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By patowalker
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#1862055
Mz Hedy wrote:W&B is indeed on the syllabus ("where applicable"), but it's possible to pass the Aerotech exam without doing a mass/balance calculation.


It is "where applicable" for a very good reason. It is not applicable to weightshift microlights, and many 3-axis microlights, as has been mentioned..
#1862088
CloudHound wrote:This is a 600kg microlight coming to the UK next year (hopefully)


Top of the range has a Rotax 915iS climbs at 2000 fpm and tops out at 200kts 8)

Edit to identify as the JMB VL-3 Evolution from Czech Republic.


Lovely looking aircraft - but I didn’t think you could have retractable gear on UK microlights??
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By Full Metal Jackass
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#1862682
gaznav wrote:
CloudHound wrote:This is a 600kg microlight coming to the UK next year (hopefully)


Top of the range has a Rotax 915iS climbs at 2000 fpm and tops out at 200kts 8)

Edit to identify as the JMB VL-3 Evolution from Czech Republic.


Lovely looking aircraft - but I didn’t think you could have retractable gear on UK microlights??


Should see it on the inside - nicely designed and built. With the 912 ULS 100HP Rotax engine it will easily cruise at 135Knots TAS, burning 20 - 22 litres per hour. The only reason to want the 915 Turbo is if you have areas where you can fly at FL140 to hit the 200Kts.... don't think there's many areas "darn Sarf" which allow you that freedom.....
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