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I have a complete set of Kolb Firestar II plans. I hate to throw them away. Does anyone on the list want them. There in a PVC pipe tube (4 or 5"). Not sure what the cost to ship but would only ch ...

I just sold my FS II to a gentleman from New Mexico who could not pass his medical. I decided to purchase a 1946 Aeronca Champ. This is probably my last post before signing off on this list. I wanted ...

I met John for the first time at the Jean airport in Nevada last year (in May?) when I was considering buying his Kolbra. He spent the night in a small tent out at the Jean airport next to his aircraf ...

ELSA cannot be used to train in???? That's news to me.

I believe the Haulmark 24' trailer will do what you want. You should be able to get one on the East Coast for under $7K. My Firestar fits great in mine with 6 or more feet to spare.

I've been reading several recent articles about spins. The latest was a piece in the AOPA Pilot written by Barry Schiff (December 07). Has any Kolb owners got themselves into a situation that resulted ...

I ask this once before but did not receive any responses. Is there any reason to cover the fuselage as is shown in the kolb web site of the white & yellow firestar? I'm assuming it does not effect ...

Has there ever been a reported structural failure of a Kolb in flight? The kind of structural failure such as a collapsed wing, struts, boom, cage or tail feathers?

Nope. Was not aware of that small fact. Sounds like it might not be that helpful to other parts of the aircraft...

My FS II is in need of paint on the boom area (where the boom support is located) and several other areas. Is there any reason I cannot have someone powder coat these areas? I live in an area with low ...

Is there any reason other than for cosmetic reasons for not covering the fuselage as shown on the Kolb site of a Firestar (white & checkered yellow Firestar with some young pilot at the controls). ...

Has anybody used the Rotax E Gearbox with their FS II? Any issues in doing so? I want to keep my BRS in the usual place (above the pilot seat) and have an electric starter that does not get in the way ...

Has anyone tried installing the BRS in a Firestar other than above your head? I'm trying to find room to engineer a starter and I'm running out of room with the BRS next to it. Quicksilvers have the B ...

Would the Rotax starter be a better fit than the GPL? There just is not a lot of room with the BRS sticking out the way it does.

Does anyone have a Firestar with a BRS (cannister type unit) that has installed a GPL starter? I purchased the Rotax starter but did not have any room for the BRS. I ended up selling the starter. I'm ...

The AN hardware that attaches the wings, wing struts, tail feathers, etc. Is there a useful life for this hardware? My aircraft is about 7 years old.

Does this also apply to the Firestar II?

How are most folks finishing off their bright aluminum panels? Is there an adhesive that is applied or is it painted? I would think black would be a good color. My original instrument panel has a leat ...

I'm installing a EIS to replace the altimeter, cgt, & egt on my FS.

Aircraft Spruce has aluminum called 6061T6 in 2x2 sheets. Would this do the trick for a replacement panel?

My Firestar II is now legal. Got the airworthiness certificate today. The DAR charged $193. for about 40 minutes of inspection. Tail number is N702V.