Cool video, excellent narration, content etc. Thanks🙂
@DaninVA2 жыл бұрын
Very cool machine and great flying, I am a big fan.
@Kristak1553 жыл бұрын
The editing of this video was 👍
@tracytillman81253 жыл бұрын
Nice job Ben!
@sacooper8023 жыл бұрын
Johnny Knoxville! is back! great build! Im doing UTV 4 -stroke v-twins in my aircraft 800cc at 65 hp, love that phazer, inspiring me to do a phazer someday.
@treylem3 Жыл бұрын
C'mon now, he doesn't look anything like Johnny Knoxville, and definitely not wreckless, nor silly
@patrickmckowen29993 жыл бұрын
Nice -- your more than ready for Aircraft carriers 🤣 Cheers
@Kolbra20043 жыл бұрын
Good job Ben! The Firestar is STOL capable, but I think the Firefly would be even better!
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Maybe with 80hp! MY firefly takes about twice as far to land and takeoff. Short 22ft wings to blame.
@patway46832 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@tb40ford3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Sir Nothing out performs a Kolb!! Travis In KY
@kevinoconnor164 Жыл бұрын
I live in commerce twp. Pretty close to where you are. I am saving for a firefly now and can't wait to get it. I live on a lake, and I want to get floats to use the lake as my runway. If all goes well, I will be getting it this summer. I have already built a shed on the edge of the lake to keep the plane inside. Keep up the great videos! I have been watching you for a while. It makes me want to get out there and get flying.
@billfearheiley2169 Жыл бұрын
Kevin, do you know if anyone offers a kit for the floats or where you get plans for them?
@jamesswanson72133 жыл бұрын
The camouflage cargo shorts 👍
@sansdecorum46003 жыл бұрын
Very cool. I take it the Phaser engine blows past the Firefly's 103 weight limit, BRS or not? Currently searching for an affordable used Firefly. However, like Trent Palmer ruined the affordable used Kitfox market, Ben is doing it to the used Firefly market. Whining aside, you both make for fine ambassadors for the respective aircraft. Keep up the good work.
@treylem3 Жыл бұрын
🎯
@Flyright073 жыл бұрын
Glad to see it all coming together. Flaps would be hilarious! You'll be dropping it on a helipad before long.
@treylem3 Жыл бұрын
🎯👍🎯
@racingwithbigt2 жыл бұрын
Need a Kitfox update
@treylem3 Жыл бұрын
Very nice! I flew a Cobra Ultralight, made by Advance Aviation, Cyuna engine, and always wanted to be able to land/takeoff from our family's field, but it was a little too tight. I hope to find a good STOL-ish capable LSA someday. I've watched alot of related vids, and Kolb sure seems to make great planes. My first 'discovery flight', in an LSA, was a tandem Kolb, I forget the name Great vid, and educational too. Thanks. Sub.
@sylvester22943 жыл бұрын
Great job Ben!! Since I am building /re building a Firestar II...would like to see the trim details...
@sawdust466 Жыл бұрын
Me 2. Flying F S2 and really would like elevator trim…
@theworshiptraveler67093 жыл бұрын
Quite impressive. Is there anybody out there putting the YG2 phazer motor together for aviation use and sale as of today?
@gyrojeffro22633 жыл бұрын
take your plane up 1000ft or more to get a real idea of its slow flight characteristics, get the nose high and slowly increase power to full, The extreme nose high angle will be alarming and downright scary but I bet your airplane will almost hover with enough practice!
@Mike-012342 жыл бұрын
Since the engine is very powerful thrusting from above the center line does the nose get pushed down more while under full power?
@dougkehoe37582 жыл бұрын
Heavy elevator?
@gcvisel3 жыл бұрын
Got some info on your VG installation? Locations? Spacing? Etc.
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Followed this method- www.jackbhart.com/firefly/firefly18.html
@frankcloskey77893 жыл бұрын
Ecellent Flying .8/31/2021
@budipirang26943 жыл бұрын
Wow very nice
@deerranch65608 ай бұрын
What's your take off speed and your landing speeds, thanks for sharing..Great job 👍
@billfearheiley2169 Жыл бұрын
Hi Ben, I have been enjoying your videos very much. I heard you say in a video that the firestar was down waiting for a condition inspection. I was hoping you could comment about what a challenge or hassle it is to have the experimental version vs. the ultralight. I am an experienced pilot and have owned a Vans RV7A in the past but really like the Kolb design with the folding wings. There is a firestar kit for sale near me that is really making me think!
@bkairys Жыл бұрын
Hi! I do enjoy the extra freedom that part 103 allows. Depending on the location or mission of your flying, might determine more sense for one or the other. If your not familiar with Far part 103, look them over is my suggestion. Can't go wrong with a Kolb!
@billfearheiley2169 Жыл бұрын
How do you get away without ADSB out, seems like that would be dangerous for GA planes that think they can see everything! I think even small drones have to have it now?@@bkairys
@LeonardLayne6 ай бұрын
I have a kolb mk 3 1,000gross with 81hp 912
@chuckstonex16326 ай бұрын
I wonder if flaps or flaperons are a possibility?
@RobbyP19692 жыл бұрын
Ben. Did you ever get the all in weight of the Phazer? I'm looking for a 4 stroke replacement for a Hirth on a Aerolite 103 and think it would be doable.
@aero_nwa2 жыл бұрын
What wheel, tire, brake combo are you running? Love the videos
@bkairys2 жыл бұрын
Go kart rims, tubeless desser 21" tires, custom mtb brakes
@dougkehoe37582 жыл бұрын
Try speed brakes on lower wing root
@ultralightflyer12602 жыл бұрын
whats the full tire size? they look amazing! 6 inch wheel? i need those same tires!
@Jack-ne8vm3 жыл бұрын
Without mountains, I'd be lost! High engine, high center of mass, tippy on braking. A lower engine with belt drive to prop probably not as reliable. Do you use slips to slow airspeed for landing?
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
It does slip, but pretty much uneeded in this extremely draggy airframe.
@travisweide90713 жыл бұрын
Azusa brakes right? Would like to see a black max comparison. Also what prop/pitch?
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Mountain bike brakes with home made mounts, adapters and brake handle.
@Lt_Tragg3 жыл бұрын
@@bkairys I’ve considered this setup. What is your typical operation gross weight? Any particular brand of brake? What did it take to mount them to the Asusa wheels? Excellent content and production! Thanks
@whoanelly737-83 жыл бұрын
Nice! Beautiful place to fly! What airport is that?
@tonysmith57482 жыл бұрын
Am considering my first aircraft,will a firefly accommodate a 6 foot 4 pilot comfortably, can't find anything about this anywhere about any ultralight. Thank you
@scottcarman11983 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, I live near Kalamazoo Mi. How close are you to my area? Love to help if your needing any.
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
East of Lansing not far
@tonta3323 жыл бұрын
Hi,Ben kairys . I'm in Vietnam, I can't buy it here, please help me, your wing is in use, how much did you buy it?
@nikkimorgan95812 жыл бұрын
How many hours do you have on the motor
@johnmuffy28482 жыл бұрын
Have you tried droop tips?
@LeonardLayne6 ай бұрын
Whats weight and HP?
@kevinoconnor164 Жыл бұрын
Do you think that you might want to sell your firefly?
@bkairys Жыл бұрын
I have received a lot of offers over the years for it. There is a reason they are hard to find!
@00002mario3 жыл бұрын
How much is used
@steveststst2968 Жыл бұрын
Two seat?
@bkairys Жыл бұрын
Yes a small back seat
@Jbmc653 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, what airport is this?/
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
hi, 69g
@jamesswanson72133 жыл бұрын
1st
@embededfabrication4482 Жыл бұрын
what wheels are on it?
@bkairys Жыл бұрын
Dws Kart racing wheels
@embededfabrication4482 Жыл бұрын
@@bkairys I went up to 15 1/2 " wheels, mine had the 13" go cart wheels on it too but I wonder how good they are for unplanned field landings.