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		d-m-hague(at)comcast.net Guest
 
 
 
 
 
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				 Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:01 pm    Post subject: Kolb model differences | 
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				Kolb, Kolbra, Twinstar, Slingshot, etc... I know what the Ultrastar is 
 because I own one, and the current models are described on TNK's website, 
 but I'm in the dark about many of the older models... is there any website 
 that describes (or anybody willing to summarize) the various models and the 
 differences?
 
 				-Dana
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		NeilsenRM(at)comcast.net Guest
 
 
 
 
 
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				 Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:27 am    Post subject: Kolb model differences | 
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				Dana
 
 No one else seems to be responding so I will tell you what I know. You will 
 also need to check the New Kolb web site at http://207.234.166.41/
 
 The MKIIIc is the standard big Kolb with side by side seating and I think it 
 is a upgraded version of the discontinued MKII.
 
 The MKIII Xtra is a Barnaby Wilifan (spelling?) improvement of the MKIIIc 
 for more speed and comfort/room.
 
 The Kolbra is the same as a MKIII but has tandem seating. It is a bit faster 
 and doesn't have flaps unless you go with electric flaps like Paul P. has 
 done. It was originally built as a training aircraft.
 
 The Slingshot is a short wing MKIII with tandem seating. It is much faster 
 and sporty. It was designed as a Kolb for GA pilots. I think the cockpit is 
 a much tighter fit than the Kolbra especially in the back.
 
 All the above share the same wing structure but the Slingshot wings are 
 shorter.
 
 Rick Neilsen
 Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
 
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		Richard Pike
 
  
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				 Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:27 am    Post subject: Kolb model differences | 
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				That idea got me interested, so I downloaded all the various model Kolb 
 pictures I could find last night and will be putting up a page on that soon.
 Richard Pike
 MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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 > Kolb, Kolbra, Twinstar, Slingshot, etc... I know what the Ultrastar is 
 > because I own one, and the current models are described on TNK's website, 
 > but I'm in the dark about many of the older models... is there any 
 > website that describes (or anybody willing to summarize) the various 
 > models and the differences?
 >
 > -Dana
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 > But do you trust the _government_ with semi-automatic assault rifles?
 >
 
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		Steve Boetto
 
 
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				 Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:11 am    Post subject: Kolb model differences | 
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				hey, don't ferget the little Firefly
   
   
   
  steve
 
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		John Hauck
 
  
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				 Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:06 pm    Post subject: Kolb model differences | 
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				| hey, don't ferget the little Firefly
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 Steve:
 
 Yep!
 
 If you haven't flown it, you have not experienced the thrill of Kolb 
 flight in its entirety.  The FF is a real hot rod, a scaled down Sling 
 Shot.  I thoroughly enjoy every hour I get to fly one.
 
 john h
 mkIII
 
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		John Williamson
 
  
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				 Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Kolb model differences | 
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				Here is an old webpage I had up for a long time about the Kolb line of products.
 
 I did this back when I was researching which model I would build.
 
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		Steve Boetto
 
 
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				 Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:53 pm    Post subject: Kolb model differences | 
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				In a message dated 3/16/2007 3:07:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com writes:
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 Yep!
 
 If you haven't flown it, you have not experienced the    thrill of Kolb 
 flight in its entirety.  The FF is a real hot rod, a    scaled down Sling 
 Shot.  I thoroughly enjoy every hour I get to fly    one.
 
 john h
 mkIII
 
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  Just an added note John, The Firefly on floats is more like a nose dragger  when you are not in flight and although I have not flown w/wheels, Bryan Melborn  tells me that the floats hardly slow the little sucker down.
   
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				 Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:53 pm    Post subject: Kolb model differences | 
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				Thanks to all who responded (esp. John W. for the pdf!).  I have a much 
 better understanding of the model differences now.  Only problem now is I 
 want one of each...
 
 				-Dana
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				 Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:29 pm    Post subject: Kolb model differences | 
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				Your right John I got the chance to try out the firefly last summer and it was a blast to fly 
  I cant wait to get a chance to try a MK3 Classic or an Extra 
  Hint hint  Hurry up Victor  get that Extra finished
  
  Ellery in Maine 
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