Dennis.Kirby(at)kirtland.
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 Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:50 pm Post subject: Kolb Wings for Sale |
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Kolb Friends -
One of our former List members whom I've kept in contact with has just
posted the following ad on Barnstormers:
For Sale: Set of two Kolb Mark-III wings with flaps and aileron
counterbalances. One wing needs some tip repair. Set of Horiz & Vert Stabs.
Best Offer each. Contact Ralph Kew, 202-437-1580.
I know Ralph, and have seen his nicely finished Mark-III (built by Jim Lee)
and his Firestar that he keeps near his home in Virginia. Of course, I
asked Ralph what happened, when I saw his ad for "airplane wings for sale."
Here's what he told me:
"On final approach and about 25 feet AGL, came under the tree line and the
wind stopped. Lost most of the air speed / lift but kept some of the
horizontal speed, so dropped in a 45 degree angle. Bent both landing gear
and bent the cage to a point of no return. Plowed the field for about 15
feet. The 912 kept on running and it's OK. Is also for sale on Barnstormers.
I made it out with out a scratch, thanks God. A miracle."
I was glad to hear Ralph is OK. One more testimonial for the crashworthy
design of these Kolb cages.
Dennis Kirby
Mark-III, 912, Powerfin
New Mexico
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