---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 09/16/17: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:36 AM - Twinstar Mk3 Classic MAUW (normros) 2. 09:34 AM - Re: Twinstar Mk3 Classic MAUW () ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:36:01 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Twinstar Mk3 Classic MAUW From: "normros" 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. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472918#472918 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:34:19 AM PST US From: Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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 wrote: > > 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. > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472918#472918 > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.