Dan, Once again, THANK YOU for providing some great info on Affordable Flying........wish you'd asked about the specifics of the Firefly: engine power, prop, inst panel, but I can go to the website for that, but you ask the questions a pilot would ask, rather than someone just putting a website together! Cheers from the Oil Patch in Central WY
As far as I understand, such limitation can be set only with the help of propeller and probably with the help of pilot's common sense.м Replace the propeller with a more efficient one and fly faster. Naturally I can be wrong and the speed is limited by the aerodynamic resistance of the structure.
Kolb needs to update the website. Not much real info there, alot of it is dated. No pics of the firestar SS, prices are for quickits only? Use of aeromomentum 85hp engines for the Mk3? That said, Kolb is still at the top of my short list.
I fly a vintage Firestar. You won't regret going with Kolb. Taildragger is no problem with this plane. Homer Kolb was a genius and I'm living evidence that he designed a stupid proof plane. Check my videos if you wanna see one in action.
Find a similar flying two seater. Kolb has the Mark 3, which would give you a very similar experience. If you already know how to fly, getting a Kolb Mark 3 owner to take you up a couple hours should not be too hard. I fly a Kolb Firestar.
With Rotax no longer making engines suitable for FAR 103, what other engines currently in production are out there for FAR 103 compliant Ultralites? I know the Hirth F33 is good on maintaining legal weight, but a bit anemic for some. What about other options in the Hirth line-up? The F23 perhaps? Other engines from anywhere? The HKS 700E is really interesting as a small 4 stroke, but a porker at 121lbs dry weight and not an option for FAR 103.
There's a u-tuber I watch, he's a nice guy and I like his airplane that is similar to this one. I'm not sure what state "or" country he's in though because he never mentions it. Could be Canada. The aircraft is called a Beaver. Its a 2 place. Could you do a review of that one? Or send me a link if you already have. His channel is mmatt. Thanks. CFI JOE COVINO Lake Havasu City. AZ.
That is a Beaver, don’t believe they are still produced but heard roomers they may be again. They were one of the more popular trainingUL in Canada for many years
Arcraft with NO pilots license, NO medical, No FAA exam and NO registration! You may also fly over people and cars. But you drone pilots you will need a pilots license and FAA exam and your aircraft registered with the FAA with soon to be remote ID.maximum altitude at 400 feet only...You can not fly over people or cars if you to want fly your 2 or 3 pound aircraft.....Thank You FAA,Your the Greatest . Not
They are so swamped with orders that they had to suspend accepting new orders while they work through the backlog. Last word I heard is they will probably start accepting orders again in 2023.
Hello, I want this gentleman to help me if he can send his e-mail. I won't forget him. I also thank him. I hope you're successful. 🌷🙏 Greetings and respect.
I've been wanting one of these bad! I like that you can fold the wings and trailer it. I like the floats option as I live in Great Lakes Michigan!
The sound your hat makes when it goes through the prop
yeah,,, i had to replay it a few times... lesson learned ...
Dan,
Once again, THANK YOU for providing some great info on Affordable Flying........wish you'd asked about the specifics of the Firefly: engine power, prop, inst panel, but I can go to the website for that, but you ask the questions a pilot would ask, rather than someone just putting a website together!
Cheers from the Oil Patch in Central WY
It seems that he Kolby has found the perfect balance on an ultralight aircraft ,,,
Here is a real very Ultralight aircraft. Aircraft which can flight at 200 or 300 km/h are not some Ultralight aircrafts. Thanks for sharing.
65 mph is about 100 kph.
Cool.
Крутой самолёт! 👍 👍👍 Я бы на таком с удовольствием полетал.
Vc max is limited to meet FAR 103 requirements of the US.
Can this limitation be removed when flown in other countries such as the UK?
As far as I understand, such limitation can be set only with the help of propeller and probably with the help of pilot's common sense.м Replace the propeller with a more efficient one and fly faster. Naturally I can be wrong and the speed is limited by the aerodynamic resistance of the structure.
Part 103 whats the weight of the wings
Kolb needs to update the website. Not much real info there, alot of it is dated. No pics of the firestar SS, prices are for quickits only? Use of aeromomentum 85hp engines for the Mk3? That said, Kolb is still at the top of my short list.
I fly a vintage Firestar. You won't regret going with Kolb.
Taildragger is no problem with this plane. Homer Kolb was a genius and I'm living evidence that he designed a stupid proof plane. Check my videos if you wanna see one in action.
Agreed. They haven't changed it in years.
How do you learn to fly a single seat aircraft?
The instructor hangs on the wing and yells out instructions.
@@MeesterVegas LMAO.
Crow hops...
Find a similar flying two seater. Kolb has the Mark 3, which would give you a very similar experience. If you already know how to fly, getting a Kolb Mark 3 owner to take you up a couple hours should not be too hard. I fly a Kolb Firestar.
When in doubt power out.
can you use the hirth33 engine
No reason not to.
With Rotax no longer making engines suitable for FAR 103, what other engines currently in production are out there for FAR 103 compliant Ultralites?
I know the Hirth F33 is good on maintaining legal weight, but a bit anemic for some. What about other options in the Hirth line-up? The F23 perhaps? Other engines from anywhere? The HKS 700E is really interesting as a small 4 stroke, but a porker at 121lbs dry weight and not an option for FAR 103.
HKS no longer producing engines. Polini and Radial engine from Verner are the only other two that I can think of.
There's a u-tuber I watch, he's a nice guy and I like his airplane that is similar to this one. I'm not sure what state "or" country he's in though because he never mentions it. Could be Canada. The aircraft is called a Beaver. Its a 2 place. Could you do a review of that one? Or send me a link if you already have. His channel is mmatt. Thanks. CFI JOE COVINO Lake Havasu City. AZ.
That is a Beaver, don’t believe they are still produced but heard roomers they may be again. They were one of the more popular trainingUL in Canada for many years
@@rayfletcher3683 thanks Ray, I wonder if you can still get the plans to build it yourself ? JOE COVINO CFI/A&P Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Arcraft with NO pilots license, NO medical, No FAA exam and NO registration! You may also fly over people and cars.
But you drone pilots you will need a pilots license and FAA exam and your aircraft registered with the FAA with soon to be remote ID.maximum altitude at 400 feet only...You can not fly over people or cars if you to want fly your 2 or 3 pound aircraft.....Thank You FAA,Your the Greatest . Not
Mr Man thank your local no brain government worker
Is that a Hirth 3202 engine on those 2 Fireflies? Can a Firefly remain 103 with that engine?
Yes.
Is Kolb still in business?
Yes - www.kolbaircraft.com
They are so swamped with orders that they had to suspend accepting new orders while they work through the backlog. Last word I heard is they will probably start accepting orders again in 2023.
What is the useful weight on this? Even their website doesn't say. I don't want to buy something that won't lift me up. We aren't all skinny people.
Hello, I want this gentleman to help me if he can send his e-mail. I won't forget him. I also thank him. I hope you're successful. 🌷🙏
Greetings and respect.