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Topic: New Kolb owner |
firebug
Replies: 3
Views: 3072
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:15 pm Subject: Re: New Kolb owner |
Congradulations buddy, let us know how it flies. I don't live too far from where that plane was located. Didn't have the need for a 2 place. It sure is a pretty plane. |
Topic: Question concerning folding Firestar wings |
firebug
Replies: 12
Views: 9912
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:00 pm Subject: Re: Question concerning folding Firestar wings |
Yes I like to be spoon fed, AAAAAAHHHHHHH. |
Topic: Question concerning folding Firestar wings |
firebug
Replies: 12
Views: 9912
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:29 am Subject: Question concerning folding Firestar wings |
Can the wings of a Firestar still be folded with a 3 blade prop on it? |
Topic: Hexadyne 2 Cyl |
firebug
Replies: 3
Views: 3512
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 9:51 pm Subject: Re: Hexadyne 2 Cyl |
They have been developing this engine for years. At least 4 or 5 I believe. I would be nervous about buying one until they had a track record and financial stability with the company. |
Topic: Different occupations of Kolbers? |
firebug
Replies: 52
Views: 31852
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 4:33 pm Subject: Re: Different occupations of Kolbers? |
I did good to ask this question. [as he pats himself on the back] This has been nice to found out what makes these kolbs fly[MONEY] and how we make it. |
Topic: Different occupations of Kolbers? |
firebug
Replies: 52
Views: 31852
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:44 am Subject: Re: Different occupations of Kolbers? |
Kip,
I am not too far from you in Montgomery. I have got my eye on a FSII and if I can get it maybe we can meet up somewhere and get one of those 50.00 hamburgers. Most general aviation guys say t ... |
Topic: Different occupations of Kolbers? |
firebug
Replies: 52
Views: 31852
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:41 am Subject: Re: Different occupations of Kolbers? |
David,
Sure you could, it is the best job in the world. |
Topic: Different occupations of Kolbers? |
firebug
Replies: 52
Views: 31852
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:21 am Subject: Different occupations of Kolbers? |
How do you make a living and money to fly. This is a way to know more about each other on the forum. I'll start it off.
I am a 21 year veteran of the Montgomery Fire Department in Montgomery Al. ... |
Topic: I may have to trailer a KOLB and have questions |
firebug
Replies: 8
Views: 6149
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:05 am Subject: Re: I may have to trailer a KOLB and have questions |
DAVID, EXCELLENT IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a welding business on my days off from the Fire Department. I can build any type of metal support I need. That is the ticket. Thanks a million for the ide ... |
Topic: I may have to trailer a KOLB and have questions |
firebug
Replies: 8
Views: 6149
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:33 am Subject: I may have to trailer a KOLB and have questions |
Is there a problem trailering a Kolb on an open flatbed with the wings resting on the trailer floor. I will have plenty of padding under the wings between the wings and floor. I will have the plane fa ... |
Topic: How hard to inclose a partially inclosed Firestar? |
firebug
Replies: 2
Views: 2770
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 2:37 pm Subject: How hard to inclose a partially inclosed Firestar? |
How hard is it to fully inclose a partially inclosed Firestar? If it has the tall windshield that comes up over head but stops before reaching the leading edge of the wing would it be difficult to fin ... |
Topic: Firestar VNE and flutter questions |
firebug
Replies: 3
Views: 4220
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 2:31 pm Subject: Firestar VNE and flutter questions |
I am trying to get a crash course here on the Firestars so I don't make another mistake. First, the VNE on the original Firestar is 70 from what I understand. Why is that? Is it due to possible flutte ... |
Topic: When is the Kolb fly in at their plant in Kentucky? |
firebug
Replies: 3
Views: 3742
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:55 am Subject: Re: When is the Kolb fly in at their plant in Kentucky? |
Do any of ya'll in the south get together and fly up. If I am able to purchase a plane that will fly at comparable airspeeds with several of ya'll that would be a hoot. We keep in touch. |
Topic: What are the differences between FS KXP and the plain FS? |
firebug
Replies: 9
Views: 7026
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:30 am Subject: What are the differences between FS KXP and the plain FS? |
Can someone explain the benefits or negatives of the FireStar KXP compared to the FS, if there are any. Thanks for everyones response to my recent posts. |
Topic: When is the Kolb fly in at their plant in Kentucky? |
firebug
Replies: 3
Views: 3742
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:53 pm Subject: When is the Kolb fly in at their plant in Kentucky? |
Thanks |
Topic: Great response to request for Firestar |
firebug
Replies: 2
Views: 3252
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 3:53 pm Subject: Re: Great response to request for Firestar |
The Heart of Dixie, Montgomery Alabama. There are 2 within a decent distance from me and I am considereing them. I kinda want an enclosed Firestar so I am going to try to locate one of those first. Th ... |
Topic: Great response to request for Firestar |
firebug
Replies: 2
Views: 3252
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 3:22 pm Subject: Great response to request for Firestar |
Thanks for the help from the members of this forum. I have had several good planes offered but most were 1000 or more miles away. I am looking at one or two seriosly. I have got to get the Skyraider k ... |
Topic: Looking for a Firestar(off list) |
firebug
Replies: 14
Views: 9765
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:18 am Subject: Re: Looking for a Firestar(off list) |
I totally agree! |
Topic: Try Hang gliding it will help your flying skills |
firebug
Replies: 1
Views: 2168
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:20 pm Subject: Try Hang gliding it will help your flying skills |
I went to Wallaby Ranch just outside Orlando Fl and got my hang gliding certification. It is great plus after you are towed up you are powerless. This has seemed to ease my concerns about engine outs. ... |
Topic: Flying Pictures |
firebug
Replies: 41
Views: 32723
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:14 pm Subject: Re: Flying Pictures |
That looks great, maybe I'll be joining you in the sky soon! |
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