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lmorgan100(at)charter.net
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 2:27 pm Post subject: another Twinstar Mark II question

first,

 thanks Gene for the response, I will do some hops before I fly to get a

feel for what it wants to do.



My next question is about getting in and out of this thing. I am not as

nimble as I used to be and lifting a leg and bending my head at the same

time is quite a workout. Has anyone tried splitting the windshield in half

with a piano hinge so the windshield could be opened up more ? orany other

ideas for easier access ?

thanks,

Lee..

Time: 12:29:16 PM PST US

From: "Lee Morgan" <lmorgan100(at)charter.net>

Subject: CG on a MK II twinstar



Hi all, I am looking for info on the CG for a MK II Twinstar.



My measurements were done with the bottom of the wing at 9%



I am using a weight and balance sheet from a Kolb Firestar but I think the

calculations are the same for a MK II Twinstar.



I am coming up with a CG of 37 % with me in it, I am 175 pounds, Has anyone

else had to add weight to the front to



get the CG within limits ?



thanks,



Lee..





Time: 06:20:31 PM PST US

Subject: Re: CG on a MK II twinstar

From: "Eugene Zimmerman" <etzimm(at)gmail.com>

Lee,



I don't have the specific info you ask for but if you are intending to fly

the

Mark II two up, I can tell you you do not want any extra weight up front as

the

elevator on the Mark II is rather underpowered for keeping the nose up at

slower

flight speeds with two up. If it was up to me I'd fly it as is. I can assure

you it will fly just fine with your weight. If you have any doubts just make

the first flight with half a tank of fuel, and you will be more than pleased

with how she flies.

If it flies like the nose is light and must be held down, adjust the

ailerons down

a tad.



Gene

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herbgh(at)nctc.com
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 5:09 pm Post subject: another Twinstar Mark II question

Gull wing doors worked on my MkIII.... Single tube down the 

middle...and a frame on each side to support the Lexan...Herb



At 05:26 PM 5/17/2012, you wrote:

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first,

  thanks Gene for the response, I will do some hops before I fly to get a

feel for what it wants to do.



My next question is about getting in and out of this thing. I am not as

nimble as I used to be and lifting a leg and bending my head at the same

time is quite a workout. Has anyone tried splitting the windshield in half

with a piano hinge so the windshield could be opened up more ? orany other

ideas for easier access ?

thanks,

Lee..

Time: 12:29:16 PM PST US

From: "Lee Morgan" <lmorgan100(at)charter.net>

Subject: CG on a MK II twinstar



Hi all, I am looking for info on the CG for a MK II Twinstar.



My measurements were done with the bottom of the wing at 9%



I am using a weight and balance sheet from a Kolb Firestar but I think the

calculations are the same for a MK II Twinstar.



I am coming up with a CG of 37 % with me in it, I am 175 pounds, Has anyone

else had to add weight to the front to



get the CG within limits ?



thanks,



Lee..





Time: 06:20:31 PM PST US

Subject: Re: CG on a MK II twinstar

From: "Eugene Zimmerman" <etzimm(at)gmail.com>

Lee,



I don't have the specific info you ask for but if you are intending to fly

the

Mark II two up, I can tell you you do not want any extra weight up front as

the

elevator on the Mark II is rather underpowered for keeping the nose up at

slower

flight speeds with two up. If it was up to me I'd fly it as is. I can assure

you it will fly just fine with your weight. If you have any doubts just make

the first flight with half a tank of fuel, and you will be more than pleased

with how she flies.

If it flies like the nose is light and must be held down, adjust the

ailerons down

a tad.



Gene

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cristalclear13

Joined: 19 Sep 2007
Posts: 363
Location: Southeast Georgia

Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: another Twinstar Mark II question

 	  lmorgan100(at)charter.net wrote: 	
		  first,

Has anyone tried splitting the windshield in half

with a piano hinge so the windshield could be opened up more ? 	




That is how my Mark II is built.  You might be able to see a little bit of it in this video or maybe one of my other videos.  If you want any closer pics let me know and I'll get some.

http://youtu.be/KdnNCubZA8Y

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jackinkeywest

Joined: 20 Mar 2012
Posts: 36
Location: Key West, FL

Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 7:31 am Post subject: another Twinstar Mark II question

Kolb newbie question:



Recent emails indicate there is a Kolb Mark "II" Twinstar model aircraft.  I was under the assumption that the nickname "Twinstar" was given to the Kolb Mark "III" Classic aircraft.  What am I missing here.



Thanks,

Jack in Key West

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John Hauck

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Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 8:03 am Post subject: another Twinstar Mark II question

Recent emails indicate there is a Kolb Mark "II" Twinstar model aircraft.  I

was under the assumption that the nickname "Twinstar" was given to the Kolb

Mark "III" Classic aircraft.  What am I missing here.



Thanks,

Jack in Key West

 



Jack in KW/Folks:



Think you are missing a little history.



First two place Kolb was a Twinstar.



Second was the MKII Twinstar.



Third was the MKIII Twinstar.



There was no "mkIII classic"  until The New Kolb Aircraft Company kit'd the

MKIII Extra.  TNK gave the MKIII the handle MKIII Classic.



I fly a MKIII Twinstar, built in 1991/92, long before it was renamed by TNK.



john h

mkIII

Titus, Alabama

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jackinkeywest

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Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 8:44 am Post subject: another Twinstar Mark II question

John,



That is EXACTLY the information I was hoping to gain/learn from you 'ole timers'... 



Makes perfect sense.  All the literature I have with my 2009 Kolb Mark III Classic also has 'Twinstar' on it.



Thanks for sharing your knowledge of Kolb history.



Jack Lockamy

Key West

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