Steen Skybolt pre-purchase, northern California

On Tue, 19 Aug 2003 05:08:48 +0000 (UTC), Borislav Deianov
wrote:

Hi,

I'm considering the purchase of a share in a Steen Skybolt (homebuilt
biplane). I'd never seen one before and my mechanical experience
consists of peeking under the cowl of rental aircraft (this would be
my first airplane). Needless to say, I need somebody familiar with the
type to have a good look at it. If anybody here is willing to do that,
or know anybody who might be, please drop me a note. The airplane is
based at RHV (San Jose, CA).

Thanks,
Boris
+++++++++++++++++++++++++

I gather you are NOT a Skybolt pilot.
So, first things first.

Investigate what it takes to land this bird
with an appropriate amount of dual.

Could be this airplane is not for you
regardless of mechanical condition.

Beware of owning a share of any airplane.
The pitfalls can be many.

Do your homework or happiness
could be very fleeting.


Barnyard BOb -- 50 years of flight

Barnyard BOb -- wrote in message . ..
On Tue, 19 Aug 2003 05:08:48 +0000 (UTC), Borislav Deianov
wrote:

Hi,

I'm considering the purchase of a share in a Steen Skybolt (homebuilt
biplane). I'd never seen one before and my mechanical experience
consists of peeking under the cowl of rental aircraft (this would be
my first airplane). Needless to say, I need somebody familiar with the
type to have a good look at it. If anybody here is willing to do that,
or know anybody who might be, please drop me a note. The airplane is
based at RHV (San Jose, CA).

Thanks,
Boris
+++++++++++++++++++++++++

I gather you are NOT a Skybolt pilot.
So, first things first.

Investigate what it takes to land this bird
with an appropriate amount of dual.

Could be this airplane is not for you
regardless of mechanical condition.

Beware of owning a share of any airplane.
The pitfalls can be many.

Do your homework or happiness
could be very fleeting.


Barnyard BOb -- 50 years of flight

BOoby, BOoby, BOoby. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Your reading comprehension
skills appear to be lacking. Nowhere in Boris' post did he ask for a
has-been's opinion on what he was going to do. Since you didn't seem
to understand his simple request I'll type it r e a l s l o w f o
r y o u : he just wanted information on an aircraft, a Skybolt in
particular. Comprende'?

It is comforting to see that you once again pointed out the fact that
you have been flying for fifty years though. That no doubt makes you
the preeminent expert on Skybolts. But you forgot to mention that you
have 9000 hours, claim to have done some crop dusting, know for a fact
that no engine type will ever work other than the ones you espouse and
lastly, but certainly not leastly, you require no Viagra because your
pecker still stands up for Rosy Palm and her five sisters. Now how in
the world do you expect people to respect you if you neglect to
continually remind them the reasons why they should? You are slipping
BOob, better get some rudder in there! Oh, never mind. I forgot you
got most of your time as an Aercoupe driver. Just pretend, okay?

Me wrote:

BOoby, BOoby, BOoby. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Your reading comprehension
skills appear to be lacking. Nowhere in Boris' post did he ask for a
has-been's opinion on what he was going to do. Since you didn't seem
to understand his simple request I'll type it r e a l s l o w f o
r y o u : he just wanted information on an aircraft, a Skybolt in
particular. Comprende'?
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Hi, Sock Puppet.
Have you been formally introduced to Waun Himenitpic?

Sock Puppet meet Waun Himenitpic.
Waun Himenitpic meet Sock Puppet.

Have a nice day, you two.

P.S.
My apologies to rec.aviation owning.
This is a one time post. Waun and
his sock puppet can have it back now.


Barnyard BOb --

It is
But you
have done
other than
and lastly
if you
I forgot
Just pretend

Good Morning Pacy....

What's it like being Mr. Phillip's sock puppet.???

Your friend Socky

I'm considering the purchase of a share in a Steen Skybolt (homebuilt
biplane). I'd never seen one before and my mechanical experience
consists of peeking under the cowl of rental aircraft (this would be
my first airplane). Needless to say, I need somebody familiar with the
type to have a good look at it. If anybody here is willing to do that,
or know anybody who might be, please drop me a note. The airplane is
based at RHV (San Jose, CA).

Look up EAA Chapter 62 on the web -- they're based at RHV. One of them
should know an AP who built a Skybolt at RHV. If Robin is your
instructor, he'd know the builder, as Robin did the first flight on it.

Ed Wischmeyer
former President, EAA Chapter 62

In rec.aviation.homebuilt Ed Wischmeyer wrote:

Look up EAA Chapter 62 on the web -- they're based at RHV. One of them
should know an AP who built a Skybolt at RHV. If Robin is your
instructor, he'd know the builder, as Robin did the first flight on it.

Yes, Robin is the instructor I was talking about. I'll asking him, and
I'll check out the EAA chapter. Thanks a lot for the tip!

Boris

Borislav Deianov wrote in message ...
Hi,

I'm considering the purchase of a share in a Steen Skybolt (homebuilt
biplane). I'd never seen one before and my mechanical experience
consists of peeking under the cowl of rental aircraft (this would be
my first airplane). Needless to say, I need somebody familiar with the
type to have a good look at it. If anybody here is willing to do that,
or know anybody who might be, please drop me a note. The airplane is
based at RHV (San Jose, CA).

Thanks,
Boris

You really should have a pre-purchase inspection by a competent A&P.
Vern Miller and Brian Stout are both located at RHV. I believe Brian
Stout at Flying S Aviation owns a Skybolt himself. Either would do a
good job for you.

Ron French
Navion 4969K
RHV

In rec.aviation.homebuilt Ron French wrote:

You really should have a pre-purchase inspection by a competent A&P.
Vern Miller and Brian Stout are both located at RHV. I believe Brian
Stout at Flying S Aviation owns a Skybolt himself. Either would do a
good job for you.

Thanks a lot, I'll try to get in touch with them.

Boris

In article , (Me) writes:


Not bad, but he needs to cut his fingernails.

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In rec.aviation.homebuilt Gregg Germain wrote:
In rec.aviation.homebuilt Borislav Deianov wrote:

: I'm considering the purchase of a share in a Steen Skybolt (homebuilt

I don't suppose you are looking at the Skybolt built an downed by
Erik Schilling, are you?

No. I'm told there are two Skybolts at the field but I'm not yet
positive who owns the other one.

Boris