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John H Murphy

Joined: 03 Jan 2007
Posts: 78
Location: Henderson, NV

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:35 pm Post subject: Firestar II - new owner in Henderson/Boulder City, NV

Hi All,



I wanted to introduce myself and my new aircraft that I have yet to fly. I hope to contribute to this forum in the future.



I just purchased a Kolb Firestar II in Needles, CA. a couple of days ago. The paperwork I received shows it as FS 496? I may have the wrong number but it is in the 400's I believe. I was told it was built in Phoenix, AZ circa 1996. It has approx. 180 hours on the A&E. A Rotax 503 engine. I'm reading as many of these posts as possible for future reference. Everything looks good with the exception of the tail wheel which is worn down. I called Travis at Kolb and ordered a new one for $25.



I'm a retired US Army Officer (CID). I had a private ticket 35+ years ago but have not flown in as many years (I probably had 200 hours in the mid 70's). I'm taking lessons from Don Wyatt in Boulder City, NV (Ultralight Flying Machines). My plan is to get experience in Don's Quicksilver Sport and then transition to the Firestar. I also will mention that ordered the King Sport Pilot DVD's and hope to take the written test within the next week or so.



My Firestar is not "N" numbered so I also am focusing on getting that process started.

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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:08 pm Post subject: Firestar II - new owner in Henderson/Boulder City, NV

you are going to love your plane, looks like fun..

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Subject: Firestar II - new owner in Henderson/Boulder City, NV

Date: Thu,  4 Jan 2007 13:35:50 -0800

Hi All,

I wanted to introduce myself and my new aircraft that I have yet to fly. I 

hope to contribute to this forum in the future.

I just purchased a Kolb Firestar II in Needles, CA. a couple of days ago. 

The paperwork I received shows it as FS 496? I may have the wrong number 

but it is in the 400's I believe. I was told it was built in Phoenix, AZ 

circa 1996. It has approx. 180 hours on the A&E. A Rotax 503 engine. I'm 

reading as many of these posts as possible for future reference. Everything 

looks good with the exception of the tail wheel which is worn down. I 

called Travis at Kolb and ordered a new one for $25.

I'm a retired US Army Officer (CID). I had a private ticket 35+ years ago 

but have not flown in as many years (I probably had 200 hours in the mid 

70's). I'm taking lessons from Don Wyatt in Boulder City, NV (Ultralight 

Flying Machines). My plan is to get experience in Don's Quicksilver Sport 

and then transition to the Firestar. I also will mention that ordered the 

King Sport Pilot DVD's and hope to take the written test within the next 

week or so.

My Firestar is not "N" numbered so I also am focusing on getting that 

process started.

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John Williamson

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 146
Location: Arlington, TX

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:30 pm Post subject: Re: Firestar II - new owner in Henderson/Boulder City, NV

hd89044,



A name would be real nice so we know what to call you!



If you had a Private Certificate 35 years ago, you still have it. Go to the FAR and go thru the procedure to get a new copy of your certificate. There is no reason for you to do anything with the Sport Pilot material other than for your own use. If you have a Private SEL Certificate, the FAA won't issue or test you for a Sport Pilot Land Airplane rating.



Go to a local CFI and get current with a Flight Review, "N" number your FireStar and the whole world opens up to you.

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John H Murphy

Joined: 03 Jan 2007
Posts: 78
Location: Henderson, NV

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:12 pm Post subject: Re: Firestar II - new owner in Henderson/Boulder City, NV

Sorry,



Let me see if I can change this on my profile.



Name: John Murphy

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John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:30 am Post subject: Firestar II - new owner in Henderson/Boulder City, NV

| Let me see if I can change this on my profile.

|

| Name: John Murphy

Hi John M:



Welcome to the Kolb List.



Got fuel at Boulder City Airport after our first Kolb Flyin at 

Monument Valley, Utah.



Take care,



john h

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