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Drive AeroFly Ultra-Lite Transport Chair

Name: Drive AeroFly Ultra-Lite Transport Chair
Brand: Drive Medical
SKU: AFT18BK-SF
Price: 429.0 USD
Availability: InStock

ManufacturerDrive Medical

Model AFT18BK-SF

$429.00

Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days.

The AeroFly transport chair weighs 17 lbs. with the rear wheels on and 13 lbs. without them. Attendant brakes, flat-free treaded tires, a fold-down back and carry handles in the seat. One 18" seat, holds 250 lbs.

Product weight

17 lbs.

Weight capacity

250 lbs.

Seat size

18" W X 16" D

Frame

Magnesium alloy

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Overview

17 lbs. with the wheels on 13 lbs. without them

A magnesium alloy transport chair that weighs 17 lbs. with the rear wheels fitted and 13 lbs. without them. Attendant brakes, quick-release 13" rear wheels, flat-free treaded tires, a fold-down backrest and carry handles built into the seat. Holds 250 lbs.

Built for real life

What stands out

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17 lbs., or 13 lbs. without the wheels

The magnesium alloy frame is 13 lbs. on its own. The 13" rear wheels are quick-release, so the piece you lift into a car is lighter than the chair you were pushing.

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Attendant brakes as standard

Squeeze brakes sit on the push handles, so the person pushing can slow the chair on a slope and lock it while someone gets in or out.

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Tires that never go flat

Treaded flat-free tires on the 13" rear wheels and 6" front casters. Nothing to pump and nothing to puncture.

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Folds flat to 10.8"

The backrest folds down and the frame folds to 10.8" wide and 29" high, which fits behind a car seat rather than filling the boot.

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Carry handles in the seat

Handles are built into the seat frame, so you can pick the chair up by the frame instead of grabbing upholstery.

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Footrests that adjust in length

European style swing-away footrests with heel loops. The length adjusts to the rider, and the footrests swing clear for standing up.

The Hieline Take

This is the AeroFly wheelchair with the 22" rear wheels swapped for 13" ones, and that swap is the whole decision: it takes two pounds off, drops the folded width to 10.8", and takes away the rider's ability to move the chair themselves. If the person in the chair will always be pushed, that is a fair trade and the attendant brakes on the handles matter more than handrims ever would. The magnesium frame is 13 lbs. once the rear wheels are off, which is the weight that decides whether a spouse or a carer can load it alone, and the flat-free tires mean the chair sits in a boot for a month without needing anything. Check the arms before you buy: they are fixed desk length, so if the rider slides sideways onto a bed or a car seat, they will be lifting over the armrest rather than past it.

Straight talk

Is it right for you?

A good fit if you

are pushed by somebody else rather than pushing yourself
need a chair that goes in and out of a car often and want to lift 13 lbs.
weigh up to 250 lbs. and fit an 18" seat
want a chair that folds to 10.8" wide

Look elsewhere if you

want to push yourself, because there are no handrims on the 13" rear wheels
need a seat wider than 18"
weigh more than 250 lbs.
need arms that flip back or lift out for a side transfer

Build & Buy

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Standard shipping$45.00 at checkout

$45 to the 48 continental states, free on orders of $500 or more. Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days.

WarrantyDrive Medical limited warranty

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This section covers what the manufacturer warrants and for how long.

There is nothing to buy here. The full terms are in the Warranty & Return tab on this page.

Drive Medical limited warranty+$0.00

Included with this chair at no charge. The full terms are in the Warranty & Return tab on this page.

Your total

$429.00

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Getting the size right

Not sure it will fit you?

Five measurements, taken at home with a tape and a firm chair, tell you whether a seat will suit you. The guide opens right here with a printable worksheet.

Five measurements · printable worksheet · no sign-up

How to measure for a wheelchair

Getting the right wheelchair starts with getting the right fit. A chair that is too wide, too narrow, too deep or too short is uncomfortable and hard to use.

You do not need dozens of measurements to get started. For most manual wheelchairs, transport chairs and power wheelchairs, the five below will get you to the right size.

Before you measure

Sit upright in a firm chair. Wear the shoes and the clothing you expect to use with the wheelchair. Have someone help you, because the measurements are far more accurate when somebody else holds the tape.

Measurement A. Hip width

Measure the widest part of your hips or thighs while seated. Keep the tape straight across your body rather than wrapping it around you.
This is the measurement that points you at a seat width.
Leave yourself a little room. If your seated hip width is about 19", look at a seat that gives you a small amount of clearance rather than one measuring exactly 19".
Do not go wider than you need. A wider seat makes the whole wheelchair wider, and that makes doorways and indoor turns harder.
Measurement B. Seat depth, also called upper leg length

Measure from the back of your buttocks to the crease behind your knee while seated.
The front edge of the seat should never press against the back of your knees. Aim for about 1" to 2" of space between the seat edge and the back of the knee.
A seat that is too deep presses behind the knees. A seat that is too shallow leaves your thighs without support.
Measurement C. Lower leg length

Measure from the crease behind your knee down to the bottom of your heel, wearing your normal shoes. Keep your knee bent at about 90 degrees.
This one tells you about seat-to-floor height, footrest height, legrest adjustment and footplate position.
If the wheelchair comes with a cushion, remember the cushion raises your seated height.
Measurement D. Back height

Sitting upright, measure straight up from the seat surface to where you want the top of the backrest to sit.
The right back height depends on how much upper-body support you need. A lower back gives an active manual wheelchair user more freedom to move. A higher back gives more trunk and upper-body support.
If you are unsure how much support you need, call us before you order.
Measurement E. Elbow height, where the armrests adjust

Relax your shoulders, let your arms hang at your sides, and bend your elbow to about 90 degrees. Measure straight up from the seat surface to the bottom of your elbow.
This gives you a comfortable armrest height on any chair with height-adjustable armrests.

Weight capacity

Always compare the rider's weight against the manufacturer's stated weight capacity. Never choose a wheelchair rated below the rider's actual weight.

If the rider is close to a chair's maximum, move up to a higher-capacity model.

Band	Capacity
Standard	Up to 300 lbs.
Heavy duty	Above 300 lbs., up to 400 lbs.
Bariatric	Above 400 lbs.

Make sure the wheelchair fits your home

Seat size is only half of it. Before you order, compare the wheelchair's overall dimensions against the places it has to go. Measure:

The narrowest doorway it has to pass through
Hallways and tight corners
The bathroom entrance
The bedroom entrance
Elevators, if you use one
Your vehicle's cargo space, if the chair travels

Check the manufacturer's listed overall width as well as the seat width. A wheelchair with a 20" seat measures considerably more than 20" from wheel to wheel.

For a power wheelchair, check the listed turning radius too, so you know it can turn where you need it to.

Your measurements

Type your numbers straight into the boxes below, or print this page and write them in by hand. When you are done, copy them and email them to us, or call and read them out.

A. Hip width inches

B. Seat depth, upper leg length inches

C. Lower leg length inches

D. Back height inches

E. Elbow height inches

Rider weight lbs.

Narrowest doorway inches

Need help choosing the right size?

Sizing varies between manufacturers and between models. If you are unsure which size to order, we are happy to help.

Send us your measurements along with the wheelchair you are considering, and a Hieline Medical specialist will compare them against that manufacturer's available seat sizes and specifications.

Call 1-855-HIELINE or email care@hieline.com with your measurements and the model you are considering, and we will tell you which seat size to order.

Important

This guide helps you select standard mobility equipment. It is not a clinical seating assessment. A rider with significant postural needs, pressure-management concerns, asymmetry, contractures or other complex seating requirements should be evaluated by a seating or rehabilitation professional.

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Drive AeroFly Ultra-Lite Transport Chair

What stands out

Is it right for you?

A good fit if you

Look elsewhere if you

The owner's manual is the full warranty

Returns

If something goes wrong

Not sure it will fit you?

How to measure for a wheelchair

How to measure for a wheelchair

Before you measure

Measurement A. Hip width

Measurement B. Seat depth, also called upper leg length

Measurement C. Lower leg length

Measurement D. Back height

Measurement E. Elbow height, where the armrests adjust

Weight capacity

Make sure the wheelchair fits your home

Your measurements

Need help choosing the right size?

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