Kolb Mark III Extra, Experimental, Amateur Built, Light Sport Aircraft from Kolb Aircraft.
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Kolb Mark III Extra, Experimental, Amateur Built, Light Sport Aircraft from Kolb Aircraft.
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Kolb Mark III Xtra embodies all of the design features and flying characteristics of our Mark III Classic. It is easy-to-build and easy to fly. With its gross weight of 1000 lbs. and slow stall speed, it qualifies as an experimental kit build light sport aircraft... Perfect for Sport Pilot!
HIGH PERFORMANCE
The Mark III Xtra is aerodynamically designed to offer increased speed. With the expertise of Barnaby Wainfan, enhancements were made to the fuselage section of the aircraft which generously offers an additional 10-15 mph cruise speed of 80 mph with the Rotax 582, and 90 mph with the Rotax 912.
STURDY CONSTRUCTION
The welded chrome-moly steel fuselage cage provides the solid feel of a "real" airplane. For strength and durability in airframe structures, aluminum and steel are superior. The heart of the Mark III Xtra, the fuselage cage, is made from strong, factory welded 4130 chrome-moly steel. We also use 4130 steel in all high stress areas. All Kolb Aircraft utilize traditional control systems, cables and push-pull tubes. Mark III Xtra wings have rigid truss ribs and a massive 6" aircraft aluminum wing spar. Covered with Stits aircraft covering, there is no comparison!
SPORTY HANDLING
The doors/windows are removable which makes for great summer flying.
Although Kolb aircraft are easy to fly and have gentle flight characteristics, they are also high performance aircraft. We recommend training or some transition training before attempting flight in our aircraft.
FOLDING WINGS & TAIL
Like all Kolb aircraft, the Mark III Xtra has folding wings and tail which allow for easy storage or trailering. The tail folds up and the wings fold back along the fuselage in about 15 minutes by one person. No tools or brackets are required Everything stores right on the airframe. Many of our customers fold and unfold their airplanes routinely every time they fly -- year after year. This allows for money saving compact storage at the airport or at home.
Optional toe pedal brakes provide for sure stops and allow a tighter turning radius. The flaps and ailerons and optional brakes allow the Mark III Xtra to be landed, stopped and maneuvered in very tight areas.
GREAT VISIBILITY
Additionally, the modifications made to the fuselage (an added 12" in length) resulted in more cockpit space, more baggage space, and more leg room. The cockpit ergonomics have been modified moving the instrument panel closer to the pilot. The larger windshield area adds even more to the already outstanding visibility offered by Kolb aircraft.
Flaps are standard equipment and decrease the stall speed by 4-5 mph, but more importantly, allow for very steep descents without building up excessive airspeed. This is exactly what is needed to drop into a short field or for an emergency landing.
BENEFICIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MARK III XTRA INCLUDE
STOL performance, roomy cabin, superior visibility, sturdy construction, quick folding wings and tail, superb handling and the ability to carry large people and pay loads. What you get in addition is increased speed, more cabin room, and more visibility. The full enclosure doors are modified to swing forward to facilitate easier entry and exit of the aircraft.
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I’ve always loved the Kolb. It’s been around since the early days.
Good way to start the day!
Yes it is 🤙
Talking about the instrument panel not obstructing the view got me thinking. Imagine an open cockpit plane like this, fitted with 360 cameras, and a VR headset. Just ignore the obvious safety implications, only hypothetical. The view through the headset would be as though you were flying like a bird. Or more like a ghost I suppose, since you wouldn't be able to see yourself. But wherever you turn your head, you wouldn't see the plane either. If you look down, you don't see your legs and the rudder pedals, only the ground below. Sort of like the fancy helmet mounted displays that F-35s use, but less fancy and without the targeting information and such. Coupled with the open air, it would be absolutely exhilarating.
That single float is a great idea. No chance of catching a side float in a bad water landing.
I have decided going to build a Mark 3 it's all I can afford with the prices of airplanes shooting up I had thought a few years ago I could find a nice Taylor craft, or Cessna 140 but those are now 35-50k in decent shape. Won't be long before these Kolbs shoot up in price. The Kolb is the only folding wing airplane that fits in a normal sized enclosed trailer. The Kitfox, and highlanders fold but the require 8.5-foot-wide trailer that means either flatbed, or custom enclosed trailer going to set you back about 10k. Hangers where I live are 3-5-year waitlist and prices have doubled even an hour or more away. Everyone is getting into aviation only a few years ago prices were reasonable not anymore.
Amazing video.. Thanks For Sharing
Nice ultralight aircraft, maybe better than quicksilver
Many years ago, before I had the space or the money required, I wanted very badly to build a Kolb Slingshot. Sadly, The New Kolb Aircraft discontinued that awesome airplane, so now they're rare as hens' teeth and command high prices. I sure wish they'd bring that one back.
Dan, if you must use two mono microphones plugged into opposite channels for your interviews, please give the left mic to the person on the left of the picture, and vice versa. It's very distracting to have the audio opposite to the image.
Of course, you could always flip your headphones around, if you're using them...
Thanks Dan, good intro - perhaps you should jump in and give us a flying commentary.....
I was not able to figure out whether, as mentioned in the video description, this aircraft qualifies as a ESLA. I only have a sports pilot.
When are you gonna start selling kits again?
Yup, we need kits to buy!!!
They are very appealing aircraft. But paging thru the NTSB reports, when they have accidents, the result is very often the worst. Probably due to the engine being right behind the pilots head, and the fact that it’s the pilots legs that will impact first.
A stall/spin will kill anyone no matter what plane you are flying.