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stuart(at)harnerfarm.net
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 1:57 pm Post subject: Wing Swivel

The wing fold thing is the coolest part of a Kolb. 



When you see one being folded it explains itself.



The U-joint is made of steel and is absolutely solid when the wing is pinned

into place. The build tolerances were so good on mine that the powder coat

interfered with the fit. Tight is good, loose is not. 



If you get back to OSH stop at the Kolb booth and watch it in action. You

will be impressed.



The ability to easily and quickly fold was essential to me. I don't worry

about that part at all!



Stuart



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w0odi

Joined: 05 Apr 2015
Posts: 20
Location: Ozarks Hills

Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: Wing Swivel

Thanks Stuart...... I would love to go to Oshkosh again....... but not sure my legs and back could take all that walking and they won't let me bring my atv...lol Maybe the rules have changed since I was there... 



I have seen one kolb up close and personal since Oshkosh 91 and that was last April and it was an immaculate machine...This was prior to my purchase of my Sport 2 S.... It was like a brand new machine had maybe 150 hours and is 2006 he demoed the Firestar II and it looked like it ran and flew great I was just a little concerned about the attachment....just being a worry wart I guess...

At the time I was thinkingI needed a 2 place but now I am wondering if that was a good ideaI have lots of folks wanting rides yet I am not ready since i have so little time in the machine..... I would feel like I am really responsible if I were to take someone for a ride... let alone my own well being.. But that is off topic. I feel better after hearing from you about the attachment..



I am seriously thinking about selling the sport and getting a Firestar... The record speaks for the brand.... not that there is anything wrong with the Quicksilver just have a desire for the Kolb and a single seat..



.. thanks for letting me comment on this subject and thanks to anyone else who answers... 



Larry

 	  stuart(at)harnerfarm.net wrote: 	
		  The wing fold thing is the coolest part of a Kolb. 



When you see one being folded it explains itself.



The U-joint is made of steel and is absolutely solid when the wing is pinned

into place. The build tolerances were so good on mine that the powder coat

interfered with the fit. Tight is good, loose is not. 



If you get back to OSH stop at the Kolb booth and watch it in action. You

will be impressed.



The ability to easily and quickly fold was essential to me. I don't worry

about that part at all!



Stuart



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stuart(at)harnerfarm.net
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Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:26 am Post subject: Wing Swivel

The Firefly was my choice since I wanted to get away from everything FAA and

just fly for fun. Don't need to go anywhere, don't fly very often but sure

have fun when I do. Others have different motivations and choose

accordingly.



Made the decision to purchase a quick build at OSH 2013. Kit was delivered

just before Christmas. Spent a lot of time at the Kolb booth in both 2014

and 2015. I hang out in the ultralight area most of the time anyway. The

Kolb people are really gracious and put up with me. There is always shade on

one side of the trailer!



You can see more about my Firefly here:



http://harnerfarm.net/serenity/serenity.html



There is a hidden page about my camper turned hangar here:



http://harnerfarm.net/serenity/hangar.html



I still need to put up some more pictures and descriptions and then build a

link on the main page. What is not shown yet is the fold down door/ramp and

how the folded Firefly fits inside. (I really need to get caught up on my

web work.)      



Still many more things to do and the search for a private strip to fly off

of that is closer than the 25 mile away airport continues...



Feel free to ask questions anytime.



Stuart

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Rex Rodebush

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 209
Location: Branson West area, Missouri

Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:59 am Post subject: Re: Wing Swivel

Larry,



The last time I was at Oshkosh they had battery powered chairs for rent at the entrance.  They claimed they would last all day.  Don't remember how much they were.

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w0odi

Joined: 05 Apr 2015
Posts: 20
Location: Ozarks Hills

Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Wing Swivel

Stuart thanks for the info and website.....I had stumbled across it back when trying to make up my mind about what to buy.... I hope to go to Oshkosh again maybe this year who knows.... 



Rex I see you are from Galena, MO I am from Mountain View, MO thanks for the info on the elec chairs.... I'm not that bad yet.... and yes I would most likely spend most of my time in the ultralight area but I loved the flea market part to.....My brother and I finally wised up and waited on the trams to pick us up sure saved lots of steps...... I would pretty much have no choice now... gonna be 59 this year so I don't walk as far as I used to.



Stuart I don't think a firefly would haul me as I am 6'2" and 270.. need to drop some weight and that would help my walking but like you I would love to avoid the FAA as much as possible..

I think that the Firestar would be more of what I am looking for....



Stuart after looking at your firefly barbones pics I see and appreciate the wing attachments much better.... for some reason I had it in my  head that the main spar was ahead of the front attachment  point and that the spar wasn't connected to anything structural other than ribs...Now I see how wrong I was...and that the back swivel attachment is more robust than I thought.....it is not as easy to see on one that is completed..  Thanks again guys for all of your info and help.

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