New Kolb Aircraft Firefly, The

Model Airplane News, Aug 2000 by Chianelli, Chris

How cool is this?-an airplane that you get to ride in when you've finished the kit! The folks at The New Kolb Aircraft Co. think that flying an ultralight should be safe, fun and affordable, and they offer a variety of "models." The Firefly is a 19.5 -foot-span, FAA-legal ultralight that's constructed of 4130 chromoly steel that folds for easy storage. you can purchase the plane in various stages of completion and with various options. The Firefly takes off in just 150 feet. At a cruise speed of 63mph, even I could get to work on time.

The New Kolb Aircraft Co., 8375 Russell Dyche Hwy., London, KY 40741; (606) 862-9692; fax (606) 862-9622; www.tnkolbaircraft.com.