Robert Lobdell
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I’m thinking about a Kolb for several reasons. Mainly because the wings fold and I can’t afford a hanger. I have seen several videos of people folding wings and it can easily be done by one person. So, another plus. If I was to acquire a single seat I would essentially be asking someone to go to the airport or where ever to help me and then sit around till I return to help me again. I don’t have any friends like that. So, two man folding wings isn’t an option. Then there is the storage. Folded the Kolb will fit nicely into an enclosed trailer. But, What size? The fire fly would be smallest and fit into a 20 foot trailer. How much room is there to maneuver after plane is in trailer. The Mark III is the longest and would require a 24 foot trailer. Now that is a fairly big trailer. The load wouldn’t be that heavy but the trailer would be. Can an average Pickup truck tow a 24 foot enclosed trailer? This would also have to be the planes storage when not being flown. So, I guess the question is Plane first then find a trailer to fit. Or trailer first and hope you have enough room for your plane. that may be a self answering question.