The Merlin Lite can be flown as a Part 103 ultralight with virtually no regulations but will require a BRS rescue system to increase the allowable weight. The Merlin Lite may also be registered in the …

Part 103 single-seat ultralight with optional motor-glider wing, short-field performance, quiet operation, no medical required flight access. The Merlin Lite from Aeromarine LSA is a modern single-seat …

The Aeromarine Merlin is an American homebuilt aircraft that was designed by Czech Aircraft Works and is produced by Aeromarine LSA of South Lakeland Airport, Florida, introduced at the Sport …

The Merlin was originally a Canadian design which was introduced in 1990, it is now being produced by Blue Yonder Aviation. It features a welded 4130 chromoly steel fuselage, and tail assembly.

Nov 17, 2023 · The Merlin Lite, an aircraft by innovator Chip Erwin, has garnered significant attention and is now offered in a versatile ultralight-motorglider-floatplane configuration.

The Merlin needs only 60hp as it is much lighter than 2-seat LSA aircraft. Even with only 60hp the cruise speed is 120mph and take-off and climb performance is excellent.

That Merlin does so in a fully-enclosed, three-axis aircraft furthers the amazement but perhaps the best part is how affordable Merlin can be.