Aeromarine-LSA

Aeromarine-LSA is a US maker of affordable sport aircraft, ultralights and aircraft engines. Its mailing address is in Brandon, Florida. It builds and ships aircraft from a build and distribution center at St. Elmo Airport in Alabama.

The company says it creates affordable, quality sport aircraft that customers love. It is run by an entrepreneur with more than 40 years of experience bringing affordable sport aircraft to market. Its range includes the Merlin, Merlin II, Merlin Lite, Electrolite and TrueLite.

The Merlin is a sporty personal aircraft with a true cruise speed of 120 mph. It is sold as a very quick-build kit, and a builder's assistant is available. The company says a Merlin can be finished in less than two weeks. It has an empty weight of 415 lb and a payload of 300 lb. The 12 gallon fuel tank gives about four hours of endurance. There is baggage space for roll-on luggage, and a BRS rescue system is an option. Its wing loading is higher than a typical light sport aircraft, which the company says makes for comfortable all-day flying.

The Merlin Lite is an all-aluminium ultralight that meets Part 103 rules. It has a fully enclosed cockpit and a cantilevered, tapered wing. The aircraft also works as a self-launching glider. The company says it gives the light sport aircraft feel without the expense and rules. The Electrolite is an electric version, and the company keeps an electric history page on its work.

Aeromarine also makes its own engine, the V-Twin. It is a 60 hp liquid-cooled, SOHC, 800 cc, 80-degree V-twin four-stroke engine with electric start. A matching reduction drive pairs it with the Merlin. The company introduced it to replace an engine that was no longer available.

The company also sells propellers and floats. A builders resource section, a FAQ and a blog support owners and builders. Brochures for the Merlin, the V-Twin and the Merlin Lite can be downloaded. The company shows its aircraft at events such as AirVenture in Oshkosh and the Deland air show.

Services

• Sport aircraft kits
• Ultralight aircraft
• V-Twin aircraft engine
• Reduction drives
• Propellers
• Floats
• Builder support