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The design goal of the Slingshot is to provide
the speed of entry level general aviation aircraft, with all
the fun, short field performance, and portability of ultralight
aircraft. No mistaking what the Slingshot is all about. It is
a fun flying, kick up your heels type aircraft. The aggressive
stance of the Slingshot hints at what this aircraft is capable
of doing. It jumps off the ground, zips through the air, sips
fuel, and lands in shorter distances than any other aircraft
in its speed range. All these features and performance are
available at ultralight prices. Available in a wide variety of
states of completion, from a basic do-it-yourself kit, all
the way to our very comprehensive Quick Build kit.
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Pictured above is Tom McCarthy
landing his Kolb
Slingshot at Sun-N-Fun.
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HIGH PERFORMANcE
Many ultralight pilots, having gained experience and
confidence in their aircraft, are looking for a faster aircraft
to extend their cruise horizons. However they don't wish to
make the huge jump into general aviation aircraft with the
much higher operating costs, expensive annual inspection fees,
poorer visibility and need for hanger rental.
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The Slingshot is the next logical step. It provides the
additional speed while retaining the short take-off and
landing distance, impressive climb, light weight structure,
superior visibility, and quick folding wings of ultralight
aircraft. The Slingshot delivers the cruise speeds of GA
aircraft and retains all the fun and economy of ultalight
aircraft. Plus, the slingshot is capable of operating from the
shorter ultralight landing strips. The Slingshot can be built
with empty weight of under 400 pounds. With a Rotax 582 and
typical options, the weight will be in the 450 pound range.
This is a very high horsepower to weight ratio and is the
secret for the tremendous performance potential of the Slingshot.
We haven't forgotten the licensed pilots either. Many pilots
are making the transition from GA aircraft to ultralight type
aircraft. The Slingshot makes the transition easier as it
provides more speed than typical ultralight type aircraft and
it feels and handles more like a GA plane.
STURDY CONSTRUCTION
The Slingshot fuselage is built from strong, light weight
4130 chrome-moly steel -- like most high performance aerobatic
aircraft. 4130 steel gives more strength with less weight than
any other type material, and yet has excellent crash worthy
characteristics. Wings and tails are made of aluminum with
steel reinforcements at high stress areas.
COZY SEATING
The Slingshot has tandem seating. The rear passenger seat
is designed for average size people, up to 175 pounds. The
seating arrangement has the passenger's legs overlapping the
pilot's seat. This allows the fuselage to be shorter and more
compact. It also saves a lot of weight.
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Although
Kolb aircraft are easy to fly and have gentle flight
characteristics, they are also high performance
aircraft. We recommend training or some transition
training before attempting flight in our aircraft.
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Pictured above is a Kolb Slingshot
belonging to
Dean Chandler.
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GREAT VISIBILITY
Many may not consciously be aware of the fact, but it is
true: the better the visibility, the more enjoyable and fun
the flying -- the more visibility the better. We retained the
pusher configuration to maintain the vastly superior
visibility for which Kolb Aircraft has become known. With the
Slingshot, you have more visibility than any other design.
Keeping the engine in back also eliminates exhaust fumes and
reduces noise levels.
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FOLDING WINGS & TAIL
The cost of hangering airplanes today is one of the
more burdensome aspects of aircraft ownership. (A tie
down may cost less in the short run, but is expensive
eventually due to more rapid aircraft deterioration.)
Those who otherwise feel they can afford to purchase an
airplane, may not feel comfortable with the ongoing expensive
monthly payments needed to store the airplane at an
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The Slingshot's very quick folding wings provide many
alternatives to expensive hangar storage. The least expensive
storage is keeping the Slingshot at home and trailering it to the
flying site. Many Kolb owners find this a practical
arrangement; also our owners can share hangars, and some store
their trailer at the airport (for typically minimal fees).
The compact size and light weight of the Slingshot provides an
extremely easy to move around aircraft. Push it out of the
trailer, pop out the wings, and go fly in about 15 minutes --
real time! At only 400 pounds, it is easy to move the
Slingshot into and out of your garage, hangar, or
trailer. The shorter span wings makes folding a breeze.
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Seating |
two tandem. |
| Wing Span |
22 ft. |
| Wing Area |
110 sq. ft. |
| Length |
19 ft., 6 in. (same folded) |
| Height |
6 ft. 10 in. (same folded)
Height and width are based on
standard wooden prop. Larger prop with more blades add to the height
and width of the aircraft. |
| Width (folded) |
6 ft. 3 in. at wheels
Height and width are based on
standard wooden prop. Larger prop with more blades add to the height
and width of the aircraft. |
| Empty Weight |
395 lbs. (typically) |
| Gross Weight |
850 lbs
Weight is approximate and may
vary . Manufacturer's tolerances in tube wall thickness, engine size,
and doping and painting of the aircraft are a few of the many items
which may introduce weight variations.. |
| Fuel Capacity |
10 gal. |
| Load Factor |
+4 , -2 g (limit) |
| Stall Speed |
41 mph @ gross weight |
| Vne |
115 mph |
| Build Time |
Approx. 400 hrs.
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| Quick Build Offered by Custom Air |
Approx. 210 hrs
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| Builder Assist Option Available |
Offered by Custom Air |
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| ROTAX
ENGINE |
503 |
582 |
912 |
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solo/dual |
solo/dual |
solo/dual |
| Reduction Unit |
Rotax "B" Gearbox, 2.58:1 |
Rotax 'B'
Gearbox,
2.58:1 Rotax "C" or "E" type (up to 3.47:1) ratio |
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| Propeller |
66" diameter two-blade wood |
68" diameter two-blade wood |
70" diameter two-blade wood |
| Propeller |
64" diameter
three-blade wood |
66" diameter three-blade wood |
70" diameter three-blade wood |
| Takeoff Distance |
200' (s)
250' (d) |
150' (s)
200' (d) |
100' (s)
150' (d) |
| Rate of Climb is based on 175 lb.
pilot |
1000 fpm (s)
650 fpm (d)
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1300 fpm
(s)
800 fpm (d) |
1700 fpm (s)
1100 fpm (d) |
| Top Speed |
90 mph |
100 mph |
110 mph |
| Cruise Speed |
85 mph |
90 mph |
100 mph |
| QUICK
BUILD |
These
structures/operations are done |
| Wings |
2 Built |
| Ailerons |
2 Built |
| Vertical Stabilizer |
1 Built |
| Horizontal Stabilizers |
2 Built |
| Elevators |
2 Built |
| Rudder |
1 Built |
| Wing Alignment |
Wings are attached and aligned with fuselage |
| Lift Struts |
Are assembled to correct length |
| Tail Alignment |
Tail surfaces are aligned and attached to
fuselage tube |
| Tail Wire Bracing |
Made to length with ends swedged |
| Tail Hinges |
All hinges for horizontal stabilizers,
elevator, rudder, aligned, and temporarily installed. |
| Fuselage " H " Section |
Installed |
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FABRIC
COVERING KIT |
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| From Aircraft Technical Support |
$1870
(subject to change) |
| Hazardous shipping & handling |
$ call |
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Fabric covering and finish paint are NOT included in kit prices.
Kolb Fabric Covering Kits are supplied by Aircraft Technical
Support, Inc. Call Jim and Dondi Miller toll free at 1-877-877-3334, or visit their web site.
The Kolb Covering Kit uses the Poly-Fiber process. The Kit includes fabric,
fabric tapes, fabric cement (Poly-Tak), fabric coatings (Poly-Brush), solvents,
special large head fabric rivets, a Rib Rivet Drilling Fixture, Poly-Fiber Manual,
and an instructional video. Finish Paint is not included in the Fabric Covering
Kit, however, 50 Poly-Fiber colors are available through Aircraft Technical
Support. As Kolb enthusiasts, Jim and Dondi Miller are available to help
you with fabric covering and painting questions. They conduct seminars
and fabric covering workshops, and operate a Fabric Covering Shop.
Call them anytime toll free at 1-877-877-3334 for technical help! |
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