Kolb-List Digest Archive

Fri 08/24/12


Total Messages Posted: 5



Today's Message Index:
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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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    Time: 01:09:15 AM PST US
    From: Fred K <fredkt46@hotmail.com>
    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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    Time: 04:27:52 AM PST US
    From: Thom Riddle <riddletr@gmail.com>
    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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    Time: 04:33:37 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Kolb Firestar cockpit enclosure
    From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr@gmail.com>
    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. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Truth is what stands the test of experience. - Albert Einstein Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=381678#381678 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/n64086_at_clarence_sep_12_2009_457.jpg


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    Time: 10:16:22 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Kolb Firestar cockpit enclosure
    From: "Dennis Thate" <retroman@frontier.com>
    Tom, Very Nice ! is that a Kolb factory kit built or builder fabricated unit ? Thanks for the post, DT -------- Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute. ~Gil Stern Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=381707#381707


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    Time: 10:19:28 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: BRS soft pack and gap seal conundrum
    From: Richard Girard <aslsa.rng@gmail.com>
    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 do not archive 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. > > FredK > do not archive > > * > > * > > -- Zulu Delta Mk IIIC Thanks, Homer GBYM It isn't necessary to have relatives in Kansas City in order to be unhappy. - Groucho Marx




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