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1. 03:47 AM - Re: Firefly add ons... (Patrick Ladd)
2. 04:28 AM - Re: Firefly add ons... (Herb)
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly add ons... |
Very neat. We are somewhat restricted (at least in theory) in adding weight
as the controlling factor which decides if it is a microlight or not is the
MAUW. My Xtra was fairly heavy as the guy who built it was more versed in
`normal` aircraft than in microlights. Consequently when he saw what he
considered a `weak` point or a part a bit underdesigned he merrily put in an
extra stiffening piece or a brace. Unfortunately the weight it all added up
and only left a little `wriggle room`. It was never a problem for me but
someone who wanted to load their machine like the Hauk does on his x
countries would find themselves illegal. Of course that doesn`t mean that
everyone always stays inside the limits. Pat.
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From: Herb
Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2015 7:24 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Firefly add ons...
Thought I would send some pics , showing access to the fuel tank...also
one of the storage box just to the rear....naturally..one must be
careful adding too much wt to this compartment...Tie downs, oil and
maybe an empty fuel tank? The storage compartment needs a cover to
keep things contained in rough weather...Herb
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly add ons... |
My MkIIi classic came in at 490 lbs.. Rotax 532 engine and three blade
IVO prop. No frills..
Pleased that the Firefly is just a bit over wt...Planning to do
another Wt and Bal Today...266 seems quite lite , given the full
enclosure ? Herb
On 09/21/2015 05:47 AM, Patrick Ladd wrote:
>
> Very neat. We are somewhat restricted (at least in theory) in adding
> weight as the controlling factor which decides if it is a microlight
> or not is the MAUW. My Xtra was fairly heavy as the guy who built it
> was more versed in `normal` aircraft than in microlights. Consequently
> when he saw what he considered a `weak` point or a part a bit
> underdesigned he merrily put in an extra stiffening piece or a brace.
> Unfortunately the weight it all added up and only left a little
> `wriggle room`. It was never a problem for me but someone who wanted
> to load their machine like the Hauk does on his x countries would find
> themselves illegal. Of course that doesn`t mean that everyone always
> stays inside the limits. Pat.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Herb
> Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2015 7:24 PM
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kolb-List: Firefly add ons...
>
>
> Thought I would send some pics , showing access to the fuel tank...also
> one of the storage box just to the rear....naturally..one must be
> careful adding too much wt to this compartment...Tie downs, oil and
> maybe an empty fuel tank? The storage compartment needs a cover to
> keep things contained in rough weather...Herb
>
>
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