The easy-to-build FireStar is designed to carry two passengers while delivering exceptional climb performance, powered by the 55hp Hirth 3202 engine. With a gross weight of just 725 lbs. and a slow stall speed, it qualifies as an experimental kit-built light sport aircraft, making it ideal for Sport Pilots. The FireStar's standard Hirth 3202 engine features a 2.58:1 gear reduction drive and a 66-inch fixed-pitch propeller, delivering impressive climb rates and a top speed of 80 mph.
FIREStar
High Performance
The FireStar is an incredibly versatile aircraft, with performance that exceeds expectations thanks to its lightweight design, generous wing area, and large diameter propeller. Its astounding take-off and climb rate, unmatched by any other light plane kit, coupled with excellent propeller ground clearance, allows it to operate from a wide variety of improved fields.
Sturdy Construction
For unmatched strength and durability, the FireStar’s airframe features a robust fuselage cage made from factory-welded 4130 chrome-moly steel, with 4130 steel reinforcing all high-stress areas. The wings are built with rigid truss ribs, a sturdy 5-inch aluminum spar, and are covered in Stits aircraft fabric with permanent UV protection to prevent fabric degradation.
Sporty Handling
Like all Kolb aircraft, the FireStar features traditional cable and push-pull tube controls for a solid, responsive feel. With half-span ailerons that provide excellent roll authority at both high and low speeds, minimal power required to maintain slow flight, and optional mechanical brakes for confident stopping, the FireStar excels in tight landing areas, while the optional heel pedals enhance ground handling with a tighter turning radius.
Great Visibility
The FireStar offers exceptional visibility, making it an ideal aircraft for sightseeing, with 360-degree views from the cabin and an optional clear lexan gap seal for a direct view upward. Its rear-mounted engine not only reduces noise and eliminates exhaust fumes but also features an optional full enclosure for comfort in cooler weather, easily removable for open-air flying.
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