The easy-to-build Twinstar Mark III is specifically designed as a STOL-class aircraft, featuring a generous wing area, large flaps and ailerons, and powerful engine options that enable takeoff and landing from short fields. With a gross weight of 1,000 lbs. and a low stall speed, it qualifies as an experimental kit-built light sport aircraft, making it an ideal choice for Sport Pilots.
Twinstar Mark III
High Performance
The Twinstar Mark III can be powered by a range of engines, from the 52 hp Rotax 503 to the 100 hp Rotax 912S or Jabiru 2200. To accommodate the more powerful and heavier engines, the Mark III features larger 6-inch diameter, thicker-walled wing spars, additional ribs, and a reinforced drag strut for added strength and stability.
Sturdy Construction
For exceptional strength and durability, aluminum and steel are the ideal materials for airframe structures. The core of the Twinstar Mark III, its fuselage cage, is crafted from robust, factory-welded 4130 chrome-moly steel, with additional 4130 steel reinforcing all high-stress areas for maximum resilience.
Superb Handling
Like all Kolb aircraft, the Mark III features traditional cable and push-pull tube control systems, providing a solid, responsive feel even in turbulent conditions. The increased wing and tail stiffness, along with the higher wing loading, combine to create a stable aircraft, while the half-span ailerons offer excellent roll authority at high speeds and sufficient control at lower speeds to maintain roll stability, even in a stall.
Great Visibility
Better visibility enhances the flying experience, and the Mark III's pusher configuration delivers the exceptional visibility that Kolb aircraft are renowned for. With 360-degree views from the cabin and a clear lexan gap seal between the wings, you can even enjoy an unobstructed view straight up.
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