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1. 05:41 AM - Firefly windshield (Richard Pike)
2. 06:27 AM - Re: Firefly windshield (John Hauck)
3. 07:26 AM - Re: Firefly windshield (Rex Rodebush)
4. 08:29 AM - Re: Re: Firefly windshield (John Hauck)
5. 08:51 AM - Re: Firefly windshield (Jack Hart)
6. 12:12 PM - Re: Re: Firefly windshield (George Helton)
7. 12:24 PM - Re: Re: Firefly windshield (George Helton)
8. 05:36 PM - Re: Firefly windshield (Richard Pike)
9. 06:01 PM - Re: Re: Firefly windshield (George Helton)
10. 08:17 PM - Flapper on control (dan kuether)
11. 08:33 PM - Re: Flapper on control (Richard Girard)
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| Subject: | Firefly windshield |
Flew the FF for a bit over an hour a couple nights ago, and it is becoming apparent
that the little windshield is not big enough, or the right shape, getting
a lot of face buffeting from the wind coming around it.
If any of you have a windshield design that works really good for keeping the wind
off your face, maybe you could post a picture?
And if it is a big folding windscreen like Kolb is currently using, how does it
secure on the right side after you close it?
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Richard Pike
Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Kingsport, TN 3TN0
Forgiving is tough, being forgiven is wonderful, and God's grace really is amazing.
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| Subject: | Firefly windshield |
I don't remember what your windshield looks like, Richard.
Before I modified my FS windshield I had to wear a David Clark cloth helmet
and goggles. Wind so bad it would blow a ball cap off and blur my vision.
My nose and the space between my goggles and cloth helmet was always wind
burned and peeling.
I came up with the idea of a fairing on top of the windshield. First
iteration was too short. Next prototype was just about right. Photo
attached.
When the fairing was complete I had gained a few MPH cruise. Seems the
fairing kicked a lot of wind over the center section instead of the flat
bulkhead behind my me.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Pike
Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2018 7:41 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Firefly windshield
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Flew the FF for a bit over an hour a couple nights ago, and it is becoming
apparent that the little windshield is not big enough, or the right shape,
getting a lot of face buffeting from the wind coming around it.
If any of you have a windshield design that works really good for keeping
the wind off your face, maybe you could post a picture?
And if it is a big folding windscreen like Kolb is currently using, how does
it secure on the right side after you close it?
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Richard Pike
Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Kingsport, TN 3TN0
Forgiving is tough, being forgiven is wonderful, and God's grace really is
amazing.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=479167#479167
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly windshield |
John, Just curious, how did you attach the fairing to the existing windshield?
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly windshield |
I believe I used small .032 6061 aluminum tabs, on rivet top and bottom.
Bend the tabs to meet the curve of the windshield. I probably used a
cardboard template to get the shape, then went to the 1/16" Lexan.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rex Rodebush
Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2018 9:27 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Firefly windshield
John, Just curious, how did you attach the fairing to the existing
windshield?
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| Subject: | Firefly windshield |
Richard,
Here is a jump to my solution for my Firefly.
http://www.jackbhart.com/firefly/firefly75.html
It worked quite well, in that, it deflected the wind to just above my
head. You can always cut the arc taller than needed and then fly and
determine where the edge of the direct airflow is passing over your head,
and then, trim the arc as needed to lower the flow to just over your head.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
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From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Pike
Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2018 7:41 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Firefly windshield
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Flew the FF for a bit over an hour a couple nights ago, and it is becoming
apparent that the little windshield is not big enough, or the right shape,
getting a lot of face buffeting from the wind coming around it.
If any of you have a windshield design that works really good for keeping
the wind off your face, maybe you could post a picture?
And if it is a big folding windscreen like Kolb is currently using, how
does
it secure on the right side after you close it?
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Richard Pike
Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Kingsport, TN 3TN0
Forgiving is tough, being forgiven is wonderful, and God's grace really is
amazing.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=479167#479167
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly windshield |
Attached a picture of mine. Original Firestar. I lock the windshield down wi
th a old fashion screen door (small)bolt latch. The windshield prop rod lock
s into a sheet steel support on nose cone support.
The windshield is .060 pecan.
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly windshield |
I hate auto correct. That was suppose to say, .060 Lexan.
I originally had ordered.080 Lexan. But, Aircraft Spruce sent the wrong stuf
f. It worked great though. It vibrates a little while you=99re on the g
round, but is very smooth inflight.
George Helton
1986 Firestar, 2702 Hirth
14GDH
Mesick, Michigan
gdhelton@gmail.com
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> On Apr 8, 2018, at 3:12 PM, George Helton <gdhelton@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Attached a picture of mine. Original Firestar. I lock the windshield down w
ith a old fashion screen door (small)bolt latch. The windshield prop rod loc
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly windshield |
The screen door latch is brilliant. Thanks.
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Richard Pike
Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Kingsport, TN 3TN0
Forgiving is tough, being forgiven is wonderful, and God's grace really is amazing.
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly windshield |
Thanks, it works well. You still need a way of holding down the front of the windshield.
Thats why I use the prop rod. The 3/4 aluminum channel is from the
Home Depot as was the latch.
George Helton
1986 Firestar, 2702 Hirth
14GDH
Mesick, Michigan
gdhelton@gmail.com
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> On Apr 8, 2018, at 8:35 PM, Richard Pike <thegreybaron@charter.net> wrote:
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| Subject: | Flapper on control |
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| Subject: | Re: Flapper on control |
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