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1. 01:09 AM - Re: BRS soft pack and gap seal conundrum (Fred K)
2. 04:27 AM - Re: Kolb Firestar cockpit enclosure (Thom Riddle)
3. 04:33 AM - Re: Kolb Firestar cockpit enclosure (Thom Riddle)
4. 10:16 AM - Re: Kolb Firestar cockpit enclosure (Dennis Thate)
5. 10:19 AM - Re: BRS soft pack and gap seal conundrum (Richard Girard)
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Subject: | BRS soft pack and gap seal conundrum |
Just replace the "stick-on" Velcro with "sew-on" Velcro. Sew half of the V
elcro to the Dacron and attach the mating half to the aluminum with a good
glue. FredKdo not archive
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Subject: | Re: 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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Subject: | Re: Kolb Firestar cockpit enclosure |
The Slingshot fuselage is basically the same as the Firestar. The canopy is hinged
on the left side (piano hinge) and tilts over for easy entry/exit. This requires
the canopy to have a tubular frame all around with a secure latch on the
right side as well as a chain/lanyard to hole the canopy when open.
Attached is a photo of my Slingshot with canopy open.
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Thom Riddle
Buffalo, NY (9G0)
Kolb Slingshot SS-021
Jabiru 2200A #1574
Tennessee Prop 64x32
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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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Subject: | Re: BRS soft pack and gap seal conundrum |
When designing any cover for a BRS please read the manual closely about
what the rocket motor can and cannot do. Unless BRS has changed their
manuals since the BRS 4 and 5 came out, one thing the rocket CANNOT do is
penetrate even the lightest polyester covering material, i.e. 1.7 oz.
"ultralight" fabric.
While the rocket may be powerful after it has traveled a few feet, in the
first few inches it is relatively weak. If you were around in the 60's you
may recall the Gyrojet pistol and carbine. Its rocket propelled round could
reach 1250 feet per second, but it you put your finger over the barrel you
could stop the round from coming out.
However you design your enclosure or cover, please take advantage of BRS's
offer to evaluate your installation and send them some pictures and an
explanation of your design.
Rick Girard
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On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 3:06 AM, Fred K <fredkt46@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Just replace the "stick-on" Velcro with "sew-on" Velcro. Sew half of the
> Velcro to the Dacron and attach the mating half to the aluminum with a *
> good* glue.
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> FredK
> do not archive
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