The two- seat Mini-twin was developed from the TEAM “Z” Hi-Max which was a single seater, with the width and wingspan both increased.
First registered ZK-JEB in 13 May 1996, David Locke test flew the aircraft in May 1996. ZK-JEB (c/n DBL 3) is officially a David Boehm Locke Hi Max Minitwin, and it took 1500 hours to construct over a period of 2 years. Powered by a 45 HP Zenoah engine it has a cruise of 65 mph. MAUW is 660 pound (299 Kg). It was a good aeroplane but not really fast enough for cross country flying so Dave Locke turned his attention to the Minitwin Mk II. On 15/1/01 ownership transferred to B StC C McKenzie of Auckland, then on 25/6/02 to S A Hyde, also of Auckland. It then headed to the South Island, to C G L Pennell of Rangiora with whom it had a forced landing following power loss on 8/12/05. It then went to A C Reid of Fairlie and finally to J D Simpson of Karamea.
ZK-DBL (c/n DBL 4) is officially a D Locke Mintwin II. It took 2500 hours to construct and it is powered by a 63 HP 3 cylinder 657cc DOHC water cooled engine from a Suzuki Cappucino sports car. It has a 3:1 reduction gearbox that Dave designed and built himself. Cruise is around 85 to 90mph. Empty weight is 630 pounds (287 Kg) and MAUW is 1,070 pounds (485 Kg). It is still owned by Dave Locke.
Wingspan: 27 ft 3 in
Seats: 2.
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