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I bought a 5 rib back in 2003 and it had a 503, the guy said to use the xtra power for takeoff and climbing only and as long as you don't go over your VNE your good. I flew the stock wings for four y ...

Does anybody out there with a Kolb do slipping turns from downwind to landing? I was doing them in a j-3 and want to try it in my firestar but a friend of mine didn't think it was a wise thing to do, ...

Yes, I was trained in a flightstar 11 as a ultralight pilot & sport pilot. It had a 60 hp HKS and it is a great plane, I own a firestar.

Dave,

Good to hear things are Ok, the strip is still active and he still has the cub.
Thanks for the update.

Brian Stenger
Story, Wyoming
Firestar (Original) W/503

I'm from Story Wyoming and flying a original firestar, I seen the topic on the hanger space and I know the address you posted. I've known Wilson Kessler since 1977. My dad Larry Stenger sold his 1939 ...

Thanks guys for the compliments. Thom as far as the dimensions of the tank I would guess about 13 x 16, It's 8 gal. Let me know if you need exact dimensions I'll measure it.

Yes it is, I lowered the sides when I restored it for easier entry. Also did the wing mods with the alum angle/.035 LE & TE/wing tip mod/lateral bracing. Here is my site with photos of rebuild y ...

Here is how I built my enclosure for a original firestar. I can take both doors off in seconds. It also has hand holds to grab above head to make easier to get in, I'm 215 lbs so I need all the he ...

I installed in flight trim wheel from Rans, works great. here is a photo. Brian.

Just a $100 HD 720P cam made by Insignia from BestBuy the size of a pack of cigs, I'm happy with it, you should see the original copy. The only thing with it you'll loose some quality the further you ...

Here's my first in cockpit video I took Wednesday near Wyoming Montana border. ELE 3800'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFZ_ygAc ...

I used flathead rivnuts and screws on mine, that way you can replace it with ease, nothing in between and had no cracking or other problems.

I have been reading the forum for years and gathered alot of info from it. I finally registered to the forum. I bought an original 5 rib Firestar in June 2003. Thought I would share some photos of it ...