How far can a Kolb Firefly fly?

Kolb offers more safety, fun and performance in 254 pounds than any other manufacturer….40 HP ENGINE.

40 HP ENGINE
Takeoff Distance 150 ft.
Rate of Climb is based on a 175 lb. pilot 750 fpm
Top Speed 63 mph (per FAR 103.7)
Cruise Speed 63 mph

Does the Kolb Firefly have flaps?

ROOM FOR MORE – The simple seat structure of the FireStar has good restraint and is wide enough to handle larger pilots. BACK SIDE – Not fitted with flaps (which it doesn’t need), the aft wing structure of the FireStar is very simple. A 50-hp Rotax 503 provides more than enough power to have a ball.

How many Kolb Aircraft are there?

There are over 8000 Kolb aircraft in existence and our quality shows itself in the duration and value of them. You can site a Kolb at many airports across the country and some across the globe. If they are flying, sit back and enjoy the awesome short take off and landing capabilities.

Which Kolb for a “pilot’s report?

The last Kolb I’d flown for a “Pilot’s Report” in Ultralight Flying! magazine was the SlingShot,2 a potent blend of other Kolb models that sits up high on its long gear. Conversely, as it always has, the Mark III sits lower on stubbier gear legs and therefore has a rather flat deck angle.

What is a Kolb ultralight?

Kolb designs are some of the most time tested and proven aircraft on the ultralight and experimental market today. In the early 1980s Home produced the UltraStar ultralight and then in 1984 introduced the FireStar which, after 35 years in active operation, is still available today in a number of versions.

Is it easy to fly A Kolb?

Although Kolb aircraft are easy to fly and have gentle flight characteristics, they are also high performance aircraft. We recommend training or some transition training before attempting flight in our aircraft.