Yamaha Phazer Kolb Firestar 2 Stol Practice - Part 2

[@AB-kg6rk]

Cool video, excellent narration, content etc. Thanks🙂

[@DaninVA]

Very cool machine and great flying, I am a big fan.

[@Kristak155]

The editing of this video was 👍

[@tracytillman8125]

Nice job Ben!

[@sacooper802]

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]

C'mon now, he doesn't look anything like Johnny Knoxville, and definitely not wreckless, nor silly

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Nice -- your more than ready for Aircraft carriers 🤣 Cheers

[@Kolbra2004]

Good job Ben! The Firestar is STOL capable, but I think the Firefly would be even better!

[@bkairys]

Maybe with 80hp! MY firefly takes about twice as far to land and takeoff. Short 22ft wings to blame.

[@patway4683]

Great video!

[@tb40ford]

Awesome job Sir Nothing out performs a Kolb!! Travis In KY

[@kevinoconnor164]

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]

Kevin, do you know if anyone offers a kit for the floats or where you get plans for them?

[@jamesswanson7213]

The camouflage cargo shorts 👍

[@sansdecorum4600]

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]

🎯

[@Flyright07]

Glad to see it all coming together. Flaps would be hilarious! You'll be dropping it on a helipad before long.

[@treylem3]

🎯👍🎯

[@racingwithbigt]

Need a Kitfox update

[@treylem3]

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.

[@sylvester2294]

Great job Ben!! Since I am building /re building a Firestar II...would like to see the trim details...

[@sawdust466]

Me 2. Flying F S2 and really would like elevator trim…

[@theworshiptraveler6709]

Quite impressive. Is there anybody out there putting the YG2 phazer motor together for aviation use and sale as of today?

[@gyrojeffro2263]

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-01234]

Since the engine is very powerful thrusting from above the center line does the nose get pushed down more while under full power?

[@dougkehoe3758]

Heavy elevator?

[@gcvisel]

Got some info on your VG installation? Locations? Spacing? Etc.

[@bkairys]

Followed this method- www.jackbhart.com/firefly/firefly18.html

[@frankcloskey7789]

Ecellent Flying .8/31/2021

[@budipirang2694]

Wow very nice

[@deerranch6560]

What's your take off speed and your landing speeds, thanks for sharing..Great job 👍

[@billfearheiley2169]

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]

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]

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

[@LeonardLayne]

I have a kolb mk 3 1,000gross with 81hp 912

[@chuckstonex1632]

I wonder if flaps or flaperons are a possibility?

[@RobbyP1969]

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_nwa]

What wheel, tire, brake combo are you running? Love the videos

[@bkairys]

Go kart rims, tubeless desser 21" tires, custom mtb brakes

[@dougkehoe3758]

Try speed brakes on lower wing root

[@ultralightflyer1260]

whats the full tire size? they look amazing! 6 inch wheel? i need those same tires!

[@Jack-ne8vm]

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?

[@bkairys]

It does slip, but pretty much uneeded in this extremely draggy airframe.

[@travisweide9071]

Azusa brakes right? Would like to see a black max comparison. Also what prop/pitch?

[@bkairys]

Mountain bike brakes with home made mounts, adapters and brake handle.

[@Lt_Tragg]

@@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

[@whoanelly737-8]

Nice! Beautiful place to fly! What airport is that?

[@tonysmith5748]

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

[@scottcarman1198]

Hey Ben, I live near Kalamazoo Mi. How close are you to my area? Love to help if your needing any.

[@bkairys]

East of Lansing not far

[@tonta332]

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?

[@nikkimorgan9581]

How many hours do you have on the motor

[@johnmuffy2848]

Have you tried droop tips?

[@LeonardLayne]

Whats weight and HP?

[@kevinoconnor164]

Do you think that you might want to sell your firefly?

[@bkairys]

I have received a lot of offers over the years for it. There is a reason they are hard to find!

[@00002mario]

How much is used

[@steveststst2968]

Two seat?

[@bkairys]

Yes a small back seat

[@Jbmc65]

Hey Ben, what airport is this?/

[@bkairys]

hi, 69g

[@jamesswanson7213]

1st

[@embededfabrication4482]

what wheels are on it?

[@bkairys]

Dws Kart racing wheels

[@embededfabrication4482]

@@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.

[@rosedaisy3602]

Whats a VG?

[@bkairys]

Vortex generator