---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 04/29/20: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:55 AM - New member intro and Firestar/Firefly search (Glenn Farrant) 2. 08:05 AM - Re: New member intro and Firestar/Firefly search (william sullivan) 3. 09:41 AM - Re: New member intro and Firestar/Firefly search (Glenn Farrant) 4. 09:56 AM - Old Kolb Photos (Rick Neilsen) 5. 01:53 PM - Re: New member intro and Firestar/Firefly search (George Helton) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:55:16 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: New member intro and Firestar/Firefly search From: "Glenn Farrant" Hi Everyone, Just a quick intro as my first post. I'm very happy to see such a rich history of information and wisdom shared here. It's great to have a forum that is still active in these days of Facebook. Im finally getting to the point where I can indulge in my life-long passion for aviation. I'm currently searching for Firefly or Firestar as it will be the best fit for me right now considering a whole bunch of factors. I have a line on two aircraft here near Colorado which seem like good options and I will be seeing both soon, but if anyone knows of a flying aircraft or project in the states surrounding Colorado, I'd love to know about it. My background is ex-military (Australian Navy weapons engineer), motorsport fabricator and competitor, and software engineer. I like to build things. My aviation experience so far has been pretty limited. I flew hang gliders in my 20s and more recently Ive started training in gliders and Ive done a few hours of powered lessons. Im an EAA member and my 12-year old daughter is almost as enthusiastic about aircraft as I am. I want to start under Part 103 as owning an aircraft as a non-permanent resident in the US is a bit of a pain. My subsequent plans are to restore a vintage aircraft (probably a Taylorcraft) and then start building aircraft. Im currently living in Colorado. I know that there arent many ultralights up here because of the high DA, but if there are any other Kolb-ers out here in Colorado, or surrounds, Id love to make a connection. Cheers for now. Glenn -------- Glenn Farrant Kolb Wanna-be Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=496112#496112 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:05:23 AM PST US From: william sullivan Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New member intro and Firestar/Firefly search Welcome the the List. If you want a Kolb 103, the only current one that qualifies is the Firefly. The original Firestar with a 5 rib wing and a 377 qualifies, as does the Ultrastar. Somebody correct me if I am wrong, but I think that's all of the 103's. Other people will check in throughout the day, so keep an eye on your e-mail. Bill Sullivan Tarboro, NC do not archive On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 08:55:28 AM EDT, Glenn Farrant wrote: Hi Everyone, Just a quick intro as my first post. I'm very happy to see such a rich history of information and wisdom shared here. It's great to have a forum that is still active in these days of Facebook. -------- Glenn Farrant Kolb Wanna-be Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=496112#496112 _- ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:41:14 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: New member intro and Firestar/Firefly search From: "Glenn Farrant" Thanks Bill, I appreciate your warm welcome and your advise. I'm keen to engage further and will keep an eye out for responses. I understand the implications of considering a Firestar. I am still interested in them due to my impression that the extra wing would be beneficial up here in CO. Cheers Glenn Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=496121#496121 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:56:22 AM PST US From: Rick Neilsen Subject: Kolb-List: Old Kolb Photos Flight of 5 planes flying into UL/Light Sport strip Oshkosh 2003. John Williamson - Jabru powered Kolbra, John Hauck - MKIII, Scott Trask MKIII, Rick Neilsen - Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC, ? - 377 powered Kitfox. John Williamson is just finishing his all 50 state landing at Oshkosh. We flew from Iron Mtn. Michigan nonstop. John W wouldn't land for potty breaks because he wanted his first landing in Wisconsin to be at Oshkosh. This was back when they were friendly to flyin planes at the UL strip. My plane had the high mount engine with the cog belt series two redrive. The next year flying back from Oshkosh the redrive mount brook forcing a landing. Rick Neilsen Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 01:53:57 PM PST US From: George Helton Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New member intro and Firestar/Firefly search Yup, I think youve got it right. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2020, at 11:08 AM, william sullivan wrote: > > > Welcome the the List. If you want a Kolb 103, the only current one that qualifies is the Firefly. The original Firestar with a 5 rib wing and a 377 qualifies, as does the Ultrastar. Somebody correct me if I am wrong, but I think that's all of the 103's. > Other people will check in throughout the day, so keep an eye on your e-mail. > > Bill Sullivan > Tarboro, NC > > do not archive > > > > > > > On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 08:55:28 AM EDT, Glenn Farrant wrote: > > > > Hi Everyone, > > Just a quick intro as my first post. I'm very happy to see such a rich history of information and wisdom shared here. It's great to have a forum that is still active in these days of Facebook. > > > -------- > Glenn Farrant > > Kolb Wanna-be > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=496112#496112 > > > > > > > _- > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.