipping Time: more than 5 days1

Fuselage Sub-Kit

Note: A $150.00 crate fee will be applied plus shipping cost.

$1,770.00

  • Available
  • Shipping Time: more than 5 days1

Wood Landing Gear Sub-Kit

$755.00

  • Available
  • Shipping Time: more than 5 days1

Empennage (tail) Sub-Kit

$463.00

  • 22 lb
  • Available
  • Shipping Time: more than 5 days1

Metal and Hardware Sub-Kit

Contains the balance of materials not already included in other sub-kits.

 

 

Note: A $150.00 crate fee will be applied plus shipping cost.

$1,731.00

  • Available
  • Shipping Time: more than 5 days1

Fabric Sub-Kit

$480.00

  • Available
  • Shipping Time: more than 5 days1

1030F Plans Package (printed)

Approx. 28 sheets, 24" x 36". 

$107.00

  • 4 lb
  • Available
  • Shipping Time: 1-3 days1

*Prices Current as of 2/11/2021 and are subject to change without notice.

1 Applies to shipping within United States. Information about shipping policies for other countries can be found here: Payment and Delivery Information
2 Not including tax