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Permalink Reply by Chris Sinfield on July 24, 2016 at 2:35am

I do know of an XL that was cleared to 1500 lb by the factory with a few requirements. But again you need to call Roger after they get back and discuss it.
Chris

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Permalink Reply by Glenn Davis on July 24, 2016 at 12:38pm

My kit is due to arrive in a couple of weeks. I will definitely call Roger . Getting to 1500 would be awesome.

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Permalink Reply by Gil DeVault on October 22, 2017 at 10:49am

Did you get your approval for 1500 pounds

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Permalink Reply by Benjamin Carlson on October 23, 2017 at 6:03am

Here is the response I got from Roger @ Zenith on 10/18/2016: 

"Hi Ben,

The 650 was designed for 1320 +6 -3 Gs if you increase the gross weight the G load will decrease.  The 750 was designed for 1440  and customers down graded it to 1320 for light sport.

Roger Dubbert

Zenith Aircraft Company

(573) 581-9000"

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Permalink Reply by Gil DeVault on October 23, 2017 at 6:30am

Without opening up a whole can of worms, that was probably the best response he could give with the past history and all of the 601XL.

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Permalink Reply by Dale Courtney on July 24, 2016 at 6:50pm

For the 750, the Zenith website lists both the light sport and design limitations for gross weight. For the 650, Zenith only lists one weight. I think that is it based on the specification sections on the Zenith website.

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Permalink Reply by Rodney Wren on November 1, 2017 at 12:25am

One thing to think about. If you set the gross weight to 1500 lbs, it can never be reduced to 1320 lbs. The aircraft will never be able to be sold in the Light Sport category.

This may not be an issue for you, just something to be aware of.

Regards
Rodney

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Permalink Reply by Benjamin Carlson on November 1, 2017 at 8:17am

Thanks Rodney - I'm aware of this, but others who read this may not be - definitely worth pointing out! 

-Ben

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