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1. 04:57 AM - Re: My new Firefly (Beauford)
2. 06:00 AM - Re: My new Firefly (Stuart Harner)
3. 06:21 AM - Re: My new Firefly (Herb)
4. 06:41 AM - Re: My new Firefly (Stuart Harner)
5. 07:19 AM - Re: My new Firefly (Herb)
6. 07:27 AM - Re: My new Firefly (Herb)
7. 08:17 AM - Re: New definition of STUPID! (west1m)
8. 08:25 AM - Re: New definition of STUPID! (west1m)
9. 08:52 AM - Re: Re: New definition of STUPID! (Herb)
10. 12:23 PM - Re: Re: New definition of STUPID! (Michael Orth)
11. 12:31 PM - Re: My new Firefly (Stuart Harner)
12. 02:56 PM - Mark III xtra for tall pilot (Dougflyer71)
13. 04:02 PM - Firefly wing fold questions (Stuart Harner)
14. 04:12 PM - Re: Firefly wing fold questions (B Young)
15. 04:39 PM - Re: My new Firefly (pipercolt)
16. 05:03 PM - Re: Firefly wing fold questions (Stuart Harner)
17. 05:25 PM - FireFly Trailer With Clamping Wheel Chocks (Doug Syler)
18. 05:48 PM - Re: Firefly wing fold questions (Dennis Rowe)
19. 06:02 PM - Re: Firefly wing fold questions (B Young)
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Congrats on a good-looking machine, Brother Harner. May you enjoy a long and
safe relationship with it.
Beauford
Brandon, FL
FF-076, N173BW
(Renamed at some point during most flights...)
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Stuart Harner
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 8:55 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: My new Firefly
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Please allow me to introduce my new Kolb Firefly, Serenity.
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That is a Rotax 447
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From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of tblankenheim@charter.net
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 9:12 PM
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: My new Firefly
What motor are you using?
Tom B
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Subject: | Re: My new Firefly |
Stuart
Have you run the engine ? Herb
On 10/05/2014 07:59 AM, Stuart Harner wrote:
>
> That is a Rotax 447
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of tblankenheim@charter.net
> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 9:12 PM
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: My new Firefly
>
>
> What motor are you using?
>
> Tom B
>
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Not yet, but I have sat in the seat and made engine noises!
I had planned to try and start it yesterday, but did not get that far. My plans
always have a schedule of their own and it is always longer than my schedule.
:(
The wind is supposed to howl here the next 3 days, so it will probably be late
in the week before I can take it back outside for engine start.
That is OK, as I still need to do W&B while it is empty, then add gas to the tank
one gallon at a time so I can mark the sides of the tank.
Since I put a carb kit in it, the carb settings are all at the factory recommended
starting points so I suspect there will be quite a lot of tinkering with carb
and prop pitch to get it running right.
Then I can go ahead and start in on the break in procedure. I know it is not needed,
but I figured it would be good for me to learn all the sounds and instrument
readings. Kind of a get to know you shake down flight, while still on the
ground.
I will let you know how that all goes.
Stuart
Do not archive
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Herb
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: My new Firefly
Stuart
Have you run the engine ? Herb
On 10/05/2014 07:59 AM, Stuart Harner wrote:
> --> <stuart@harnerfarm.net>
>
> That is a Rotax 447
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> tblankenheim@charter.net
> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 9:12 PM
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: My new Firefly
>
>
> What motor are you using?
>
> Tom B
>
>
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Subject: | Re: My new Firefly |
The carb was as from the factory...we did nothing to the engine for it
was as shipped from the distributor..SMLA..
The only thing we did was pitch the prop for 6200 or so static...run
it in for an hour...and my buddy went flying...
The temps should settle in in another 35 or so hours...
Herb
On 10/05/2014 08:40 AM, Stuart Harner wrote:
>
> Not yet, but I have sat in the seat and made engine noises!
>
> I had planned to try and start it yesterday, but did not get that far. My plans
always have a schedule of their own and it is always longer than my schedule.
:(
>
> The wind is supposed to howl here the next 3 days, so it will probably be late
in the week before I can take it back outside for engine start.
>
> That is OK, as I still need to do W&B while it is empty, then add gas to the
tank one gallon at a time so I can mark the sides of the tank.
>
> Since I put a carb kit in it, the carb settings are all at the factory recommended
starting points so I suspect there will be quite a lot of tinkering with
carb and prop pitch to get it running right.
>
> Then I can go ahead and start in on the break in procedure. I know it is not
needed, but I figured it would be good for me to learn all the sounds and instrument
readings. Kind of a get to know you shake down flight, while still on
the ground.
>
> I will let you know how that all goes.
>
> Stuart
>
> Do not archive
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Herb
> Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 8:21 AM
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: My new Firefly
>
>
> Stuart
>
> Have you run the engine ? Herb
> On 10/05/2014 07:59 AM, Stuart Harner wrote:
>> --> <stuart@harnerfarm.net>
>>
>> That is a Rotax 447
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
>> tblankenheim@charter.net
>> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 9:12 PM
>> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: My new Firefly
>>
>>
>> What motor are you using?
>>
>> Tom B
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
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Subject: | Re: My new Firefly |
I should have said...do the one hour break in...:-) Herb
On 10/05/2014 09:19 AM, Herb wrote:
>
> The carb was as from the factory...we did nothing to the engine for it
> was as shipped from the distributor..SMLA..
>
> The only thing we did was pitch the prop for 6200 or so static...run
> it in for an hour...and my buddy went flying...
>
> The temps should settle in in another 35 or so hours...
>
> Herb
> On 10/05/2014 08:40 AM, Stuart Harner wrote:
>>
>> Not yet, but I have sat in the seat and made engine noises!
>>
>> I had planned to try and start it yesterday, but did not get that
>> far. My plans always have a schedule of their own and it is always
>> longer than my schedule. :(
>>
>> The wind is supposed to howl here the next 3 days, so it will
>> probably be late in the week before I can take it back outside for
>> engine start.
>>
>> That is OK, as I still need to do W&B while it is empty, then add gas
>> to the tank one gallon at a time so I can mark the sides of the tank.
>>
>> Since I put a carb kit in it, the carb settings are all at the
>> factory recommended starting points so I suspect there will be quite
>> a lot of tinkering with carb and prop pitch to get it running right.
>>
>> Then I can go ahead and start in on the break in procedure. I know
>> it is not needed, but I figured it would be good for me to learn all
>> the sounds and instrument readings. Kind of a get to know you shake
>> down flight, while still on the ground.
>>
>> I will let you know how that all goes.
>>
>> Stuart
>>
>> Do not archive
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Herb
>> Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 8:21 AM
>> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: My new Firefly
>>
>>
>> Stuart
>>
>> Have you run the engine ? Herb
>> On 10/05/2014 07:59 AM, Stuart Harner wrote:
>>> --> <stuart@harnerfarm.net>
>>>
>>> That is a Rotax 447
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
>>> [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
>>> tblankenheim@charter.net
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 9:12 PM
>>> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
>>> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: My new Firefly
>>>
>>>
>>> What motor are you using?
>>>
>>> Tom B
>>>
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Subject: | Re: New definition of STUPID! |
It is good to hear you got home safely as that is exactly how this happened.
Luckily I had no intention of flying it at the time.
[quote="undoctor"]I'm sorry, too, for the damage to your beautiful 'Fly. However,
sometimes Providence smiles on us and our payment isn't nearly as
great as it may have been! I guess it's time to own up to my own "stupid"
experience...
When I first took possession of the FlagFly, one day I was taking off
and landing between short flights where I'd make an adjustment here and there.
I didn't preflight before each flight, as I'd preflighted before I began.
After one flight I was going over the result and discovered that after
dropping a wing and re-setting it I had put the clevis into place and
took off without the safety pin! I assure you that will get your attention
for years after the "what if's" are thoroughly drilled into your mind.
For the wise, life itself is a learning experience, so we can all benefit
from our "stupid" mistakes. Keep us informed of your repair progress.
Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
On 10/3/2014 6:09 PM, George Bearden wrote:
>
> I am very sorry that you had to pay such a price for a
moments inattention. "The slings and arrows of outrageous
fortune!".
> But not stupid, just a human mistake. I seriously doubt that
you are in any way stupid. I find that as I age I have to
change/build new habits to compensate for my lack of short-term
memory.
>
> Like everybody here I could tell stories of my own mistakes,
but I won't because.. ah.. because I don't have pictures!
:-)
>
> GeoB
>
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> >
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Subject: | Re: New definition of STUPID! |
It is good to hear you got home safely as that is exactly how this happened.
Luckily I had no intention of flying it at the time.
.
.
[quote="undoctor"]I'm sorry, too, for the damage to your beautiful 'Fly. However,
sometimes Providence smiles on us and our payment isn't nearly as
great as it may have been! I guess it's time to own up to my own "stupid"
experience...
When I first took possession of the FlagFly, one day I was taking off
and landing between short flights where I'd make an adjustment here and there.
I didn't preflight before each flight, as I'd preflighted before I began.
After one flight I was going over the result and discovered that after
dropping a wing and re-setting it I had put the clevis into place and
took off without the safety pin! I assure you that will get your attention
for years after the "what if's" are thoroughly drilled into your mind.
For the wise, life itself is a learning experience, so we can all benefit
from our "stupid" mistakes. Keep us informed of your repair progress.
Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
On 10/3/2014 6:09 PM, George Bearden wrote:
>
> I am very sorry that you had to pay such a price for a
moments inattention. "The slings and arrows of outrageous
fortune!".
> But not stupid, just a human mistake. I seriously doubt that
you are in any way stupid. I find that as I age I have to
change/build new habits to compensate for my lack of short-term
memory.
>
> Like everybody here I could tell stories of my own mistakes,
but I won't because.. ah.. because I don't have pictures!
:-)
>
> GeoB
>
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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Subject: | Re: New definition of STUPID! |
I discovered an unlatched safety pin on a Kolb at the flyin one
year...Did not know whether to re latch it or find the
owner....anyway...I kept my eye on the plane and searched around til I
found the owner...Herb
On 10/05/2014 10:24 AM, west1m wrote:
>
> It is good to hear you got home safely as that is exactly how this happened.
> Luckily I had no intention of flying it at the time.
> .
> .
>
>
> [quote="undoctor"]I'm sorry, too, for the damage to your beautiful 'Fly. However,
sometimes Providence smiles on us and our payment isn't nearly as
great as it may have been! I guess it's time to own up to my own "stupid"
experience...
>
> When I first took possession of the FlagFly, one day I was taking off
and landing between short flights where I'd make an adjustment here and
there. I didn't preflight before each flight, as I'd preflighted before
I began. After one flight I was going over the result and discovered that
after dropping a wing and re-setting it I had put the clevis into place and
took off without the safety pin! I assure you that will get your attention
for years after the "what if's" are thoroughly drilled into your mind.
>
> For the wise, life itself is a learning experience, so we can all benefit
from our "stupid" mistakes. Keep us informed of your repair progress.
>
> Dave Kulp
> Bethlehem, PA
>
>
> On 10/3/2014 6:09 PM, George Bearden wrote:
>
>
>>
>> I am very sorry that you had to pay such a price for a
moments inattention. "The slings and arrows of outrageous
fortune!".
>> But not stupid, just a human mistake. I seriously doubt that
you are in any way stupid. I find that as I age I have to
change/build new habits to compensate for my lack of short-term
memory.
>>
>> Like everybody here I could tell stories of my own mistakes,
but I won't because.. ah.. because I don't have pictures!
:-)
>>
>> GeoB
>>
>>>
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Subject: | Re: New definition of STUPID! |
Dave,
I once knew a guy who was missing his index finger down to the first
knuckle on both hands.
He was in his shop and decided to cut a piece of wire.
He wrapped the wire around both index fingers and flipped on the table
saw to cut the wire.
The wire remained intact but both finger tips departed thanks to his
makeshift wire guillotine.
Now that was STUPID.
Michael
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----- Original Message -----
From: "west1m" <west1m@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 8:17 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: New definition of STUPID!
>
> It is good to hear you got home safely as that is exactly how this
happened.
> Luckily I had no intention of flying it at the time.
>
>
> [quote="undoctor"]I'm sorry, too, for the damage to your beautiful
'Fly. However, sometimes Providence smiles on us and our payment
isn't nearly as great as it may have been! I guess it's time to own
up to my own "stupid" experience...
>
> When I first took possession of the FlagFly, one day I was taking
off and landing between short flights where I'd make an adjustment
here and there. I didn't preflight before each flight, as I'd
preflighted before I began. After one flight I was going over the
result and discovered that after dropping a wing and re-setting it I
had put the clevis into place and took off without the safety pin!
I assure you that will get your attention for years after the "what
if's" are thoroughly drilled into your mind.
>
> For the wise, life itself is a learning experience, so we can all
benefit from our "stupid" mistakes. Keep us informed of your repair
progress.
>
> Dave Kulp
> Bethlehem, PA
>
>
> On 10/3/2014 6:09 PM, George Bearden wrote:
>
>
>>
>> I am very sorry that you had to pay such a price for a
moments inattention. "The slings and arrows of outrageous
fortune!".
>> But not stupid, just a human mistake. I seriously doubt
that you are in any way stupid. I find that as I age I
have to change/build new habits to
compensate for my lack of short-term memory.
>>
>> Like everybody here I could tell stories of my own
mistakes, but I won't because.. ah.. because I don't have
pictures! :-)
>>
>> GeoB
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Thanks, it is always good to meet a fellow Browncoat.
Stuart
Serenity is knowing which River NOT to cross!
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of pcking
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 8:18 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: My new Firefly
Stuart,
Shiny.
PCKing
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stuart Harner" <stuart@harnerfarm.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 8:55 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: My new Firefly
> Ladies and Gentlemen,
>
> Please allow me to introduce my new Kolb Firefly, Serenity.
>
> No fan of Josh Whedon (like I am) needs an explanation why I HAVE to name
> a
> Firefly "Serenity".
>
> For those who are not SciFi fans, just know that serenity is what I feel
> while in the shop working on my airplane and I am sure that will be one of
> the main emotions I have when flying her.
>
> This was a quick build kit delivered last December. I have worked pretty
> much all of my spare time on her.
>
> Today was the first time the finished airplane was assembled into one
> piece.
>
> She is back in the garage tonight awaiting setup for weight and balance
> procedures.
>
> I still need to add the skid ball and calibrate the markings on the fuel
> tank.
>
> After that, it will be time for first engine start!
>
> If the weather holds, I may be able to get a flight or two in yet this
> fall.
> Only time will tell.
>
> Thanks for listening (reading, what-ever, I am just excited to be to this
> point)!
>
> Stuart
>
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Subject: | Mark III xtra for tall pilot |
Hello all. I"m looking at building a Mark III xtra. Can somebody tell me how I
would fit in the airplane. I'm 6'6" tall and usually have problems with legroom.
Also, I have 0 tailwheel time and wonder if this airplane is difficult to taxi.
I watched a guy struggle with a firestar, but admittedly the wind was fairly
stiff that day.(here in the lovely midwest).
Doug
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Subject: | Firefly wing fold questions |
Hey guys,
When you are by yourself and folding or unfolding the wings, how do you
handle the struts?
Do you fold them out toward the tip or in toward the root?
How to you keep it from swinging into the dirt while you are maneuvering the
wing?
How do you keep it where it belongs once the wings are folded?
Thanks,
Stuart
Seems like there is something new to learn every day
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Subject: | Re: Firefly wing fold questions |
Take the struts off when folding,, when setting up attach at the cage and
set on the wheel till ready to attach to the wing.
Boyd
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Subject: | Re: My new Firefly |
I can not see any pictures. Any guesses why?
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Subject: | Firefly wing fold questions |
Do you have pins at the wing fittings?
Mine came with bolts and spacers, two bolts with two spacers for each
bolt on each wing.
Getting all of that assembled was quite a bit of work, even with the
wings upside down on the bench. I don=99t think I would want to
go through that every time I fly.
I was under the impression that you just pull the single pin at the
bottom of the strut and then fold the strut up against the wing. From
the one time I tried it (with help), the fuselage was in the way for
folding up, so I flipped it out towards the tip, but it was hard to hang
onto everything at once. Plus there is no easy place to fasten it to.
Do you have any pictures of your Firefly you could share? Direct email
is OK, stuart@harnerfarm.net
Still scratching my head on this one.
Stuart
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of B Young
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly wing fold questions
Take the struts off when folding,, when setting up attach at the cage
and set on the wheel till ready to attach to the wing.
Boyd
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Subject: | FireFly Trailer With Clamping Wheel Chocks |
The picture shows a weldment I use to chock my wheels on a
home-made 20-foot trailer, with 36-inch tongue. The wheels roll up over a hinged
part that swings up to immobilize the wheel when tied up with
rope. The rear of the FireFly 5-inch boom tube needs to be supported by a cradle
that swings down out of the way for loading.
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Subject: | Re: Firefly wing fold questions |
Stuart,
I don't think Boyd realized you have a Firefly, he described the way we do i
t on my Mk-3 and Dave's Slingshot.
The Fly struts do fold up to the wing, I believe every time I've seen it don
e the struts fold toward the wing tip.
Dennis "Skid" Rowe
Mk3, Rotax 670,
Leechburg, PA
> On Oct 5, 2014, at 8:02 PM, "Stuart Harner" <stuart@harnerfarm.net> wrote:
>
> Do you have pins at the wing fittings?
>
> Mine came with bolts and spacers, two bolts with two spacers for each bolt
on each wing.
>
> Getting all of that assembled was quite a bit of work, even with the wings
upside down on the bench. I don=99t think I would want to go through
that every time I fly.
>
> I was under the impression that you just pull the single pin at the bottom
of the strut and then fold the strut up against the wing. >=46rom the one t
ime I tried it (with help), the fuselage was in the way for folding up, so I
flipped it out towards the tip, but it was hard to hang onto everything at o
nce. Plus there is no easy place to fasten it to.
>
> Do you have any pictures of your Firefly you could share? Direct email is
OK, stuart@harnerfarm.net
>
> Still scratching my head on this one.
>
> Stuart
>
> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@
matronics.com] On Behalf Of B Young
> Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2014 6:09 PM
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly wing fold questions
>
> Take the struts off when folding,, when setting up attach at the cage and
set on the wheel till ready to attach to the wing.
> Boyd
>
>
>
> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List
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Subject: | Firefly wing fold questions |
I have a mk 3 and forgot that the fly has 2 lift struts. Guess I don't know
the exact procedure for the fly
Boyd
On Oct 5, 2014 6:05 PM, "Stuart Harner" <stuart@harnerfarm.net> wrote:
> Do you have pins at the wing fittings?
>
>
> Mine came with bolts and spacers, two bolts with two spacers for each bol
t
> on each wing.
>
>
> Getting all of that assembled was quite a bit of work, even with the wing
s
> upside down on the bench. I don=99t think I would want to go throu
gh that
> every time I fly.
>
>
> I was under the impression that you just pull the single pin at the botto
m
> of the strut and then fold the strut up against the wing. >From the one
> time I tried it (with help), the fuselage was in the way for folding up,
so
> I flipped it out towards the tip, but it was hard to hang onto everything
> at once. Plus there is no easy place to fasten it to.
>
>
> Do you have any pictures of your Firefly you could share? Direct email i
s
> OK, stuart@harnerfarm.net
>
>
> Still scratching my head on this one.
>
>
> Stuart
>
>
> *From:* owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
> owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *B Young
> *Sent:* Sunday, October 05, 2014 6:09 PM
> *To:* kolb-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Re: Kolb-List: Firefly wing fold questions
>
>
> Take the struts off when folding,, when setting up attach at the cage an
d
> set on the wheel till ready to attach to the wing.
> Boyd
>
>
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