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Guideman

Joined: 31 Oct 2013
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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 1:04 pm Post subject: Dual controls for my twin star

I just bought an older 1991: twin star. It has the single center stick controls and I am wanting to put in a set of dual controls. Has anyone got experience doing this or do they make a kit to convert it. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 2:58 pm Post subject: Dual controls for my twin star

Where are you located?  I have dual sticks in an Xtra & would consider changing to a single center stick



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Guideman

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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 3:59 pm Post subject: Re: Dual controls for my twin star

I'm am in Richmond Missouri which is about 40 miles east of Kansas City. If your interested email me at birdfever(at)msn.com and we can see if we can work something out. Thanks,

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Dennis Kirby

Joined: 05 Dec 2013
Posts: 35
Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 12:34 pm Post subject: Dual controls for my twin star

"Guideman" wrote: << I just bought an older 1991: twin star. It has the single center stick controls

and I am wanting to put in a set of dual controls. >>



Guideman -



Consider flying it for a while with the single center stick before installing dual sticks.  You might like it.



I have flown both varieties of Mark-III, and I much prefer the single stick configuration.  The center stick falls very naturally and comfortably to hand, when sitting in the left seat.  Also, the center stick is taller, giving more leverage and thus, less force needed to move the controls.



I've seen more than one post on this Kolb List from folks who went from single to dual sticks, and regretted the decision.  Choice of control stick configuration is very subjective - some like it dual, others prefer center-single.  But at least give it a try first.



Dennis Kirby

Mark-3 / 912

New Mexico

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Guideman

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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:53 pm Post subject: Re: Dual controls for my twin star

Thanks for any and all input. I may try it for a while. The main reason I was going to dual sticks was for training. I have not flown the Kolb and have an instructor that is.going to give me some transition lessons in my Kolb. I have been flying a Star Flight for some time now but never a tail dragged. Everyone tells me that they are not like your run of the mill tail dragger but better safe than sorry. I have to feel very comfortable in flying it with an instructor before flying solo. Thanks again , I'll let everyone know how it goes.

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Guideman

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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:56 pm Post subject: Re: Dual controls for my twin star

Thanks for any and all input. I may try it for a while. The main reason I was going to dual sticks was for training. I have not flown the Kolb and have an instructor that is.going to give me some transition lessons in my Kolb. I have been flying a Star Flight for some time now but never a tail dragged. Everyone tells me that they are not like your run of the mill tail dragger but better safe than sorry. I have to feel very comfortable in flying it with an instructor before flying solo. Thanks again , I'll let everyone know how it goes.

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