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Kolb's Part-103-legal single: a 254-pound chromoly-cage design with folding wings, full 3-axis controls, and the FireStar lineage. Runs 40 hp to a 26-mph stall — the honest pure-ultralight flying experience.
Pros
- ✓ Meets FAR 103 at 254 lb (no pilot cert needed)
- ✓ Quick-fold wings + optional enclosure
- ✓ Chromoly cage durability
Cons
- ✗ Two-stroke 40 hp = weather window
- ✗ Single seat only
Full specification
Identity
| Manufacturer | Kolb (United States) |
| Status | In production |
| First flight | 1995 |
Classification
| Class | Ultralight (Part 103) |
| Build form | Kit |
| Part 103 eligible | Yes |
| LSA eligible | No |
| Materials | chromoly cage + aluminum-tube wings, Stits fabric |
| Gear | taildragger |
| Mission | trainer |
Capacity
| Seats | 1 (single) |
| Engine options | Rotax 447 (40 hp 2-stroke) |
| Power | 40 hp |
| Fuel type | mogas premix |
Performance
| Cruise | 60 mph |
| Stall | 26 mph |
| Vne | 80 mph |
| Range | 120 sm |
| Climb | 1,000 fpm |
| Ceiling | 14,000 ft |
| Takeoff dist. | 150 ft |
| Landing dist. | 150 ft |
Weights
| Useful load | 247 lb |
| Gross weight | 500 lb |
| Empty weight | 253 lb |
Dimensions
| Wingspan | 22 ft |
| Length | 19.5 ft |
| Height | 5.83 ft |
| Wing area | 117 sq ft |
| Cabin width | — |
| Rotor (gyro/trike) | — |
Economics
| Kit price (base) | — |
| Kit price (complete) | — |
| Plans price | — |
| Est. finished cost | $12,000 |
Compiled from: kolbaircraft.com FireFly page (254 lb) · Wikipedia:Kolb_Firefly · Janes data sheet — verify current kit pricing with the manufacturer.
Notable variants
- FireFly SS (enclosure)