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bransom(at)ucdavis.edu
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 12:24 pm    Post subject: E-LSA ? Reply with quote

Hi all,
I've been away from the Kolb list for quite a long time. I still fly my
Firestar KXP, but not real often as I'm pretty absorbed in building
another plane. I'm back with questions related to LSA -- sorry if these
have been covered here already. I decided to try to get my KXP
registered as E-LSA by the Jan 31 deadline. Is that the route most of
you Firestar single place builder/owners have taken? I decided to do
this late and may not get my inspection in time, but we'll see. I'm
also curious if anyone has found DARs to not approve of the clevis plus
cowling pins at all the main joints (lift struts, wing spar to cage,
tail cables). Any other E-LSA issues that you have encountered?

Thanks,

-Ben Ransom
http://mae.ucdavis.edu/ransom


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:27 pm    Post subject: Re: E-LSA ? Reply with quote

Ben:

I took my FSII through the process. If you want a copy of my submittal to he FAA send me an e-mail and I will send it to you. I followed the steps in the EAA transition kit and the paperwork was smooth.

The inspector did a quick look around the plane and we went off to do the paperwork. Since it had flown before, I was good to go w/o any additional flight testing.

Here is some history on the list - http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?t=31767&highlight=

Good luck Ben. Your website was one of those that kept me motivated to complete my plane.

Fly safe.

Jim


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 5:39 pm    Post subject: Re: E-LSA ? Reply with quote

Hey Ben,
Hows it goin.... I used your pictures for inspiration while
building my Firestar II.....Been flying it a few years now...

I'm also working on a new plane - Tube & Rag
"Buttercup" (Steve Wittman)

With "Slats" for slower STOL
.

Engine Model.................O-200
Engine Horsepower........100
Propeller.......................66/55
Cruise Speed.................125 mph
Top Speed.....................145 mph
Landing Speed................40 mph
Maximum Speed(Vne)...150 mph
Stall (clean)......................51 mph
Rate of Climb.............550 ft./min
Gross Weight............1290 Pounds
Empty Weight............790 Pounds
Payload.....................500 Pounds
Wing Span....................29'5"
Wing Area....................132 sq.ft.
Aircraft Length.............19' 6"
Fuselage Height............Cabin 44"
Fuel Capacity..............20 Gallons
Seats 2..............(side-by-side)
Cabin Width..................40"
Takeoff Distance............300 feet
Landing Distance...........200 feet
.
.
*************ATTENTION***************

ALSO , See the Pictures at "WINGS FORUM"
Go to "links" on this site,
At Wings, Log-in to see Pictures in "WITTMAN" section
( always being updated with NEW Pictures )

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Buttercup-STOL/

Gotta Fly...
Mike & "Jaz" in MN
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 6:18 am    Post subject: E-LSA ? Reply with quote

Ben --

I'm not sure you have time, but it's worth a shot... if you can find a
DAR, contact him immediately. Your biggest issue may be getting the N
number and paperwork from the FAA. Some on this list and others have
said that the FAA, even if they have the paperwork in-house, won't
process it once the Jan 31 deadline is passed. Others say the
opposite. The point is, get rolling!

What I can tell you for sure is, my DAR did pass my MkIIIC with clevis
pins and safety pins at each major joint, as I unfold/refold my Kolb
for every flight. He was very particular about everything, and I had
to correct/improve a few items, but it passed. Just make sure your
DAR will work with you.

Good luck!

-- Robert

On Dec 11, 2007 2:23 PM, Ben Ransom <bransom(at)ucdavis.edu> wrote:
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Hi all,
I've been away from the Kolb list for quite a long time. I still fly my
Firestar KXP, but not real often as I'm pretty absorbed in building
another plane. I'm back with questions related to LSA -- sorry if these
have been covered here already. I decided to try to get my KXP
registered as E-LSA by the Jan 31 deadline. Is that the route most of
you Firestar single place builder/owners have taken? I decided to do
this late and may not get my inspection in time, but we'll see. I'm
also curious if anyone has found DARs to not approve of the clevis plus
cowling pins at all the main joints (lift struts, wing spar to cage,
tail cables). Any other E-LSA issues that you have encountered?

Thanks,

-Ben Ransom
http://mae.ucdavis.edu/ransom


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PostPosted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:52 am    Post subject: Re: E-LSA ? Reply with quote

bransom(at)ucdavis.edu wrote:
Hi all,
I've been away from the Kolb list for quite a long time. I still fly my
Firestar KXP, but not real often as I'm pretty absorbed in building
another plane. I'm back with questions related to LSA -- sorry if these
have been covered here already. I decided to try to get my KXP
registered as E-LSA by the Jan 31 deadline. Is that the route most of
you Firestar single place builder/owners have taken? I decided to do
this late and may not get my inspection in time, but we'll see. I'm
also curious if anyone has found DARs to not approve of the clevis plus
cowling pins at all the main joints (lift struts, wing spar to cage,
tail cables). Any other E-LSA issues that you have encountered?

Thanks,

-Ben Ransom
http://mae.ucdavis.edu/ransom

Hi Ben,

You were one of the originals on the Kolb list many years ago. I'm still flying my Original Firestar after 21 years. It's a good little airplane.

The EAA is petitioning the FAA for an extension on aircraft certification if you have your registration in by Jan 31, 2008.

From Sport Pilot magazine:

"EAA recently reviewed the disparity between the number of aircraft
registered and the number certificated. There is a wide gap.
Accordingly, EAA is petitioning the FAA for an extension of the
certification process --- that is have received their N-number from
the FAA -- by January 30 2008, to complete the airworthiness process.
Realistically, the FAA may not respond to this request until after
the January 31, 2008 deadline passes. EAA is asking the FAA to allow
those owners to have until June 30, 2008, to complete the
airworthiness certification process."

EAA Aviation Services:
877-359-1232

So it looks like you may have a chance to get it certificated if you get your registration in by January.

Ralph B


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