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1. 11:28 AM - Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (Richard Pike)
2. 01:36 PM - Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (west1m)
3. 04:19 PM - Re: Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (George Helton)
4. 07:55 PM - Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (Richard Pike)
5. 08:19 PM - Re: Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (George Helton)
6. 09:23 PM - Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (west1m)
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| Subject: | Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure |
Here are the ones for the Firefly:
Start with a set of cheap bicycle brakes, something like these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AVID-BB5-Mountain-Bike-Bicycle-Mechanical-Disc-Brake-caliper-Front-Rear/183557470162?hash=item2abce0b7d2:g:124AAOSwa3lb3K5l
Then you have to fabricate a way to attach them to the wheel. These were not too
hard, and they fit on the wheels from an original Firestar, which is what our
FF uses.
The you weld a couple of bracket tabs to the lower landing gear leg fitting that
the calipers will float around in. Works really well.
And if you put a little loop in the end of the handle, a small bungee cord works
for a parking brake.
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Richard Pike
Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Kolb Firefly Part 103 legal (Redoing the Firefly windshield)
Kingsport, TN 3TN0
Forgiving is tough, being forgiven is wonderful, and God's grace really is amazing.
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| Subject: | Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure |
Full Enclosure, I went the ridiculous rout and ordered one from Kolb.
Not a stitch of information on how to install, Ont of the hoops was too long but
I did not figure that out until I had the rivete in the brackets. But all is
well now.
I was surprised at how small my space became. Down right claustrophobic.
It has been to windy and snowy to try out so far.
I thought it might be easier to get in and out of as the plastic by the dash board
comes up giving a bit of clearance for my feet but the bar by my shoulder
makes it harder than it was. seems like you need to be a nine year old gymnast
to get in now.
I would love to see a video of how to do it gracefully with the full enclosure
on a Firefly...
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West1m
Hastings, MN
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| Subject: | Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure |
You think it=99s tight on a Firefly? You ought to try it on a original
Firestar. I think it=99s 20 inches wide at the rear of my windshield.
It doesn=99t take long to get use it.
At almost 72, I considered it yoga trying to get in and out. I don=99t
have the rear hoop that you have. I built my own enclosure.
Works great, you=99ll enjoy it.
George H.
Firestar
Mesick, Michigan
gdhelton@gmail.com
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> On Dec 2, 2018, at 4:36 PM, west1m <west1m@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Full Enclosure, I went the ridiculous rout and ordered one from Kolb.
> Not a stitch of information on how to install, Ont of the hoops was too lo
ng but I did not figure that out until I had the rivete in the brackets. But
all is well now.
> I was surprised at how small my space became. Down right claustrophobic.
> It has been to windy and snowy to try out so far.
> I thought it might be easier to get in and out of as the plastic by the da
sh board comes up giving a bit of clearance for my feet but the bar by my sh
oulder makes it harder than it was. seems like you need to be a nine year ol
d gymnast to get in now.
> I would love to see a video of how to do it gracefully with the full enclo
sure on a Firefly...
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| Subject: | Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure |
No wonder it takes yoga to get in and out of it.
If my airplane was upside down, it would take more than yoga for me to deal with
it...
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Richard Pike
Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Kolb Firefly Part 103 legal (Redoing the Firefly windshield)
Kingsport, TN 3TN0
Forgiving is tough, being forgiven is wonderful, and God's grace really is amazing.
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| Subject: | Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure |
What, did the picture flip?
George H
Firestar
Mesick, Michigan
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> On Dec 2, 2018, at 10:55 PM, Richard Pike <thegreybaron@charter.net> wrote:
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> If my airplane was upside down, it would take more than yoga for me to deal with
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> Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
> Kolb Firefly Part 103 legal (Redoing the Firefly windshield)
> Kingsport, TN 3TN0
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| Subject: | Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure |
Your enclosure without the surround tubing looks great. Just before I went to the
full enclosure I made a taller windshield , about 6 inches taller. The top
wanted to buckle down when up to speed , I had to add an aluminum strap around
the back edge and ran two from that down to the dash. That extra six inches of
windshield alone made a huge difference in the wind. I'm looking forward to
trying out this full enclosure.
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West1m
Hastings, MN
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