---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 12/30/04: 29 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:23 AM - Sport pilot papers? (Kirk Smith) 2. 06:31 AM - Re: Sport pilot papers? (robert bean) 3. 06:45 AM - Re: Sport pilot papers? (kfackler) 4. 07:05 AM - Re: Mr Bean in print (Larry Bourne) 5. 07:32 AM - Re: Mr Bean in print (robert bean) 6. 07:37 AM - Re: Sport pilot papers? (jerb) 7. 07:47 AM - Re: Mr Bean in print (John Hauck) 8. 07:59 AM - Re: Mr Bean in print (John Hauck) 9. 08:08 AM - Re: Mr Bean in print (Steve Garvelink) 10. 08:47 AM - Re: Sport pilot papers? (Richard & Martha Neilsen) 11. 09:00 AM - HKS (Vann Covington) 12. 10:04 AM - Re: BMW (Denny Rowe) 13. 10:50 AM - Re: small rotary engine was HKS (Rusty) 14. 11:12 AM - Re: small rotary engine was HKS (Rayfield, Bill) 15. 02:28 PM - Re: small rotary engine was HKS (John Hauck) 16. 02:43 PM - Re: small rotary engine was HKS (EnaudZ@aol.com) 17. 03:09 PM - Re: small rotary engine was HKS (Vann Covington) 18. 03:10 PM - Re: small rotary engine was HKS (Rusty) 19. 03:18 PM - Re: small rotary engine was HKS (John Hauck) 20. 03:23 PM - Re: small rotary engine was HKS (John Hauck) 21. 03:48 PM - Re: small rotary engine was HKS (Vann Covington) 22. 03:50 PM - Re: small rotary engine was HKS (Rusty) 23. 04:36 PM - speaking of engines! (Paul Petty) 24. 04:37 PM - Re: small rotary engine was HKS (woody) 25. 04:48 PM - Re: Sport pilot papers? (The Kuffels) 26. 05:03 PM - Re: WetFly flies again (N27SB@aol.com) 27. 05:13 PM - 912S package deal for sale (Rusty) 28. 06:21 PM - Re: Sport pilot papers? (Kirk Smith) 29. 09:20 PM - Re: Sport pilot papers? (John Williamson) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:23:14 AM PST US From: "Kirk Smith" Subject: Kolb-List: Sport pilot papers? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" I got a private certificate but no medical. Do I have to get any paperwork for Sport Pilot or is my private certificate all I need when I fly? Thanks! Snuf Do not archive ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:31:54 AM PST US From: robert bean Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Sport pilot papers? --> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean PPL and a current BFR will do the job. -BB, brain and body in simultaneous decline do not archive On 30, Dec 2004, at 9:23 AM, Kirk Smith wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" > > I got a private certificate but no medical. Do I have to get any > paperwork for Sport Pilot or is my private certificate all I need when > I fly? Thanks! Snuf > > Do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:45:22 AM PST US From: "kfackler" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Sport pilot papers? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "kfackler" As I understand it, you do NOT need any more paperwork. Your pvt ticket does allow you to "exercise the privileges" of a SP. I have a pretty good article from Kitplanes that talks to this. If you want. I'll send you a copy. -Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kirk Smith" Subject: Kolb-List: Sport pilot papers? > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" > > I got a private certificate but no medical. Do I have to get any paperwork for Sport Pilot or is my private certificate all I need when I fly? Thanks! Snuf > > Do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:05:37 AM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Mr Bean in print --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" Yah, congratulations, Bob, that's very great news. Not much flying for you at this time of year, eh ?? Lar. Do not Archive. Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Building Kolb Mk III N78LB Vamoose www.gogittum.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denny Rowe" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Mr Bean in print > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" > > Way to go BB! > Congratulations. > Denny Rowe > do not archive > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jon Croke" > To: > Subject: Kolb-List: Mr Bean in print > > >> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jon Croke" >> >> Just received my Kitplanes magazine.. and who do I see in the >> 'completions' section: BOB BEAN and his Mk-III ! >> >> When you get your picture in a national mag... you're famous! >> >> Congrats: nice photo, nice plane! >> >> Jon >> >> www.HomebuiltHELP.com >> >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:32:40 AM PST US From: robert bean Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Mr Bean in print --> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean Thanks guys, in this case you have to beat your own drum to "get famous"......submit the photo and and text. Actually today looks to be a good flying day here in NY. No snow, no wind, 40+ degrees and overcast but 10+ vis. -It would be tempting to keep the plane in the shed up on the runway next year but hate having to worry about all the varmits, squirrels, chipmonks, rats, coons getting in and chewing on the wires, storing nuts, excretions. It's only 3 months, better in the safety of the shop. do not archive On 30, Dec 2004, at 10:05 AM, Larry Bourne wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" > > Yah, congratulations, Bob, that's very great news. Not much flying > for you > at this time of year, eh ?? Lar. > Do not > Archive. > > Larry Bourne > Palm Springs, CA > Building Kolb Mk III > N78LB Vamoose > www.gogittum.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Denny Rowe" > To: > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Mr Bean in print > > >> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" >> >> Way to go BB! >> Congratulations. >> Denny Rowe >> do not archive >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Jon Croke" >> To: >> Subject: Kolb-List: Mr Bean in print >> >> >>> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jon Croke" >>> >>> Just received my Kitplanes magazine.. and who do I see in the >>> 'completions' section: BOB BEAN and his Mk-III ! >>> >>> When you get your picture in a national mag... you're famous! >>> >>> Congrats: nice photo, nice plane! >>> >>> Jon >>> >>> www.HomebuiltHELP.com >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:37:11 AM PST US From: jerb Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Sport pilot papers? --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb This is an interesting question. For PPL to get your BFI, you have to be pilot in command which means you have to have a valid medical. To exercise the privileges of Sport Pilot category under a PPL, can you get a BFI to permit you to exercise only those privileges. jerb At 09:23 AM 12/30/04 -0500, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" > >I got a private certificate but no medical. Do I have to get any paperwork >for Sport Pilot or is my private certificate all I need when I >fly? Thanks! Snuf > >Do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 07:47:00 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Mr Bean in print --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" for you | at this time of year, eh ?? Lar. Hi Larry, Bob B, and All: Let me add my congrats to Lar's. I haven't seen the photo cause I dropped my Kit Planes subscription some time ago. Today and tomorrow will be good flying days at hauck's holler, alabama. Tim Warlick, Mobile, AL, is on his way up to fly a little in Miss P'fer. We are going to shoot a few landings and bore some holes in the sky. Got to get over to the airstrip and drag the cow crap. Haven't flown in a while and the cows will have the entire strip landmined, I'm sure. I kinda hate to fly now, after watching this golden eagle fly. Tilly sure knows how to do it. http://media.animal.discovery.com/convergence/spyonthewild/birdtech/birdtech.html Be sure and take a look at the video at her site. She is impressive. Take care, john h DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:59:23 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Mr Bean in print --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" | Miss P'fer. Hi Ya'll: Forgot to mention in my last, Tim Warlick has built and completed his MKIII powered with a BMW motorcycle engine. He is on the Kolb List for those that did not know. Works for Teledyne Continental Motors in Mobile, AL. john h DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 08:08:55 AM PST US From: "Steve Garvelink" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Mr Bean in print --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Steve Garvelink" Very cool inflight videos of tilly. My son wants to set up a computer on my ultrastar with an 802.11b wireless and transmit live videos back. We have been doing this with our elebee radio controlled flying wings for about a year. -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Hauck Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Mr Bean in print --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" for you | at this time of year, eh ?? Lar. Hi Larry, Bob B, and All: Let me add my congrats to Lar's. I haven't seen the photo cause I dropped my Kit Planes subscription some time ago. Today and tomorrow will be good flying days at hauck's holler, alabama. Tim Warlick, Mobile, AL, is on his way up to fly a little in Miss P'fer. We are going to shoot a few landings and bore some holes in the sky. Got to get over to the airstrip and drag the cow crap. Haven't flown in a while and the cows will have the entire strip landmined, I'm sure. I kinda hate to fly now, after watching this golden eagle fly. Tilly sure knows how to do it. http://media.animal.discovery.com/convergence/spyonthewild/birdtech/bird tech.html Be sure and take a look at the video at her site. She is impressive. Take care, john h DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 08:47:34 AM PST US From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Sport pilot papers? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" Kirk I talked to one of the head FAA people at Oshkosh last summer. If you have your Private Pilots license you will be flying under that license with ALL the privileges it contains. The medical is only necessary if you fly a airplane that requires that 3rd class medical (ultra lights and Light Sport airplanes don't). To expand on this you will have all the special certifications (high speed, controlled airspace etc. and endorsements to fly any sport airplane (for those that haven't flown a LSP it is HIGHLY recommended that you get a check ride in one you will fly but it isn't required) The biannual check ride can be done in a LSP or GA aircraft your choice again you are flying under the Private Pilot license. The medical isn't required in a GA airplane when you fly with a instructor. Rick Neilsen Redrive VW powered MKIIIc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kirk Smith" Subject: Kolb-List: Sport pilot papers? > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" > > I got a private certificate but no medical. Do I have to get any paperwork > for Sport Pilot or is my private certificate all I need when I fly? > Thanks! Snuf > > Do not archive > > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 09:00:35 AM PST US From: "Vann Covington" Subject: Kolb-List: HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Vann Covington" I enjoy the list but usually do not participate. I respect and enjoy the questions and responses and have learned a lot simply by observing. I have been flying a KXP for about 250 hours now with a 503. I have learned to live with the limitations of space a fuel capacity but have always had my eye open for a 4 stroke that would satisfy the limited wt and power requirements of the aircraft. I am not interested in going any faster. The 35 to 90 envelope suits me fine. An ideal choice seems to be a 50 to 60 hp single rotary (which is actually a 2 stroke) originally made by Midwest but now manufactured by Diamond for motorgliders. Is anyone on the list familiar with this engine? It comes with a gear reduction and is said to be very smooth and reliable. I feel that if imported and marketed that this engine would be an ideal engine to replace the 503. I have written to the company but have had little luck and getting them to respond. Also a consideration is the HKS. Is there any reason that this engine should not be considered for the KXP. John, your opinion on this would be greatly appreciated. ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 10:04:46 AM PST US From: "Denny Rowe" Subject: Kolb-List: Re: BMW --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" > > Hi Ya'll: > > Forgot to mention in my last, Tim Warlick has built and completed his > MKIII powered with a BMW motorcycle engine. > > He is on the Kolb List for those that did not know. > > john h > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > > Tim, We are all looking forward to hear how your BMW works for ya, keep us posted. Also, fly safe. Denny Rowe, Mk-3, PA ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 10:50:35 AM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> An ideal choice seems to be a 50 to 60 hp single rotary (which is actually a 2 stroke) originally made by Midwest but now manufactured by Diamond for motorgliders. Is anyone on the list familiar with this engine? ----------------- I've seen them online, but never could get any info. If you really want to feel like a kid on the wrong side of the glass at the candy display, check this out: http://www.uavenginesltd.co.uk/index.php?id=393 They won't sell the engines for use in a manned aircraft, which means that the UK's legal system must be just as screwed up as ours in the US. I almost bid on a pallet of 4 surplus AR801R engines a few months ago. Just stumbled onto it at the last minute, and didn't have enough time to find out exactly who made them until it was too late. 4 new complete engines went for something like $12k. Doh! Only one pallet of engines sold, and several other pallets didn't receive a reserve bid. Never saw them re-appear, and eventually lost the link to the surplus auction. It was in AZ somewhere IIRC. BTW, the rotary engine is not a two stroke, nor is it a four stroke. It's "rotary" (no strokes). People always try to compare displacements, etc with those funny piston engines, but there really is no direct way to compare. I do agree that it would be great if one of the small commercially made rotaries would become available for use at a reasonable price, but in all the years I've waited for it, I just don't think it's any closer to being a reality. Our only alternative is using stock Mazda parts, which will never quite make it to the weight range of most two strokes. I'm convinced that a single rotor Mazda conversion can be superior to a 912S though. It would require some parts that aren't readily available, but I'm planning to build one (somehow) anyway. Cheers, Rusty Van's RV-3B, Mazda 13B two rotor (flying) Kolb Slingshot, Mazda single rotor (initial planning of engine) ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 11:12:15 AM PST US Subject: RE: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS From: "Rayfield, Bill" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rayfield, Bill" I wonder if they'll sell them to private individuals at all? You wouldn't really have to tell them what you were using it for, would you? I know, ethics and all, but I like the looks of these engines! Bill Rayfield Kimberly-Clark, Corp. Lexington Mill ph: 336-242-6653 fax: 920-969-4976 -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rusty Subject: RE: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> An ideal choice seems to be a 50 to 60 hp single rotary (which is actually a 2 stroke) originally made by Midwest but now manufactured by Diamond for motorgliders. Is anyone on the list familiar with this engine? ----------------- I've seen them online, but never could get any info. If you really want to feel like a kid on the wrong side of the glass at the candy display, check this out: http://www.uavenginesltd.co.uk/index.php?id=393 They won't sell the engines for use in a manned aircraft, which means that the UK's legal system must be just as screwed up as ours in the US. I almost bid on a pallet of 4 surplus AR801R engines a few months ago. Just stumbled onto it at the last minute, and didn't have enough time to find out exactly who made them until it was too late. 4 new complete engines went for something like $12k. Doh! Only one pallet of engines sold, and several other pallets didn't receive a reserve bid. Never saw them re-appear, and eventually lost the link to the surplus auction. It was in AZ somewhere IIRC. BTW, the rotary engine is not a two stroke, nor is it a four stroke. It's "rotary" (no strokes). People always try to compare displacements, etc with those funny piston engines, but there really is no direct way to compare. I do agree that it would be great if one of the small commercially made rotaries would become available for use at a reasonable price, but in all the years I've waited for it, I just don't think it's any closer to being a reality. Our only alternative is using stock Mazda parts, which will never quite make it to the weight range of most two strokes. I'm convinced that a single rotor Mazda conversion can be superior to a 912S though. It would require some parts that aren't readily available, but I'm planning to build one (somehow) anyway. Cheers, Rusty Van's RV-3B, Mazda 13B two rotor (flying) Kolb Slingshot, Mazda single rotor (initial planning of engine) This e-mail is intended for the use of the addressee(s) only and may contain privileged, confidential, or proprietary information that is exempt from disclosure under law. If you have received this message in error, please inform us promptly by reply e-mail, then delete the e-mail and destroy any printed copy. Thank you. ============================================================================== ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 02:28:09 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" | single rotor Mazda conversion can be superior to a 912S though. It would | require some parts that aren't readily available, but I'm planning to build | one (somehow) anyway. | | Cheers, | Rusty Hi Rusty/Gang: Do you think we have a requirement for an engine that superior? I just shut mine down a little while ago. Hour meter read 918.8 hours. So far all this engine has done is satisfy my aviating requirements. Been 100% reliable. Reckon I can call it a good engine when the clock hits 3,000.0 hours and she is still going strong. That is what I'm hoping anyhow. For a matter of interest, this 912ULS has never quit running on me for any reason. A first in my flying career. The 912 quit twice. in 1,135.0 hours. Cause: Contaminated fuel. Responsibility: Pilot. ;-( Take care and good luck on that rotary. I too would like to see an alternative power source as reliable as a 912 and for 1/4 or 1/3 the price. john h DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 02:43:40 PM PST US From: EnaudZ@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: EnaudZ@aol.com rotor engines are fuel hogs ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 03:09:02 PM PST US From: "Vann Covington" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Vann Covington" The 912 is a great engine. No denying that. But you have to admit we could use an engine in the 50 to 60 hp range that is not a 2 stroke and that is within the wt parameters of planes lighter than a Mark 3. Could that be the HKS? My KXP weighs about 360. Diamond does make the AE50R for their motorglider. It comes with fuel injection and it weighs about 80 to 90lb complete. The engine is certified in Europe. They informed me that they thought they could come up with one for me with a reduction drive, but that is the last word I heard from them. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" > > > would > to build > > Hi Rusty/Gang: > > Do you think we have a requirement for an engine that superior? > > I just shut mine down a little while ago. Hour meter read 918.8 > hours. So far all this engine has done is satisfy my aviating > requirements. Been 100% reliable. Reckon I can call it a good engine > when the clock hits 3,000.0 hours and she is still going strong. That > is what I'm hoping anyhow. > > For a matter of interest, this 912ULS has never quit running on me for > any reason. A first in my flying career. The 912 quit twice. in > 1,135.0 hours. Cause: Contaminated fuel. Responsibility: Pilot. > ;-( > > Take care and good luck on that rotary. I too would like to see an > alternative power source as reliable as a 912 and for 1/4 or 1/3 the > price. > > john h > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > > > ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 03:10:42 PM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> --> Kolb-List message posted by: EnaudZ@aol.com rotor engines are fuel hogs ------------ I'd be really interested to hear the data you have to support this. Why not come over to the flyrotary list and fill us all in :-) Rusty (and NO, the seals don't go bad quickly either) ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 03:18:37 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" | --> Kolb-List message posted by: EnaudZ@aol.com | | rotor engines are fuel hogs Hi Everybody: What do you all think? If we put our real names on our post, we will have a better idea who we are corresponding with. john h titus, alabama MKIII DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 03:23:04 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" we could | use an engine in the 50 to 60 hp range that is not a 2 stroke and that is | within the wt parameters of planes lighter than a Mark 3. Could that be the | HKS? Vann/Gang: Agree whole heartedly with you. I have no experience with the HKS. I have watched a bunch of them fly at S&F and OSH. Probably would be a nice little package for a Firestar. I was yanking Rusty's chain reference "rotary" engines. john h hauck's holler, alabama MKIII DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 03:48:50 PM PST US From: "Vann Covington" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Vann Covington" Check this sight for info on the AE50R engine, as well as the motorglider. Vann http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/englisch/produkte/ash25/e_ash25_main.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" > > we could > that is > that be the > > Vann/Gang: > > Agree whole heartedly with you. I have no experience with the HKS. I > have watched a bunch of them fly at S&F and OSH. Probably would be a > nice little package for a Firestar. > > I was yanking Rusty's chain reference "rotary" engines. > > john h > hauck's holler, alabama > MKIII > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > > > ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 03:50:21 PM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Do you think we have a requirement for an engine that superior? john h DO NOT ARCHIVE -------------------- How did I know I'd get a message from you John :-) True indeed that the 912 family is reliable. I can't think of anyone who's done more to prove that than you have. In fact, I have so immensely enjoyed your photos, that I wouldn't want you flying anything else :-) Really, the only downside to the 912 is the high cost, but that happens to be the best feature for me, since I'm selling mine :-) Cheers, Rusty ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 04:36:50 PM PST US From: "Paul Petty" Subject: Kolb-List: speaking of engines! --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" Hi Kolbers, Last night we mounted the 912 on Ms. Dixie! We are not happy with the arrangement of the aluminum angle TNK sent us but it will work for rigging of the fuel system/oil tank ect... We also needed to have the engine on the airframe with prop mounted in order to determine the clearance and length of the flaps because no one has ever built flaps for a Kolbra. Next weekend a friend/A&P is coming to help me with the wing rigging. I thought I might post some pictures for you fine people to see what we have been up to. 912 UL>> http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/PC290009.JPG Shot from rear with prop hub > http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/PC290010.JPG Side view notice how the bolts supplied are way to long > http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/PC290012.JPG another picture>> http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/PC290015.JPG Final pic having fun here at Harris Hanger! >> http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/PC290016.JPG Take care guys! If anyone wants to view pictures of what we are doing go to www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos and look for the latest pics by date Paul Petty Building Ms. Dixie Kolbra/912UL/Warp do not archive ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 04:37:55 PM PST US From: "woody" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: small rotary engine was HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "woody" > rotor engines are fuel hogs > ------------ > I've heard that also. Had one in a Mazda rx7. Could not compare it to a 4 cyl. like most mazdas. It had the power of a mid size V8 and drank gas like one. If you want power you have to pay for it. Usually at the gas pump. ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 04:48:42 PM PST US From: The Kuffels Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Sport pilot papers? --> Kolb-List message posted by: The Kuffels Kirk Smith: I got a private certificate but no medical. Do I have to get any paperwork for Sport Pilot Robert Bean: PPL and a current BFR will do the job. jerb: For PPL to get your BFI, you have to be pilot in command which means you have to have a valid medical. To exercise the privileges of Sport Pilot category under a PPL, can you get a BFI to permit you to exercise only those privileges. A few fine print clarifications. Kirk, it depends on why you have no medical. If it simply expired, all is well and good. All you need is a current BFR. If it was revoked, suspended, surrendered, denied, etc. you are SOL. In this case you must get a waiver from the FAA. For all practical purposes, this will be the same as getting a medical, including time limits to retest to extend the waiver. Given enough political pressure this may change in the future. Jer, not quite. To my shame, I was the instrutor whose nasty questions forced the FAA to change the BFR regulation to explicitly state a BFR was a minimum of 1 hour of ground and 1 hour of flight *instruction*. The upside is the CFI is pilot in command during a BFR (he is liable if anything goes wrong, FAR violated, etc) and the pilot receiving the BFR does not need a current medical. Also, there is no type limit to a BFR. Any will do. You could take yours as a Sport pilot, go get a medical and immediately fly anything for which you are rated without another BFR. Tom Kuffel Whitefish, MT Building Original FireStar ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 05:03:52 PM PST US From: N27SB@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: WetFly flies again --> Kolb-List message posted by: N27SB@aol.com Hello to all, We finally got good weather again and I trailered the Wet Fly back out to the lake. Flight #1 was an easy takeoff and a good landing. Flight #2 was a bunch of T&Gs. The Firefly is really just a nice little airplane and on floats it is even better. Flew over the BIG lake at 10 feet several times turning to avoid a bunch of boats Spec fishing. Speckled Perch or Crappies. Its really cool to fly that low and be able land at any moment. I only have about 2 hours in the Firefly and I feel like I am wearing it already. Steve Boetto WetFly #007 On the water and on the wing. ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 05:13:04 PM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: Kolb-List: 912S package deal for sale --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Well boys and girls, since I've made up my mind to pursue the single rotor engine in the SS, I've got a lot of stuff I don't need anymore. What I'd like to do, is sell the whole lot as a package deal. This is the easiest for me, and represents the best value for someone who has their airframe ready for all the expensive stuff. The plan will be to offer it here first, then put it on Barnstormers for a while if it doesn't sell here. Only after that, will I consider breaking up the package. Please send comments, offers, insults, etc to me off list, at 13brv3c@bellsouth.net . Thanks, Rusty (3 rotors, but not all in the same plane) Do not archive All of the items below are from Bill Wood's old SS, which was signed off in April of 2000. Here's what I've got: 912ULS engine, SN-4425703. Total time is 232 hours if I recall the last reading on the EIS correctly. This also matches well with log entries, so I'm sure it's accurate. The engine is clean, and appears in good shape. It ran well in the 2.5 hours that I flew it home from MS, and ran well last week when I last ran it. The engine is now disconnected completely, and ready to be hoisted off the airframe tomorrow. The engine will come with everything from the rubber mounts up, including the oil cooler, and radiator, and Titan exhaust. In fact, I don't plan to take any of this apart if I can help it. It will of course include the oil reservoir, as well as the throttle/choke cables, splitters, etc. 2-blade, 72" IVO "medium" prop This is brand new, and I only ran it once. I got this because the warp prop was abused, and being 3-blade, wouldn't roll through the door of my garage. Kuntzleman Hot Box This will include all the wiring from the plane, as well as the main key switch, and all other switches, with the exception of the switches on the stick grip that were set up to control the radio (not included), and EIS (included below). Kuntzleman Double Dual Magnum strobes Control box, wiring, and lights. The plastic lenses aren't in the best shape on the lights, so some of that might need to be replaced. EIS This appears to be a "super size" unit, with the altimeter option added. It's already pre-programmed for the current engine sensors, and has the historical hobbs reading for the engine. It was hooked up with a capacitive fuel sender in one of the tanks (jugs), and was dead accurate. The capacitive sender is also included, as are the jugs if you'll haul them away. The price for the whole package is $10,000. The buyer must make arrangements to come and get this, since I really don't want to try to pack the engine and all the other stuff for freight shipment. ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 06:21:49 PM PST US From: "Kirk Smith" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Sport pilot papers? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" Thanks guys, Looks like all I need then if I get ramp checked is my PPL, logbook with current BFR, and my drivers license. Simple enough. Kirk Do not archive ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 09:20:09 PM PST US From: "John Williamson" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Sport pilot papers? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" Hi Kirk and all, A pilot with a PPL or higher certificate is not required to fly with his pilot logbook with him. You would need your PPL and valid Driver's License. The airplane needs it's Registration, Airworthiness Certificate and Operating Limitations issued by the FAA IAW FAR 91.203. It is best to carry only the bare requirements. If you carry extra paperwork and it is incorrect, they can fault you for it. Happy New Year to all, John Williamson Arlington, TX Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 708 hours http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot Zenith CH701 Project http://home.comcast.net/~stol_airplane http://www.zenithair.com/bldrlist/profiles/stol_airplane do not archive