Skybolt difference
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From: Front Royal,
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To my understanding, the Super Skybolt was a moniker given a full-scale Skybolt powered by the Lycoming IO-540 six-cylinder engine. The "normal" Skybolts are typically powered by a four cylinder IO-360.
A real Skybolt can be built as either an open-cockpit or with a bubble canopy. Neither option makes it "super".
There are also some differences in the structural and aesthetic design between those aircraft built to the older (pre-1970-something) plans, and the newer plans. Most noticeable are the differences in the elevator and hor. stab.
For honest, accurate information about the Skybolt, Pitts S1, Pitts M-14, and Knight Twister, go to www.steenaerolab.com
-Wayne
A real Skybolt can be built as either an open-cockpit or with a bubble canopy. Neither option makes it "super".
There are also some differences in the structural and aesthetic design between those aircraft built to the older (pre-1970-something) plans, and the newer plans. Most noticeable are the differences in the elevator and hor. stab.
For honest, accurate information about the Skybolt, Pitts S1, Pitts M-14, and Knight Twister, go to www.steenaerolab.com
-Wayne
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Don't think sig still make the skybolt, I have one that i started but was apprehensive about the soldering on the cabane strut so have not finished it ( my soldering skills), I will do though. Nice looking plane.





