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donaho1(at)verizon.net
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:42 am Post subject: Firestars in production

Someone posted earlier that the New Kolb will build a Firestar kit if you 

request it. However, they aren`t building them on a regular basis. Lanny 

Fetterman N598LF

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kevinthorp

Joined: 22 Jun 2008
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Location: Charleston SC

Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: Firestars in production

I'm new to this forum, and don't fly anything... yet.  Used to be a partner in a Cessna 150.  I've always liked the Kolb aircraft designs.



So the FireStar is a little bigger than the FireFly, which can be built as a FAR 103 ultralight, right?



I see a FireStar II on various web pages, which I assume is identical to the FireStar, but with a very snug back seat.



I'm 6' tall, 220 lbs.  Will the FireFly have any performance issues with me on board?

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Don G

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Central Illinois

Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:31 am Post subject: Re: Firestars in production

Kevin,

The FireFly might be a little snug for you in fit. Kinda depends on how nimble you are. Getting in and out would be the main issue possibly. It has a higher step over than a Firestar, and a bigger fella kinda "plops" down when getting in..getting out is a little tougher due to the high side of the cockpit. As far as performance though...if you build one and dont get it extra heavy..shouldn't bother performance much..since the FireFly is about the highest performing part 103 legal plane you can get. IF you are young and bend pretty good...I cant imagine it bothering you any. If you are older and stiffer...I think I would go for a FireStar.  Just my opinion as a FireFly builder.

Also..IF TNK still sells the FireFly kit with the main spar a little longer than it calls for and requires it to be cut..I believe I would order an extra set of ribs and build the wing a tad longer to match the spar...and install Firestar struts. this would compensate somewhat for the extra drag of the slightly longer wing and give a little better load capability. If you ever get one...let me know and we can discuss it when you have the plans and parts in hand.

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