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1. 05:37 AM - Re: Just bought a Firefly (Keith84)
2. 06:37 AM - Re: Re: Just bought a Firefly (Jim Baker)
3. 09:29 AM - Re: Re: Just bought a Firefly (Herb)
4. 10:45 AM - Re: Just bought a Firefly (Keith84)
5. 03:58 PM - Re: Just bought a Firefly (Larlaeb)
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| Subject: | Re: Just bought a Firefly |
Well my first attempt at flying did not go so well! At least I now know what it
feels like to nose over. Its not as scary as I thought. While I repair the nose
cone i think I will install a temporary skid
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98' Kolb FireFly
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| Subject: | Re: Just bought a Firefly |
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| Subject: | Re: Just bought a Firefly |
First two flights on Firefly #1 ended with landing on my nose, in quick
succession...I might add...:-) Took a real divit on the second
landing...Removed the Heel brakes and all was fine after that...bought
a used nose cone from Travis .
'Nuther issue....the wing holding fixture that goes through a hole in
the tail boom near the front of the tail feathers.....On mine the cro
molly tube that goes through the boom tube has been ground off!
anyone ever mounted the folded wings differently that what is
intended by TNK? I will weld the through tube back on unless there are
other, more desirable methods ? I am thinking about a cradle on wheels
that clamps around the tail boom that contains airfoil shaped pads to
support the wings... ala...sailplane.... Lots of foam and boat carpet...
thanks to all who set me straight on my painting folly....Mainly too
much air...(a memory fart) Will add color to the wings tomorrow
morning...and affix the Flapperons .. Coming along nicely... Should have
been in the air by now...the 90-90 syndrome...
By the way...would like to trade a three blade hub from GSC for a two
blade one.... Also would trade three IVO 60 inch medium(503-582) blades
for three UL blades...pusher of course...all like new...Herb
On 07/28/2015 07:37 AM, Keith84 wrote:
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> Well my first attempt at flying did not go so well! At least I now know what
it feels like to nose over. Its not as scary as I thought. While I repair the
nose cone i think I will install a temporary skid
>
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> 98' Kolb FireFly
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=445298#445298
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| Subject: | Re: Just bought a Firefly |
Jim Baker wrote:
> What were you trying to do? Not snarky, just wondering the mode of attempted
flight...... Jim Baker 405 426 5377 (tel:4054265377)--
Well i found my old tail wheel assembly had a broken weld. So i put a new one on
and was doing a bunch lf taxing back and forth. I haven't flown it so I do
not have any muscle memory as to how the plane handles. I also dont really look
at the gauges since I have my eyes glued to the field. I believe i got her up
to 40-50mph and didnt realize it. I was holding the stick in the neutral position
since i really didnt intend to fly her. Then i felt the nose going. I dont
know if sticked back or not i just know that i ended up skidding about 50 feet.
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| Subject: | Re: Just bought a Firefly |
I'm probably a nervous Nellie and I'm certainly not qualified to tell anyone what
to do but I think you would feel a lot more comfortable if you had a few hours
of tailwheel instruction. As has already been stated, these planes are not
that hard to fly but they are different and the closer you can get to getting
some experience in a 'like' aircraft the better you will feel.
When I got my MKIII I had no experience in this type of aircraft although I did
have a private license and had a good bit of tail dragger time (long ago). I
did the taxi drill like you are doing but also got a few hours in a Citabria
and a Cub. They are different but it did make me feel I could handle the plane
and although I was scared to death the first flight I took it all worked out.
I'm in Texas in the Houston area and you can email me at Larlaeb@gmail.com. I'm
no instructor but I could probably give you a ride in my Kolb if you think that
would help.
Sincerely,
Allan
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