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w0odi

Joined: 05 Apr 2015
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Location: Ozarks Hills

Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 7:58 pm Post subject: what kind of seat do you have in your Kolb Firestar II

I just would like to see what kind of a seat you have in your Kolb Firestar II..

I am 6'2" and 260 and I sat in one recently and it seemed like i was leaning way back is that normal?  I won't bee needing the room for the second seat since I am to heavy for passengers.. 



I hope to see some pics of your seat configurations..or any ideas on how to make it more comfortable for me..



I tried to ad a pic dunno if it worked or not..... my wife told me I looked like a bull in a china shop...lol



Thanks 

Larry

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w0odi

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Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 8:00 pm Post subject: Re: what kind of seat do you have in your Kolb Firestar II

try again

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Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 12:52 am Post subject: what kind of seat do you have in your Kolb Firestar II

I have an old original Firestar, and when sitting on level ground it gives the impression of leaning way back.  I have the sling seat.  When flying yours, the tail will come up above level, and the seat will seem normal.  Try sitting in it while the tail is lifted up a few inches above level.



                                                                  Bill Sullivan

                                                                  Windsor Locks, Ct.

                                                                  original FS, 447



 

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 Subject: what kind of seat do you have in your Kolb Firestar II

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 Date: Sunday, May 3, 2015, 11:58 PM

 

 

 "w0odi" <woodyz1957(at)gmail.com>

 

 I just would like to see what kind of a seat you have in

 your Kolb Firestar II..

 I am 6'2" and 260 and I sat in one recently and it seemed

 like i was leaning way back is that normal?  I won't

 bee needing the room for the second seat since I am to heavy

 for passengers.. 

 

 I hope to see some pics of your seat configurations..or any

 ideas on how to make it more comfortable for me..

 

 I tried to ad a pic dunno if it worked or not..... my wife

 told me I looked like a bull in a china shop...lol

 

 Thanks 

 Larry

 

 

 

 

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Richard Pike

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Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 7:25 am Post subject: Re: what kind of seat do you have in your Kolb Firestar II

Owner is about 5'11" and 260 pounds, likes this seat real well.  http://oh2fly.net/oldpoops/FSII%20seat%20page.html



With this windshield getting in and out was easy. 

http://oh2fly.net/oldpoops/Latch.html



Check the last picture on this page - 2 tubes made it much more difficult. 

http://oh2fly.net/oldpoops/Panel.htm

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George Alexander

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: SW Florida

Posted: Mon May 04, 2015 10:17 am Post subject: Re: what kind of seat do you have in your Kolb Firestar II

 	  w0odi wrote: 	
		   - S - N - I - P -

I am 6'2" and 260 and I sat in one recently and it seemed like i was leaning way back is that normal?  I won't bee needing the room for the second seat since I am to heavy for passengers.. 



I hope to see some pics of your seat configurations..or any ideas on how to make it more comfortable for me..

- S - N - I - P -

Thanks 

Larry 	




Larry:

You and I are about the same dimensions... and I have a FS II.



While I don't have a picture of my seat configuration, I'll offer this:



Refer to the attached in-flight picture.



Bill Sullivan is correct about sitting upright when the tail comes up to flying stance.  

and 

Assuming that you are average proportions for 6'2" (legs & torso) you may encounter a problem (minor) with your knees sticking up.  I tend to fly with my legs flayed to the outside to give maximum throw of the stick for the ailerons. As you can see in the picture, I don't have/need a full enclosure.



The remedy for this situation would be to reconfigure the seat to move it back.  The biggest issue in doing this would be to move the tube that runs horizontally behind the seat back.  While it does serve the purpose of being a stop for the seat back, its primary purpose (according to Dennis Jackson, Kolb's master welder) is to minimize the collapsing of the cage should it opt to become a lawn dart.



One thing that helped a little was to reduce the padding in seat (both bottom and back).  I replaced the foam the builder had use with the 1" memory foam.  Probably only gave me an additional 1/2" to 1" in both pieces, but every little bit helps.



Also gave consideration to moving the rudder pedals forward, but with size 13 shoes, there's only so much room in that nose pod.



Bottom line, the near standard configuration has not been a problem for me and I've been flying this FS II for over 10 years. If you are planning to do a lot of cross country with 2-3 hour legs, your results may vary.



Here is the link to a YouTube video with the camera mounted under the wing.  May be able to see how it is.  As the Turtle Man would say..... "Live Action"



https://youtu.be/dOte07vGiEg

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