---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 05/04/15: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:52 AM - Re: what kind of seat do you have in your Kolb Firestar II (william sullivan) 2. 08:25 AM - Re: what kind of seat do you have in your Kolb Firestar II (Richard Pike) 3. 11:17 AM - Re: what kind of seat do you have in your Kolb Firestar II (George Alexander) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:52:26 AM PST US From: william sullivan Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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 -------------------------------------------- On Sun, 5/3/15, w0odi wrote: Subject: Kolb-List: what kind of seat do you have in your Kolb Firestar II To: kolb-list@matronics.com Date: Sunday, May 3, 2015, 11:58 PM "w0odi" 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=441658#441658 Forum - - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - List Contribution Web Site - -Matt Dralle, List Admin. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:25:38 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: what kind of seat do you have in your Kolb Firestar II From: "Richard Pike" 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 -------- Richard Pike Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Kingsport, TN 3TN0 There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, 'Thy will be done,' and those to whom God says, 'All right, then, have it your way.' Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=441671#441671 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:17:36 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: what kind of seat do you have in your Kolb Firestar II From: "George Alexander" 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 "Worth what you paid fer it." Beauford William Tuton III -------- George Alexander FS II R503 N709FS http://www.oh2fly.net Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=441680#441680 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/georgea_fsii_124.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.