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bsrenter(at)gmail.com
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 Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:19 pm Post subject: Slingshot |
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I have been looking into the Slingshot but have not found much information besides through Kolb.
Anyone own or have flown one? how does it perform? Is the rear seat even usable?
I am interested in the Slingshot over the other Kolb models because of the increases performance (advertised).
Thanks
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Thom Riddle
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Location: Buffalo, NY, USA (9G0)
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| Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: Slingshot |
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bsrenter,
I own and fly a Slingshot with Jabiru 2200 engine. My normal cruise speed is 85 mph at 3.6-3.7 gph fuel burn. I get 1200 fpm initial climb rate except on real warm days, then it is only 1,000 fpm. I fly it solo but there is room for a midling size person in the back. I'm 5'-10 and 205 lbs and the back is not too tight but probably not comfortable for a long flight.
It is a tail heavy airplane in the sense that the tail on mine has about 110 lbs on the tailwheel in three point stance with full fuel but no pilot. Slingshots do not handle on the ground as easily as the short leg Kolbs, partially due to the longer main gear legs, but mostly due to the heavy tail. Getting some real tailwheel time (not a Firestar of Mk III) is essential before soloing a Slingshot.
It is a hoot to fly.
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