---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 09/30/18: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:38 AM - Re: kolber wannabee-opinions wanted (Malcolm Brubaker) 2. 05:43 AM - Re: kolber wannabee-opinions wanted (Malcolm Brubaker) 3. 08:03 AM - Re: kolber wannabee-opinions wanted (Rex Rodebush) 4. 08:46 AM - Re: Re: kolber wannabee-opinions wanted (Pfatchantz) 5. 04:49 PM - Re: My Firestar 2 Build (loctupdave) 6. 05:51 PM - Re: Re: My Firestar 2 Build (Pfatchantz) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:38:18 AM PST US From: Malcolm Brubaker Subject: Re: Kolb-List: kolber wannabee-opinions wanted any extra time with a cfi and FAA safty programs will always save you money and make you a better prepared=C2- pil9t=C2- Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Sep 29, 2018 at 7:15 PM, George Helton wrote: Yeah, but after 25 years of inactivity to renew your ticket and get curr ent would be quite costly. And a third class medical certificate. Unless he has stayed current on his medical. In which case it wouldn=99t be a big deal.=C2-George H.=C2-Firestar, FS100, 2702 Hirth14GDH=C2-Mesick, Michigan=C2-gdhelton@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone On Sep 29, 2018, at 6:44 PM, Richard Girard wrote: George, why would Randy need a sport pilot ticket if he's a private pilot? You did know PPL means Private Pilot License, didn't you? Rick Girard On Sat, Sep 29, 2018 at 5:34 PM George Helton wrote: My first question is how much does the fellow want for the MKIII? Because f or a 912 your going to invest another 20 grand in the airplane. There are o ther ways to go on the engine. Second question is , do you actually have a runway on the island. And third are your willing to put the time and money into getting training for a LSA ticket? Another fairly expensive project. J ust asking? George H. Firestar, FS100, 2702 Hirth 14GDH Mesick, Michigan gdhelton@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 29, 2018, at 5:33 PM, holmr wrote: > > > So I found a 2002 Mark III with low hours and excellent workmanship and f ell in love-yup my mistake-but its powered by a 140 hour 2si 690 L 70 two s troke.=C2- The owner-builder had a forced landing due to plugged fuel fil ter and he and spouse got big eyes at the close power lines returning to hi s strip.=C2- The plane has been in the hangar for 6 years.=C2- I'm a pp l but last logged hours 25 years ago.=C2- I live on a 5x6 square mile isl and in Lake Michigan at the mouth of Green Bay.=C2- Island and county is 65 percent wooded so a forced landing would require lots of luck and I'm to ld 2 strokes don't give a warning before death.=C2- I can't afford a 912 and can't find alot about the 2si except 1000 hour TBO.=C2- Do I need to be smart and walk away? You know Larry's videos and John's adventure storie s make that hard to do! > > -------- > Randy Holm > > Kolber Wannabee > > Washington Island > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=483443#483443 > > > > > > > > > -List" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Naviga tor?Kolb-List FORUMS - eferrer" target="_blank">http://forums.matronics.com WIKI - errer" target="_blank">http://wiki.matronics.com b Site - =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- -Matt Dralle, List Admin. rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution -- =9CBlessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.=9D =C2-=C2-Groucho Marx ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:43:58 AM PST US From: Malcolm Brubaker Subject: Re: Kolb-List: kolber wannabee-opinions wanted we live in midland mi and would like to fly up and look the project over. d oing some island hoping is on our=C2- bucket list.=C2- Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Sep 29, 2018 at 10:31 PM, George Helton wrote : Okay! I stand corrected.=C2-George H.=C2-Firestar, FS100, 2702 Hirt h=C2-14GDH=C2-Mesick, Michigan=C2-gdhelton@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone On Sep 29, 2018, at 9:59 PM, Rick Neilsen wrote: You can put a new redrive VW on the plane and it will serve you well for a bunch less than a used 912. Rick Neilsen1st Redrive VW on a MKIIIC On Sat, Sep 29, 2018 at 5:35 PM holmr wrote: So I found a 2002 Mark III with low hours and excellent workmanship and fel l in love-yup my mistake-but its powered by a 140 hour 2si 690 L 70 two str oke.=C2- The owner-builder had a forced landing due to plugged fuel filte r and he and spouse got big eyes at the close power lines returning to his strip.=C2- The plane has been in the hangar for 6 years.=C2- I'm a ppl but last logged hours 25 years ago.=C2- I live on a 5x6 square mile islan d in Lake Michigan at the mouth of Green Bay.=C2- Island and county is 65 percent wooded so a forced landing would require lots of luck and I'm told 2 strokes don't give a warning before death.=C2- I can't afford a 912 an d can't find alot about the 2si except 1000 hour TBO.=C2- Do I need to be smart and walk away? You know Larry's videos and John's adventure stories make that hard to do! -------- Randy Holm Kolber Wannabee Washington Island Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=483443#483443 -List" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Naviga tor?Kolb-List FORUMS - eferrer" target="_blank">http://forums.matronics.com WIKI - errer" target="_blank">http://wiki.matronics.com b Site - =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2- -Matt Dralle, List Admin. rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:03:22 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: kolber wannabee-opinions wanted From: "Rex Rodebush" If you have had your medical pulled by the FAA then you must get it back before dropping down to Sport Pilot. If not, then your drivers license is good for a sport pilot medical. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=483470#483470 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:46:19 AM PST US From: Pfatchantz Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: kolber wannabee-opinions wanted test ! Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email. Original Message On Sunday, September 30, 2018 10:03 AM, Rex Rodebush wrote: > > If you have had your medical pulled by the FAA then you must get it back before dropping down to Sport Pilot. If not, then your drivers license is good for a sport pilot medical. > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=483470#483470 > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 04:49:19 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build From: "loctupdave" I removed the engine. Next I will be removing the stuff in the fuselage, then the fuselage will be loaded in my truck for a trip to my house where the welding equipotent is. (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/No%20Engine_zpsfy3aq3kz.jpg.html) I will be rebuilding this motor. The oil system will be removed, do not trust them. (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/Engine%20fresh%20off%20of%20airframe_zps00xbf05p.jpg.html) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=483487#483487 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 05:51:25 PM PST US From: Pfatchantz Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build Big looking battery. I pick up my James A. Tripp Kolb Firestar II this friday in Alabama...Sure hope it is in as good a shape as it looks...Herb Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email. Original Message On Sunday, September 30, 2018 6:49 PM, loctupdave wrote: > > I removed the engine. Next I will be removing the stuff in the fuselage, then the fuselage will be loaded in my truck for a trip to my house where the welding equipotent is. > > (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/No Engine_zpsfy3aq3kz.jpg.html) > > I will be rebuilding this motor. The oil system will be removed, do not trust them. > > (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/Engine fresh off of airframe_zps00xbf05p.jpg.html) > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=483487#483487 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.