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Dennis.Kirby(at)kirtland.
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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:15 am Post subject: Folding Wings and Hangar Space

"Tom Stephens" wrote: << … And if I'm lucky, I might be able to find space in someone's hangar for the folded bird. Tom >>

 

Tom –

 

Welcome to the Kolb List.  Sounds like you picked the right airplane (Kolb) for your needs.  Folding wings was a primary decision factor for me too, for exactly the same reason you mention: Expensive hangar rent in your area.  The hangar in this picture rents for $180 per month – too much for me by myself.  The folding wings on my Mark-3 allow me to squeeze in a small space in this hangar that I share with a Piper Pacer, and I consequently pay only one-third the rent.  The affordability is worth the 15 minutes it takes me to erect the wings each time I fly.

 

Dennis Kirby

Mark-3, “Magic Bike” in

Sandia Park, NM

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Tom Stephens

Joined: 13 Nov 2011
Posts: 11
Location: Arnold, CA

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 2:17 pm Post subject: Re: Folding Wings and Hangar Space

Dennis,



Thank you for the welcome!



Your picture is worth 1000 words.  Now THAT's what I am hoping will work out.



Tom

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koxxy

Joined: 19 Oct 2011
Posts: 28
Location: Beaverton, OR

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: Folding Wings and Hangar Space

I have been struggling with the same issue. Too bad we have to select our flying machines based on the hangar situation. For me, it boils down to:

Have affordable hangar or barn: Excalibur

Have partial hangar or enclosed trailer: Kolb

No hangar: all-metal plane (Zenith)



My FBO would let me keep an enclosed trailer on the field for the tie-down fee ($35/month), whereas a T-hangar would be $250+, plus waiting list.



Martin

Beaverton, OR

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George Alexander

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 245
Location: SW Florida

Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:35 pm Post subject: Re: Folding Wings and Hangar Space

 	  koxxy wrote: 	
		  I have been struggling with the same issue. Too bad we have to select our flying machines based on the hangar situation. For me, it boils down to:

Have affordable hangar or barn: Excalibur

Have partial hangar or enclosed trailer: Kolb

No hangar: all-metal plane (Zenith)



My FBO would let me keep an enclosed trailer on the field for the tie-down fee ($35/month), whereas a T-hangar would be $250+, plus waiting list.



Martin

Beaverton, OR 	




Many select the Kolb for other reasons (not the least of which is that it's a great airplane) and then get the added benefits of lower berthing costs and portability.

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vincenic1(at)embarqmail.c
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 5:16 pm Post subject: Folding Wings and Hangar Space

Hi All,



I have read the discussion of Kolb storage with interest.  I have chosen 

a solution that has worked very well for me over the last 16 years that 

I would like to add to the discussion.



I have a Kolb Firestar II which currently has 510 hours.  I keep it in 

my garage in town, and I use an uncovered trailor to take it to the 

airport and back. Typical trip to the airport is 25 miles one way.  I 

could get an actual count of the times I have done this, but will rather 

estimate it at 175 times over the last 16 years.  I have devised some 

simple jigs that make assembling an disassembling the airplane a quick 

and easy one-man job.  A typical day of flying for me, such as today in 

which I flew 2.9 hours, is to roll the airplane out of the garage, put 

it on the trailer, got to the airport, etc.  Coming home is just the 

reverse process.  With a well thought out plan, it is simple, easy and 

quick.



So, for those with the urge, a garage and no acceptable access to a 

hanger, there is another way.



Vince

Firestar II, Rotax 503 DCDI 510 hours

N8233G

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David d.

Joined: 04 Jul 2011
Posts: 60
Location: Fitzgerald Ga.

Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: Folding Wings and Hangar Space

Greetings Vince,

It seems you have the process down pat.  Would you share some pictures of your jigs and trailer.

Thanks,

David d.

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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2011 6:39 pm Post subject: Folding Wings and Hangar Space

makes a lot of sense to this old michigan kolb pilot...

  

 Jim Swan Kolb  Firestar ll, 503 Rotax , 6147 Wilcox Rd., Eaton Rapids, Mi 48827 ph 517-663-8488  GPS GPS FOR MY RUNWAY N 42 deg 28.581 W084deg 44.825   

  In a message dated 11/19/2011 8:16:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  vincenic1(at)embarqmail.com writes:

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		  -->    Kolb-List message posted by: Vincent Nicely    <vincenic1(at)embarqmail.com>



  Hi All,



I have read the    discussion of Kolb storage with interest.  I have chosen 

a solution    that has worked very well for me over the last 16 years that 

I would like    to add to the discussion.



I have a Kolb Firestar II which currently has    510 hours.  I keep it in 

my garage in town, and I use an uncovered    trailor to take it to the 

airport and back. Typical trip to the airport is    25 miles one way.  I 

could get an actual count of the times I have    done this, but will rather 

estimate it at 175 times over the last 16    years.  I have devised some 

simple jigs that make assembling an    disassembling the airplane a quick 

and easy one-man job.  A typical    day of flying for me, such as today in 

which I flew 2.9 hours, is to roll    the airplane out of the garage, put 

it on the trailer, got to the airport,    etc.  Coming home is just the 

reverse process.  With a well    thought out plan, it is simple, easy and 

quick.



So, for those with    the urge, a garage and no acceptable access to a 

hanger, there is another    way.



Vince

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