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Dennis Thate

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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:49 am Post subject: Kolb Firestar cockpit enclosure

I'm considering extending my Kolb Firestar's  flying season by enclosing the cockpit area. I would like to see some original cockpit enclosure designs others have built. From cheap and quick to more elaborate designs.

 I've seen some very creative designs locally, but would like to see a wider sampling of other Firestars across the country. Please list type of materials used also.



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John Hauck

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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 11:15 am Post subject: Kolb Firestar cockpit enclosure

Travis Brown, at Kolb Aircraft, is a good source for info

and materials for building a full enclosure.



john h

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Sargents, Colorado



 


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I'm considering extending my Kolb Firestar's  flying season

by enclosing the cockpit area. I would like to see some

original cockpit enclosure designs others have built. From

cheap and quick to more elaborate designs.

 I've seen some very creative designs locally, but would

like to see a wider sampling of other Firestars across the

country. Please list type of materials used also.

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Dennis Thate

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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: Kolb Firestar cockpit enclosure

Here is one photo of a original top notch example.

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Thom Riddle

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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 3:27 am Post subject: Kolb Firestar cockpit enclosure

The Slingshot has the same basic fuselage as the Firestar. The canopy on the slingshot hinges (piano hinge) on the left side so the whole thing tilts over completely out of the way for easy entry/exit. Attached is a photo of my Slingshot with the canopy open.

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Dennis Thate

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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:13 am Post subject: Re: Kolb Firestar cockpit enclosure

Tom,

 Very Nice !    is that a Kolb factory kit built or builder fabricated unit ?



Thanks for the post,

DT

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Thom Riddle

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Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 2:59 am Post subject: Re: Kolb Firestar cockpit enclosure

I did not build this Slingshot so I can't guarantee that it is factory stock canopy, but suspect it is because all the slingshots I've seen up close (4 so far) had the same canopy arrangement.



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