Kolb Firestar with a Yamaha Phazer snowmobile engine installed. Please Subscribe to see more!
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@Mike-012343 жыл бұрын
Nice video you see Yamaha announced they are going to build aircraft engines last week. Announcement was a partnership with a Japanese aircraft manufacture. I wonder if this will lead to full engine production competing with Rotax.
@politicalsheepdog3 жыл бұрын
That engine looks huge on that plane.
@LeaMacDonald3 жыл бұрын
She climbs like a homesick angel! :)
@olsonspeed3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is the first Kolb STOL takeoff I have ever seen. Looks like your engine swap was a success!
@prof.heinous1913 жыл бұрын
Brilliant work! Looking forward to the numbers.
@jrbailey32083 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, Really looked forward to seeing this one; the First Flight of the Abominable Snow Machine: just like the renowned 'Abominable Snow Man', your new girl can go places at speeds no one would expect by just looking at her! She can leap tall Sequoias in a single bound! I LOVED that superbly SHARP ASCENT; like one of those Just Aircraft Heavies with the 180Hp Titan engines! When you noted you could have made an even steeper ascent, I'm going.......oh yeah, the Hammerhead ride from days long gone! I figured that engine would do the job for you, and in spades (that much hp with so little weight? How could she not go lickety split?), but what you showed us all speaks well to your giving her the Full Test and debugging phase, and I'm here to tell you, I'm REALLY LOOKING FORWARD to seeing those flight numbers, especially C.R., GPH, Stall, and definitely the numbers for STOL lift offs and landings! Lastly, if she proves out for you, I'm STILL HOPING that you'll really take the time to consider launching her commercially; there are a CRAPLOAD of folks out there who are TIRED of the 582's, the high costs of the HKS engines (love their 4 strokes but super high dollar), etc. I know there are a mountain of variables, including your views of such a complex project, but I do believe there is a market out there (I'm still not a part of that market yet, health still sucks, and all I've earned this year is $5k gross) for your great engine. When (not if) she proves out, I'd love to see her set up with FADEC and a Constant Speed Prop (or what the fascist swine at FAA are starting to call "One Lever Control" so they don't have to say C.S.P., differentiating between ELSA/103/LSA and Commercial). Can you imagine the benefits of FADEC with C.S. for STOL off field and operating cost savings? More people could afford to fly and would fly more! Oh well, the best laid plans and all....... Thanks again for a great video, just wish it had been longer with more results.....yes, I know, "Life Intrudes"; preachin to the choir! Cheers from the Oil Patch in Central WY PS. You want to talk about wind, take a look at where I live pertaining to wind this week and next....normal for us
@canoe3653 жыл бұрын
I love your tail wheel dolly. I'm going to build one for my Kolb.
@JamesSmith-op7yc3 жыл бұрын
Excellent work and too much fun! Keep it up and be safe. Thank you.
@williepierce5480 Жыл бұрын
Looks like your doing just fine.
@doncatch12 жыл бұрын
Congrats.
@tomlawrence62083 жыл бұрын
Way cool very impressed on how your working thru every thing look forward to more enjoy flying..
@michaelguy71683 жыл бұрын
I’m in. Looking for a project for the Yamaha. Great conversion.
@roamthailao.6614 Жыл бұрын
It's amazing projects you got there, thank for sharing.👍👍
@davidallen95263 жыл бұрын
Looking great
@TheDailyMemesShow3 жыл бұрын
Dude! This aircraft is awesome - It can fly BACKWARDS! LOL!
@countryflyer45363 жыл бұрын
There is a video some maybe 7-8 years ago of another Kolb with a Yamaha motorcycle engine it was for sale, he landed all over on sand bars in Oregon. there was another Kolb with a BMW motorcycle engine in it...Just an FTI... great planes and engines have fun.....
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Nice, Not sure why the Phazer hasn't gotten more popular by now. 80 hp and same weight as 582. Maybe this will be the engine that catches on to the masses.
@clarklewis3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Ben! Can you make a video of how you mounted and plumbed everything, like the oil tank and radiator , fuel lines set up? My harness from Ian Bange is on the way, and I’ve got my deposit into to Teal for the gear box. Keep up the great work!
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
I planned on doing something like that for sure eventually. Thanks!
@clarklewis3 жыл бұрын
@@bkairys Thank you, Sir! Looking forward to that.
@asennad3 жыл бұрын
@@bkairys I'd like to see more details on the fuel injection and electronic ignition ...when you have a chance. Thanks.
@tonta3323 жыл бұрын
@@bkairys you is very good ! Thank you for making this video! Thanks
@KGFlyer553 жыл бұрын
Wow, so exciting, awesome!
@raydreamer75663 жыл бұрын
Great video and lots of info. I am really interested on an estimate of this motor build less the cost of the motor . Please keep us posted.
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Well you need a Rotax C box. other than that I fabricated everything else needed. Join the Yamama Aircraft Conversion FB page.
@treylem3 Жыл бұрын
Very nice! Can you call it a STOL plane now? Looks like it!
@HeeHawHighlander3 жыл бұрын
Crushing it! Great work
@kevinsavas71733 жыл бұрын
Love it! Nice job
@raydreamer75663 жыл бұрын
What was your deciding factor to use a clutch and not rubber isolators ? looks and sounds fantastic ...
@kevinswanson39102 жыл бұрын
Looks like you can get 1500fpm,awsome.
@georgehopper45353 жыл бұрын
Pinwheel driven tone ring for your speed sensor.😃
@georgestone12823 жыл бұрын
Looking good
@davereich87503 жыл бұрын
Super!!!
@michaelbishton94393 жыл бұрын
I just bought a Quicksilver MXL II with a 503 that also needs new sails. I game across your series to put this Phaser engine on your Firestar and thought it would be great to have the extra HP on a Quick. The difference is that you know what you are doing and there isn't enough information in this series for me to learn how to do it as well. Even the part about where I can get the complete engine that is reliable. Any thoughts?
@bobjones88643 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job well executed.
@Stromzilla3 жыл бұрын
Sweet!!
@jefferysomerville1682 ай бұрын
Will you be selling your engine adapter in the future?
@WendelltheSongwriter3 жыл бұрын
Methodical and scientific, well done. What's the weight of that motor, specs, etc.?
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
80hp and weighs slightly more than a rotax 582
@WendelltheSongwriter3 жыл бұрын
@@bkairys and I'm sorry if I missed it but what did it come out of?
@dalemseitzer2 жыл бұрын
Weight and balance done and within acceptable limits?
@wingandaprayeradventures67583 жыл бұрын
You da man Bub!!!
@russellsmith38253 жыл бұрын
In one of these videos you mentioned the speed sensor was causing errors, I wonder if you could attach a small fan blade to a shaft and also mount a reluctor wheel behind it and kill 2 birds with one stone, I think this is how BOM gets it's speed data. Also how the V-1 buzz bombs calculated distance for their guidance systems
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
A different solution is coming soon
@russellsmith38253 жыл бұрын
@@bkairys I wonder about using one of the BOM units. Looks like a cost effective solution
@countryflyer45363 жыл бұрын
10 years ago his KZbin name is Sidslacker Kolb MK111
@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.10372 жыл бұрын
Great Job ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@patrickmckowen29992 жыл бұрын
Another Great vid - what is you average time to get to flying -- from parking to off the ground Cheers
@garywheeler20553 жыл бұрын
It’s like JOHNNY KNOXVILLE as a youtuber 🍺
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Lol, haven't heard that in a few years.
@garywheeler20553 жыл бұрын
Just watched the video,,,,, nicely done, New subscriber now.
@chadpalmercrisis17233 жыл бұрын
question, is this still a part 103 ultralight 🛩
@garybucher68242 жыл бұрын
That thing is bad ! What part of Michigan are you in? I'm near Tawas.
@bkairys2 жыл бұрын
Near Lansing
@harikurk54013 жыл бұрын
Ben, Great job, what diameter/pitch and brand prop are you using.
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
IVO 3 blade ultralight model, Rated for 100hp
@drlescrawford8973 жыл бұрын
Yes, very nice, clutches are much safer on the ground. How did you decide on the tandem two seat Kolb over the SxS mark III? Are you in close contact with the Kolb folks? Thanks...
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Both Kolbs were just local planes that I ended up with as good deals. I have talked to the owner of Kolb a few times. He gave me some tips on my Firefly at Osh 19.
@zhenherald3 жыл бұрын
Gotta love the Kolb. Being between the engine and the ground on impact just doesn't seem like a good idea.
@JessHull3 жыл бұрын
Looks really great. That climb out was crazy. Is it still 103 compliant with the new engine configuration ? or wait was it ever, what is it flying under?
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
This is a N numbered Firestar 2. The Firefly you see on some of my other videos is a part 103 design
@gregfinlay87533 жыл бұрын
Great work! What is the gearbox ratio and prop dia? Are you using the Air-tech Rotax Gear Box Clutch Rk400c ?
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
2.62 Rotax C Box with 3 blade Ultralight IVO prop
@rodneylesterjr48463 жыл бұрын
Bro thats awesome yo
@rodneylesterjr48463 жыл бұрын
I almost traded my Harley for a ultra light but just couldn't bring myself to it,maybe for the right deal lol
@rodneylesterjr48463 жыл бұрын
What do you think about a snowmobile engine like I have a Suzuki 650 liquid cooled out of snowmobile I just rebuilt what your thoughts
@rodneylesterjr48463 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see more vlogs yo lol
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Its all about power to weight ratio, Something 80ish lbs and 40 hp would work on a ultralight.
@larrymangold10483 жыл бұрын
My Firefly will be ready to fly in early spring. I'm keeping it in a 24' enclosed trailer with 12" of extra head room, but I don't have a tailwheel dolly for loading/unloading. How are you connecting to the tailwheel? I have a small trailer dolly I'll modify. Thanks.
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Mine grabs around the wheel in a u shape and the axle mount for the tail wheel falls into a hole to lock in place
@larrymangold10483 жыл бұрын
@@bkairys Thanks Ben.
@markjohnson36343 жыл бұрын
hi Ben this is Mark Johnson i live in Indiana and was woundering where you get all kolbs from and how much. i want to start to fly been flying rc planes all my life
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Barnstormers.com is a good place to start
@nellawell49762 жыл бұрын
You found the ONLY thing Yamaha doesn't make, Look out now.
@edwardgrim70033 жыл бұрын
Curious as to the trailer your using to transport your Kolb
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Here ya go kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZm0kmqrdthgr7M
@Stromzilla3 жыл бұрын
What is that clanking noise we hear when you taxi by?
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Control cables inside tail boom go full length. It's annoying
@theworshiptraveler67093 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben nice job. Is this the 5 rib or the 7 rib wing set up? I had the old 5 rib wings. 7 rib is much better.
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Thx! This is a Firestar2, I think all the 2s are 7 rib for the extra jump seat load.
@wesdavis38373 жыл бұрын
Say Ben I believe you have started a new crazzzz. We all want one.
@arvydaskarlas63493 жыл бұрын
hello Benai. Very nice job. I flew with a rotax 582 engine, but dropped out...I am now using car conversion "Suzuki" G13BA engine, the vertical speed is now 7.5 m / s. - Benai, do you speak Lithuanian ???
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I am part Lithuanian, but unfortunately do not speak it
@arvydaskarlas63493 жыл бұрын
@@bkairys wow ... grandparents didn't learn Lithuanian. I have a few questions about Kolb aircraft...
@jimmyboy1633 жыл бұрын
So, what type of horsepower are you getting at the 7500 RPM range? I read the peak HP to be 80 @11,5K(?). I put a rotax 670 95 hp on my rans S12. Engine built by rotax Rick
@bkairys3 жыл бұрын
Makes 80 hp by 7500rpm according to dyno charts I've seen. Funny thing is the rpm feel about half of the rotax, very smooth and quiet. No mixing fuel, fuel injection, 582 weight and 2 gph in this bird.
@jimmyboy1633 жыл бұрын
@@bkairys awesome!!! Happy and safe flying! PS, the axle lift is very cool. I have the tundra tires on my Rans and it looks so much better than the tiny little ones that most S12's have
@gman91483 жыл бұрын
I can't find Part 1 and Part 2, What Engine is this?