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normros

Joined: 15 Sep 2017
Posts: 9

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:35 am Post subject: Twinstar Mk3 Classic MAUW

Hi All, I've recently bought a Mk3 Classic, but I'm confused over the max weight. I'm in the UK so it's classified as a "microlight". According to the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) MAUW is 390Kg (860lbs), the LAA (Light Aircraft Association) who administer the type, its 405Kg (892lbs), and I've seen it on other Kolb sites as 453Kg (1000lbs).

The engine is a 582 blue top.

Is there a "standard" MAUW for the aircraft on your side of the pond?, or do I "play safe" and use 390Kg.?



Thanks.

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John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 8:34 am Post subject: Twinstar Mk3 Classic MAUW

As the manufacturer of my Kolb MKIII I placarded my Kolb for 1,200 lbs max gross weight.



I have flown my MKIII at that take off weight many times in many different wind and weather conditions over the past 25 years and 3,400.0+ hours.  I feel comfortable with the limits I imposed on my aircraft and feel it has been thoroughly tested over the years and hours since the first flight.



I believe Kolb Aircraft recommended 1,000.0 lbs max gross weight for the MKIII.  I am not sure as I have never seen that figure on an official document.



During construction of my MKIII mods were made to increase strength and durability of the aircraft.



Although I placarded my MKIII at 1,200.0 lbs, I don't recommend anyone else doing that.



john h

mkIII

Rock House, Oregon





---- normros <norm2mac(at)gmail.com> wrote: 

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 Hi All, I've recently bought a Mk3 Classic, but I'm confused over the max weight. I'm in the UK so it's classified as a "microlight". According to the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) MAUW is 390Kg (860lbs), the LAA (Light Aircraft Association) who administer the type, its 405Kg (892lbs), and I've seen it on other Kolb sites as 453Kg (1000lbs).

 The engine is a 582 blue top.

 Is there a "standard" MAUW for the aircraft on your side of the pond?, or do I "play safe" and use 390Kg.?

 

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normros

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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:56 am Post subject: Re: Twinstar Mk3 Classic MAUW

Thanks John, I'm waiting to hear back from our LAA, but it looks like you guys can operate at a greater MAUW than we're allowed to.



Ross

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normros

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Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 4:00 am Post subject: Re: Twinstar Mk3 Classic MAUW

Official MAUW is 390Kg (860lbs) in the U.K.

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Richard Pike

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Location: Blountville, Tennessee

Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:07 am Post subject: Re: Twinstar Mk3 Classic MAUW

Gracious: With full fuel, I'd barely be able to take my granddaughter.

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