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kirkhull(at)kc.rr.com
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 Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 7:53 pm Post subject: gross weight |
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I am flying a classic 4 with a suberu engine and all of the speedster mods except the shorter wing. I was thinking about testing for a gross weight of 1250 and was wandering if anybody has had problems operating over 1200?
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michaelgibbs(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:18 am Post subject: gross weight |
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Kirk asked:
| Quote: | I was thinking about testing for a gross weight of 1250 and was
wandering if anybody has had problems operating over 1200?
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I told the FAA my Model IV-1200 Speedster had a maximum gross weight of 1232 and they never questioned it. The insurance company didn't question it after my accident, either (and yes, they checked all my documentation carefully). The examiner does have considerable discretion, though, so your mileage may vary.
Mike G.
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Lynn Matteson
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Location: Grass Lake, Michigan
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| Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:32 am Post subject: gross weight |
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I've got 'em all (speedster mods) including the short wings, and I flew
16 lbs over (full gas and a heavy friend : )), and there was no
problem...a bit longer TO roll, but no problem. DISCLAIMER: As I often
leave my house unlocked, and my computer on, anybody could have written
this...that's for the FAA in case they're listening/lurking. : )
Lynn
p.s. Jabiru 85 horse engine with cruise prop
On Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at 10:53 PM, kirk hull wrote:
| Quote: | I am flying a classic 4 with a suberu engine and all of the speedster
mods except the shorter wing. I was thinking about testing for a gross
weight of 1250 and was wandering if anybody has had problems operating
over 1200?
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dcsfoto
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| Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: gross weight |
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if you are flying in phase2 of your limitations you will to make a log entry and go back to fhase 1 for 40 hrs of test flying
check your limitations they may require you to send a letter to the FAA.
The local FAA may give you a letter not requireing phase one flight.
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kr2(at)earthlink.net
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| Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:39 pm Post subject: gross weight |
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I Fly over gross all the time................................I
Think.............................
Me AT 220lbs,and my lovly bride at 200lbs....and 26gal fuel,still with a
climb at 700 ft min.Powered with a VW 2180 Direct drive.
Love my Kitfox 4 and my Bride.....N61AC
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From: Lynn Matteson <lynnmatt(at)jps.net>
To: <kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>
Date: 12/13/2006 11:39:31 AM
Subject: Re: gross weight
I've got 'em all (speedster mods) including the short wings, and I flew
16 lbs over (full gas and a heavy friend : )), and there was no
problem...a bit longer TO roll, but no problem. DISCLAIMER: As I often
leave my house unlocked, and my computer on, anybody could have written
this...that's for the FAA in case they're listening/lurking. : )
Lynn
p.s. Jabiru 85 horse engine with cruise prop
On Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at 10:53 PM, kirk hull wrote:
> I am flying a classic 4 with a suberu engine and all of the speedster
> mods except the shorter wing. I was thinking about testing for a gross
> weight of 1250 and was wandering if anybody has had problems operating
> over 1200?
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michaelgibbs(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:11 am Post subject: gross weight |
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| Quote: | I Fly over gross all the time...
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Then I hope you aren't wasting your money on aircraft insurance.
Mike G.
N728KF
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kitfoxmike
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| Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:11 am Post subject: Re: gross weight |
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I would be worried about hard landings and turbulance.
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