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1. 08:26 AM - Re: Re: Wing Swivel (Stuart Harner)
2. 09:01 AM - Re: Wing Swivel (Rex Rodebush)
3. 11:26 AM - Re: Wing Swivel (w0odi)
4. 12:52 PM - Re: Questions, Modifications, Biography (west1m)
5. 03:55 PM - Re: Re: Wing Swivel - Now OSH (Stuart Harner)
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The Firefly was my choice since I wanted to get away from everything FAA and
just fly for fun. Don't need to go anywhere, don't fly very often but sure
have fun when I do. Others have different motivations and choose
accordingly.
Made the decision to purchase a quick build at OSH 2013. Kit was delivered
just before Christmas. Spent a lot of time at the Kolb booth in both 2014
and 2015. I hang out in the ultralight area most of the time anyway. The
Kolb people are really gracious and put up with me. There is always shade on
one side of the trailer!
You can see more about my Firefly here:
http://harnerfarm.net/serenity/serenity.html
There is a hidden page about my camper turned hangar here:
http://harnerfarm.net/serenity/hangar.html
I still need to put up some more pictures and descriptions and then build a
link on the main page. What is not shown yet is the fold down door/ramp and
how the folded Firefly fits inside. (I really need to get caught up on my
web work.) :(
Still many more things to do and the search for a private strip to fly off
of that is closer than the 25 mile away airport continues...
Feel free to ask questions anytime.
Stuart
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[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of w0odi
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2016 5:55 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Wing Swivel
Thanks Stuart...... I would love to go to Oshkosh again....... but not sure
my legs and back could take all that walking and they won't let me bring my
atv...lol Maybe the rules have changed since I was there... :)
I have seen one kolb up close and personal since Oshkosh 91 and that was
last April and it was an immaculate machine...This was prior to my purchase
of my Sport 2 S.... It was like a brand new machine had maybe 150 hours and
is 2006 he demoed the Firestar II and it looked like it ran and flew great I
was just a little concerned about the attachment....just being a worry wart
I guess...
At the time I was thinkingI needed a 2 place but now I am wondering if that
was a good ideaI have lots of folks wanting rides yet I am not ready since i
have so little time in the machine..... I would feel like I am really
responsible if I were to take someone for a ride... let alone my own well
being.. But that is off topic. I feel better after hearing from you about
the attachment..
I am seriously thinking about selling the sport and getting a Firestar...
The record speaks for the brand.... not that there is anything wrong with
the Quicksilver just have a desire for the Kolb and a single seat..
.. thanks for letting me comment on this subject and thanks to anyone else
who answers...
Larry
stuart(at)harnerfarm.net wrote:
> The wing fold thing is the coolest part of a Kolb.
>
> When you see one being folded it explains itself.
>
> The U-joint is made of steel and is absolutely solid when the wing is
> pinned into place. The build tolerances were so good on mine that the
> powder coat interfered with the fit. Tight is good, loose is not. :)
>
> If you get back to OSH stop at the Kolb booth and watch it in action.
> You will be impressed.
>
> The ability to easily and quickly fold was essential to me. I don't
> worry about that part at all!
>
> Stuart
>
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Larry,
The last time I was at Oshkosh they had battery powered chairs for rent at the
entrance. They claimed they would last all day. Don't remember how much they
were.
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Stuart thanks for the info and website.....I had stumbled across it back when trying
to make up my mind about what to buy.... I hope to go to Oshkosh again maybe
this year who knows....
Rex I see you are from Galena, MO I am from Mountain View, MO thanks for the info
on the elec chairs.... I'm not that bad yet.... and yes I would most likely
spend most of my time in the ultralight area but I loved the flea market part
to.....My brother and I finally wised up and waited on the trams to pick us up
sure saved lots of steps...... I would pretty much have no choice now... gonna
be 59 this year so I don't walk as far as I used to.
Stuart I don't think a firefly would haul me as I am 6'2" and 270.. need to drop
some weight and that would help my walking but like you I would love to avoid
the FAA as much as possible..
I think that the Firestar would be more of what I am looking for....
Stuart after looking at your firefly barbones pics I see and appreciate the wing
attachments much better.... for some reason I had it in my head that the main
spar was ahead of the front attachment point and that the spar wasn't connected
to anything structural other than ribs...Now I see how wrong I was...and
that the back swivel attachment is more robust than I thought.....it is not as
easy to see on one that is completed.. Thanks again guys for all of your info
and help. :)
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Aw Darn, I don't have a degree in aeronautical engineering, Does this mean the
tail is going to fall off my Kolb?
Awful lot of BS over a hinge...
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West1m
Hastings, MN
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| Subject: | Re: Wing Swivel - Now OSH |
Oshkosh has changed a bunch since '91. You wouldn't recognize it.
For the most part I think the changes are good. They have moved many things
and expanded. The tram routes have been redone several times. I think they
are pretty good now. They cut down on the some of the vehicle traffic on
the grounds, that helps pedestrians and trams. I camp at the private place
just across the road to the west of the ultralight barn. Makes most things
really close.
As for the Firefly. I am 6' 2" and have no trouble at all with it. When I
bought it I was at 225+ # and now am down to about 210. The 447 with the 3
blade Warp Drive has no problems getting me up and around. For you, the
takeoff rolls and sink rate might be affected a little. I try to fly as
gently as I can. No yank'n and bank'n. At least not yet, I still have less
than 20 hours in the air.
Last year at OSH Bryan was working on getting the new Hirth 50 HP opposed
twin engine fit up to the Firefly. I don't know what progress he has made
but that should be one heck of an engine for the Firefly. Lighter than my
447 and 10 more HP! WOO HOO!!
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[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of w0odi
Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2016 1:23 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Wing Swivel
Stuart thanks for the info and website.....I had stumbled across it back
when trying to make up my mind about what to buy.... I hope to go to Oshkosh
again maybe this year who knows....
Rex I see you are from Galena, MO I am from Mountain View, MO thanks for the
info on the elec chairs.... I'm not that bad yet.... and yes I would most
likely spend most of my time in the ultralight area but I loved the flea
market part to.....My brother and I finally wised up and waited on the trams
to pick us up sure saved lots of steps...... I would pretty much have no
choice now... gonna be 59 this year so I don't walk as far as I used to.
Stuart I don't think a firefly would haul me as I am 6'2" and 270.. need to
drop some weight and that would help my walking but like you I would love to
avoid the FAA as much as possible..
I think that the Firestar would be more of what I am looking for....
Stuart after looking at your firefly barbones pics I see and appreciate the
wing attachments much better.... for some reason I had it in my head that
the main spar was ahead of the front attachment point and that the spar
wasn't connected to anything structural other than ribs...Now I see how
wrong I was...and that the back swivel attachment is more robust than I
thought.....it is not as easy to see on one that is completed.. Thanks
again guys for all of your info and help. :)
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