Kolb-Archive.digest.vol-gl
December 31, 2006 - January 23, 2007
+ March 28, 2002 - Removed Rotax 447
@ August 8, 2000 - Added VGs to the wings
% October 28, 1999 - Removed 15 inch chord ailerons
* September 9, 1999 - First flight
^ Rotax 447/79 hours - Victor 1+/139 hours
It makes one very thankful that we live in a country that lets people fly
under 103-7. It still feels almost too good to be true. What a toy!!!
Flew yesterday and among other things checked out a new hog barn operation,
my granddaughter's school, a new addition to a grain elevator, and a new gas
well. Lazed along at 4,900 rpm at 45 mphi so that I would not wind burn my
face and burning a little over 1.6 gph. Life does not get much better than
this.
Wishing everyone fun and safe flying during the New Year.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
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| From: | Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net> |
What size tires does everybody use on their Ultrastars?
My dilemma: The plane came with 6.00x6 aircraft tires on 6" wide
wheels. Problem is, it doesn't fit in the trailer (it's 2" too wide). The
wheels are part of the wheel / hydraulic brake package from Free Bird
Innovations, which looks like a very nice package. According to the
previous owner, he used the same tires that he previously had on 4" wide
wheels. I then ordered a pair of 4" wide wheels from Free Bird. When I
went to put the old tires on the new wheels, they look awfully wide for
those wheels (not to mention in not too great condition), so I figure I
oughta get narrower tires... but what size? The current tires are around
16" diameter; 400X6 tires from Aircraft Spruce are 13" diameter and I hate
to lose prop ground clearance. Or should I just be looking at industrial
tires?
Also the current tires have tubes, but the new wheels have valve stems for
tubeless tires... I always thought you never use tubeless tires on aircraft?
-Dana
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| From: | "ron wehba" <rwehba(at)cebridge.net> |
| Subject: | Re: tires for US |
my old one had wheelbarrow tires and rims on it.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dana Hague" <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 2:13 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: tires for US
>
> What size tires does everybody use on their Ultrastars?
>
> My dilemma: The plane came with 6.00x6 aircraft tires on 6" wide wheels.
> Problem is, it doesn't fit in the trailer (it's 2" too wide). The wheels
> are part of the wheel / hydraulic brake package from Free Bird
> Innovations, which looks like a very nice package. According to the
> previous owner, he used the same tires that he previously had on 4" wide
> wheels. I then ordered a pair of 4" wide wheels from Free Bird. When I
> went to put the old tires on the new wheels, they look awfully wide for
> those wheels (not to mention in not too great condition), so I figure I
> oughta get narrower tires... but what size? The current tires are around
> 16" diameter; 400X6 tires from Aircraft Spruce are 13" diameter and I hate
> to lose prop ground clearance. Or should I just be looking at industrial
> tires?
>
> Also the current tires have tubes, but the new wheels have valve stems for
> tubeless tires... I always thought you never use tubeless tires on
> aircraft?
>
> -Dana
> --
> --
> C:\Planets\Earth\ is 99% full. Please delete unnecessary people.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Last flight of the year |
| From: | "R. Hankins" <rphanks(at)grantspass.com> |
Hello all:
The fog cleared just enough to get 1.7hrs in yesterday. The 34 degree air was
smooth as silk. I put handwarmers in my gloves (like Arty does) and stayed comfortable.
Here is the address to a google video of flying above some clouds
over the practice area.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8856023453852918831
I've also attached a picture of my place with Grants Pass airport in the background.
Flew a total of 80.8 hrs in '06. The 503 has 381.7 on it. Should I sell
it as while still on the plane, or rebuild? Happy new year everyone.
--------
Roger in Oregon
1992 KXP 503
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=84870#84870
Attachments:
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| Subject: | Re: Last flight of the year |
| From: | "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot1(at)comcast.net> |
Hi Roger and all,
Great photo of your place and the video was excellent.
I flew the Kolbra out to our annual "Bluenose Breakfast" at Horshoe Bend (F78).
It was 30 degrees when I took off at Arlington and warmed to a balmy 40 when
I landed back at KGKY.
The attached photos were at today's fly-in.
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John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolbra, 912ULS
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=84874#84874
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http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0539_103.jpg
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| Subject: | Re: Last flight of the year |
| From: | jam-n <jghunter(at)nol.net> |
real nice!
heck, rebuild it, cheaper than a new one... and u can always drop in a
new crank and the block in good condtion can go first and second
overs... :)
cool video!! cool country. luck u
regards
~barnstormer~
dont archive
On 1/1/2007, "R. Hankins" wrote:
>
>Hello all:
>The fog cleared just enough to get 1.7hrs in yesterday. The 34 degree air was
smooth as silk. I put handwarmers in my gloves (like Arty does) and stayed comfortable.
Here is the address to a google video of flying above some clouds
over the practice area.
>
>http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8856023453852918831
>
>I've also attached a picture of my place with Grants Pass airport in the background.
Flew a total of 80.8 hrs in '06. The 503 has 381.7 on it. Should I sell
it as while still on the plane, or rebuild? Happy new year everyone.
>
>--------
>Roger in Oregon
>1992 KXP 503
>
>
>Read this topic online here:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=84870#84870
>
>
>Attachments:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com//files/roger_and_daynas_340.jpg
>
>
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| Subject: | Ms. Dixie update |
| From: | "Paul Petty" <paulpetty(at)myway.com> |
Hi Kolbers,
I am happy to report that all of the covering on Ms. Dixie is complete as of 12/31/2006.
Jan 1 2007 brought forth a major clean up of the shop and set up to
spray on the poly brush. Fuslage tail boom and vertical stab are painted and put
together. Will have the poly brush (spray coat) on by tonight and the silver
will follow as well as the polytone this week. By the weekend i hope to have
her completely painted in areothane! Getting close gang! Take care
--------
Paul Petty
Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
covering and painting
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85020#85020
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| Subject: | 2007 Flying Schedule |
| From: | "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot1(at)comcast.net> |
I have updated my website with the tentative schedule of events that I will fly
the Kolbra to.
No details on the routes, except for Oshkosh.
Since I seldom fly directly to or from an event, I would like to hear of some other
locations that could be visited while on some of these trips.
I slacked off last year and only flew 208 hours. I plan to make up for it this
year and still finish the two airplanes I'm building in the garage.
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1/
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John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolbra, 912ULS
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85024#85024
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| Subject: | Re: Ms. Dixie update |
| From: | "Paul Petty" <paulpetty(at)myway.com> |
http://groups.msn.com/AerialWorld/kolbra012.msnw?Page=7
click the back button or go back a page or 2 for more
--------
Paul Petty
Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
covering and painting
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85036#85036
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| From: | Malcolmbru(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: new member - |
I had 2 kolbs an firestar kxp and mk2 are there any old kolb factory
guys on the list???like Denis malcolm Brubaker Michigan
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: new member - |
|I had 2 kolbs an firestar kxp and mk2 are there any old kolb
factory
| guys on the list???like Denis malcolm Brubaker Michigan
|
Hi Malcolm:
Dennis Souder monitors the Kolb List.
Welcome aboard.
john h
mkIII
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| From: | "flykolb" <flykolb(at)wowway.com> |
| Subject: | Re: new member - |
Denis
Where is Brubaker? I'm in Mt. Clemens.
Jim
Mark III
----- Original Message -----
From: Malcolmbru(at)aol.com
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 5:24 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: new member -
I had 2 kolbs an firestar kxp and mk2 are there any old kolb
factory guys on the list???like Denis malcolm Brubaker Michigan
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| From: | Malcolmbru(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: new member - |
John would the H stand for Houk? Is the Mk 3 highly modified?
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| From: | Malcolmbru(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: new member - |
Jim the last name is brubaker I live in Midland and have a friend building
a exrtra mal
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| From: | Malcolmbru(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: new member - |
Dennis I fly a Kit fox now but that doesn't stop Dick Raehil from partying
with me at sun fun. mal
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| From: | Malcolmbru(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: new member - |
In a message dated 1/2/2007 6:51:41 PM Eastern Standard Time,
kinnepix(at)earthlink.net writes:
Congrats on your schmarts in choosing Kolbs -- try tnkaircraft.com.
this surch ended with no results is there another to try mal
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| From: | "Richard Girard" <jindoguy(at)gmail.com> |
| Subject: | Re: 2007 Flying Schedule |
John, 18KS just SE of Udall, KS ought to be on your way in a northerly
direction.
Rick
On 1/2/07, John Williamson wrote:
>
> kolbrapilot1(at)comcast.net>
>
> I have updated my website with the tentative schedule of events that I
> will fly the Kolbra to.
>
> No details on the routes, except for Oshkosh.
>
> Since I seldom fly directly to or from an event, I would like to hear of
> some other locations that could be visited while on some of these trips.
>
> I slacked off last year and only flew 208 hours. I plan to make up for it
> this year and still finish the two airplanes I'm building in the garage.
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1/
>
> --------
> John Williamson
> Arlington, TX
>
> Kolbra, 912ULS
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85024#85024
>
>
--
Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
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| Subject: | Re: 2007 Flying Schedule |
| From: | "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot1(at)comcast.net> |
Hi Rick,
Udall, KS must be where you live!
I stopped for fuel and donuts at El Dorado, KS two summers back. I also stop at
Juction Cty, KS when in the area to visit the son in the Army.
I need places to visit that I can take some photos of. Maybe a trip back to the
Northeast is in order.
--------
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolbra, 912ULS
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85271#85271
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| From: | "Larry Bourne" <biglar(at)gogittum.com> |
Bad news, folks. Pat Ladd just notified me that Goulding's Hotel in
Monument Valley is sold out for the weekend of May 17, 18, 19. I called
Goulding's a few minutes ago to double check, and it's true - the "Red
Bull Air Races" have been scheduled there for our weekend and the hotel
is full. I did reserve a campsite, but not sure how many are left, and
not too sure I want it. (in fact, real sure I don't want it)
Seems to me that the weekend there will be jam packed with people coming
to the races - and Red Bull is a big outfit. Might be to our benefit to
consider waiting 2 weeks. I just called back, and the very pleasant
lady in reservations told me that the following weekend - May 24 & 25 -
is full with a large Japanese tour group and no rooms are available. On
the 1st of June, they have 10 rooms open, and on June 2, they have 20
rooms. Sounds much better for us.
I'm sure that some would enjoy the air races, but I, for one, prefer the
quiet, relaxed pace of previous years, and feel no desire to be in the
middle of that tangle. Let's aim for June 1 & 2. Lar.
Larry Bourne
Santa Fe, NM
www.gogittum.com
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| From: | "Roger Lee" <ssadiver1(at)yahoo.com> |
Hi All,
Why not make it two weeks earlier when it is slightly cooler or even the last week
of April when the flying weather is still good and not so thermally. Later
in the summer months in the desert isn't much fun to fly in except really early
morning. It would be much nicer for the people that camp out also. Not so dang
hot during the day or night. The last week of April or the first week of May
is beutiful up there. More green and flower blossums.
--------
Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85296#85296
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| From: | "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot1(at)comcast.net> |
If you drive in for the Fly-In or live local, you don't have to think about the
weather as much as the folks that fly in.
If you think the extra people will be a problem, we can move the location to Kayenta
(0V7).
Earlier or later in the month of May interferes with lots of other events around
the country.
I would love the see the Red Bull Air Race if it is in that region. As of now, they haven't released the schedule for 2007: http://www.redbullairrace.com/race2007.php
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John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolbra, 912ULS
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85311#85311
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| From: | "Roger Lee" <ssadiver1(at)yahoo.com> |
Hi Lar,
I have not, but it is usually better. The annual Airstream trailer people don't
come until later and we usually compete with them in the trailer park. I can
check and get back to you. It is much prettier in MV in April because everything
blooms, but the first of May is ok, too. Anything before the last week of April
or the first of May is much better flying and camping weather.
--------
Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85312#85312
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| From: | riquenkelly(at)aol.com |
Larry,
I apologize if I've gotten my wires crossed and have already asked you. Can
you send me your phone number or call me at 850-543-1134? I'd like to drive up
this weekend if that is allright.
Thanks,
Rique
-----Original Message-----
From: Cat36Fly(at)aol.com
Sent: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 5:58 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kold in Fl
There is a MKlllx about hrs driving time north of in Md. If you are interested
I can give you directions or you could fly into MD1 (Massey Aerodrome) in Massey
Md.
Larry Tasker
MKlllx 582
N615RT
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| Subject: | Re: 2007 Flying Schedule |
John: If you are in the area (SouthEast Kansas)You are welcome to stop at
my strip 0KS8 Pearce field on the sectional. I have plenty of hanger space
& a choice of two loaner vehicles. You are also welcome to camp. I met you
ywo years ago at the Kolb homecomeing. Rick Pearce Kolb MK3C anphib. -->
Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson"
>
>
> Hi Rick,
>
> Udall, KS must be where you live!
>
> I stopped for fuel and donuts at El Dorado, KS two summers back. I also
> stop at Juction Cty, KS when in the area to visit the son in the Army.
>
> I need places to visit that I can take some photos of. Maybe a trip back
> to the Northeast is in order.
>
> --------
> John Williamson
> Arlington, TX
>
> Kolbra, 912ULS
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85271#85271
>
>
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| From: | Thom Riddle <jtriddle(at)adelphia.net> |
| Subject: | Re: 2007 Flying Schedule |
John W,
There are a few Kolbers in Western New York that would probably like to
see you and your Kolbra if you come by this way.
Thom in Buffalo
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
"Bad news, folks. Pat Ladd just notified me that Goulding's Hotel in
Monument Valley is sold out for the weekend of May 17, 18, 19.
Larry Bourne"
Larry/All:
The Red Bull Schedule for 2007 has NOT been finalized and posted to
their web site as of a few minutes ago. They indicated it should be
posted in a few weeks.
http://www.redbullairrace.com/race2007.php
Previous races have always been held in large popular urban locations
where as many spectators as possible can be reached. Monument Valley
is just the opposite of all previous race locations.
Recommend we hold off until Red Bull finalizes their 2007 schedule
before we jump to conclusions to change the dates of the 2007
Unplanned/Unorganized Kolb Flyin Monument Valley.
This is a flyin. Those that flyin usually tent camp. Don't ever
remember having a problem locating a spot to set up my tent.
Take care,
john h
mkIII
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| From: | TheWanderingWench <thewanderingwench(at)yahoo.com> |
My guess is that no matter which date it's moved to,
there will be a problem for some. (As someone who
plans to fly from western Oregon, putting the fly-in
into April is a problem - it's usually raining!) And
moving it later into June - the heat! Last year we
flew mostly in the morning and evening due to the heat
- and it gets worse the further into summer it gets.
John W. suggested Kayenta as an alternative - what's
that like as a camping spot? And for those of us who
don't have wheels (except attached to our planes) -
can we walk to a store or restaurant?
John H. suggested we wait until the Red Bull races are
solidly confirmed - that makes sense to me. I know
this is supposed to be an unorganized (disorganized?)
fly-in - but I hope someone will track the Red Bull
Air Races so that as soon as possible a decision can
be made about when and where the MV event will occur.
Some of you are retired, but I need to clear my work
schedule. Larry Cottrell and I are planning on
flying to Texas and coming back via the MV Fly-In. So
we'll need to change our timing if the MV weekend
changes.
Arty
--- Roger Lee wrote:
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> Why not make it two weeks earlier when it is
> slightly cooler or even the last week of April when
> the flying weather is still good and not so
> thermally. Later in the summer months in the desert
> isn't much fun to fly in except really early
> morning. It would be much nicer for the people that
> camp out also. Not so dang hot during the day or
> night. The last week of April or the first week of
> May is beutiful up there. More green and flower
> blossums.
>
> --------
> Roger Lee
> Tucson, Az.
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
>
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85296#85296
>
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| Subject: | Firestar II - new owner in Henderson/Boulder City, NV |
| From: | "hd89044" <jhm9812(at)yahoo.com> |
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.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85472#85472
Attachments:
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http://forums.matronics.com//files/kolb_setup_831.jpg
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| From: | "David Key" <dhkey(at)msn.com> |
| Subject: | Firestar II - new owner in Henderson/Boulder City, NV |
you are going to love your plane, looks like fun..
>From: "hd89044" <jhm9812(at)yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
>To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
>Subject: Kolb-List: 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.
>
>
>Read this topic online here:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85472#85472
>
>
>Attachments:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com//files/kolb_cockpitl_214.jpg
>http://forums.matronics.com//files/kolb_setup_831.jpg
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Firestar II - new owner in Henderson/Boulder City, NV |
| From: | "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot1(at)comcast.net> |
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.
--------
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolbra, 912ULS
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85526#85526
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| From: | WhiskeyVictor36(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | McMASTER-CARR, OUTSTANDING SERVICE |
Some time ago, someone on the list mentioned McMaster-Carr as a good place
to purchase industrial hardware. Well, I just had an occasion to order three
items from them and I can hardly believe the fast service I received.
I ordered via the Web today at about 11:10 AM. Then, almost immediately, I
received my order confirmation back at 11:17 AM. About 4:30 PM I opened my
front door to get the mail and something was blocking the door. I looked down
and saw a small package. At first I thought maybe it was some medicine my
wife had ordered, but then saw it was addressed to me and it was from
McMaster-Carr. Same day service! Outstanding!! I recommend them wholeheartedly.
Bill Varnes
Original Kolb FireStar
Audubon NJ
Do Not Archive
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| Subject: | Re: Firestar II - new owner in Henderson/Boulder City, NV |
| From: | "hd89044" <jhm9812(at)yahoo.com> |
Sorry,
Let me see if I can change this on my profile.
Name: John Murphy
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85537#85537
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| From: | Malcolmbru(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: 2007 Flying Schedule |
John we are planing a trip in late jan -early feb wear mite you bee then?
malcolm
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| Subject: | Re: Last flight of the year |
| From: | "R. Hankins" <rphanks(at)grantspass.com> |
Ellery,
Good eye. That is my trailer/hanger. It is built out of thin wall box tubing
and covered in prepainted corrugated steel roofing. It is extremely light and
pulls easily. It has paid its way in hanger rent many times over. Now if I
can just talk the county into letting me hack a taxiway through the trees.......
--------
Roger in Oregon
1992 KXP 503
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85547#85547
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| From: | DAquaNut(at)aol.com |
In a message dated 1/4/2007 9:56:29 A.M. Central Standard Time,
thewanderingwench(at)yahoo.com writes:
Larry Cottrell and I are planning on
flying to Texas and coming back via the MV Fly-In. So
we'll need to change our timing if the MV weekend
changes.
Arty
Arty
Where all in Texas are You and Larry. going to visit?.
Ed ( Firefly #062 In Houston) Do Not Archieve
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| From: | "David Key" <dhkey(at)msn.com> |
| Subject: | MV 07 Texas Overnight Waypoint(F69) Open to Kolb Pilots |
Larry Cottrell and Arty,
I'm not going to be able to decide if I'm going to MV till the end of March.
But I live near Dallas Tx in an airport home (F69) you can park your planes,
get gas, food, wash cloths, take showers and sleep in beds right here at the
house. There are over a dozen resturants, gas stations, a home depo, a
walmart, and a full sized shopping mall less than a mile away. It's not as
fun as camping out but I'd be happy to have you over. If I can't do MV I'd
still like to meet up with you on your way through Texas.
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| Subject: | New seals for Rotax 447 |
| From: | "olendorf" <olendorf(at)gmail.com> |
So today I decided it was a good time to remove my 447 and replace the front and
rear oil seals. I have noticed a little oil dripping from the front of the engine
after flying and figured it was a leaky seal. I should have replaced them
at 150 hours when I decarboned I guess.
Did you ever see the gearbox section that has the two open holes? Everyone looks
at those holes and asks why they aren't capped off. Rotax says this is the way
it is supposed to be. Did you wonder if anything gets in there? I was removing
the gear box when I saw this. It looks like something was making a nest. Probably
a spider. I can't figure out why they needed all that gravel though. The
funny thing was I noticed pieces of gravel on the engine mount once and was
really confused how it got there. It wouldn't hurt anything since this is just
a spacer.
By the way did any of you guys notice the price for Rotax tools lately? The flywheel
puller is now over $160. [Shocked] I remember when I thought $50 was too
much. The PTO gear puller is $162. I can't get the gear off so I ordered
one today from Canada for $75. I didn't need the Rotax flywheel puller. I was
able to use a generic $9 puller for that.
I'm also going to repaint my exhaust with POR-20, high heat paint meant for manifolds. Good for 1400 degrees. Supposed to be fantastic paint as someone mentioned here a few weeks ago. See www.por15.com for all their products.
--------
Scott Olendorf
Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
Schenectady, NY
http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85606#85606
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| From: | "olendorf" <olendorf(at)gmail.com> |
What oil do you guys use in your "B" box? Everywhere I read 90w gear oil but
the Rotax manual says: Gear Oil, API-GL5 or GLSAE 140EP or 85 W - 140 EP.
I was initially using 80w-90 like CPS and others sell for this purpose. But I
have changed over to 85W140 Gear Oil. I didn't see any difference. What do
you think?
--------
Scott Olendorf
Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
Schenectady, NY
http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85611#85611
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| From: | <kfackler(at)ameritech.net> |
| Subject: | Transitioning ultralight to ELSA |
I am just beginning the process of transitioning my Mark II (registered
ultralight trainer) to Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (ELSA). Mark Gray,
who occasionally participates here on the list and flies a Firestar II from
the same airport, is also beginning the process.
Is there anyone on the list who has already completed (or even nearly
completed) this process and would be willing to correspond with us via
direct email to share your lessons learned?
Please note that we already have the kit from EAA. We're looking for
guidance beyond that, i.e., the 'rocks in the road' or 'things not to do' or
'it will go better if you do this rather than that' and so forth.
My off-list email is: kfackler(at)ameritech.net
Thank you in advance for any assistance or guidance you care to offer!
-Ken Fackler
Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
Rochester MI
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: 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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| From: | "Jim Kmet" <jlsk1(at)frontiernet.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Transitioning ultralight to ELSA |
Ken, please keep us updated, as I will be doing this same thing in about 3
months, Thanks, Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: <kfackler(at)ameritech.net>
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 8:29 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Transitioning ultralight to ELSA
>
> I am just beginning the process of transitioning my Mark II (registered
> ultralight trainer) to Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (ELSA). Mark
> Gray,
> who occasionally participates here on the list and flies a Firestar II
> from
> the same airport, is also beginning the process.
>
> Is there anyone on the list who has already completed (or even nearly
> completed) this process and would be willing to correspond with us via
> direct email to share your lessons learned?
>
> Please note that we already have the kit from EAA. We're looking for
> guidance beyond that, i.e., the 'rocks in the road' or 'things not to do'
> or
> 'it will go better if you do this rather than that' and so forth.
>
> My off-list email is: kfackler(at)ameritech.net
>
> Thank you in advance for any assistance or guidance you care to offer!
>
> -Ken Fackler
> Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
> Rochester MI
>
>
>
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| From: | robert bean <slyck(at)frontiernet.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Transitioning ultralight to ELSA |
Register it in a state that won't try to track you down for sales tax
because
some use the registration as a trigger.
Register it in a state that requires no state registration or annual fee
tax dodger BB
On 5, Jan 2007, at 9:29 AM, wrote:
>
> I am just beginning the process of transitioning my Mark II (registered
> ultralight trainer) to Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (ELSA). Mark
> Gray,
> who occasionally participates here on the list and flies a Firestar II
> from
> the same airport, is also beginning the process.
>
> Is there anyone on the list who has already completed (or even nearly
> completed) this process and would be willing to correspond with us via
> direct email to share your lessons learned?
>
> Please note that we already have the kit from EAA. We're looking for
> guidance beyond that, i.e., the 'rocks in the road' or 'things not to
> do' or
> 'it will go better if you do this rather than that' and so forth.
>
> My off-list email is: kfackler(at)ameritech.net
>
> Thank you in advance for any assistance or guidance you care to offer!
>
> -Ken Fackler
> Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
> Rochester MI
>
>
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| From: | TheWanderingWench <thewanderingwench(at)yahoo.com> |
As I just repliedf to David Key - we haven't finalized
our route plans yet - I'm in the process of working
on it. But Larry has a brother a little ways north of
San Antonio and I have good friends in the same
general area (near Burnett) and so my first thought is
to follow I-10 across southern AZ & NM and into the
San Antonio area, and coming back via MV and the
disorganized Kolb fly-in. That might be all we have
time for - my husband will divorce me if I'm gone more
than a month!
Arty
--- DAquaNut(at)aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 1/4/2007 9:56:29 A.M. Central
> Standard Time,
> thewanderingwench(at)yahoo.com writes:
>
> Larry Cottrell and I are planning on
> flying to Texas and coming back via the MV Fly-In.
> So
> we'll need to change our timing if the MV weekend
> changes.
>
> Arty
>
>
>
> Arty
>
> Where all in Texas are You and Larry. going
> to visit?.
>
>
> Ed ( Firefly #062 In Houston)
> Do Not Archieve
>
www.LessonsFromTheEdge.com
"Life's a daring adventure or nothing"
Helen Keller
"I refuse to tip toe through life just to arrive safely at death."
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| Subject: | Re: Brake option for light Kolbs |
| From: | "olendorf" <olendorf(at)gmail.com> |
I have been looking at those as well. Just don't have the skills to design, fabricate
a mounting method. Let us know how you do it.
--------
Scott Olendorf
Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
Schenectady, NY
http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85643#85643
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| From: | "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org> |
Since I went to Mobil 1 synthetic gear lube, I haven't had any metal dust
show up on the little magnet on the drain hole. Always had dust with regular
gear oil, regardless of oil weight. I think that makes a difference.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Rotax 582, B box, 2.58:1 ratio, 2 blade 68" Ivoprop
----- Original Message -----
From: "olendorf" <olendorf(at)gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 8:54 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Rotax B box
>
> What oil do you guys use in your "B" box? Everywhere I read 90w gear oil
> but the Rotax manual says: Gear Oil, API-GL5 or GLSAE 140EP or 85 W - 140
> EP.
>
> I was initially using 80w-90 like CPS and others sell for this purpose.
> But I have changed over to 85W140 Gear Oil. I didn't see any difference.
> What do you think?
>
> --------
> Scott Olendorf
> Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
> Schenectady, NY
> http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85611#85611
>
>
>
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| From: | "Ralph" <ul15rhb(at)juno.com> |
I agree with Richard. Mobil 1 synthetic gear oil is the way to go.
Even after a year, it's still clear with no filings on the drain plug
magnet.
Ralph
Original Firestar
20 years flying it
N91493
-- "Richard Pike" wrote:
Since I went to Mobil 1 synthetic gear lube, I haven't had any metal
dust
show up on the little magnet on the drain hole. Always had dust with
regular
gear oil, regardless of oil weight. I think that makes a difference.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Rotax 582, B box, 2.58:1 ratio, 2 blade 68" Ivoprop
----- Original Message -----
From: "olendorf" <olendorf(at)gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 8:54 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Rotax B box
>
> What oil do you guys use in your "B" box? Everywhere I read 90w
gear oil
> but the Rotax manual says: Gear Oil, API-GL5 or GLSAE 140EP or 85
W - 140
> EP.
>
> I was initially using 80w-90 like CPS and others sell for this
purpose.
> But I have changed over to 85W140 Gear Oil. I didn't see any
difference.
> What do you think?
>
> --------
> Scott Olendorf
> Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
> Schenectady, NY
> http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85611#85611
>
>
>
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| From: | "pat ladd" <pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com> |
I see that there is a move on the list to change the date of the
weekend at MV. Get yourselves sorted out please chaps. I confirmed a
booking at Holiday Inn Kayenta this morning for 18th to 20th.May
If there is going to be a change please do it quickly as I have flights
to sort out also. Earlier would suit me fine, particularly in view of
the comments about the heat and in April I may be able to get into
Gouldings which would make visiting with fellow Kolbers that much
easier. After all from my point of view that is the object of the visit.
Definitely do not want to get involved with Red Bull. They ran a weekend
about 10 miles from home last year on a day when the weather was foul.
They kept putting off cancellation until late afternoon when it became
too late anyway and the consequence was that all the roads for miles
around were clogged with traffic trying to get in while fighting with
traffic trying to get out. Absolute mayhem. It was obvious from early
morning that the day was unflyable but of course Joe Public didn`t know
that and started out anyway.
I agree that such an isolated place as MV seems unlikely but wouldn`t it
be spectacular !
Pat
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| From: | Eugene Zimmerman <etzim62(at)earthlink.net> |
Does anyone have experience with Mobil 1 synthetic gear oil and the E-
gear box?
Does the superior lubrication of the synthetic oil ever keep the
starter sprag from engaging properly?
On Jan 5, 2007, at 5:54 PM, Ralph wrote:
>
> I agree with Richard. Mobil 1 synthetic gear oil is the way to go.
> Even after a year, it's still clear with no filings on the drain plug
> magnet.
>
> Ralph
> Original Firestar
> 20 years flying it
> N91493
>
> -- "Richard Pike" wrote:
>
> Since I went to Mobil 1 synthetic gear lube, I haven't had any metal
> dust
> show up on the little magnet on the drain hole. Always had dust with
> regular
> gear oil, regardless of oil weight. I think that makes a difference.
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
> Rotax 582, B box, 2.58:1 ratio, 2 blade 68" Ivoprop
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "olendorf" <olendorf(at)gmail.com>
> To:
> Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 8:54 AM
> Subject: Kolb-List: Rotax B box
>
>
>>
>> What oil do you guys use in your "B" box? Everywhere I read 90w
> gear oil
>> but the Rotax manual says: Gear Oil, API-GL5 or GLSAE 140EP or 85
> W - 140
>> EP.
>>
>> I was initially using 80w-90 like CPS and others sell for this
> purpose.
>> But I have changed over to 85W140 Gear Oil. I didn't see any
> difference.
>> What do you think?
>>
>> --------
>> Scott Olendorf
>> Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
>> Schenectady, NY
>> http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85611#85611
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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In a message dated 1/5/2007 8:55:39 AM Eastern Standard Time,
olendorf(at)gmail.com writes:
85 W - 140 EP.
I get that weight [or close to it] at almost any auto parts house.
Valvoline, full synthetic. Never see any debris on the little magnet.
Howard Shackleford
FS II
SC
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| From: | "olendorf" <olendorf(at)gmail.com> |
I guess I'll stick with the 85w-140. Synthetic seems like the way to go.
Thanks.
--------
Scott Olendorf
Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
Schenectady, NY
http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85812#85812
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| From: | "pat ladd" <pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com> |
| Subject: | Re: [Dixielandjazz] Off-Topic, Flyover Country News |
"Whether it's cold or whether it's hot -- we must have weather, whether or
not.">>
Hi,
While you folks are having all that grief with the weather, down in Venice
(the real one not Venice Beach) the water is so low the gondoliers are in
trouble getting about.
Times they are a` changin`
Cheers
>From Pat in the UK where it is p-------g down. I have just been out to the
strip I use to pull the prop through on the Xtra and everything is up to
your ankles in mud and all the barns are leaking through onto the planes..
Yuck!
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| From: | "Richard Girard" <jindoguy(at)gmail.com> |
| Subject: | Re: [Dixielandjazz] Off-Topic, Flyover Country News |
Pat, Here on the eastern edge of the Great Plains, we're still in drought
conditions. If you could just ask those weather harpies to move the jet
stream ever so slightly, we could use a little rain, even if the hangar does
leak a bit. Stay dry, spring is coming.
Rick
On 1/6/07, pat ladd wrote:
>
>
> "Whether it's cold or whether it's hot -- we must have weather, whether or
> not.">>
>
> Hi,
>
> While you folks are having all that grief with the weather, down in Venice
> (the real one not Venice Beach) the water is so low the gondoliers are in
> trouble getting about.
>
> Times they are a` changin`
>
> Cheers
>
> >From Pat in the UK where it is p-------g down. I have just been out to
> the
> strip I use to pull the prop through on the Xtra and everything is up to
> your ankles in mud and all the barns are leaking through onto the planes..
> Yuck!
>
>
--
Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
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| From: | "ron wehba" <rwehba(at)cebridge.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Brake option for light Kolbs |
morning lar, i bet it is mine!,,, later gotta got make a dollar
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Bourne" <biglar(at)gogittum.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 8:26 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Brake option for light Kolbs
>
> It'd be nice if you leave a portion of the message you're replying to in
> your post. With so many topics and comments flying around, it'd help
> people keep track of who's talking about what.
>
> If you're on the US / bicycle brake topic, I have a pic of a bicycle disc
> brake setup on an US in Texas. Lar. Do not
> Archive.
>
> Larry Bourne
> Santa Fe, NM
> www.gogittum.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "olendorf" <olendorf(at)gmail.com>
> To:
> Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 8:09 AM
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Brake option for light Kolbs
>
>
>>
>> I have been looking at those as well. Just don't have the skills to
>> design, fabricate a mounting method. Let us know how you do it.
>>
>> --------
>> Scott Olendorf
>> Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
>> Schenectady, NY
>> http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Read this topic online here:
>>
>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85643#85643
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Brake option for light Kolbs |
| From: | "olendorf" <olendorf(at)gmail.com> |
biglar wrote:
> It'd be nice if you leave a portion of the message you're replying to in
> your post. With so many topics and comments flying around, it'd help people
> keep track of who's talking about what.
> ---
Sorry about that. It makes sense if you use the forum. I don't know what the email
list users see.
--------
Scott Olendorf
Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
Schenectady, NY
http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=85867#85867
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| From: | possums <possums(at)bellsouth.net> |
| Subject: | So your thinking about the "here after" uh? |
>Hope 2007 is good to you, Brother Sullivan... I wish you and yours
good health.
>I have a brand new attitude about work and a brand new aortic valve.
You and yours too ,,, so I was thinking - maybe?? Just to cover all your bases.
Last month Benny Hinn sent letters to followers seeking donations for
a
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Hinn/wiki/Gulfstream_G400/G450>Gulfstream
G400 executive jet. Hinn says a personal jet will allow him to "
preach the Gospel around the globe." Hinn asked 6000 previous donors
to each contribute $1000 to cover the $6 million down payment; the
total cost of the plane is over $30 million.
Donors of $1,000 or more get a scale model of Dove One and their
names inscribed inside the plane so he can pray for them on his trips.
Hinn's response: "Long ago I said, 'I will go, Lord. Send me! But I
cannot do it without you, nor can I do all our wonderful Lord has
called me to do without Dove One!"
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| From: | possums <possums(at)bellsouth.net> |
| Subject: | Re: So your thinking about the "here after" uh? |
Sorry ...I didn't mean to offend anyone. Just responding to Beauford.
That very special Christmas present.
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dmVU08zVpA
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| Subject: | Re: So your thinking about the "here after" uh? |
"G400 executive jet. Hinn says a personal jet will allow him to "
I'd think a Kolb Firestar would do just fine. But then again he may
also need a pilot. Though he probably already has one as one bumper
sticker read. I don't know if I'd feel real comfortable sitting in a G400
at FL20 with an invisible pilot at the
controls.
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| From: | "Beauford T" <beauford(at)tampabay.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: So your thinking about the "here after" uh? |
Sully...
And the really disgusting thing about it is that this phony little
bastard will likely get the money... and some of the 6000 may be able to
afford it, but a helluva lot more of them will not... and they will
suffer daily in significant ways for having scrimped from their meager
savings and sent it to him...
Part of me just shrugs its shoulders and marvels at the seemingly
endless stupidity and naivet=E9 of the common citizen...another part of
me would like to see someone (I would glady help) take this fat
slimeball and "send him" once and for all..(along with all the others of
his ilk) and festoon his entrails all over a large tree somewhere....
and the third part of me is envious -- and wishing I were up there in
Benny's seat in the G-400 enroute to Jamaica, drinking a bottomless 3
olive Beefeater Martini, listening to Mozart, and getting those 1000
mile blow jobs from a tag team of broads who bring their own supply of
clean towels to the event...
As I check out over at work at the end of this month, I am thinking ever
more seriously about just getting the hell away from the the growing
urban mess here in Brandon and all of the low-class bullshit crime that
goes on here in the greater Tampa area...The wife has some land in rural
Crisp county, near Cordele... Mebbe just move on up there and build a
little house out in the middle of a 100 acre field... and really
"retire"... (sit in a cane rocker on the front porch, in my skivvies,
with a bucket of ice, a jug of George Dickel and my 22-250 Model 70, and
fire upon anything which presents itself in my field of view...).
Life grinds on...
Regards,
b.
----- Original Message -----
From: possums
To: beauford(at)tampabay.rr.com
Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 11:28 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: So your thinking about the "here after" uh?
>Hope 2007 is good to you, Brother Sullivan... I wish you and yours
good health.
>I have a brand new attitude about work and a brand new aortic valve.
You and yours too ,,, so I was thinking - maybe?? Just to cover all
your bases.
Last month Benny Hinn sent letters to followers seeking donations for
a Gulfstream G400 executive jet. Hinn says a personal jet will allow him
to " preach the Gospel around the globe." Hinn asked 6000 previous
donors to each contribute $1000 to cover the $6 million down payment;
the total cost of the plane is over $30 million.
Donors of $1,000 or more get a scale model of Dove One and their names
inscribed inside the plane so he can pray for them on his trips.
Hinn's response: "Long ago I said, 'I will go, Lord. Send me! But I
cannot do it without you, nor can I do all our wonderful Lord has called
me to do without Dove One!"
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| From: | "Beauford T" <beauford(at)tampabay.rr.com> |
Kolbers:
My humble apologies for the Kolb list message I just accidently
posted... It was intended
for transmission to a single individual and contains comments and
references not suitable for list viewing...
It was not my intent to offend list members and I sincerely regret my
carelessness...
Rest assured I will be more careful in the future.
Beauford (now wide awake)
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| From: | "Robert Laird" <rlaird(at)cavediver.com> |
| Subject: | Re: So your thinking about the "here after" uh? |
heheheh... every Southern man's dream of retirement! Rock on!
On 1/7/07, Beauford T wrote:
>
> Mebbe just move on up there and build a little house out in the middle of
> a 100 acre field... and really "retire"... (sit in a cane rocker on the
> front porch, in my skivvies, with a bucket of ice, a jug of George Dickel
> and my 22-250 Model 70, and fire upon anything which presents itself in my
> field of view...).
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Richard Brown" <dicknginni(at)erinet.com> |
| Subject: | Re: So your thinking about the "here after" uh? |
It seems strange how the Apostle Paul did all the work God asked him to
do, with nothing. Just faith!! He did just fine...
Dick Brown
----- Original Message -----
From: possums
To: beauford(at)tampabay.rr.com
Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 11:28 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: So your thinking about the "here after" uh?
>Hope 2007 is good to you, Brother Sullivan... I wish you and yours
good health.
>I have a brand new attitude about work and a brand new aortic valve.
You and yours too ,,, so I was thinking - maybe?? Just to cover all
your bases.
Last month Benny Hinn sent letters to followers seeking donations for
a Gulfstream G400 executive jet. Hinn says a personal jet will allow him
to " preach the Gospel around the globe." Hinn asked 6000 previous
donors to each contribute $1000 to cover the $6 million down payment;
the total cost of the plane is over $30 million.
Donors of $1,000 or more get a scale model of Dove One and their names
inscribed inside the plane so he can pray for them on his trips.
Hinn's response: "Long ago I said, 'I will go, Lord. Send me! But I
cannot do it without you, nor can I do all our wonderful Lord has called
me to do without Dove One!"
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org> |
| Subject: | Re: My Apologies |
As one who takes a very strong stand on things Christian, let me say -
for the benefit of those on the list who seldom/never frequent the
interior of a Christian church - the antics of neither Benny Hinn nor
Pat Robertson come anywhere close to my concept of "normal
Christianity," at least not the way I understand it, nor as it has ever
been practiced by mainstream Christians. In fact, during Sunday School
class this morning, both of their names came up as role models of "false
prophets."
So, just as it is unfair to curse all ultralighters for the thoughtless
behavior of a moron in a powered parachute that makes all the spam cans
go around because he is doing multiple touch and goes on the primary
active runway, just remember that most Christians (or at least me) are
decent folks who are not trying to con you out of a new G4.
But if you any of you mad men can manage to land one at Indian Springs
airport (3TN0) and tie a big red bow around it with my name on the tag,
I will graciously accept...
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Pastor, Blountville Community Chapel
http://www.bcchapel.org
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Charles Davis" <ceddavis(at)gmail.com> |
| Subject: | Seperating cage from boom tube |
I'm in the midst of a major rebuild of my Firefly, and have hit a
snag. In order to repair some cage damage, I need to separate the
cage from the boom tube. After stripping the cage completely, it was
time to pull the large bolt out of the "H frame". However, it doesn't
want to come out. :)
I've been reluctant to use much force, since it's such a structurally
critical part of the plane. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Chuck
Malvern, PA
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Re: My Apologies |
Benny Hinn nor
> Pat Robertson come anywhere close to my concept of "normal
> Christianity,"
According to the bible they're going to have everlasting life in heaven
just like you pastor Pike.... Romans 10:13 Oddly enough.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Looking for other opinions....John ? Richard ? anybody tried this
?
|
|
| Gotta Fly...
Mike:
Larry Cottrell uses forced air from the engine blower housing exhaust
for heat. Far as I know, It works.
john h
mkIII and a Chilli Vest
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com> |
> Mike:
>
> Larry Cottrell uses forced air from the engine blower housing exhaust
> for heat. Far as I know, It works.
>
> john h
> mkIII and a Chilli Vest
>
It actually works quite well, but it is on a two stroke. I was under the
impression that you were intending to put it on a 4 stroke? I tried
something similar to the set up that you had the picture of. It was on the
muffler on a Mark III. It was worthless in my opinion. Capturing the air out
of the shroud however would allow me to stay quite comfortable in almost all
weather.
Larry, Oregon
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Charlie England <ceengland(at)bellsouth.net> |
| Subject: | Re: My Apologies |
snuffy(at)usol.com wrote:
>
> Benny Hinn nor
>
>
>>Pat Robertson come anywhere close to my concept of "normal
>>Christianity,"
>>
>>
>
>According to the bible they're going to have everlasting life in heaven
>just like you pastor Pike.... Romans 10:13 Oddly enough.
>
>
Highly debatable at best, unless your bible is very different from mine.
To paraphrase what they say in real estate, context, context, context.
Charlie
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Ralph" <ul15rhb(at)juno.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Seperating cage from boom tube |
Chuck, take another 3/8" bolt and pound it out. It will come out.
Ralph
-- "Charles Davis" wrote:
I'm in the midst of a major rebuild of my Firefly, and have hit a
snag. In order to repair some cage damage, I need to separate the
cage from the boom tube. After stripping the cage completely, it was
time to pull the large bolt out of the "H frame". However, it doesn't
want to come out. :)
I've been reluctant to use much force, since it's such a structurally
critical part of the plane. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Chuck
Malvern, PA
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| From: | Malcolmbru(at)AOL.COM |
| Subject: | Re: My Apologies let it stop list |
this is way off topics lets keep it off list. if any one of you respond
poorly to my suggestion I will have you kicked off the list. this is a definite
no no keep your Christian opinion to your selves. off list. mal
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Malcolmbru(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: My Apologies |
In a message dated 1/7/2007 9:20:41 AM Eastern Standard Time,
beauford(at)tampabay.rr.com writes:
Kolbers:
My humble apologies for the Kolb list message I just accidently posted... It
was intended
for transmission to a single individual and contains comments and references
not suitable for list viewing...
It was not my intent to offend list members and I sincerely regret my
carelessness...
Rest assured I will be more careful in the future.
Beauford (now wide awake)
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | <jeepacro(at)cox.net> |
| Subject: | Re: My Apologies let it stop list |
A MEN
--
Rob.
---- Malcolmbru(at)aol.com wrote:
> this is way off topics lets keep it off list. if any one of you respond
> poorly to my suggestion I will have you kicked off the list. this is a definite
> no no keep your Christian opinion to your selves. off list. mal
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | TheWanderingWench <thewanderingwench(at)yahoo.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Fwd: Re: Question re: Sport Pilot Proficiency Checks |
After I posted to the list about Private Pilots
needing a proficiency check before they could use
their driver's license to fly under the Sport Pilot
regs - someone asked me where in the FARs that was.
I wrote to the FAA inspector who did my E-LSA
inspection. Here is my question and his reply.
Arty
--- Mike.T.Robertson(at)faa.gov wrote:
> Subject: Re: Question re: Sport Pilot Proficiency
> Checks
> To: TheWanderingWench
> From: Mike.T.Robertson(at)faa.gov
> Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2007 09:57:35 -0800
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi Arty,
>
> Pilots will still need to do a bi-annual check but
> they do not need to get
> a make-model endorsement in their logbooks like a
> sport pilot does. Who
> dopes or does not need a logbook endorsement is
> covered by the aircraft
> operating limitations.
>
> Hope that clarifies it.
>
> Mike
>
>
>
>
> TheWanderingWench
>
>
> h(at)yahoo.com>
> To
> Mike T
> Robertson/ANM/FAA@FAA
> 12/28/2006 08:14
> cc
> AM
>
>
> Subject
> Question re:
> Sport Pilot
> Proficiency
> Checks
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi Mike,
>
> I heard that you're now in Spokane - and probably
> very
> very happy about no longer having to commute. What
> a
> great holiday gift!
>
> When you came out to Sandy to do my airworthiness
> inspection, you said that a lot of private pilots
> will
> be suprised to find out that - in order to fly under
> the Sport Pilot regs and use their driver's license
> instead of a current medical - they will first have
> to
> take a proficiency exam...they can't just let their
> current medical expire and fly using their driver's
> license.
>
> At least that's what my notes say you said - I may
> have gotten it wrong. A couple of private pilots
> have
> challenged me on this so wonder if 1) I got it
> wrong,
> and 2) if I heard you correctly, where it is in the
> FARs, so I can refer them to it.
>
> Thanks in advance for helping me find out what's
> correct.
>
> Have a great 2007
>
> Arty Trost
>
> www.LessonsFromTheEdge.com
>
> "Life's a daring adventure or nothing"
> Helen Keller
>
> "I refuse to tip toe through life just to arrive
> safely at death."
>
>
www.LessonsFromTheEdge.com
"Life's a daring adventure or nothing"
Helen Keller
"I refuse to tip toe through life just to arrive safely at death."
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Seperating cage from boom tube |
When parts do not come apart easily, such as aluminum gear legs which
have galvanic corrosion with the steel housings, I use liquid wrench and
let it sit. If there is no flameable stuff near, I will hit the stuck
area with some heat and immediately after add more liquid wrench.
Sometimes, it does not work, but ususally it does.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
To get heat to a pilot in a Kolb, I suggest that the main fuselage tube
be plugged because a lot of air comes forward in it because of the
vacuum created by the nose cone shape. If you do not plug it, the cold
air will blow all of the warm air out of the cockpit. In the winter, I
wear a hooded jacket because the cold air hits me in the back of the
neck, otherwise.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | <jeepacro(at)cox.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Seperating cage from boom tube |
What does the rest of the plane look like? Are you flying it?
--
Rob.
---- APilot(at)webtv.net wrote:
>
> When parts do not come apart easily, such as aluminum gear legs which
> have galvanic corrosion with the steel housings, I use liquid wrench and
> let it sit. If there is no flameable stuff near, I will hit the stuck
> area with some heat and immediately after add more liquid wrench.
> Sometimes, it does not work, but ususally it does.
>
>
>
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: My Apologies |
I know little of religion, the bible and those who call themselves and
others christians. But, I do know that I have learned a lot from what
Mr. Pike has done with his Kolb and every bit of it has turned out to be
good advice and true. Thank you again Mr. Pike. The Kolb is a very
enjoyable design, thanks to Homer and the little added touches that Mr.
Pike and other Kolbers have discovered. These hints and details are
very much appreciated by those of us who enjoy getting the most out of
our flying machines. This is a good informational site and is and
should be devoted to the art of perfecting the Kolb designs and sharing
our individual experiences in flying these fun machines.
Vic in Sacramento Mk III Classic
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "David Key" <dhkey(at)msn.com> |
| Subject: | Re: My Apologies let it stop list |
I'm skart too
>From: Malcolmbru(at)aol.com
>Reply-To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
>To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: My Apologies let it stop list Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007
>
>this is way off topics lets keep it off list. if any one of you respond
>poorly to my suggestion I will have you kicked off the list. this is a
>definite
>no no keep your Christian opinion to your selves. off list. mal
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Dennis Souder" <flykolb(at)pa.net> |
| Subject: | My Apologies let it stop list |
Its ok ... really. The Bible talks about flying, so I think it's a
legitmate subjet for this list. Matt 24:20: "Pray that your flight does not
take place in winter." Further it probably refers to ultralights, else why
the concern for cold weather?
And the hereafter? Well, I don't know about you, but many of us are getting
older and do start thinking more about the hereafter. Like you walk into
your shop (working on your Kolb, of course) and when you get there you ask
your self, now what am I here after?
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Key
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 3:52 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: My Apologies let it stop list
I'm skart too
>From: Malcolmbru(at)aol.com
>Reply-To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
>To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: My Apologies let it stop list Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007
>
>this is way off topics lets keep it off list. if any one of you respond
>poorly to my suggestion I will have you kicked off the list. this is a
>definite
>no no keep your Christian opinion to your selves. off list. mal
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Charles Davis" <ceddavis(at)gmail.com> |
| Subject: | Seperating cage from boom tube |
Rob - the wings, tail feathers are off. The cage is completely
stripped except for sitting on the landing gear. i.e; no seat,
covering, fuel tank, engine, nose cone or fabric...
Needless to say, it's not flying. :(
The consensus seems to be just push it out with a punch or another bolt.
Now, if everyone on the list would send me $1000 to help out with the plane...
Chuck
jeepacro(at)cox.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Seperating cage from boom tube
What does the rest of the plane look like? Are you flying it?
--
Rob.
---- APilot(at)webtv.net wrote:
>
> When parts do not come apart easily, such as aluminum gear legs which
> have galvanic corrosion with the steel housings, I use liquid wrench and
> let it sit. If there is no flameable stuff near, I will hit the stuck
> area with some heat and immediately after add more liquid wrench.
> Sometimes, it does not work, but ususally it does.
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Jeremy Casey" <1planeguy(at)kilocharlie.us> |
| Subject: | What am I Here after/wiring question... |
Its ok ... really. The Bible talks about flying, so I think it's a
And the hereafter? Well, I don't know about you, but many of us are
getting
older and do start thinking more about the hereafter. Like you walk
into
your shop (working on your Kolb, of course) and when you get there you
ask
your self, now what am I here after?
Dennis
Now that walk into the shop and wonder "WHAT AM I HERE AFTER" hits close
to home...funny thing is I'm 33...I don't have a chance ;-)
On a different note, as some of you know I'm building a little
"Superfly" Kolb based plane. (Firestar KXP cage, 22' wings like a
Slingshot or Firefly...have 5" spars like a Firefly except more ribs and
a single lift strut (Slingshot sized) and a 503. I'm modifying the cage
to add a throw-over canopy similar to the slingshot and have added the
Firefly flaperon mechanism to help slow it down. I am intending to keep
it light and thinking about pulling the GPL starter off the 503 that I
have and putting on the pull starter to save some pounds, but I will
need a radio. I understand it can be done, but while building and
flying these little planes has always been fun and "educational" my
knowledge of electricity is limited to "if you let the smoke out it
quits working!" Can anyone explain how you power a radio without the
battery that would normally be there for the starter? I guess the
thinking is if I have to carry a battery for the radio then the starter
is just a few more pounds and I'll keep it.
Jeremy Casey
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Robert Laird" <rlaird(at)cavediver.com> |
| Subject: | Re: What am I Here after/wiring question... |
Jeremy --
A good ICOM or Vertex handheld radio should be more than adequate for your
needs... they have their own battery pack and you can put it in a jacket
pocket, and you can plug your headset into them, thus adding 0 lbs 0 oz to
your aircraft. The rubber ducky antenna -- assuming you don't have any
ignition noise leaks on your plane -- is quite good for airport and
plane-to-plane communication.
-- Robert
On 1/8/07, Jeremy Casey <1planeguy(at)kilocharlie.us> wrote:
On a different note, as some of you know I'm building a little
"Superfly" Kolb based plane. (Firestar KXP cage, 22' wings like a
Slingshot or Firefly...have 5" spars like a Firefly except more ribs and
a single lift strut (Slingshot sized) and a 503. I'm modifying the cage
to add a throw-over canopy similar to the slingshot and have added the
Firefly flaperon mechanism to help slow it down. I am intending to keep
it light and thinking about pulling the GPL starter off the 503 that I
have and putting on the pull starter to save some pounds, but I will
need a radio. I understand it can be done, but while building and
flying these little planes has always been fun and "educational" my
knowledge of electricity is limited to "if you let the smoke out it
quits working!" Can anyone explain how you power a radio without the
battery that would normally be there for the starter? I guess the
thinking is if I have to carry a battery for the radio then the starter
is just a few more pounds and I'll keep it.
Jeremy Casey
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org> |
| Subject: | Re: What am I Here after/wiring question... |
Years ago on the Hummer, (Rotax 277) I had no aircraft battery, but did
have a BIG capacitor inline from the generic cheapo regulator/rectifier to
the radio, (Terra 720 with internal batteries) and it worked really well.
The Hummer also had nav lights on the wingtips and tail just to provide a
load for the regulator/rectifier. You can probably get the right capacitors
at a car stereo shop or maybe even Kmart.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeremy Casey" <1planeguy(at)kilocharlie.us>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 8:57 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: What am I Here after/wiring question...
Can anyone explain how you power a radio without the
> battery that would normally be there for the starter? I guess the
> thinking is if I have to carry a battery for the radio then the starter
> is just a few more pounds and I'll keep it.
>
> Jeremy Casey
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "e.bayliss" <e.bayliss(at)blueyonder.co.uk> |
| Subject: | Re: Seperating cage from boom tube |
Hi all
I have often come across motorcycle engine mounting bolts ( where they go
right through the crankcases) stuck / corroded into place and believe it
or not a good soaking overnight in coke (coca cola the drink not the
other type) will often free it up. I believe it is something to do with
the mildy acidic properties (or something like that) in the coke.Its worth
trying if nothing else moves it
Eddie Bayliss
(uk)
----- Original Message -----
From: <APilot(at)webtv.net>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 5:11 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Seperating cage from boom tube
>
> When parts do not come apart easily, such as aluminum gear legs which
> have galvanic corrosion with the steel housings, I use liquid wrench and
> let it sit. If there is no flameable stuff near, I will hit the stuck
> area with some heat and immediately after add more liquid wrench.
> Sometimes, it does not work, but ususally it does.
>
>
> --
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Robbie Robertson" <robbie.robertson(at)mail.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Seperating cage from boom tube |
Happy New Year!
Hope all is well with you (a part from this bloddy awful weather that is)...
Back from Tenerife and missing the warm sun already.
Haven't been to Houghton yet, but I bet it's still as wet as when I left (if not
worse). Itching to try out the new prop :o(
Are you not on MSN messenger any more?
Regards, Robbie
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "e.bayliss" <e.bayliss(at)blueyonder.co.uk>
> To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Seperating cage from boom tube
> Date: Mon, 8 Jan 2007 18:47:51 -0000
>
>
>
> Hi all
> I have often come across motorcycle engine mounting bolts ( where they go
> right through the crankcases) stuck / corroded into place and believe it
> or not a good soaking overnight in coke (coca cola the drink not the
> other type) will often free it up. I believe it is something to do with
> the mildy acidic properties (or something like that) in the coke.Its worth
> trying if nothing else moves it
> Eddie Bayliss
> (uk)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <APilot(at)webtv.net>
> To:
> Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 5:11 AM
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Seperating cage from boom tube
>
>
> >
> > When parts do not come apart easily, such as aluminum gear legs which
> > have galvanic corrosion with the steel housings, I use liquid wrench and
> > let it sit. If there is no flameable stuff near, I will hit the stuck
> > area with some heat and immediately after add more liquid wrench.
> > Sometimes, it does not work, but ususally it does.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
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| From: | "Richard Girard" <jindoguy(at)gmail.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Seperating cage from boom tube |
It won't help you get the bolt out, but I have a similar problem with the
rocker box studs on my Troublehead Vibraglide.Water seeps and in causes
dissimilar metal corrosion. I slobber the studs up with anti sieze compound
and the rocker boxes slide right off when required.
Rick
On 1/8/07, e.bayliss wrote:
>
>
> Hi all
> I have often come across motorcycle engine mounting bolts ( where they
> go
> right through the crankcases) stuck / corroded into place and believe it
> or not a good soaking overnight in coke (coca cola the drink not the
> other type) will often free it up. I believe it is something to do with
> the mildy acidic properties (or something like that) in the coke.Its worth
> trying if nothing else moves it
> Eddie Bayliss
> (uk)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <APilot(at)webtv.net>
> To:
> Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 5:11 AM
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Seperating cage from boom tube
>
>
> >
> > When parts do not come apart easily, such as aluminum gear legs which
> > have galvanic corrosion with the steel housings, I use liquid wrench and
> > let it sit. If there is no flameable stuff near, I will hit the stuck
> > area with some heat and immediately after add more liquid wrench.
> > Sometimes, it does not work, but ususally it does.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> >
>
>
--
Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Where to mount a strobe |
I have a single strobe light I need to mount on my Firefly. Is there a "best"
or standard place to put it for maximum visibility to other traffic?
Thanks,
Jim
--------
Jim
N. Idaho
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=86392#86392
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Rick Pearce" <rap(at)isp.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut |
John: My tail strut went ahead droke this weekend. I knew it would the way
it was bending.Can you go into more detail about the heat treating process?
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Tail wheel strut
>
> Hi Gang:
>
> Couple things about tail wheel struts.
>
> 1-For my own purposes, I find the struts about twice as long as
> necessary. The long strut also agrevates the problem with bending,
> permanently.
>
> 2-I use 4130 tail wheel strut. However, I have it heat treated to 48
> RC, which turns it into a spring. Normalized 4130 is very stiff, and
> if it bends, it stays bent.
>
> john h
> mkIII
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut |
Can you go into more detail about the heat treating process?
Rick P:
I use 4130 heat treated to RC 48.
Think it is 3/4 X .120 wall.
You can cut the standard length in half and still have enough to do a
good job.
Any good heating treating plant in your area can do the heat treating
for you.
john h
mkIII
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net> |
| Subject: | Wing center section questions |
Working through various bits on my new old Ultrastar, and more confusion.
1. I didn't get a center gap seal with the plane; the previous owner flew
it without it. I'd like to replace it though... I like the idea of using
clear vinyl sheet (the kind convertible back windows are made from),
attached with velcro. I'm guessing .080 thick would be right? Does it go
all the way to the back on the bottom as well, covering the space behind
the cage, or does it end at the front spar on the bottom? Any comments?
2. On my plane, there is a short piece of tubing that slips tightly over
the wing leading edge tubes at the center (you slip it onto one, unfold the
wings, then slip it back until it overlaps both. I don't see this on the
plans nor is it mentioned in the manual, but it does seem it would add
rigidity. It also would help support the center gap seal.
3. On a picture of Ron Wehba's plane I can see a center rib that's
attached to the cage structure, but again, it's not mentioned on the
drawings and I see pictures of other planes that don't seem to have it. Is
it stock?
TIA, Dana
--
--
When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "David Lehman" <david(at)davidlehman.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Wing center section questions |
Dana...
I can only speak to item #2... That additional tube is an after thought and
an excellent idea... I have the same setup on my Firestar, really stiffens
up the leading wing leading edges and, as you said, it supports the gap seal
(wrap-around Lexan on mine)...
DVD
On 1/8/07, Dana Hague wrote:
>
>
> Working through various bits on my new old Ultrastar, and more confusion.
>
> 1. I didn't get a center gap seal with the plane; the previous owner flew
> it without it. I'd like to replace it though... I like the idea of using
> clear vinyl sheet (the kind convertible back windows are made from),
> attached with velcro. I'm guessing .080 thick would be right? Does it go
> all the way to the back on the bottom as well, covering the space behind
> the cage, or does it end at the front spar on the bottom? Any comments?
>
> 2. On my plane, there is a short piece of tubing that slips tightly over
> the wing leading edge tubes at the center (you slip it onto one, unfold
> the
> wings, then slip it back until it overlaps both. I don't see this on the
> plans nor is it mentioned in the manual, but it does seem it would add
> rigidity. It also would help support the center gap seal.
>
> 3. On a picture of Ron Wehba's plane I can see a center rib that's
> attached to the cage structure, but again, it's not mentioned on the
> drawings and I see pictures of other planes that don't seem to have
> it. Is
> it stock?
>
> TIA, Dana
> --
> --
> When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half.
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Wing center section questions |
At 08:15 PM 1/8/2007, planecrazzzy wrote:
>Here's a couple of pictures of the gap seal that I made for mine....
>I didn't make it clear because I sit so far in front of it...
>
>.PS Oooops I just saw you said Ultrastar....I don't know if these pictures
> will help...
Hmmm, y'know, I know some people have alum gap seals but I never thought of
doing it that way until I saw your pictures, it looks nice. Actually it
might work better on the US since the engine's not above the wing, it could
be one piece all the way to the trailing edge on top... and I have all this
extra aluminum from another project... gotta think about this.
-Dana
--
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When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Larry Bourne" <biglar(at)gogittum.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Where to mount a strobe |
Here's another idea - this one on a Mk III. The red strobe is from Aircraft
Spruce, the chrome mount is a shower pipe cover from Ace Hardware.
Lar.
Larry Bourne
Santa Fe, NM
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "jim" <jim@tru-cast.com>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 1:04 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Where to mount a strobe
>
> I have a single strobe light I need to mount on my Firefly. Is there a
> "best" or standard place to put it for maximum visibility to other
> traffic?
>
> Thanks,
> Jim
>
> --------
> Jim
> N. Idaho
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=86392#86392
>
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Wing center section questions |
| Hmmm, y'know, I know some people have alum gap seals but I never
thought of
| doing it that way until I saw your pictures, it looks nice.
|
| -Dana
|
Dana:
Some of us were using aluminum sheet gap seals in 1984 on our US's.
The nylon gap seals did not last long in a UV environment. We had to
come up with a good alternative.
john h
mkIII
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | <kfackler(at)ameritech.net> |
| Subject: | Fuel cutoff valve: required or not? |
Gentlemen:
If you personally went through the inspection for an airworthiness
certificate, particularly if it was for an ELSA, can you tell me whether a
fuel cutoff value is required? My friend, Mark, believes that in a 'pump UP'
layout such as we have in our Kolbs, that they shouldn't be.
Thanks for your input,
-Ken Fackler
Kolb Mark II / N722KM (reserved but not applied)
Rochester MI
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Denny Rowe" <rowedl(at)highstream.net> |
| Subject: | Re: What am I Here after/wiring question... |
!" Can anyone explain how you power a radio without the
> battery that would normally be there for the starter? I guess the
> thinking is if I have to carry a battery for the radio then the starter
> is just a few more pounds and I'll keep it.
>
> Jeremy Casey
>
>
Jeremy,
Call Dick Kuntzleman and order a Radio power supply, they are only a few
ounces, I have one in my Loehle powered by a 503.
Denny Rowe
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Robbie Robertson" <robbie.robertson(at)mail.com> |
| Subject: | Re: What am I Here after/wiring question... |
Jeremy, you may have already done this, but have you looked at the Rotax Installation manual (assuming your Rotax powered that is) under wiring (see http://www.rotax-aircraft-engines.com/ under documentation), as it shows both battery and no battery configurations, but you would need a regulator...
Regards, Robbie (G-MYXS)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl(at)highstream.net>
> To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: What am I Here after/wiring question...
> Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 01:09:48 -0500
>
>
>
>
>
> !" Can anyone explain how you power a radio without the
> > battery that would normally be there for the starter? I guess the
> > thinking is if I have to carry a battery for the radio then the starter
> > is just a few more pounds and I'll keep it.
> >
> > Jeremy Casey
> >
> >
> >
> Jeremy,
> Call Dick Kuntzleman and order a Radio power supply, they are only
> a few ounces, I have one in my Loehle powered by a 503.
>
>
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| From: | "pat ladd" <pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com> |
a FS II with an electric wench,>>
Ooooh! What a great idea. Go well with my electric organ.!
The debill made me do it
Cheers
Pat
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Lanny Fetterman <donaho(at)uplink.net> |
Hi, Fuel shut off was not required for my inspection. Lanny Fetterman FSII
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | possums <possums(at)bellsouth.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Wing center section questions |
At 07:18 PM 1/8/2007, you wrote:
>
>Working through various bits on my new old Ultrastar, and more confusion.
>
>1. I didn't get a center gap seal with the plane;
Gap seal pictures.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "pat ladd" <pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Fuel cutoff valve: required or not? |
shut off valve>>
Hi,
When I built my Challenger the requirement was for a cut off valve which
could be operated from the cockpit. Unfortunately I forgot it and the
inspector who was checking on the building didn`t mention it until the
plane was almost finished
We contrived a very snazzy system operated through bowden cables which
turned a cock fitted on the bulkhead just before the carbs.
Cheers
Pat
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "olendorf" <olendorf(at)gmail.com> |
pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com wrote:
> a FS II with an electric wench,>>
>
> Ooooh! What a great idea. Go well with my electric organ.!
>
>
:D Too funny!
--------
Scott Olendorf
Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
Schenectady, NY
http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=86532#86532
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Re: Where to mount a strobe |
Thanks for everybody's input. The pictures were very helpful.
--------
Jim
N. Idaho
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=86538#86538
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Re: Where to mount a strobe |
| From: | "Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL" <Dennis.Kirby(at)kirtland.af.mil> |
<< I have a single strobe light I need to mount on my Firefly. Is there
a "best" or standard place to put it for maximum visibility to other
traffic? Thanks, Jim >>
Jim -
I've heard that mounting your strobe high up on your vertical fin offers
the best overall visibility for a single-point location. I mounted my
Kuntzleman strobe on the leading edge of the fin, near the top.
Dennis Kirby
Mark-3, 912ul, Powerfin-72
Cedar Crest, NM
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Chris Wolf <cwolf41(at)comcast.net> |
| Subject: | Question About Dave Pelletier |
Folks,
I've been asked a question about Dave Pelletier, and I don't know the
answer. I've been asked if Dave Pelletier was an amputee. Since I've
never seen a picture of Dave, I don't know the answer. I'd be very much
surprised if he was, since I talked to Mike, the night before they went
flying, and after he had met Dave. Mike never mentioned that Dave was an
amputee, and I think he might have noticed.
Can someone tell me for certain? Thanks!
Chris Wolf
cwolf41(at)comcast.net
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "MR.K.Masonry" <mr.k.masonry(at)verizon.net> |
| Subject: | Kolb trainers/dealers! |
Can anyone help me out, I'm looking to get a little stick time in a two
place kolb and having trouble finding someone close by. I live In Erie,
PA off Lake Erie.I have purchased a single place firestar kxp and need
the training to fly my bird. Any info would be Greatly Appreciated!
Steve
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | WillUribe(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: Where to mount a strobe |
Here is how I mounted my Kuntzleman strobe.
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Re: Question About Dave Pelletier |
Is it a lawyer asking this question?
In a message dated 1/9/2007 10:31:13 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,
cwolf41(at)comcast.net writes:
I've been asked a question about Dave Pelletier, and I don't know the
answer.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "George Thompson" <eagle1(at)commspeed.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Question About Dave Pelletier |
No, He was not an amputee, but he did have but one eye which is not a
handicap to flying. Several famous flyers had but one eye. Wiley Post for
one.
Az Bald Eagle
From: "Chris Wolf" <cwolf41(at)comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 10:26 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Question About Dave Pelletier
>
>
> Folks,
>
> I've been asked a question about Dave Pelletier, and I don't know the
> answer. I've been asked if Dave Pelletier was an amputee. Since I've
> never seen a picture of Dave, I don't know the answer. I'd be very much
> surprised if he was, since I talked to Mike, the night before they went
> flying, and after he had met Dave. Mike never mentioned that Dave was an
> amputee, and I think he might have noticed.
>
> Can someone tell me for certain? Thanks!
>
> Chris Wolf
> cwolf41(at)comcast.net
>
>
> --
> 1:37 PM
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Re: Where to mount a strobe |
It looks like the top of the v stab is where the overwhelming majority put
the stobe. I think I'll be putting it there too.
Thanks for your response.
Jim Dunn
N. Idaho
>
>
>
> << I have a single strobe light I need to mount on my Firefly. Is there
> a "best" or standard place to put it for maximum visibility to other
> traffic? Thanks, Jim >>
>
> Jim -
>
> I've heard that mounting your strobe high up on your vertical fin offers
> the best overall visibility for a single-point location. I mounted my
> Kuntzleman strobe on the leading edge of the fin, near the top.
>
> Dennis Kirby
> Mark-3, 912ul, Powerfin-72
> Cedar Crest, NM
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Chris Wolf <cwolf41(at)comcast.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Question About Dave Pelletier |
>Is it a lawyer asking this question?
No. The sister of Mike Maikowski, who died in the crash with Dave, heard a
rumor that Dave Pelletier was an amputee. She couldn't understand how an
amputee could be a pilot. I'm not sure just what the FAA's stand is on
amputee pilots.
I figured it was just a crazy rumor, about Dave, and I wanted to put it to
rest.
Chris Wolf
cwolf41(at)comcast.net
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2007 Sebring FL |
| From: | "George Alexander" <gtalexander(at)att.net> |
The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2007 (Click Here) (http://www.sport-aviation-expo.com/) is at Sebring, FL this weekend. (January 11-14)
Several Kolb list folks have indicated that they plan to be there on Saturday,
Jan 13. If there are others and you would be interested if we could pull together
an informal gathering, send me an email directly ( gtalexander(at)att.net
) with some contact info (cell no, email, pager, etc...) and I will try coordinate
a meet. Wear something Kolb or carry a bent gear leg so we can ID you.
--------
George Alexander
http://gtalexander.home.att.net
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=86609#86609
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Chris Wolf <cwolf41(at)comcast.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Question About Dave Pelletier |
>
>No, He was not an amputee, but he did have but one eye which is not a
>handicap to flying. Several famous flyers had but one eye. Wiley Post for
>one.
> Az Bald Eagle
That's probably how the rumor got started. A missing eye becomes a missing
arm or leg.
Thanks for clearing that up.
Chris Wolf
cwolf41(at)comcast.net
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Question for Chris Wolf |
| From: | "Gherkins Tim-rp3420" <rp3420(at)freescale.com> |
Chris,
You mentioned that you have not seen a picture of Dave. We have not
seen a picture of your best friend Mike. Can I talk you into posting
one on the list?
Regards,
Tim Gherkins
FSII
www.milows.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chris Wolf
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Question About Dave Pelletier
>-->
>
>No, He was not an amputee, but he did have but one eye which is not a
>handicap to flying. Several famous flyers had but one eye. Wiley Post
>for one.
> Az Bald Eagle
That's probably how the rumor got started. A missing eye becomes a
missing arm or leg.
Thanks for clearing that up.
Chris Wolf
cwolf41(at)comcast.net
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "George Thompson" <eagle1(at)commspeed.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Question About Dave Pelletier |
They can be however. They can check out in Ercoupes and be a private
pilot.
Az Bald Eagle
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Wolf" <cwolf41(at)comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 1:00 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Question About Dave Pelletier
>
>
>>Is it a lawyer asking this question?
>
> No. The sister of Mike Maikowski, who died in the crash with Dave, heard
> a
> rumor that Dave Pelletier was an amputee. She couldn't understand how an
> amputee could be a pilot. I'm not sure just what the FAA's stand is on
> amputee pilots.
>
> I figured it was just a crazy rumor, about Dave, and I wanted to put it to
> rest.
>
> Chris Wolf
> cwolf41(at)comcast.net
>
>
> --
> 1:37 PM
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Malcolmbru(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: Kolb trainers/dealers! |
no problem, forget about it, I tough my self to fly a kxp after only 46 hrs
in a quicksilverMX and 2 hrs of touch and go,s in a C 150 just be
careful you will be fine mal
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | russ kinne <kinnepix(at)earthlink.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Question About Dave Pelletier |
Can someone please tell The Sister to check out Wheelchair Pilots
International? I think they're still functioning --
On Jan 9, 2007, at 4:47 PM, George Thompson wrote:
>
>
> They can be however. They can check out in Ercoupes and be a
> private pilot.
> Az Bald Eagle
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Wolf" <cwolf41(at)comcast.net>
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 1:00 PM
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Question About Dave Pelletier
>
>
>>
>>
>>> Is it a lawyer asking this question?
>>
>> No. The sister of Mike Maikowski, who died in the crash with
>> Dave, heard a
>> rumor that Dave Pelletier was an amputee. She couldn't understand
>> how an
>> amputee could be a pilot. I'm not sure just what the FAA's stand
>> is on
>> amputee pilots.
>>
>> I figured it was just a crazy rumor, about Dave, and I wanted to
>> put it to
>> rest.
>>
>> Chris Wolf
>> cwolf41(at)comcast.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> 1:37 PM
>>
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | WillUribe(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: Question About Dave Pelletier |
Chris,
There is a local pilot flying a modified Cessna 210 with hand controls, he
can't use the foot controls.
Regards,
Will Uribe
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Wolf" <_cwolf41(at)comcast.net_
(mailto:cwolf41(at)comcast.net) >
> To: <_kolb-list(at)matronics.com_ (mailto:kolb-list(at)matronics.com) >
> Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 1:00 PM
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Question About Dave Pelletier
>
>
>> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Chris Wolf <_cwolf41(at)comcast.net_
(mailto:cwolf41(at)comcast.net) >
>>
>>
>>> Is it a lawyer asking this question?
>>
>> No. The sister of Mike Maikowski, who died in the crash with Dave,
>> heard a rumor that Dave Pelletier was an amputee. She couldn't
>> understand how an amputee could be a pilot. I'm not sure just what
>> the FAA's stand is on amputee pilots.
>>
>> I figured it was just a crazy rumor, about Dave, and I wanted to put
>> it to rest.
>>
>> Chris Wolf
>> _cwolf41(at)comcast.net_ (mailto:cwolf41(at)comcast.net)
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Fuel Bubbles caused by Fuel Filter, Which filter do you use? |
| From: | "JetPilot" <orcabonita(at)hotmail.com> |
I am having intermittent fuel bubbles that I think are being caused by my fuel
filter. Attached are two pictures, the first shows the lines with no bubbles,
but the filter always runs with just a little fuel in the bottom. Picture #2
shows the bubbles that intermittently go out of the filter, there are lots of
them and they are big. I never see bubbles in the intake to the filter...
The hose fittings to the filter are perfect, and I beleive the air is comming
from around the large part of the filter where the joint is.
I like this clear filter that lets me see what is going on, but it if is cheap
and prone to leaks I will switch to another type. What filters do you guys like
to use for the 912-S ?
Mike Bigelow
--------
"NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could
have !!!
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| Subject: | Re: Where to mount a strobe |
About now I wish I lived farther south. We've had 4 bouts of storm-force winds,
twice over 60mph peak gusts 69mph (I'm glad I have a hangar rated for 90mph).
Last Sunday I spent 3 hours plowing snow then ran out of daylight and couldn't
fly. I'm off the next 5 days and hope to fly-fly-fly, although winds are forcast
20k tonight & Thu.
--------
Jim
N. Idaho
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=86664#86664
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org> |
| Subject: | Re: Fuel Bubbles caused by Fuel Filter, Which filter do you |
use?
Any way you can mount the filter so that no air can collect in it? Like
have the inlet side to the bottom, and the outlet side at the top? And then
see what happens?
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420Poops)
----- Original Message -----
From: "JetPilot" <orcabonita(at)hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 6:43 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Fuel Bubbles caused by Fuel Filter, Which filter do you
use?
>
> I am having intermittent fuel bubbles that I think are being caused by my
> fuel filter. Attached are two pictures, the first shows the lines with
> no bubbles, but the filter always runs with just a little fuel in the
> bottom. Picture #2 shows the bubbles that intermittently go out of the
> filter, there are lots of them and they are big. I never see bubbles in
> the intake to the filter... The hose fittings to the filter are perfect,
> and I beleive the air is comming from around the large part of the filter
> where the joint is.
>
> I like this clear filter that lets me see what is going on, but it if is
> cheap and prone to leaks I will switch to another type. What filters do
> you guys like to use for the 912-S ?
>
> Mike Bigelow
>
> --------
> "NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you
> could have !!!
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=86660#86660
>
>
> Attachments:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com//files/fuellinebubbles1_165.jpg
> http://forums.matronics.com//files/fuelfilter_434.jpg
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb trainers/dealers! |
I got my first rating at Spartan back in 75...I have not accumulated as much time
in those 30 plus years as alot of fellas, but I have been at the Helm of alot
of different birds From Weedhoppers to Beech 18s..and even got a little time
in a Lockheed P-38...back when you could rent one. (Yes...there is only one
thing more thrilling than running the throttle on an Allison....and thats wrapping
your fist around 2 of em!)
Still, after I built a Kolb...I just didnt feel I had the experience to safely
test fly it without at least a ride in one with a competent pilot.
Maybe I could have handled it ok....Maybe not.
I will say that upon retrospect, It was the first pusher I had attempted with such
a high thrust line...and it was...and still is a little unusual in the handling
dept when you work the throttle up and down. A very different response on
the airframe than anything I had ever had the opportunity to command. Not bad
mind you, just different.
I also know how hard it is to set around and look at newly aquired airplane waiting
to get a checkride. I was lucky to find a sky gypsy flying a Kolb who was
passing thru and he was good enough to give me a ride. I am real glad he did...that
FireFly probably would not have killed me...but I could have easily bent
it and hurt myself in the process.
Alot of the FAA's rules are good ones and created with safety in mind. The Check
ride rule I think is about the best one. It may not legally apply to non-regulated
air vehicles, but that does not mean its not a good idea.
I have no problem recommending at least a check ride to anyone who has not flown
a Kolb....or any unfamiliar design. It is what I did...would do...and will do
again when I want to try something new.
It doesnt cost much and cannot hurt a thing..compared to what the risk is.
Stay safe...someone might be depending on you for something you need to be healthy
to accomplish.
Thanks again to that old flying Gypsy!
--------
Don G
FireFly#098
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
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| From: | "Rick Pearce" <rap(at)isp.com> |
I got my call from the FAA today on my inspection. Next May is the
soonest he can get to it. Of course I can go hire a DAR at $500 to do my
inspection. I've allready waited 3 month on the registration. I talked
to a guy the other day & it took him longer to get the plane registered
& flying than it took to build.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Kolb trainers/dealers! |
The FAA has good programs. Check rides are a good idea and have saved
many an airplane and pilot. However, I have found nothing wrong with
self check outs. Yes, they take many hours of taxing and later crow hop
etc. But, if you are expert in ground handling, then there is little
left to learn when airborne. Landings and takeoffs are situations where
ground handling is important. I now have over 40 hours in my Kolb Mark
III Classic and only 18 hours of flight time. I learned and have taught
ground loops in Cubs, Citabrias, Chiefs and Kolbs. Ground loops are
bad, but controlled ground loops are very good practice for the real
thing. The Kolbs are forgiving airplanes, but they are still to be
respected. The answer to safety is practice, practice, practice. Like
Bob Hoover once admitted that he had 37 controlled crashes (that was
about 20 or more years ago). He tried to impart the importance of
planning ahead. Learn your airplane because they all fly somewhat
differently. Know it's limitations and enjoy the beauty of flight
safely. Flying in a Kolb is one of the most beautiful ways to enjoy the
true essence of the beauty of flight.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Rick Pearce" <rap(at)isp.com> |
| Subject: | Trottle cables 912ULS |
I'm haveing trouble with my trottle cable wanting to buckle instead of
go back to idle. You are fighting the springs that want to go full
trottle on the carbs and the drag in the cable system. The 1/16" cable
that comes stock with the plane wants bend right at the swivel on the
trottle. My buddy with the Highlander went & spent $150 for a heavy duty
1/8" cable to solve his problem. He also disconected the springs on the
carbs. How has other people with Kolbs flying the 912's solved this
problem? Rick Pearce Kolb MK3C
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "LEE CREECH" <dcreech3(at)hotmail.com> |
| Subject: | Ignition noise leaks |
QUOTE FROM ROBERT LAIRD: "A good ICOM or Vertex handheld radio should be
more than adequate for your needs... The rubber ducky antenna -- assuming
you don't have any ignition noise leaks on your plane -- is quite good for
airport and plane-to-plane communication."
This leads me off on a tangent about the "ignition noise leaks". My
handheld Yuasa worked okay in my 503-powered Firestar II for years, but then
got so that when I transmit, all I seem to put out is engine noise.
(Reception is still okay). I had the radio overhauled with no improvement.
Could something have changed about the engine -- i.e., an "ignition noise
leak" that wasn't there before? If this is a possibility, what should I
look for?
Lee
_________________________________________________________________
>From photos to predictions, The MSN Entertainment Guide to Golden Globes has
it all. http://tv.msn.com/tv/globes2007/?icid=nctagline1
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Trottle cables 912ULS |
I'm haveing trouble with my trottle cable wanting to buckle instead of
go back to idle. Rick Pearce Kolb MK3C
Been flying 912 and the S on my mkIII since 1994. Never had a
problem. I use one short cable from throttle to splitter under the
left seat. The two long cables, one to each carb. Try to keep my
curves as large as possible. Grease the cables before I put the
system together.
john h
mkIII
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | <jeepacro(at)cox.net> |
This is exactly why I fly UL's now. I'm sick of having to jump through the hoop's....Good
luck!
--
Rob.
---- Rick Pearce wrote:
> I got my call from the FAA today on my inspection. Next May is the soonest he
can get to it. Of course I can go hire a DAR at $500 to do my inspection. I've
allready waited 3 month on the registration. I talked to a guy the other day
& it took him longer to get the plane registered & flying than it took to build.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Charlie England <ceengland(at)bellsouth.net> |
Rick Pearce wrote:
> I got my call from the FAA today on my inspection. Next May is the
> soonest he can get to it. Of course I can go hire a DAR at $500 to do
> my inspection. I've allready waited 3 month on the registration. I
> talked to a guy the other day & it took him longer to get the plane
> registered & flying than it took to build.
This is a long shot, but call EAA & ask if there is a Homebuilt DAR in
your area. This is a relatively new program so there aren't many out
there yet. However, if you can find one nearby all they can charge is
expenses.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Robert Laird" <rlaird(at)cavediver.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Ignition noise leaks |
Well, sure... your spark plug wires/caps will decay over time and cause
radio noise leaks (and other bad stuff). Your grounding could be
degrading... all kinds of possibilities, unfortunately.
-- Robert
On 1/9/07, LEE CREECH wrote:
>
>
> QUOTE FROM ROBERT LAIRD: "A good ICOM or Vertex handheld radio should be
> more than adequate for your needs... The rubber ducky antenna --
> assuming
> you don't have any ignition noise leaks on your plane -- is quite good for
> airport and plane-to-plane communication."
>
> This leads me off on a tangent about the "ignition noise leaks". My
> handheld Yuasa worked okay in my 503-powered Firestar II for years, but
> then
> got so that when I transmit, all I seem to put out is engine noise.
> (Reception is still okay). I had the radio overhauled with no
> improvement.
> Could something have changed about the engine -- i.e., an "ignition noise
> leak" that wasn't there before? If this is a possibility, what should I
> look for?
>
> Lee
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> >From photos to predictions, The MSN Entertainment Guide to Golden Globes
> has
> it all. http://tv.msn.com/tv/globes2007/?icid=nctagline1
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Ignition noise leaks |
| Could something have changed about the engine -- i.e., an "ignition
noise
| leak" that wasn't there before? If this is a possibility, what
should I
| look for?
|
| Lee
Lee:
A couple neglected items:
1-antenna coax cable. Make sure it is in good shape, as well as the
BNC connectors. Check it out with a good multimeter.
2-headset. I blamed my buddys' poor radios for my inability to hear
them clearly. Come to find out my headset wire was inop. Changed
headsets to the DRE6000 ANR and my radio problems went away.
john h
mkIII
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Chris Wolf <cwolf41(at)comcast.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Question for Chris Wolf |
>
>Chris,
>
>You mentioned that you have not seen a picture of Dave. We have not
>seen a picture of your best friend Mike. Can I talk you into posting
>one on the list?
>
>Regards,
>Tim Gherkins
>FSII
>www.milows.com
Can do. Excellent idea. Photo is attached.
Mike loved to fly more than anyone I've ever known.
After all the rough weather and rougher terrain he and I successfully
navigated over the last 36 years, I can't believe he died while doing
touch
and goes in a plane equipped with a ballistic parachute under perfect
weather conditions at a local airport.
It's like hearing that Chuck Yeager slipped on a banana peel and was
killed.
Chris Wolf
cwolf41(at)comcast.net
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Re: Question About Dave Pelletier |
| From: | riquenkelly(at)aol.com |
You might be interested to hear, one of my friends is flying MH-53's in the Air
Force. he lost his leg below the knee in combat action. He flies with a prosthetic
and recently took over as the commander of his squadron. He could run
circles around me any day. Shows you what determination can do.
Cheers,
Rique
-----Original Message-----
From: WillUribe(at)aol.com
Sent: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Question About Dave Pelletier
Chris,
There is a local pilot flying a modified Cessna 210 with hand controls, he can't
use the foot controls.
Regards,
Will Uribe
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Wolf" <cwolf41(at)comcast.net>
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 1:00 PM
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Question About Dave Pelletier
>
>
>>
>>
>>> Is it a lawyer asking this question?
>>
>> No. The sister of Mike Maikowski, who died in the crash with Dave,
>> heard a rumor that Dave Pelletier was an amputee. She couldn't
>> understand how an amputee could be a pilot. I'm not sure just what
>> the FAA's stand is on amputee pilots.
>>
>> I figured it was just a crazy rumor, about Dave, and I wanted to put
>> it to rest.
>>
>> Chris Wolf
>> cwolf41(at)comcast.net
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Question About Dave Pelletier |
At 11:15 PM 1/9/2007, riquenkelly(at)aol.com wrote:
>You might be interested to hear, one of my friends is flying MH-53's in
>the Air Force. he lost his leg below the knee in combat action. He flies
>with a prosthetic and recently took over as the commander of his
>squadron. He could run circles around me any day. Shows you what
>determination can do.
Don't forget Douglas Bader, who lost both legs in a crash in the 1930's but
went on to become one of the leading aces of the Battle of Britian.
-Dana
--
--
A seminar on Time Travel will be held two weeks ago.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Richard Girard" <jindoguy(at)gmail.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Trottle cables 912ULS |
Rick, Are your cables of 1 X 19 construction? Much stiffer when pushing a
control than cable of finer wire.
Rick
On 1/9/07, Rick Pearce wrote:
>
> I'm haveing trouble with my trottle cable wanting to buckle instead of go
> back to idle. You are fighting the springs that want to go full trottle on
> the carbs and the drag in the cable system. The 1/16" cable that comes stock
> with the plane wants bend right at the swivel on the trottle. My buddy with
> the Highlander went & spent $150 for a heavy duty 1/8" cable to solve his
> problem. He also disconected the springs on the carbs. How has other people
> with Kolbs flying the 912's solved this problem? Rick Pearce Kolb MK3C
>
> *
>
>
> *
>
>
--
Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Richard Girard" <jindoguy(at)gmail.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Ignition noise leaks |
Lee, Did you accidentally get B8ES plugs instead of BR8ES? Have you got the
metal caps on your spark plugs? Is your handheld run off batteries or ships
power?
Rick
On 1/9/07, LEE CREECH wrote:
>
>
> QUOTE FROM ROBERT LAIRD: "A good ICOM or Vertex handheld radio should be
> more than adequate for your needs... The rubber ducky antenna --
> assuming
> you don't have any ignition noise leaks on your plane -- is quite good for
> airport and plane-to-plane communication."
>
> This leads me off on a tangent about the "ignition noise leaks". My
> handheld Yuasa worked okay in my 503-powered Firestar II for years, but
> then
> got so that when I transmit, all I seem to put out is engine noise.
> (Reception is still okay). I had the radio overhauled with no
> improvement.
> Could something have changed about the engine -- i.e., an "ignition noise
> leak" that wasn't there before? If this is a possibility, what should I
> look for?
>
> Lee
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> >From photos to predictions, The MSN Entertainment Guide to Golden Globes
> has
> it all. http://tv.msn.com/tv/globes2007/?icid=nctagline1
>
>
--
Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "David Lehman" <david(at)davidlehman.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Ignition noise leaks |
A friend of mine had the same problem with a 503 and Icom handheld... Icom
told him that the handheld is very voltage sensitive and wouldn't handle the
higher voltage the regulator was putting out... He installed some kind of
resister and the Icom transmitted perfectly...
DVD
On 1/9/07, LEE CREECH wrote:
>
>
> QUOTE FROM ROBERT LAIRD: "A good ICOM or Vertex handheld radio should be
> more than adequate for your needs... The rubber ducky antenna --
> assuming
> you don't have any ignition noise leaks on your plane -- is quite good for
> airport and plane-to-plane communication."
>
> This leads me off on a tangent about the "ignition noise leaks". My
> handheld Yuasa worked okay in my 503-powered Firestar II for years, but
> then
> got so that when I transmit, all I seem to put out is engine noise.
> (Reception is still okay). I had the radio overhauled with no
> improvement.
> Could something have changed about the engine -- i.e., an "ignition noise
> leak" that wasn't there before? If this is a possibility, what should I
> look for?
>
> Lee
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: radios, capacitor and observations on dead stick |
Do you have flaps on your airplane? 500 ft loss in a 180 degree turn is
lot.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Eugene Zimmerman <etzim62(at)earthlink.net> |
| Subject: | Re: radios, capacitor and observations on dead stick |
Nope,
It is very good if it is a mile wide 180.
It just proves incomplete info is useless.
On Jan 10, 2007, at 8:39 AM, APilot(at)webtv.net wrote:
>
> Do you have flaps on your airplane? 500 ft loss in a 180 degree
> turn is
> lot.
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Thom Riddle <jtriddle(at)adelphia.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Kolb trainers/dealers! |
Steve,
I know there are several Kolbs in western NY, just up the road a bit
from you, some of which are two-seaters. I do not know all of them but
Bob Bean, an active member on this list who flies a MkIII knows of most
of the Kolbs in our area. He may or may not be able to help you out. I
know right now he is in Jupiter, FL for a week of R&R and off the list
while until he gets back. Find one of his past posts and send him a
direct email and see what he says.
Although I taught myself to fly an early Firestar I had many recent
hours in sorta-similar airplanes and have self-taught myself to fly
several, getting some stick time in a Kolb is a smart and safe
approach. You did not mention what you have been flying recently. That
can make a difference in how much dual Kolb time you are likely to
need.
Let us know how your Kolb dual time search goes.
Thom in Buffalo
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "David Lehman" <david(at)davidlehman.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Kolb trainers/dealers! |
Thom, nice article you did in the Sport Pilot magazine...
DVD
On 1/10/07, Thom Riddle wrote:
>
>
> Steve,
>
> I know there are several Kolbs in western NY, just up the road a bit
> from you, some of which are two-seaters. I do not know all of them but
> Bob Bean, an active member on this list who flies a MkIII knows of most
> of the Kolbs in our area. He may or may not be able to help you out. I
> know right now he is in Jupiter, FL for a week of R&R and off the list
> while until he gets back. Find one of his past posts and send him a
> direct email and see what he says.
>
> Although I taught myself to fly an early Firestar I had many recent
> hours in sorta-similar airplanes and have self-taught myself to fly
> several, getting some stick time in a Kolb is a smart and safe
> approach. You did not mention what you have been flying recently. That
> can make a difference in how much dual Kolb time you are likely to
> need.
>
> Let us know how your Kolb dual time search goes.
>
> Thom in Buffalo
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | WhiskeyVictor36(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: Seperating cage from boom tube |
In a message dated 1/7/2007 4:09:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
ceddavis(at)gmail.com writes:
some cage damage
HEY CHUCK,
You didn't say what caused the damage! : >(
Bill Varnes
Original Kolb FireStar
Audubon NJ
Do Not Archive
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Travis Brown (Kolb Aircraft)" <travis(at)tnkolbaircraft.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Question About Dave Pelletier |
We have several customers flying with hand controls only.
Travis @ Kolb
----- Original Message -----
From: riquenkelly(at)aol.com
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 11:15 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Question About Dave Pelletier
You might be interested to hear, one of my friends is flying MH-53's
in the Air Force. he lost his leg below the knee in combat action. He
flies with a prosthetic and recently took over as the commander of his
squadron. He could run circles around me any day. Shows you what
determination can do.
Cheers,
Rique
-----Original Message-----
From: WillUribe(at)aol.com
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Tue, 9 Jan 2007 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Question About Dave Pelletier
Chris,
There is a local pilot flying a modified Cessna 210 with hand
controls, he can't use the foot controls.
Regards,
Will Uribe
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Wolf"
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 1:00 PM
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Question About Dave Pelletier
>
>
>>
>>
>>> Is it a lawyer asking this question?
>>
>> No. The sister of Mike Maikowski, who died in the crash with Dave,
>> heard a rumor that Dave Pelletier was an amputee. She couldn't
>> understand how an amputee could be a pilot. I'm not sure just what
>> the FAA's stand is on amputee pilots.
>>
>> I figured it was just a crazy rumor, about Dave, and I wanted to
put
>> it to rest.
>>
>> Chris Wolf
>> cwolf41(at)comcast.net
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "David Lehman" <david(at)davidlehman.net> |
Rick...
Where are you located?...
DVD
On 1/9/07, Rick Pearce wrote:
>
> I got my call from the FAA today on my inspection. Next May is the
> soonest he can get to it. Of course I can go hire a DAR at $500 to do my
> inspection. I've allready waited 3 month on the registration. I talked to a
> guy the other day & it took him longer to get the plane registered & flying
> than it took to build.
>
> *
> *
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com> |
| Subject: | radios, capacitor and observations on dead stick |
Maybe if I flew in the Winter , Over a frozen lake I could do some
experimenting without worry....I guess you've got alot of flat desert
below
Do you have flaps on your airplane? 500 ft loss in a 180 degree turn is
lot.
Nope,
It is very good if it is a mile wide 180.
It just proves incomplete info is useless.
I think the reason that I lost so much altitude in my turn was because I
was in a mush condition. As I said in my earlier post, I found it a lot
more difficult than I thought it would be to maintain adequate air
speed. My tendency was to fly it the same way and attitude as when the
motor was running. This is not what was needed. (I recall once over the
Alvord Desert, I did some dead stick landings trying to find out which
speed would give me the longest glide. I did two four mile glides, one
at 45 mph the other at 55. The actual landing spot was less than 100
yards apart.) As I said in my earlier post, I found myself doing
between 40 and 45. Not what I wanted and definitely in a mush, still
controllable, but mush none the less. As for being able to land on the
flat desert- well you aren't going to run into anything, but the result
will still be upside down. Two foot high sage is not very forgiving.
It is true that the info is incomplete, the only thing that I learned is
that I didn't know as much about the situation as I thought I did, and
that I am going to learn more. One thing that I have found over the last
year is that when the fan isn't running and the situation is critical, I
have a tendency to do what I have been doing. In other words my actions
become automatic. So in that case the actions need to be practiced until
the proper evasive action takes place.
I actually did a 360 turn, started at 1000 agl. The first 180 was a lot
flatter, I think because I was a lot more comfortable with the altitude,
and I flew it better (faster). The second was the eye opener, where I
found myself looking at the ground and subconsciously pulling more
elevator, thus losing more altitude. The turns were tight as they would
be if I were in a take off condition.
You will never be able to get complete information, unless we can talk
Jack into making it. :-)
Larry, Oregon
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Question for Chris Wolf |
The ballistic parachute probably could not have been deployed from
such a low altitude since they were likely trying to fly the plane.
There is a delayed reaction to realizing you need to pull the handle
and they didn't have much time.
|
| Jim
Jim:
The ballistic parachute handle can be pulled at any time prior to
impact. Never give up until you are finished crashing.
I have one save at 250 feet AGL and another at 500 feet AGL with a Jim
Handbury hand deployed parachute. The BRS deploys much faster than my
hand tossed model did.
john h
mkIII
PS: One of my favorite photos of Arizona Dave. Thanks.
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | My Apologies let it stop list |
| From: | jam-n <jghunter(at)nol.net> |
>now what am I here after?
then u realize that it is there... after. well, once u remember and since
couldnt find it, u realize that when here after... it is always there
after... u remeber.
for its always the last place we look. well, so it seems. lol
regards
~barnstormer~
ok to archive, BUT prob best not to...
>
>Its ok ... really. The Bible talks about flying, Well, I don't know about you,
but many of us are getting>older and do start thinking more about the hereafter.
Like you walk into>your shop (working on your Kolb, of course) and when
you get there you ask>your self, now what am I here after?
>
>Dennis
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Re: radios, capacitor and observations on dead stick |
In a message dated 1/10/2007 8:40:38 AM Eastern Standard Time,
APilot(at)webtv.net writes:
Do you have flaps on your airplane? 500 ft loss in a 180 degree turn is
lot.
Yeah, I can do it in 200 ft. in my FSII [barely}.
Howard Shackleford
FS II
SC
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | possums <possums(at)bellsouth.net> |
| Subject: | Re: radios, capacitor and observations on dead stick |
At 07:16 AM 1/10/2007, you wrote:
>
>Good info on the 180 ....Thanks
>
>I'm not ready to turn off the key in flight , So your info will be
>in the back of my mind...
>
>Maybe if I flew in the Winter , Over a frozen lake I could do some
>experimenting without worry....I guess you've got alot of flat desert below
>
>Gotta Fly...
It's like riding a bicycle no worries mate,....and this was on a bumpy day.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9177096133625180462&hl=en
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Chris Wolf <cwolf41(at)comcast.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Question for Chris Wolf |
>
>Chris,
>
>Sorry about your loss! Thanks for posting the photo of Mike. Yes, it is
>very hard to understand how this accident happened under perfect
>conditions with 2 very experienced pilots. We may never know exactly what
>happened. I think this should be a lesson to all of us to always be on
>our guard, even in the most perfect conditions. The ballistic parachute
>probably could not have been deployed from such a low altitude since they
>were likely trying to fly the plane. There is a delayed reaction to
>realizing you need to pull the handle and they didn't have much time.
I think you're probably right. Apparently the accident happened only a few
hundred feet up. By the time they realized they were in real trouble, they
were probably striking the ground. The only way to hope to save yourself
in such a situation is to pull the handle the moment the plane even
threatens to go out of control, and that's not really practical under
normal piloting conditions. You'd be pulling the handle every time you hit
turbulence, or a thermal.
Mike and I flew a powered parachute (PPC) for six years before deciding to
get a Kolb. As an old skydiver whose life was saved twice by my reserve
parachute, I'm a firm believer in backup parachutes. When we got our PPC,
I insisted on putting a ballistic parachute on it. I think it was the only
PPC in the world equipped with a ballistic parachute. Most PPC pilots
think they don't need a ballistic parachute, since they already have a
parachute wing over their heads. Which is something I completely disagree
with. Any flying machine can fall out of the sky, and can benefit from a
backup parachute.
Whenever Mike and I flew our PPC, the guy on the ground would watch the
PPC's wing from the moment of takeoff, until the machine reached an
altitude of one thousand feet. That way, if anything went seriously wrong,
the guy on the ground would see it before the pilot, and could radio a
warning to the pilot to immediately fire the ballistic parachute. We never
even came close to using the ballistic parachute, but both Mike and I were
always ready to use it at a moment's notice. When Mike called me from
Arizona, on Sunday night, to tell me that Dave's plane was equipped with a
ballistic parachute, I was delighted.
I've often wondered if I had been there, on Monday morning, while Mike and
Dave were flying, and had been watching the plane take off, if I might have
had time to radio a warning to them if I saw the plane going out of
control, in time for them to fire the rocket.
Probably not. By the time of the accident they would have been flying for
several hours, and I probably would have been off somewhere, getting myself
a cup of coffee. And even if I was there, watching them take off, by the
time I realized they were definitely in trouble, it probably would have
been too late for the ballistic parachute to do any good.
Still, I'll always wonder. Was I not there for my buddy when he needed me?
Would my presence have made a difference? These are the questions that
still haunt me.
>Here is a picture of Dave since you said you had not seen a picture of him.
>Best of luck to you!
Thanks very much, Jim.
Chris Wolf
cwolf41(at)comcast.net
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org> |
| Subject: | Re: Ignition noise leaks |
Since you are using resistor plugs, that is not likely the problem.
(I do not use resistor plugs, and have no ignition noise problems. Another
thread...)
There are several sources for electrical noise. All of them center around
wires carrying alternating current to somewhere in the cockpit or near the
antenna. DC wires do not normally carry anything that makes noise. The
easiest way to get rid of radio noise is to shield any wires carrying A/C,
like kill switches and tach.
For your kill switch wires, try using microphone cable. Typically, it is two
or three wires inside a tinfoil or woven shield. Ground one end of the
shield to the engine, do not ground the other end of the shield. Same for
the tach.
If your Key West is a long way from the engine, then your unshielded A/C
wires are acting as an antenna between the engine and the Key West. Shield
those wires and ground them at the engine end, especially if they are close
to the antenna.
If the noise rises and falls as you rev the engine, then it might be
ignition, but in my experience, ignition is a small component of overall
radio noise. Most of the noise comes from wires in the harness that are
carring alternating current from within the magneto, typically the tach and
kill switch wires.
If you are using an external antenna, consider switching to a rubber duck.
Experiment with the external antenna grounded/ungrounded to the airframe and
see if anything changes. And when using the radio seperate from the aircraft
power supply, make sure the radio batteries are hot.
Let us know what you find out - got to build up the database ya' know...
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
----- Original Message -----
From: "LEE CREECH" <dcreech3(at)hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Ignition noise leaks
My handheld Yuasa worked okay in my 503-powered Firestar II for years, but
then got so that when I transmit, all I seem to put out is engine noise.
(Reception is still okay). I had the radio overhauled with no improvement.
Could something have changed about the engine -- i.e., an "ignition noise
leak" that wasn't there before? If this is a possibility, what should I
look for?
- Type equipment on board?-
It doesn't have much. No battery, starter or strobe, just a Key West
rectifier/regulator which powers the handheld and GPS. I do use BR8ES
resistor plugs. Unplugging the radio from ship's power doesn't improve
matters.
Lee
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Jack B. Hart" <jbhart(at)onlyinternet.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Ignition noise leaks |
>
>For your kill switch wires, try using microphone cable. Typically, it is two
>or three wires inside a tinfoil or woven shield. Ground one end of the
>shield to the engine, do not ground the other end of the shield. Same for
>the tach.
Lee,
I found most of my problems stemmed from the kill switch wires. After I put
the kill switches back on the engine and activated them with woven fish
line, I had no ignition noise in the radio. Shielding as Richard states
will be a big help and may be easier than moving the kill switches. You may
want to use very small coax cable. It might be a little lighter.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
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| From: | "Steven Green" <Kolbdriver(at)bellsouth.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Trottle cables 912ULS |
Rick,
The cable should be in tension when going to idle, not pushing.
Steven Green
----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Pearce
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 9:56 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Trottle cables 912ULS
I'm haveing trouble with my trottle cable wanting to buckle instead of
go back to idle. You are fighting the springs that want to go full
trottle on the carbs and the drag in the cable system. The 1/16" cable
that comes stock with the plane wants bend right at the swivel on the
trottle. My buddy with the Highlander went & spent $150 for a heavy duty
1/8" cable to solve his problem. He also disconected the springs on the
carbs. How has other people with Kolbs flying the 912's solved this
problem? Rick Pearce Kolb MK3C
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| Subject: | Re: radios, capacitor and observations on dead stick |
Great Video Possums!..
Shows how good a Kolb flies with a fella sitting on the horizontal, one hand wrapped
around the rudder..holding the camera! :)
--------
Don G
FireFly#098
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=86850#86850
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| From: | possums <possums(at)bellsouth.net> |
| Subject: | Re: radios, capacitor and observations on dead stick |
At 08:46 PM 1/10/2007, you wrote:
>
>Great Video Possums!..
>Shows how good a Kolb flies with a fella sitting on the horizontal,
>one hand wrapped around the rudder..holding the camera! :)
>
>--------
>Don G
>FireFly#098
Well .... I put a saddle on the boom tube for anyone that wants a ride.
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Transition aircraft -> to Kolb Firestar |
| From: | "John H Murphy" <jhm9812(at)yahoo.com> |
This is forum has a wealth of information. I've been going through most of the
old posts. Thanks to all that have contributed. My question: I have a Firestar
that I yet to fly. Any recommendations as to a aircraft to get some transition
time in prior to flying my Kolb? Ideally it would be a Kolb two seater w. dual
controls. I live near Las Vegas, NV/Boulder City, NV, Henderson, NV. The chances
of finding someone with a Kolb that would mind giving me some air time seems
remote. I guess my question is what aircraft comes close to the characteristics
of the Kolb that is commonly found in the aviation community?
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=86863#86863
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| From: | "LEE CREECH" <dcreech3(at)hotmail.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Ignition noise leaks |
The wiring harness that includes the kill switch and tach wires does in fact
run near the radio, (along the bottom left side of the cockpit) but that
didn't seem to be an issue until SOMETHING changed.
Lee
>From: "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org>
>Reply-To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
>To:
>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Ignition noise leaks
>Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:15:29 -0500
>
>
>Since you are using resistor plugs, that is not likely the problem.
>(I do not use resistor plugs, and have no ignition noise problems. Another
>thread...)
>There are several sources for electrical noise. All of them center around
>wires carrying alternating current to somewhere in the cockpit or near the
>antenna. DC wires do not normally carry anything that makes noise. The
>easiest way to get rid of radio noise is to shield any wires carrying A/C,
>like kill switches and tach.
>For your kill switch wires, try using microphone cable. Typically, it is
>two or three wires inside a tinfoil or woven shield. Ground one end of the
>shield to the engine, do not ground the other end of the shield. Same for
>the tach.
>If your Key West is a long way from the engine, then your unshielded A/C
>wires are acting as an antenna between the engine and the Key West. Shield
>those wires and ground them at the engine end, especially if they are close
>to the antenna.
>
>If the noise rises and falls as you rev the engine, then it might be
>ignition, but in my experience, ignition is a small component of overall
>radio noise. Most of the noise comes from wires in the harness that are
>carring alternating current from within the magneto, typically the tach and
>kill switch wires.
>
>If you are using an external antenna, consider switching to a rubber duck.
>Experiment with the external antenna grounded/ungrounded to the airframe
>and see if anything changes. And when using the radio seperate from the
>aircraft power supply, make sure the radio batteries are hot.
>Let us know what you find out - got to build up the database ya' know...
>
>Richard Pike
>MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "LEE CREECH" <dcreech3(at)hotmail.com>
>To:
>Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 9:47 AM
>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Ignition noise leaks
>
>
>My handheld Yuasa worked okay in my 503-powered Firestar II for years, but
>then got so that when I transmit, all I seem to put out is engine noise.
>(Reception is still okay). I had the radio overhauled with no improvement.
>Could something have changed about the engine -- i.e., an "ignition noise
>leak" that wasn't there before? If this is a possibility, what should I
>look for?
>- Type equipment on board?-
>It doesn't have much. No battery, starter or strobe, just a Key West
>rectifier/regulator which powers the handheld and GPS. I do use BR8ES
>resistor plugs. Unplugging the radio from ship's power doesn't improve
>matters.
>Lee
>
>
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| From: | Lanny Fetterman <donaho(at)uplink.net> |
| Subject: | Transition aircraft |
John M. I took dual in a Maxair drifter, it flew very much the same as
the Kolb FSII. Lanny Fetterman N598LF
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Re: Trottle cables 912ULS |
> Steve: Kind Of hard to do on the 912 since the carbs are spring load for
full trottle.
Rick,
>
> The cable should be in tension when going to idle, not pushing.
>
> Steven Green
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rick Pearce
> To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
> Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 9:56 PM
> Subject: Kolb-List: Trottle cables 912ULS
>
>
> I'm haveing trouble with my trottle cable wanting to buckle instead of
> go back to idle. You are fighting the springs that want to go full
> trottle on the carbs and the drag in the cable system. The 1/16" cable
> that comes stock with the plane wants bend right at the swivel on the
> trottle. My buddy with the Highlander went & spent $150 for a heavy duty
> 1/8" cable to solve his problem. He also disconected the springs on the
> carbs. How has other people with Kolbs flying the 912's solved this
> problem? Rick Pearce Kolb MK3C
>
>
-----------------------------------------
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
Re: Quieter environment in a Mk III......Have you installed any lexan or
sound absorbing material behind your head?
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | <kfackler(at)ameritech.net> |
| Subject: | Finding a DRE-6000 |
Okay, I'm pretty convinced based on the comments here that a DRE-6000 is for
me. But where do I get one? I've been searching the net and it seems they're
discontinued virtually everywhere.
-Ken Fackler
Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
Rochester MI
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | chris davis <capedavis(at)yahoo.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Transition aircraft -> to Kolb Firestar |
John, I see you live in Nevada perhaps there are glider schools near you?
If you cant find a 2 place Kolb I would recomend a Schwitzer 2-33 , the mos
t comman glider trainer I learned to fly in one while I was building my KXP
and had no problem transitioning to the Kolb from the 2-33, When I had an
engine out later on there was no panic as the KXP flys beautiful with engin
e out .Just my 2 cents .Chris Davis=0A=0A=0A----- Original Message ----=0AF
rom: John H Murphy =0ATo: kolb-list(at)matronics.com=0ASent
: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 10:37:47 PM=0ASubject: Kolb-List: Transition
H Murphy" =0A=0AThis is forum has a wealth of informati
on. I've been going through most of the old posts. Thanks to all that have
contributed. My question: I have a Firestar that I yet to fly. Any recommen
dations as to a aircraft to get some transition time in prior to flying my
Kolb? Ideally it would be a Kolb two seater w. dual controls. I live near L
as Vegas, NV/Boulder City, NV, Henderson, NV. The chances of finding someon
e with a Kolb that would mind giving me some air time seems remote. I guess
my question is what aircraft comes close to the characteristics of the Kol
b that is commonly found in the aviation community?=0A=0A=0A=0A=0ARead this
topic online here:=0A=0Ahttp://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=8686
=========0A=0A=0A =0A______________________________________
______________________________________________=0ACheap talk?=0ACheck out Ya
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| From: | "Vic Peters" <vicsvinyl(at)verizon.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Trottle cables 912ULS |
> " I'm haveing trouble with my trottle cable wanting to buckle instead
of
> go back to idle. You are fighting the springs that want to go full
> trottle on the carbs and the drag in the cable system"
The throtle cable is in tension whether or not the carb lever is spring
loaded to idle or full.
Do like John said- grease it baby, lightly.
While you have it out check to see if one cable strand ( very hard to
see) is bent back after rethreading at one time or another.
It happened to me!
Keep your loops large before and after splitter.
My cable pull force was high so I greased everything one part at a
time to see why. Everything worked great until I threaded the last end
where that one strand fetched up!
Vic
912 Exrta
Maine
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| From: | "Jack B. Hart" <jbhart(at)onlyinternet.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Ignition noise leaks |
>
>The wiring harness that includes the kill switch and tach wires does in fact
>run near the radio, (along the bottom left side of the cockpit) but that
>didn't seem to be an issue until SOMETHING changed.
>
Lee,
Try another headset. May be a ground shield has broken loose. My radio has
an automatic noise reduction feature. Check to see if yours is
inadvertently turned off. Borrow a different radio and try it to see if it
picks up the same noise. If so, you know it is not your radio. Etc. The
only way to find out what it is to eliminate possibilities until the cause
becomes obvious.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
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| From: | chris davis <capedavis(at)yahoo.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Transition aircraft |
test=0A=0A=0A----- Original Message ----=0AFrom: Lanny Fetterman <donaho@up
link.net>=0ATo: kolb-list(at)matronics.com=0ASent: Thursday, January 11, 2007
6:54:38 AM=0ASubject: Kolb-List: Transition aircraft=0A=0A=0A--> Kolb-List
message posted by: Lanny Fetterman =0A=0A John M. I
took dual in a Maxair drifter, it flew very much the same as =0Athe Kolb F
=============0A=0A=0A =0A__________________________
.yahoo.com
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| From: | "Steven Green" <Kolbdriver(at)bellsouth.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Trottle cables 912ULS |
Rick,
My throttle cable pulls the throttle to idle. The springs on the carbs.
take it to full throttle when tension is relaxed on the cable.
Steven
MkIII 912S
N58SG
>
> > Steve: Kind Of hard to do on the 912 since the carbs are spring load for
> full trottle.
> Rick,
> >
> > The cable should be in tension when going to idle, not pushing.
> >
> > Steven Green
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Rick Pearce
> > To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 9:56 PM
> > Subject: Kolb-List: Trottle cables 912ULS
> >
> >
> > I'm haveing trouble with my trottle cable wanting to buckle instead of
> > go back to idle. You are fighting the springs that want to go full
> > trottle on the carbs and the drag in the cable system. The 1/16" cable
> > that comes stock with the plane wants bend right at the swivel on the
> > trottle. My buddy with the Highlander went & spent $150 for a heavy duty
> > 1/8" cable to solve his problem. He also disconected the springs on the
> > carbs. How has other people with Kolbs flying the 912's solved this
> > problem? Rick Pearce Kolb MK3C
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> -----------------------------------------
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: NAVMAN Fuel Flow meter |
| does any one know where to purchase one now?
|
| Ellery
Ellery:
Here are two places to get one:
http://www3.shopping.com/xDN-marine_electronics-navman_2100_fuel~r-1~CLT-INTR~RFR-www.google.com
$113.99 ain't bad. I'd like to have one, if I could figure out where
to mount it.
john h
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: NAVMAN Fuel Flow meter |
the Navman 2100 fuel flow meter
Here's a better description and not a bad price. I did not know this
little gadget had so much capability.
http://www.jandhproducts.com/product.asp?pf_id=14956
john h
mkIII
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| From: | Malcolmbru(at)aol.com |
red bull is owned buy a real aviation lover they come to our ultralight fly
inn's and show video's and hand out free drink, s mal
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Bubbles caused by Fuel Filter, Which filter do you |
use?
| From: | "JetPilot" <orcabonita(at)hotmail.com> |
I could try turning the filter on end. I am really wondering if the bubbles are
being cuased by a leak in the seam of filter itself, or if its just vapor being
drawn out from the gasoline as the fuel pump is above the filter. I have
read several cases in the archives about filters running with air in them,
but I dont know if they were running 90 % air inside them like mine is.
EGT's are good, and the engine has never shown any signs of being lean... If there
is a problem, I dont want to wait until the engine quits to figure it out
!
Michael A. Bigelow
--------
"NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could
have !!!
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=86998#86998
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| Subject: | Re: Transition aircraft -> to Kolb Firestar |
| From: | "John H Murphy" <jhm9812(at)yahoo.com> |
I've had several people e-mail with the suggestion of doing high speed taxi runs
on a long runway. The idea is to get up off the deck a couple of feet and bring
her down. After enough practice of these enough high speed runs..take off.
Any comments on this?
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87016#87016
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| From: | Bob Noyer <a58r(at)verizon.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Transition aircraft -> to Kolb Firestar |
John,
This form of training, Crow Hopping, is great, IF you already have
flying experience, It's not a good ida for the novice because all of
a sudden he's 10' up, and can't figger out how to land!
regards,
Bob N. FireFly 070 Old Kolb
http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/ronoy/
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| From: | Lanny Fetterman <donaho(at)uplink.net> |
| Subject: | Transition aircraft |
John, I agree with Bob, It all depends on what flying skills you already
have. IMO it`s cheaper and easier to get some dual time, then it is to
replace landing gear and bent cage tubes. As they say, don`t ask me how I
know ! Lanny Fetterman N598LF
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Transition aircraft -> to Kolb Firestar |
Re: High speed taxi..........they can be dangerous. It is easier in a
tricycle gear airplane. Kolbs are easy to fly for a tail dragger, but
they are still tail draggers and required caution. Some practice on a
flight simulator might help. I like the J-3 Cub on Microsoft's FS 2004
simulator.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Richard Girard" <jindoguy(at)gmail.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Transition aircraft -> to Kolb Firestar |
John, In a tricycle gear airplane high speed taxiing is no big deal. In a
tail dragger, even one as nicely mannered as a Kolb, welllllllllll, hmmmm.
I'm not an expert by any stretch, but I'd go with the nays. The reason is
pretty simple. While the tires are still touching the ground a taildragger
is unstable because the CG is behind the main gear. Cross winds and ham
handed control inputs can put you out of control too quickly to recover.
Once those tires leave the ground stability returns and you are much safer.
Rick
On 1/11/07, John H Murphy wrote:
>
>
> I've had several people e-mail with the suggestion of doing high speed
> taxi runs on a long runway. The idea is to get up off the deck a couple of
> feet and bring her down. After enough practice of these enough high speed
> runs..take off. Any comments on this?
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87016#87016
>
>
--
Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
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| From: | "Richard Girard" <jindoguy(at)gmail.com> |
A Letter FROM A FARM KID,
(NOW AT SAN DIEGO MARINE CORPS RECRUIT TRAINING)
Dear Ma and Pa,
I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer
the Marine
Corps beats working for old man Minch by a mile. Tell them to join
up quick before all of the places are filled.
I was restless at first because you got to stay in bed till nearly 6
a.m. but I am getting so I like to sleep late. Tell Walt and Elmer all you
do before breakfast is smooth your cot, and shine some things. No hogs to
slop, feed to pitch, mash to mix, wood to split, fire to lay. Practically
nothing.
Men got to shave but it is not so bad, there's warm water. Breakfast
is strong on trimmings like fruit juice, cereal, eggs, bacon, etc., but
kind of weak on chops, potatoes, ham, steak, fried eggplant, pie and
other regular
food, but tell Walt and Elmer you can always sit by the two city boys that
live on coffee. Their food plus yours holds you until noon when you get
fed again. It's no wonder these city boys can't walk much.
We go on "route marches," which the platoon sergeant says are long walks
to harden us. If he thinks so, it's not my place to tell him different. A
"route march" is about as far as to our mailbox at home. Then the city guys
get sore feet and we all ride back in trucks.
The country is nice but awful flat . The sergeant is like a school
teacher. He nags a lot. The Captain is like the school board. Majors and
Colonels just ride around and frown. They don't bother you none.
This next will kill Walt and Elmer with laughing. I keep
getting medals
for shooting. I don't know why. The bulls-eye is near as big as a chipmunk
head and don't move, and it ain't shooting at you like the Higgett boys at
home. All you got to do is lie there all comfortable and hit it. You
don't even load your own cartridges. They come in boxes.
Then we have what they call hand-to-hand combat training. You get to
wrestle with them city boys. I have to be real careful though, they break
real easy. It ain't like fighting with that ole bull at home. I'm about
the best they got in this except for that Tug Jordan from over in Silver
Lake.
I only beat him once. He joined up the same time as me, but I'm only
5'6" and 130 pounds and he's 6'8" and near 300 pounds dry.
Be sure to tell Walt and Elmer to hurry and join before other fellers
get onto this setup and come stampeding in.
Your loving daughter,
Alice
--
Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
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| From: | WillUribe(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: Transition aircraft -> to Kolb Firestar |
John,
I have 300 hours on my FireStar II and I wouldn't do it, too scary for me.
Regards,
Will Uribe
FireStar II N4GU
El Paso, TX but working in Sonora, Mexico
_http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/_ (http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/)
(mailto:jhm9812(at)yahoo.com) >
I've had several people e-mail with the suggestion of doing high speed taxi
runs on a long runway. The idea is to get up off the deck a couple of feet and
bring her down. After enough practice of these enough high speed runs..take
off. Any comments on this?
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Re: Trottle cables 912ULS |
| From: | "Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL" <Dennis.Kirby(at)kirtland.af.mil> |
<< My cable pull force was high so I greased everything one part at a
time ... Vic >>
Vic - What kind of grease did you use for the throttle cables?
Dennis Kirby
New Mexico
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | possums <possums(at)bellsouth.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Trottle cables |
At 11:07 AM 1/12/2007, you wrote:
><< My cable pull force was high so I greased everything one part at a
>time ... Vic >>
>
>Vic - What kind of grease did you use for the throttle cables?
>
>Dennis Kirby
You can lubricate your choke and throttle cables without taking them
off the carbs.
Part # 7435
CABLE LUBER SYSTEM - $17.95
"Prevent cable freezing and extend cable life by lubricating cable with the
"Cable Luber" system. Special precision machined lube block allows ease
of lubrication between cable and housing without removing the cable.
Just attach the Cable Luber to either end of the cable and insert nozzle
from aerosol can. Specially designed seals in block force lube down
inside cable housing. A must for the serious mechanic. Cable Life Aerosol
lubricates and rustproofs moving parts even at temperatures far below -50
degrees.
Buy it at a Motorcycle shop
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| From: | "Keith Callfas" <kkcmax(at)msn.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Transition aircraft -> to Kolb Firestar |
thats how you wreck a good plane its the worst part of tacking off and
landing at high speed near ground in normal opp. you speed up /slow down
very quickley with high speed taxis you are at risk to have some thing go
wrong at a fast speed for much longer get instruction in a light tail
dragger piper taylorcraft kolb drifter ect. it will save you money and plane
repairs from stalls ground loops ect airplanes are not toys they can and
haved killed and in a kolb you can be 100 feet off the ground before you
know you left
>From: "John H Murphy" <jhm9812(at)yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
>To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
>Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Transition aircraft -> to Kolb Firestar
>Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:13:06 -0800
>
>
>I've had several people e-mail with the suggestion of doing high speed taxi
>runs on a long runway. The idea is to get up off the deck a couple of feet
>and bring her down. After enough practice of these enough high speed
>runs..take off. Any comments on this?
>
>
>Read this topic online here:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87016#87016
>
>
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| From: | flymichigan(at)comcast.net |
| Subject: | Firestar w/ Trailer For Sale |
Hey guys,
I have decided to sell my firestar I. it has the 7 rib wings, so it could become
a Firestar II quite easily. beautiful plane, needs nothing. pics on Barnstormers.com.
$9500.00
Bryan Dever
________________________________________________________________________________
| Subject: | Mark 3 Xtra for Sale |
| From: | Robert Mason <masonclan(at)sbcglobal.net> |
I am posting this to the list before going to Barnstormers. I must sell my
Mark 3 Xtra and trailer. Check out the photos.
http://web.mac.com/ladyluck/iWeb/kolbplane_ForSale/
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| From: | "Kolbdriver" <kolbdriver(at)mlsharp.com> |
| Subject: | Mark 3 Xtra for Sale |
Perhaps I missed it, How much are you asking????
Where are you located?
Mike
_____
From: owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Robert Mason
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:00 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Mark 3 Xtra for Sale
I am posting this to the list before going to Barnstormers. I must sell my
Mark 3 Xtra and trailer. Check out the photos.
http://web.mac.com/ladyluck/iWeb/kolbplane_ForSale/
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Trottle cables 912ULS |
I have used teflon grease that I had on hand that I bought from the
trailer supply store. It is white and seems to work pretty good.
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Little details.... |
Question: How did you know that you needed airleron counterbalances?
Vic in Sacramento
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Bubbles caused by Fuel Filter, Which filter do |
you use?
hi michael,
attended a seminar today at the sport expo in sebring on rotax 2
cyle....they recommend wire mesh filter rather than paper.....also wonder how
you are
coming on hks installlation.....
jim swan firestar ll 503 michigan...florida for winter.
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| From: | possums <possums(at)bellsouth.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Little details.... |
At 11:57 PM 1/12/2007, you wrote:
>
>Question: How did you know that you needed airleron counterbalances?
>Vic in Sacramento
At 85 mph - depending on you're set up. If you've got really balanced controls,
maybe 90 mph - lucky you.
Well....the first thing that happens is the "stick" starts shaking so hard
that you can't hold on to it any more and then there's this God Awful
sound....but it's over with pretty
quick, cause the aileron controls or the aileron hinges fracture in
just a few seconds.
So you gotta land with the just the rudder and elevator. Kick right
to raise the left wing,
kick left to raise the right. etc. Don't need those stinking ailerons
anyway - right?
Really, they are there to stop all "the above" from happening before
it ever gets started.
And they work.
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Little details.... |
Once in a Michell B-10 Wiing, I had a very low rumbling sound and some
stick shaking. It was a weird feeling. It came at about 55 mph. I cut
the power and immediiately raised the nose and it stopped. I have not
been over 100 mph in my Mark III Classic and, so far, no shaking.
Wonder if many Kolbers have added counterbalances to their ailerons.
Not a bad idea, but they are not mentioned in my plans. Vic in
Sacramento
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| From: | "pat ladd" <pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com> |
| Subject: | Monument valley Red Bull |
Hi All,
I have had a mate of mine in the US checking for confirmation about the
RED BULL Races. He reports that he can find nothing on the web or
through sports calendars. He then rang Gouldings and was answered by a
girl who knew nothing of any Red Bull Races.
I think that any organisation like Red Bull must have major events like
the Air Race fixtures set by now. 5 months is not enough lead time, so
I am crossing my fingers and going ahead with my holiday bookings.
See you there, as John said `God willing and the creek don`t rise`
Pat
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| From: | "Richard Girard" <jindoguy(at)gmail.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Little details.... |
Vic, My Mk 3 got very mild flutter as low as 70 mph. At 80 it was much more
like Possum describes, but the hinge failures didn't happen, thank the dear
Lord. Even if you get no failures, it pretty much ruins your flying day and
possibly a pair of shorts. Talk to Travis and get them put on, you'll really
like your airplane a whole lot better.
Rick
On 1/13/07, APilot(at)webtv.net wrote:
>
>
> Once in a Michell B-10 Wiing, I had a very low rumbling sound and some
> stick shaking. It was a weird feeling. It came at about 55 mph. I cut
> the power and immediiately raised the nose and it stopped. I have not
> been over 100 mph in my Mark III Classic and, so far, no shaking.
> Wonder if many Kolbers have added counterbalances to their ailerons.
> Not a bad idea, but they are not mentioned in my plans. Vic in
> Sacramento
>
>
--
Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
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| From: | "Rick Pearce" <rap(at)isp.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Trottle cables 912ULS |
Richard: I don't know for sure what the cable is it is the stock
throttle cable that came with the Kolb kit. 1/16" dia.How is your
throttle cable set up? You are running a 912 aren't you?
----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Girard
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 6:36 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Trottle cables 912ULS
Rick, Are your cables of 1 X 19 construction? Much stiffer when
pushing a control than cable of finer wire.
Rick
On 1/9/07, Rick Pearce < rap(at)isp.com> wrote:
I'm haveing trouble with my trottle cable wanting to buckle instead
of go back to idle. You are fighting the springs that want to go full
trottle on the carbs and the drag in the cable system. The 1/16" cable
that comes stock with the plane wants bend right at the swivel on the
trottle. My buddy with the Highlander went & spent $150 for a heavy duty
1/8" cable to solve his problem. He also disconected the springs on the
carbs. How has other people with Kolbs flying the 912's solved this
problem? Rick Pearce Kolb MK3C
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List
http://forums.matronics.com
--
Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
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| From: | "Rick Pearce" <rap(at)isp.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Ignition noise leaks |
I used BRE8S plugs for a while on my last ultralight and had alot higher
plug failure rate than the B8ES plugs. Lucky all the failures were on
the ground. Scared me off the resator plugs. Rick Pearce MK3C
----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Girard
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 6:59 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Ignition noise leaks
Lee, Did you accidentally get B8ES plugs instead of BR8ES? Have you
got the metal caps on your spark plugs? Is your handheld run off
batteries or ships power?
Rick
On 1/9/07, LEE CREECH wrote:
QUOTE FROM ROBERT LAIRD: "A good ICOM or Vertex handheld radio
should be
more than adequate for your needs... The rubber ducky antenna --
assuming
you don't have any ignition noise leaks on your plane -- is quite
good for
airport and plane-to-plane communication."
This leads me off on a tangent about the "ignition noise leaks". My
handheld Yuasa worked okay in my 503-powered Firestar II for years,
but then
got so that when I transmit, all I seem to put out is engine noise.
(Reception is still okay). I had the radio overhauled with no
improvement.
Could something have changed about the engine -- i.e., an "ignition
noise
leak" that wasn't there before? If this is a possibility, what
should I
look for?
Lee
_________________________________________________________________
--
Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
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| From: | "Rick Pearce" <rap(at)isp.com> |
SouthEast Kansas Wichita Gato office
----- Original Message -----
From: David Lehman
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 10:10 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Bummer
Rick...
Where are you located?...
DVD
On 1/9/07, Rick Pearce wrote:
I got my call from the FAA today on my inspection. Next May is the
soonest he can get to it. Of course I can go hire a DAR at $500 to do my
inspection. I've allready waited 3 month on the registration. I talked
to a guy the other day & it took him longer to get the plane registered
& flying than it took to build.
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| From: | "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org> |
| Subject: | Re: Ignition noise leaks |
I'm with you. If the electrical system is done right, resistor plugs
don't really help the radio much, and considering the small spark plug
gap that Rotax calls for, the spark plugs apparently need all the energy
they can get, not more resistance.
Yet Rotax specifies them, and lots of people use them, so what do I
know?
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
----- Original Message -----
From: Rick Pearce
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Ignition noise leaks
I used BRE8S plugs for a while on my last ultralight and had alot
higher plug failure rate than the B8ES plugs. Lucky all the failures
were on the ground. Scared me off the resator plugs. Rick Pearce MK3C
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| From: | "David Key" <dhkey(at)msn.com> |
Where can I get a pitot tube? I've found droves of big ones and heated ones
for GA planes but can't seem to locate just a simple tube. I've bought one
before but can't find it again.
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| From: | "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org> |
NAPA. Ask for 1/4" OD steel brake line, length as appropriate. Cut off the
flared ends and use a tubing bender to get the curve you want.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Key" <dhkey(at)msn.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 10:10 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: pitot tube
>
> Where can I get a pitot tube? I've found droves of big ones and heated
> ones for GA planes but can't seem to locate just a simple tube. I've
> bought one before but can't find it again.
>
>
>
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| From: | "Robert Laird" <rlaird(at)cavediver.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Navman 2100 or miZer scam |
Couple of years ago, I asked around about this... The Mizer people claim
that their transducer (i.e., the device that the gas actually flows through)
is better than the one that comes with the Navman device. They claimed the
Navman had a higher differential pressure between the incoming and outgoing
flow and that that could make a difference.
Now, I used a Navman for 2 years in a RANS S12XL w/ 503 without a single
blip, so even if Mizer does have a better transducer, I don't think it's
necessary for our installations.
More importantly, if they are TRULY using a better transducer, then they may
be justified in raising the price. Then the decision is our as to whether
the better transducer is worth the extra money. In my opinion, it's not,
which is why I bought a Navman for my Kolb.
-- Robert
P.S. A fuel flow meter, in my humble opinion, while not a critical
instrument like an air speed indicator or CHT gauge, it ranks right up there
with the 2nd layer of important instruments. I had a situation with my RANS
that was very subtle, once caused an engine-out on climb-out (no resulting
damage) and would have been impossible to figure out had I not had the
Navman in place. By seeing that, only in high flow situations, my fuel flow
wasn't what it had been and should be, I was able to narrow down the problem
to my electric fuel pump. Turned out one of the check valve balls in it got
stuck and was restricting the flow, but during most situations, it wasn't
noticeable. Only once, during a full-throttle climb-out, did I use up more
fuel than could be supplied, and thus the engine-out. There were a few
times when I was flying straight-and-level at full throttle that it seems
the engine wasn't quite getting ample fuel (a microsecond hesitation, from
time to time), and the Navman helped me figure it out. I highly recommend
you put one in your UL/LSA, if you at all can.
On 1/13/07, planecrazzzy wrote:
>
>
> Hi guys,
> Just thought I would archive this, maybe help somebody from
> getting scammed by Aircraft Spruce..... I like them, but this little stunt
> really ticks me off....
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| From: | "David Lehman" <david(at)davidlehman.net> |
Sorry Rick, can't help you there, hoping you were closer...
DVD
On 1/13/07, Rick Pearce wrote:
>
> SouthEast Kansas Wichita Gato office
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* David Lehman
> *To:* kolb-list(at)matronics.com
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 10, 2007 10:10 AM
> *Subject:* Re: Kolb-List: Bummer
>
> Rick...
>
> Where are you located?...
>
> DVD
>
>
> On 1/9/07, Rick Pearce wrote:
> >
> > I got my call from the FAA today on my inspection. Next May is the
> > soonest he can get to it. Of course I can go hire a DAR at $500 to do my
> > inspection. I've allready waited 3 month on the registration. I talked to a
> > guy the other day & it took him longer to get the plane registered & flying
> > than it took to build.
> >
>
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| From: | "pat ladd" <pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Sport pilot ? |
I got it all figured out now.>>
I hope Larson doesn`t sue!
Cheers
Pat
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| From: | Charlie England <ceengland(at)bellsouth.net> |
Or to keep it light, just make it from 1/4" aluminum tubing. Van's
RV-x's just use a standard aviation flare fitting on the bottom of the
wing with a short length of tubing bent at a right angle to get below
the high pressure under the wing & then point forward into the airstream.
Richard Pike wrote:
>
> NAPA. Ask for 1/4" OD steel brake line, length as appropriate. Cut off
> the flared ends and use a tubing bender to get the curve you want.
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Key" <dhkey(at)msn.com>
> To:
> Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 10:10 AM
> Subject: Kolb-List: pitot tube
>
>
>>
>> Where can I get a pitot tube? I've found droves of big ones and
>> heated ones for GA planes but can't seem to locate just a simple
>> tube. I've bought one before but can't find it again.
>
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| From: | "Jack B. Hart" <jbhart(at)onlyinternet.net> |
| Subject: | Re: NAVMAN Fuel Flow meter |
> PS Jack Hart....Take a look at the sticker on the top side....
>
Mike,
This discussion has come up in the past. See:
http://www.matronics.com/searching/getmsg_script.cgi?INDEX=46892124?KEYS=navman?LISTNAME=Kolb?HITNUMBER=17?SERIAL=1027005802?SHOWBUTTONS=YES
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
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| From: | Bob Noyer <a58r(at)verizon.net> |
If you stick yer pitot tube out the front of the nose bowl, put a
small pc. of plastic tube as a transition pc between the short end
coming out, and the longer pitot part. This way the pitot won't break
if some little fingers wiggle it, or a coat grab it passing by.
regards,
Bob N. FireFly 070 Old Kolb
http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/ronoy/
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| From: | "George Myers" <gmyers(at)grandecom.net> |
Go to your local AC/Heating supplier. They sell about a 2ft roll of 1/4 OD
aluminum tubing. Works Great.
> >> Where can I get a pitot tube? I've found droves of big ones and
> >> heated ones for GA planes but can't seem to locate just a simple
> >> tube. I've bought one before but can't find it again.
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
A piece of alum tubing stuck in the nose is what I plug the pitot line
into from the airspeed indicator. The static port is now routed to just
about a foot back from the instrument panel about where the negative
pressure from the nose cone and the positive pressure from the fuselage
tube meet. It seems to be pretty accurate now. Before, I routed the
static port line, I use to get an airspeed error of about 3 mph at stall
and about a 7 mph at cruise due to the building vacuum caused by the
shape of the nose, doors and windshield.
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| From: | WillUribe(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Navman 2100 or miZer scam |
Hi Mike,
I was looking at your picture and noticed you had a EIS. Just wondering why
didn't you get the fuel flow/gauge option with your EIS? I have it on my
FireStar and it work great.
Regards,
Will Uribe
FireStar II N4GU
El Paso, TX but working in Sonora, Mexico
_http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/_ (http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/)
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Navman 2100 or miZer scam |
Re: Gas quantity. In my Mark III Classic, I can see the fuel level in
the starboard tank, so I made fuel selector valves to direct the fuel
injection return line to either tank. So, when the fuel level gets low
in the starboard tank I run off some from the port tank. When the port
tank is empty, I can see how much fuel that is left. Not fancy, but it
works. Also, I carry a small mirror for seeing things behind me such as
elevator and rudder movement and other traffic. It also helped in
trimming the flaps and ailerons to be able to see them under flight
loads.
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
Too bad that you are not near Reno. The FAA office there has a very
helpful inspector named Don Morgan. He is a credit to the FAA and is
appreciated by many experimental and sport aircraft builders in the
California and Nevada areas.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Little details.... |
I will talk to Travis about the counter balancers for the ailerons. One
reason that I have not, as yet, had aileron flutter is because I set my
ailerons up slightly to get some reflex in the wing. That adds a small
down load on them at higher speeds. I do not know where the neutral
load is, but I would guess it is about 5 mph above stall speed. My
fears are with high speed flutter. In fact, now that I think about it,
my Mk III acts kind of funny just above stall speed. Maybe that is why
because aileron movement will aggravate yaw. Next time that I get that
funny feeling, I will look out at the ailerons and see if they are
moving. In some flight testing films on flutter, sometimes the flutter
cannot be seen and the control surface just leaves the aircraft. It is
a bad situation.
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| From: | "Kolbdriver" <kolbdriver(at)mlsharp.com> |
Aircraft Spruce has one that is simple and less than $20 bucks Al tube with
Flange for mounting..
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/pitot15144.php
There is no pic but it looks like this one except there are 2 tubes, Static
and Pressure..
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/unheatedptubes4.php
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charlie England
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 12:15 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: pitot tube
Or to keep it light, just make it from 1/4" aluminum tubing. Van's
RV-x's just use a standard aviation flare fitting on the bottom of the
wing with a short length of tubing bent at a right angle to get below
the high pressure under the wing & then point forward into the airstream.
Richard Pike wrote:
>
> NAPA. Ask for 1/4" OD steel brake line, length as appropriate. Cut off
> the flared ends and use a tubing bender to get the curve you want.
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Key" <dhkey(at)msn.com>
> To:
> Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 10:10 AM
> Subject: Kolb-List: pitot tube
>
>
>>
>> Where can I get a pitot tube? I've found droves of big ones and
>> heated ones for GA planes but can't seem to locate just a simple
>> tube. I've bought one before but can't find it again.
>
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| From: | david(at)davidlehman.net |
Or Fresno...
Sent from my SDA phone...
-----Original Message-----
From: APilot(at)webtv.net
Sent: 1/13/2007 12:29 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Bummer
Too bad that you are not near Reno. The FAA office there has a very
helpful inspector named Don Morgan. He is a credit to the FAA and is
appreciated by many experimental and sport aircraft builders in the
California and Nevada areas.
..
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Mark II Xtra update |
| Did you notice the extra corner gussets on the elevators and
rudder? I figured i would build mine in instead of adding them later
like you had to do. :-)
|
| --------
| Scott
Hi Scott:
Glad you picked up on the corner gussets. Don't forget the rudder
too.
Has Kolb incorporated them into the plans? I think not, but have not
seen the new mkIIIx plans.
john h
mkIII
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| Subject: | Re: Fish Scales....Floor pan first....Then? |
| From: | "olendorf" <olendorf(at)gmail.com> |
"fish scales on floor pan"
Boy PlaneCrazzzy has too much time on his hands. Too many Z's in his name too.
I'm jealous as hell though. I want that enclosure and the fish scale floor
pan, and the checkerboard seat cushions. I better get busy and earn some Z's
for my name too.
--------
Scott Olendorf
Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
Schenectady, NY
http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87529#87529
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| Subject: | Re: Sebring FL Sport Expo |
| From: | "JetPilot" <orcabonita(at)hotmail.com> |
Looks like fun, I wanted to go but had to work :( To bad it was so darn windy
all weekend, did they get to fly much ?
--------
"NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could
have !!!
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87532#87532
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| Subject: | Aircraft Spruce -I avoid them, their prices are HORRIBY High |
| From: | "JetPilot" <orcabonita(at)hotmail.com> |
I just read the Navman thread from PlaneCrazzzy, and I have had the same experience
when buying ( usually not buying ) from Aircraft Spruce.
I was looking at an intercom from them, the TL-2424, listed for 430 dollars. They
changed the name just enough to make it hard to do a search on, but using
just the numbers, I found the SAME intercom under a different name from another
avionics shop on the web for 280 dollars.
Same deal with a K&N Fuel filter, Aircraft Spruce is selling it under the name
Micron 100 fuel filter was selling it for 120 dollars. Lockwood aviation and
others sell the same filter under its real name for 49 bucks, less than half of
Aircraft Spruce.
I may buy some very small stuff from Aircraft Spruce if no one eles has it, but
I dont like getting gouged [Evil or Very Mad] I will always research the real
name of whatever I am buying and get it elsewhere.
Michael A. Bigelow
--------
"NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could
have !!!
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87534#87534
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| Subject: | Re: Sebring FL Sport Expo |
| From: | "George Alexander" <gtalexander(at)att.net> |
JetPilot wrote:
> To bad it was so darn windy all weekend, did they get to fly much ?
Arrived 1030 and left 1630. Demo rides going all that time. Winds were 10-20
kts, changed at least 180 deg during that period. Most, if not all, exhibitors
were showing their stuff. Included a couple of trikes and a gyro or two.
Primarily a show case for the aircraft exhibitors. A few traditional vendors....
, but mostly promoting (vs selling) their products/services. (Ins, avionics,
power plants, props, chutes, etc..)
Several of the attendees who partook of the seminars had good comments.
--------
George Alexander
http://gtalexander.home.att.net
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87561#87561
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| Subject: | Firestar construction question - Windscreen |
| From: | "John H Murphy" <jhm9812(at)yahoo.com> |
I notice that my Kolb Firestar has a steel cage with a Lexan windscreen that fastens
to each side of the steel enclosure. Each side opens up and out. I have
a picture that shows this better than I can explain. This looks different than
the other Kolb Firestar's I see on the Web. Was this an option on the part of
the builder or a feature that can modified. I'm almost thinking this is an added
safety feature but I do not know for sure. I'm inclined to think that the
Lexan enclosure sans the metal frame is more appealing because it affords a better
"view".
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87626#87626
Attachments:
http://forums.matronics.com//files/kolb_setup_160_x_120_194.jpg
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| From: | russ kinne <kinnepix(at)earthlink.net> |
Matt
Thanx for the CD but I'm on a Mac. Do you want it back?
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| Subject: | Re: Firestar II HKS Conversion |
| From: | "Dave Bigelow" <up_country(at)hotmail.com> |
Here's an update on the Firestar HKS conversion project. I have the engine mounted,
the fuel system and throttle hooked up, the oil tank and heat exchanger
mounted, the ignition modules and coils mounted, and am working on the wiring
and instruments.
I'm thinking about three weeks until cranking it up for the first time. Here are
a few pictures.
--------
Dave Bigelow
Kamuela, Hawaii
FS2, HKS 700E
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87711#87711
Attachments:
http://forums.matronics.com//files/firestar_hks_ignition_modules_954.jpg
http://forums.matronics.com//files/firestar_hks_elec_fuel_pumps_201.jpg
http://forums.matronics.com//files/firestar_hks_oil_tank_cooler_819.jpg
http://forums.matronics.com//files/firestar_hks_engine_front_125.jpg
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Firestar II HKS Conversion |
Did you have a 503 or a 582 on it before?
Vic in Sacramento (Kolb Mark III Classic with the Geo Raven conversion)
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| Subject: | Re: Mark II Xtra update |
| From: | "David Lucas" <d_a_lucas(at)hotmail.com> |
Just curious, Has anyone ever used welded joints instead of riveting in putting
a Kolb together ? Considering that, for example, moutain bikes these days
are all welded aluminium frame and they take an increadable beating, that method
of construction could probably be applied to a Kolb. Less simplicity of construction
of course, which is a downside but perhaps a stronger joint and it
definately looks better. Like I say, just curious. Anybody care to comment ?
David.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87719#87719
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Mark II Xtra update |
| We put gussets on the rudder as well.
| --------
| Scott
Morning Scott:
Rudder looks good, clean and strong.
john h
mkIII
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| From: | "Vic Peters" <vicsvinyl(at)verizon.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Fish Scales....Floor pan first....Then? |
Bill V. asked
Hi Mike
I am curious to what type of tool you used to do the fish scales ,it
looks
like a sanding disk, would you please elaborate?
Thank you in advance
Hey Bill I cheat, I buy it in rolls of vinyl and cut it to fit. Comes in
large or small engine turn, gold, silver,even diamond plate. Wouldn't
want to use it on a floor though. I also cut letters from 1/4" to 23" in
height.
Doesen't hurt to have a vinyl cutter.
Vic
912 Extra
Maine
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| From: | "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org> |
Got an interesting situation with the oil pump on the Firestar II's 582.
Apparently when sitting for a day or so, oil appears to be slowly
forcing it's way through the oil injection pump and into the intake
manifold of the carb closest to the PTO end. For a while, this engine
has tended to have a lot of oil accumulate in the aft end of the intake
silencer and sometimes drool out, making a mess. Lately it has sometimes
exhibited a tendency to run rough at startup, blowing a lot of oil smoke
for about five minutes and then clearing up and being normal. Today I
found out why, went out and pulled the float bowls off, and the rear one
was purple from the oil that had found it's way into the float bowl and
created about a 20:1 gas/oil mix.
The pump works normally in flight, it just allows oil to seep through
while sitting in the hangar. Has anybody else ever had a situation like
this, and if so, what did you do to fix it? I do have a spare oil pump,
graciously given to me by one of our listers, and will probably go ahead
and install it, but am I overlooking something??? (Always a good
possibility...)
Thanks,
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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| Subject: | Re: Firestar construction question - Windscreen |
| From: | "John H Murphy" <jhm9812(at)yahoo.com> |
I called Kolb today. Donnie answered the phone and said they sell a "winter" windscreen/enclosure
kit for the Firestar that opens to the left and costs $495.
plus shipping. I'm assuming they are referring to the one pictured on their Web
site.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87859#87859
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| From: | "Steven Green" <Kolbdriver(at)bellsouth.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Mark II Xtra update |
David,
Most of the aluminum tubing used in the Kolbs is 6061-T6. The T6 means it
is heat treated which would be compromised by welding. It would also take a
heck of a jig to weld it up in to prevent warping. As you stated welding
would really add a lot of time to the project. The strength of the Kolb
structure is very adequate.
Steven
Hope my spelling is ok
I don't have a spell checker.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Lucas" <d_a_lucas(at)hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 7:18 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Mark II Xtra update
>
> Just curious, Has anyone ever used welded joints instead of riveting
in putting a Kolb together ? Considering that, for example, moutain bikes
these days are all welded aluminium frame and they take an increadable
beating, that method of construction could probably be applied to a Kolb.
Less simplicity of construction of course, which is a downside but perhaps a
stronger joint and it definately looks better. Like I say, just curious.
Anybody care to comment ?
> David.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87719#87719
>
>
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| From: | "Jack B. Hart" <jbhart(at)onlyinternet.net> |
.................
The pump works normally in flight, it just allows oil to seep through while sitting
in the hangar. Has anybody else ever had a situation like this, and if so,
what did you do to fix it?
..................
Richard,
A low cost solution would be to place a shut off valve ahead of the pump, and add
a preflight check flag.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
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| From: | Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net> |
I know this has been discussed before, but...
My Ultrastar has an inline fuel filter but no gascolator. This makes me
uncomfortable; I want a gascolator to trap water. However, I don't like
the modern all metal aircraft gascolators as I can't see what's inside (nor
do I like the price!), and the ones at the local tractor supply don't have
any way to drain the bowl. My old T-Craft had just what I want: the glass
"bowl" was actually a glass tube, clamped between the metal top and
bottom... with a quick drain at the bottom... that's the kind I want, but
can't find. Any suggestions?
I've seen the homemade one, but I don't like the fact that it can't be
drained completely (and the translucent plastic isn't as nice as clear glass).
-Dana
--
--
New safety announcement from the Department of Homeland Security: Securely
duct tape shut any books you may own about civil liberties or the U.S.
Constitution.
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| From: | tnt1(at)rangebroadband.com |
| Subject: | Cage 3/4 " tube. Wing attach point. |
The clearance for the edge of the tab to the edge of the hole is less that
3/16th inch. Is this attach point critical for wing strength?
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org> |
I have a gascolator that has a port on the bottom for attaching a drain
valve. It's all metal, but the price might be good - make me an offer....
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dana Hague" <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 10:50 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: gascolator
>
> I know this has been discussed before, but...
>
> My Ultrastar has an inline fuel filter but no gascolator. This makes me
> uncomfortable; I want a gascolator to trap water. However, I don't like
> the modern all metal aircraft gascolators as I can't see what's inside
> (nor do I like the price!), and the ones at the local tractor supply don't
> have any way to drain the bowl. My old T-Craft had just what I want: the
> glass "bowl" was actually a glass tube, clamped between the metal top and
> bottom... with a quick drain at the bottom... that's the kind I want, but
> can't find. Any suggestions?
>
> I've seen the homemade one, but I don't like the fact that it can't be
> drained completely (and the translucent plastic isn't as nice as clear
> glass).
>
> -Dana
> --
> --
> New safety announcement from the Department of Homeland Security:
> Securely duct tape shut any books you may own about civil liberties or the
> U.S. Constitution.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Firestar II HKS Conversion |
| From: | "Dave Bigelow" <up_country(at)hotmail.com> |
Vic wrote:
> Did you have a 503 or a 582 on it before?
I had a DCDI 503 with high altitude compensating carbs on it previously.
--------
Dave Bigelow
Kamuela, Hawaii
FS2, HKS 700E
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=87966#87966
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Firestar construction question - Windscreen |
I have a full enclosure for a Mark III Classic that I will never use.
It is a combination of vinyl and velcro. I would guess that it will
cost less than $10 to mail it. If anyone wants it, let me know. Vic in
Sacramento a/c 916, 722-9692
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| From: | "Larry Bourne" <biglar(at)gogittum.com> |
West Marine sells gascolators with a clear blue bowl, replaceable element
and a drain at the bottom. I bought one for my boat when I started making
fishing trips into Mexico. They work great, but may be a little clunky for
a small plane. Seems like it was around $50 or $60.
Lar.
Larry Bourne
Santa Fe, NM
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dana Hague" <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 7:50 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: gascolator
>
> I know this has been discussed before, but...
>
> My Ultrastar has an inline fuel filter but no gascolator. This makes me
> uncomfortable; I want a gascolator to trap water. However, I don't like
> the modern all metal aircraft gascolators as I can't see what's inside
> (nor do I like the price!), and the ones at the local tractor supply don't
> have any way to drain the bowl. My old T-Craft had just what I want: the
> glass "bowl" was actually a glass tube, clamped between the metal top and
> bottom... with a quick drain at the bottom... that's the kind I want, but
> can't find. Any suggestions?
>
> I've seen the homemade one, but I don't like the fact that it can't be
> drained completely (and the translucent plastic isn't as nice as clear
> glass).
>
> -Dana
> --
> --
> New safety announcement from the Department of Homeland Security:
> Securely duct tape shut any books you may own about civil liberties or the
> U.S. Constitution.
>
>
>
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| From: | "Vic Peters" <vicsvinyl(at)verizon.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Cage 3/4 " tube. Wing attach point. |
"The clearance for the edge of the tab to the edge of the hole is less
that 3/16th inch. Is this attach point critical for wing strength? "
I can only tell you what my Extra plans say. One page says 5/16"
from the Center-- The next page says 5/16" from the edge.
Call Kolb!
Vic
912 Extra
Maine
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| Subject: | Re: Mark II Xtra update |
| From: | "Paul Petty" <paulpetty(at)myway.com> |
Scott,
When did you buy kit 1? Your project and workman ship looks great! I also added
the gussets to the rudder and elevator like johns plane. There are some real
good mods for the wings as well.
--------
Paul Petty
Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
covering and painting
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=88024#88024
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| Subject: | Re: Mark II Xtra update |
| From: | "Paul Petty" <paulpetty(at)myway.com> |
Scott,
One other thing i noticed. Flaps. Does the Mark 3 X come with flaps now or did
you add them. If added what are your plans for deploying them i.e. mech or eletric.
--------
Paul Petty
Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
covering and painting
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=88028#88028
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Mark II Xtra update |
What is the difference between the Mark III Extra wing and the Classic
wing?
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| From: | Terry <tkrolfe(at)usadatanet.net> |
| Subject: | FireFly for sale |
Gentlemen,
It is my unhappy task of helping my friend's son sell his fathers
Firefly. Dick Bezzard has left us before Christmas after a poor year of
health. It is a 1996 model and was damaged on a rude landing at my
place. I helped him rebuild the fuselage and he had to replace one rib
on a wing. While he was at it, he cut the ailerons down from the barn
door size to the size now used. It would have been completed by now if
not for his health.
The fuselage is powdered coated as is the rest of the hardware and
boom. The covering is done on the wings, fuselage and ailerons with the
tapeing done on the fuselage. Tapeing still needs to be completed on
the wings and ailerons. The tail section was not damaged at all and is
still attached to the boom. All of the dope and paint for it has been
purchased including Polyspray UV protection. Actually more than needed.
The 447 has 41.3 hr.'s on it and is included with a three blade IVO
prop. Instruments include: Air speed, Altimeter, VSI, Card compass,
dual CHT, combined rpm/egt, bank indicator and Hobb's meter. It has
heel brakes on Azusa 6" wheels. Spare 6" steel rims with balloon tires
on them. An upholstered seat cushion. Dual wing tip Kuntzleman
strobes. 4 gal. of AV-2 mixing oil. New nose fairing and sheet metal
for the floor pan. Antenna mounted on left wing strut attachment with
groundplane built into wing above. Complete set of plans with building
manual and Rotax manuals.
Only thing missing that I can determine is the Lexan for the wind
screen. Also, the gear legs are bent and need to be straighten or new
ones purchased.
Dick was a machinist by trade and very particular with his
possession's. I have advised his son to place a price tag on the whole
thing at $6,000. A real bargain for someone. It is hangered at
Smoketown airport east of Lancaster, PA. where it has been since it's
inception. If interested, I can show it to you and then provide you a
contact number for his son.
You might wonder why I'm not interested in finishing it myself. It's
because I already have a FireFly that I built after seeing Dick's back
in 98. Can't house or fly two!!!
Terry - FireFly #95
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| From: | "boyd" <by0ung(at)brigham.net> |
Years ago I saw a gas filter in autozone that had 2 inlets and 1 outlet.....
because gas is lighter than water,,, if it was positioned so the active
inlet was above the inactive inlet, ( plumbed into a drain valve) and the
outlet above them all,,, the gas/water mix would enter in the upper inlet,
the gas would go to the outlet on top and the water would go to the bottom
inlet/outlet/drain... you could have a gas collator filter all in 1. if it
were installed say 15 to 20 deg from vertical I think the installation would
be good. The filter as I remember was semi transparent to fully
transparent. Installed in this manner I think the filter would have to be
completely full of water for water to enter the outlet.
Boyd
At 11:28 PM 1/15/2007, Richard Pike wrote:
>
>I have a gascolator that has a port on the bottom for attaching a drain
>valve. It's all metal, but the price might be good - make me an offer....
Thanks, but I do want one I can see through...
-Dana
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| From: | "Paul Petty" <paulpetty(at)myway.com> |
I was told the FAA no longer does free inspections. Is this BS?
--------
Paul Petty
Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
painting and reassembly
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=88303#88303
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| I was told the FAA no longer does free inspections. Is this BS?
|
| --------
| Paul Petty
Paul:
If you have not done so already, contact the nearest FSDO and ask
them.
For your location the nearest would be Jackson, MS:
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/mis/
Hope this helps clarify your question.
john h
mkIII
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| From: | "Ralph" <ul15rhb(at)juno.com> |
Paul they do free ones, but it may take forever before they come out
to inspect it. A DAR will do it in a reasonable amount of time, but
then you pay for it.
Ralph
-- "Paul Petty" wrote:
I was told the FAA no longer does free inspections. Is this BS?
--------
Paul Petty
Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
painting and reassembly
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=88303#88303
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| From: | "Rex Rodebush" <rrodebush(at)tema.net> |
Check out The New Kolb website for a neat video. It gives a good pilot's view
of take off and landing a Mark III. Seems to me to be very similar to a J-3 cub.
Rex Rodebush
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=88388#88388
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| From: | jerb <ulflyer(at)verizon.net> |
I have to agree with John H, give them a call, no harm done in
asking. What category do you intend to license it, Experimental or
Light Sport. Seems like I recall reading that the FAA would not do
light sport inspection that you had to use the service of a DAR, but
the FAA inspections would still be available for experimental.
jerb
At 10:40 AM 1/17/2007, you wrote:
>
>
> | I was told the FAA no longer does free inspections. Is this BS?
>|
>| --------
>| Paul Petty
>
>
>Paul:
>
>If you have not done so already, contact the nearest FSDO and ask
>them.
>
>For your location the nearest would be Jackson, MS:
>
>http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/field_offices/fsdo/mis/
>
>Hope this helps clarify your question.
>
>john h
>mkIII
>
>
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| From: | "Paul Petty" <paulpetty(at)myway.com> |
Thanks jerb John all shew! another 500 might bring about AIDS!
--------
Paul Petty
Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
painting and reassembly
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=88425#88425
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| From: | "Richard Girard" <jindoguy(at)gmail.com> |
| Subject: | Set the timers, here we go |
I finally got the paperwork for all five aircraft together and mailed to the
FAA today. I have reserved N numbers for each and a copy of the reservation
letter is enclosed, the 8050-88A forms were all properly notarized and
checked to reflect that any ownership paperwork is lost and cannot be
replaced, and the 8050-1 was filled out to show that I am the builder and
the make is a Kolb, not vice versa. I even used postal money orders for the
$5 fee so there would be no waiting on checks to clear or other impediments
to getting them all registered.
Here's hoping it all goes quickly, I really want to get them all back in the
air.
Rick
--
Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Richard Girard" <jindoguy(at)gmail.com> |
| Subject: | Second thoughts on welding Kolb structure |
Like several of you, I rejected the idea of welding some of the structure of
the Kolb. I thought about the heat treat and deformation issues and kicked
my brain into cruise control on reflex.
Somewhat later, after banging my head, again, on the fuselage weldment of
the Cumulus that hangs from the ceiling of the garage, it occured to me that
the empennage components could be welded 4130 just as well as riveted
aluminum. The cumulus tail feathers are welded, not a pop rivet in sight.
Even the hinges are welded to the structures.
Of course there's the issue of weight. On reflex, again, it seems like the
steel structure might be a close second, but surely could not be as light as
aluminum. But, I've been wrong before.
So, in the spirit of "one good test beats a thousand well reasoned
opinions", is there anyone out there who has the tailfeathers for his Kolb
done, but not covered? I'm not sure model would make that much difference,
but to be as close as possible, a Fire Star or a FS 2 are very similar in
area of the tail feathers of the Cumulus. If you're near central Kansas, I
can bring scales to do the weighing.
Rick
--
Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | DAquaNut(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: Idle jet size on the 447 |
List,
I am having trouble with my firefly loading up at idle for more than about
10 seconds. Just wondering if going down on the idle jet size would cure the
problem. I think this is a common problem on the 447 , and wondered if any
one has cured it. There have been a few times I would go to " clear" it and
it would bog to the point of dying almost! Anyone had this problem and
cured it? Not much in the archieves.
Ed Diebel Firefly 062 ( In Houston) (Where it has been
colder than normal)
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | possums <possums(at)bellsouth.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Second thoughts on welding Kolb structure |
>
>So, in the spirit of "one good test beats a thousand well reasoned
>opinions", is there anyone out there who has the tailfeathers for
>his Kolb done, but not covered? I'm not sure model would make that
>much difference, but to be as close as possible, a Fire Star or a FS
>2 are very similar in area of the tail feathers of the Cumulus. If
>you're near central Kansas, I can bring scales to do the weighing.
>
>Rick
Just some different "mods" we've done on the tail -
down south in Possum country.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | Malcolmbru(at)AOL.com |
| Subject: | Re: Idle jet size on the 447 |
carb icing is a possibility read the eht and cht if they seam low for the
condition you may have carb ice. this would give you a rich condition and bog
easily IT isn't the 447 but the one card supplying so much fuel and air
that makes it easier to ice up then the 503 with two carbes
I flew in ice conditions in my firestar several times even formed ice on
the wings and tail bogged the motor down so lo I landed with throttle full
forward and stalled when I let off the gas I weighed the plane back at the hanger
it was 592 LB Malcolm Michigan
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Mark II Xtra update |
Thanks for the info.
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| From: | "tc1917" <tc1917(at)hughes.net> |
Has anyone ever put droop tips on a kolb? How about on a short wing as a
firefly or slingshot? seems it would really help the landing. would it
interfer with the faster flying of a slingshot or would it help the landing
more? would it twist the wing under pressure? Come on, someone has HAD to
thought about it, right? Ted Cowan, Alabama.
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Larry Bourne" <biglar(at)gogittum.com> |
Years ago, Ron Christensen built shortened droop tips for his Mk III Classic
(he called it the Mk III 1/2) and they didn't work out too well. I forget
the details now, but he experimented with several different tips, and
finally wound up back with the factory plans wingtips. Maybe an archive
search would work, or maybe someone on the List has a better memory for 8 or
9 years ago. Lar.
Larry Bourne
Santa Fe, NM
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "tc1917" <tc1917(at)hughes.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 3:07 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: slingshot
>
> Has anyone ever put droop tips on a kolb? How about on a short wing as a
> firefly or slingshot? seems it would really help the landing. would it
> interfer with the faster flying of a slingshot or would it help the
> landing more? would it twist the wing under pressure? Come on, someone
> has HAD to thought about it, right? Ted Cowan, Alabama.
>
>
>
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "Vic Peters" <vicsvinyl(at)verizon.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Second thoughts on welding Kolb structure |
I like the toe in you've added to the rudder.
Vic
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| From: | "Beauford T" <beauford(at)tampabay.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Idle jet size on the 447 |
Ed...
I doubt you would have to change the idle jet size from the original...
The symptom you describe sounds like the way mine behaves when it has
crud in the idle jet... Have you checked to see if it is clean...? It
only takes a tiny amount of fuzz in that jet to make it do exactly what
you are describing... Mine is stable at idle as long as the idle jet is
clean.
Worth what ye paid fer it...
Beauford
FF# 076
Grounded... BRS shipped off for repacking
----- Original Message -----
From: DAquaNut(at)aol.com
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 9:11 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Idle jet size on the 447
List,
I am having trouble with my firefly loading up at idle for more than
about 10 seconds. Just wondering if going down on the idle jet size
would cure the problem. I think this is a common problem on the 447 ,
and wondered if any one has cured it. There have been a few times I
would go to " clear" it and it would bog to the point of dying almost!
Anyone had this problem and cured it? Not much in the archieves.
Ed Diebel Firefly 062 ( In Houston) (Where it has
been colder than normal)
________________________________________________________________________________
| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
Beauford
FF# 076
Grounded... BRS shipped off for repacking
Beauford:
If you have time, give us a run down on what was required to prepare
and ship your parachute back to BRS for repack, please.
I spent a couple telephone calls to them yesterday and still have no
answers. Will try again today to get set up to get mine returned and
updated. I think I understand the rocket is good for 12 years and
does not need to be returned for inspection. My parachute is a 1050
soft pack. Repack requirement every six years if parachute is
installed inside the aircraft out of the weather. I have 7 years on
the initial pack. BRS told me to go ahead and fly it until last fall,
then send it in.
Cold and wet at hauck's holler, alabama.
john h
mkIII
________________________________________________________________________________
Tnk is currently working on some tips for the MKIIIX. It should not be a secret
because they had them on display at the Homecoming.
steve B
Firefly on Floats
-----Original Message-----
From: tc1917(at)hughes.net
Sent: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 6:07 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: slingshot
Has anyone ever put droop tips on a kolb? How about on a short wing as a firefly
or slingshot? seems it would really help the landing. would it interfer with
the faster flying of a slingshot or would it help the landing more? would it
twist the wing under pressure? Come on, someone has HAD to thought about it, right?
Ted Cowan, Alabama.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
John, I did one last year. You can send your pack as is or you can open it to take
a look, be carefull not to let it inflate out in the open, it takes very little
breeze to yank a Hauck off the ground. DO NOT SEND THE ROCKET. It requires
a special training class and liscense to ship one. If yours is out of date
buy a new one. Bring your old one to TNK this year and we will test it.
steve
-----Original Message-----
From: jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com
Sent: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 9:49 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: BRS Repack
Beauford
FF# 076
Grounded... BRS shipped off for repacking
Beauford:
If you have time, give us a run down on what was required to prepare
and ship your parachute back to BRS for repack, please.
I spent a couple telephone calls to them yesterday and still have no
answers. Will try again today to get set up to get mine returned and
updated. I think I understand the rocket is good for 12 years and
does not need to be returned for inspection. My parachute is a 1050
soft pack. Repack requirement every six years if parachute is
installed inside the aircraft out of the weather. I have 7 years on
the initial pack. BRS told me to go ahead and fly it until last fall,
then send it in.
Cold and wet at hauck's holler, alabama.
john h
mkIII
________________________________________________________________________
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| From: | "Jack B. Hart" <jbhart(at)onlyinternet.net> |
>
>Has anyone ever put droop tips on a kolb? How about on a short wing as a
>firefly or slingshot? seems it would really help the landing. would it
>interfer with the faster flying of a slingshot or would it help the landing
>more? would it twist the wing under pressure? Come on, someone has HAD to
>thought about it, right? Ted Cowan, Alabama.
>
Ted,
For a Firefly, I believe if you add VG's, go to smaller chord ailerons,
shorten the T bar moment arm, there is no reason to change the tips for
improved landing characteristics. With the changes I have listed, the
FireFly is very light and positive on the controls.
If I was going to rebuild the wings, I would flare out the wing tip at a 45
degree angle from the leading edge to the rear and keep the bottom flat.
Shorten the leading edge and extend the trailing edge to keep the wing area
the same as before. This would help reduce wing tip vortices and provide a
little better cruise with out additional weight.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
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| From: | "Beauford T" <beauford(at)tampabay.rr.com> |
John:
First of all, this is a good time to do it, since they are offering a 15%
winter discount until 01 March.
Here is about all I know about it based on dealing with them this past week:
-- BRS requires you to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number
from them prior to shipping anything back to them. If you don't have a
number, they won't accept it.
-- They require payment in full before they will work on your chute.
-- My chute is a BRS-5 cannister - I called and asked whether they wanted
just the bare cannister, or whether they preferred getting it with the two
mounting bands and the sub-mounting base on it... They said it did not
matter, either way was OK. I shipped mine "clean." FED-EX from Florida was
under $20, including a fee for $1K insurance.
-- Rocket is 12 year replacement item but the BRS-5 cannister model chute,
itself, is rated by BRS at a 25 year service life, with 6 year repack cycle.
-- The current turnaround time they quote is "a couple of weeks." We shall
see.
-- With the discount, my bill was $658... prices vary for other models and I
do not have that data, although George Alexander mentioned to me that if one
needed a new rocket for the BRS-5 it would be approximately $400 more.
(George can likely provide some precise info on the rocket price, since he
discussed it with BRS this week).
-- I found that coaxing a live BRS human to answer the service desk
telephone number listed on their website for RMA numbers is a challenging
undertaking... Evidently the gents who man that desk are also doing the
repacking work and they stay rather busy at that task most of the time. I
surrendered after half a dozen attempts at various times of day and finally
just called their front office admin number, which is also listed on the
website. A very professional and pleasant young lady named Brenda got me
the pricing info, answers to my shipping questions and the RMA number.
Hope this helps...
Beauford, FF#076
Brandon, FL
>
> > Beauford:
>
> If you have time, give us a run down on what was required to prepare
> and ship your parachute back to BRS for repack, please.
>
>
>
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| From: | "Paul Petty" <paulpetty(at)myway.com> |
Gang,
Just got off the phone with the FSDO in Jackson. Guy named Ed Adcock told me the
FAA no longer does AW inspections that now is done by DAR's. So it wasnt BS
looks like. He also said this was nation wide and due to money crunches his division
of the FAA handeled surveillance only what ever that means. [Crying or
Very sad] Oh well thank goodness for credit!
--------
Paul Petty
Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
painting and reassembly
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=88651#88651
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| From: | "Wayne T. McCullough" <blackbird754(at)alltel.net> |
Went and talked with my local FAA representative who is out of the Atlanta
area..........
Here in Savannah Georgia......
That is the same information that I am getting...............
Wayne McCullough
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
FAA no longer does AW inspections that now is done by DAR's.
| --------
| Paul Petty
Hi Paul:
Was not the answer you were looking for, but at least you have a valid
answer and don't have to worry about hearsay.
15 years ago I paid a gentleman out of Birmingham, Alabama, to do my
airworthiness inspection. He did a good job, asked for a fair price.
I have no idea what he charges now, but he may be agreeable to swing
by your place, when the time comes, and do your inspection. His name
is John Burgin. Someone on the Kolb List may have his number handy.
If not, we can find it shortly.
john h
mkIII
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Just got off the phone with the FSDO in Jackson.
| --------
| Paul Petty
Paul:
Gents name is John E. Burgin, Birmingham, Alabama, telephone:
205-836-8390.
john h
mkIII
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| From: | "Mike Welch" <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com> |
| Subject: | Mk III to Xtra Conversion |
Hi Everyone,
I'm new to the list, just signed up yesterday. Not new to Kolb, tho. I
bought a Mk III back in 1999, and I recognize a few familiar names.
I have not finished building my Mk III Classic, yet I am very close. I
got held up from finishing the Mk III and I did not want to cover it until I
could store it inside a hanger. Essentially, about all that's left is the
fabric and paint. But!! I really, really think I want to back the
process up a little, and make a few aerodynamic changes...(like Barnaby
Wainfan suggested) to create what should have been all along...a Mk III
Xtra.
That sucker looks like it's going fast, sitting still. While I have
absolutely no doubt whatsoever about my own talents to making a worthwhile
conversion, I am curious if there are those among you who have considered or
even done this very thing.
I can do the fuselage modifications (mostly just widening the front and a
newer better windshield
design). Of course, I'll have to make a new fiberglass nose, etc. Any
thoughts on the matter?? Thanks, Mike Welch in
Utah (southwest corner...two hour drive from Las Vegas)
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Mk III to Xtra Conversion |
| I'm new to the list,
Mike Welch
Hi Mike:
Welcome to the Kolb List.
While I am a happy camper with my old mkIII, there are those on the
List that will welcome discussions on how to make it look faster, etc.
Have never had a chance to fly with a mkIIIx long enough to do any
comparisons between my mkIIIc and the xtra. Looking forward to doing
that comparison, one of these days.
john h
mkIII
hauck's holler, alabama
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| From: | Malcolmbru(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: slingshot vs cobra |
what is the difference between the slongshot and the cobra? mal
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| From: | JRatcli256(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Airspeed Indicator |
Its about time to purchase an airspeed indicator for my mark3x. There seems
to be numerous brands on the market, from inexpensive on up. Would like to get
input on reliability of the various units being used. Think how they stand up
under vibration, would be a reasonable concern. Would like to get some list
recomendations.
Also was wondering about connecting the Navman fuel flow transducer to the
Grand Rapids EIS rather then using the gage unit supplied for the Navman. Can it
be done?
Many Thanks
John Ratcliffe
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Airspeed Indicator |
| Its about time to purchase an airspeed indicator for my mark3x.
| John Ratcliffe
|
John R:
I have used Winter ASI's for years. In 2600 hours I have replaced
mine once in my mkIII. They were designed for soaring, are very
accurate and reliable.
john h
mkIII
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| From: | "Denny Rowe" <rowedl(at)highstream.net> |
| Subject: | Re: slingshot vs cobra |
Kolbra is stretched out and has a lot more room in the back seat, also
the Kolbra has a about six more feet of wing.
Denny Rowe
----- Original Message -----
From: Malcolmbru(at)aol.com
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: slingshot vs cobra
what is the difference between the slongshot and the cobra? mal
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| From: | "Denny Rowe" <rowedl(at)highstream.net> |
| Subject: | Re: slingshot vs cobra |
I forgot to mention that the Kolbra has dual controls and the Slingshot
does not.
The Slingshot is the Corvette of the Kolb designs and the Kolbra is the
SuperCub.
Denny Rowe
----- Original Message -----
From: Malcolmbru(at)aol.com
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: slingshot vs cobra
what is the difference between the slongshot and the cobra? mal
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| From: | "Mike Welch" <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com> |
| Subject: | buying the parts |
Hi Richard,
I already called and talked to TNK about this idea and the front nose cone
is about $350. The problem is there is a lot more to it than just the
fiberglass. If I were able to build an EXACT match to an Xtra, then buying
a nose piece might save a little time, but since I will have to do my own
widening on a MkIII fuselage, their genuine nosecone won't really fit what I
come up with. I believe I can best build my own version of an Xtra
nosecone, after I've finished the frame mods, and it will be "made to fit".
Akso, TNK guy said that to actually change a MkIII into a real Xtra would
mean 1) the fuselage 2) the nosecone, and some misc. other things. All
told...maybe $3500 to $4000, to make a true Xtra.
Not worth it to me to spend that kind of bucks. I still feel I can modify
my MkIII for just the cost of some parts, namely chrome-moly tubing ($300),
fiberglass and resin ($150) and some new lexan. I need new lexan anyway,
since my old windshield cracked up being in the sun too much.
Referring to the side/back of the fuselage, I am not familiar with any
noticible changes (yet). I do know that small flat area right in front of
the prop is a source of "poor airflow" and it is imperitive to build a
aluminum "v" to fare that area to improve airflow to the prop.
In the final outcome I am not really trying to create a 100+ mph rocket.
I know a MkIII has its limitations, but I just want to "improve" it a
little, and make it cruise a couple of mph's quicker.
Besides....all my BIG bucks are being poured into my GlaStar I am also
building (about $30k+ in just the panel. Mostly color glass displays. Have
to butcher their molded instument panel to get it to all fit.) Thank God
for airplanes, or I'd have plenty of money to blow on hobbies!!! LOL
Mike in Utah
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| From: | DAquaNut(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: Idle jet size on the 447 |
In a message dated 1/18/2007 8:31:41 A.M. Central Standard Time,
beauford(at)tampabay.rr.com writes:
Have you checked to see if it is clean...? It only takes a tiny amount of
fuzz in that jet to make it do exactly what you are describing... Mine is
stable at idle as long as the idle jet is clean.
Beauford,
I have had the problem since new. If I let it idle for more than
about 5 seconds it seems to load up. I thought it was getting too much gas, but
if I knew for certain,I would not be needing help. I will check to make sure
everything is clean. I need to replace all my fuel lines anyway! If the
weather ever warms back up!!
Ed
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| From: | Eugene Zimmerman <etzim62(at)earthlink.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Naveman fuel gauge |
I'd like to know that also. the Navman fuel gauge is no longer
available except in the more expensive models.
I suppose the best answer will need to come from Grand Rapids EIS .
On Jan 18, 2007, at 6:04 PM, JRatcli256(at)aol.com wrote:
> Also was wondering about connecting the Navman fuel flow transducer
> to the Grand Rapids EIS rather then using the gage unit supplied
> for the Navman. Can it be done?
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| From: | "Steven Green" <Kolbdriver(at)bellsouth.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Idle jet size on the 447 |
Ed,
I changed the idle jets from winter to summer. In the summer the OEM
supplied jets caused a rough idle (too rich). I installed the next size
smaller idle jets during the summer and it made a nice difference. BTW
my engine was a 582.
Steven Green
I have had the problem since new. If I let it idle for more
than about 5 seconds it seems to load up. I thought it was getting too
much gas, but if I knew for certain,I would not be needing help. I will
check to make sure everything is clean. I need to replace all my fuel
lines anyway! If the weather ever warms back up!!
Ed
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| From: | DAquaNut(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | Re: Airspeed Indicator |
In a message dated 1/18/2007 5:27:51 P.M. Central Standard Time,
jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com writes:
I have used Winter ASI's for years. In 2600 hours I have replaced
mine once in my mkIII. They were designed for soaring, are very
accurate and reliable.
john h
mkIII
John R,
I have to agree with John H. . I had a UMA ASI. It read about 20 mph
off. After hearing my post about having trouble with my UMA he suggested I
get a Winter ASI . I got one and it seems very accurate. They aren't cheap ,
but it would have been cheaper to get a Winter to start with. Hope this
helps.
Ed Diebel (firefly # 062)
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| From: | "David Kulp" <undoctor(at)rcn.com> |
| Subject: | My path to buying a Kolb |
Hello Kolbers,
Back in the beginning of the year there was a thread about off-field
landings. I had an experience I believe would be qualified as a
contribution to that thread. While flying an under-constructed Chicken
Hawk ultralight, the wings folded at 1200' AGL and I survived a fall to
earth with no parachute. I tried to post some pictures and a narrative
on the photo share, but apparently there's some kind of disconnect
between me and the photo share because I was unable to get it done.
I'm sure many of you would be fascinated to read about it so I'm setting
up a personal website and posting the pictures and narrative there. If
you'd like to check it out click on the link below.
http://journal.rcn.net/DaveKulp/gallery/64/?fwdUrl=/DaveKulp/
I'd like to wish you all a great 2007. To those in the midwest who are
struggling with the ice and snow, my thoughts are with you. Maybe
you're getting your licks early in the year and will coast for the
remainder.
Regards,
Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
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| From: | "Larry Bourne" <biglar(at)gogittum.com> |
| Subject: | Re: My path to buying a Kolb |
I'd like to see that article, Dave. Thanks.
Larry Bourne
Santa Fe, NM
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: David Kulp
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 6:34 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: My path to buying a Kolb
Hello Kolbers,
Back in the beginning of the year there was a thread about off-field
landings. I had an experience I believe would be qualified as a
contribution to that thread. While flying an under-constructed Chicken
Hawk ultralight, the wings folded at 1200' AGL and I survived a fall to
earth with no parachute. I tried to post some pictures and a narrative
on the photo share, but apparently there's some kind of disconnect
between me and the photo share because I was unable to get it done.
I'm sure many of you would be fascinated to read about it so I'm
setting up a personal website and posting the pictures and narrative
there. If you'd like to check it out click on the link below.
http://journal.rcn.net/DaveKulp/gallery/64/?fwdUrl=/DaveKulp/
I'd like to wish you all a great 2007. To those in the midwest who
are struggling with the ice and snow, my thoughts are with you. Maybe
you're getting your licks early in the year and will coast for the
remainder.
Regards,
Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
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| From: | "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org> |
| Subject: | Re: My path to buying a Kolb |
Wow. Glad to still have you around.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
dp not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: David Kulp
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 9:34 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: My path to buying a Kolb
Hello Kolbers,
Back in the beginning of the year there was a thread about off-field
landings. I had an experience I believe would be qualified as a
contribution to that thread. While flying an under-constructed Chicken
Hawk ultralight, the wings folded at 1200' AGL and I survived a fall to
earth with no parachute. I tried to post some pictures and a narrative
on the photo share, but apparently there's some kind of disconnect
between me and the photo share because I was unable to get it done.
I'm sure many of you would be fascinated to read about it so I'm
setting up a personal website and posting the pictures and narrative
there. If you'd like to check it out click on the link below.
http://journal.rcn.net/DaveKulp/gallery/64/?fwdUrl=/DaveKulp/
I'd like to wish you all a great 2007. To those in the midwest who
are struggling with the ice and snow, my thoughts are with you. Maybe
you're getting your licks early in the year and will coast for the
remainder.
Regards,
Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
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| From: | "Denny Rowe" <rowedl(at)highstream.net> |
| Subject: | Re: buying the parts |
Mike,
I know you have your heart set on wringing that last three miles per hour
out of your Mk-3, but let me give you my thoughts.
You have a well proven airframe kit that will have plenty of value if you
ever decide to sell. You are very close to completion if you do not get
side tracked into major mods that may upset weight and balance as well as
directional stability, remember that the extra needs larger tail surfaces to
offset the longer forward fuselage.
You are also building a Glastar which has much greater range and speed than
any Kolb so the need for a faster Mk-3 seems almost silly.
My advise is to finish both planes per plans and enjoy the wonderful world
of slow flight the Mk-3 gives, as well as the capabilities of the Glasstar.
Worth what you paid for it.
Denny Rowe, Mk-3, PA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Welch" <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 7:47 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: buying the parts
>
> Hi Richard,
> I already called and talked to TNK about this idea and the front nose
> cone is about $350. The problem is there is a lot more to it than just
> the fiberglass. If I were able to build an EXACT match to an Xtra, then
> buying a nose piece might save a little time, but since I will have to do
> my own widening on a MkIII fuselage, their genuine nosecone won't really
> fit what I come up with. I believe I can best build my own version of an
> Xtra nosecone, after I've finished the frame mods, and it will be "made to
> fit".
>
> Akso, TNK guy said that to actually change a MkIII into a real Xtra
> would mean 1) the fuselage 2) the nosecone, and some misc. other things.
> All told...maybe $3500 to $4000, to make a true Xtra.
> Not worth it to me to spend that kind of bucks. I still feel I can modify
> my MkIII for just the cost of some parts, namely chrome-moly tubing
> ($300), fiberglass and resin ($150) and some new lexan. I need new lexan
> anyway, since my old windshield cracked up being in the sun too much.
>
> Referring to the side/back of the fuselage, I am not familiar with any
> noticible changes (yet). I do know that small flat area right in front
> of the prop is a source of "poor airflow" and it is imperitive to build a
> aluminum "v" to fare that area to improve airflow to the prop.
>
> In the final outcome I am not really trying to create a 100+ mph rocket.
> I know a MkIII has its limitations, but I just want to "improve" it a
> little, and make it cruise a couple of mph's quicker.
> Besides....all my BIG bucks are being poured into my GlaStar I am also
> building (about $30k+ in just the panel. Mostly color glass displays.
> Have to butcher their molded instument panel to get it to all fit.)
> Thank God for airplanes, or I'd have plenty of money to blow on hobbies!!!
> LOL
> Mike in Utah
>
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>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Idle jet size on the 447 |
| From: | "olendorf" <olendorf(at)gmail.com> |
"Idle jet on 447"
When I first installed my 447 it ran rich at idle. So rich I couldn't even use
the choke at all without the engine stopping. I changed from a 45 idle jet to
a 40. It is much better. Been that way now for 180 hours.
--------
Scott Olendorf
Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
Schenectady, NY
http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=88762#88762
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: buying the parts |
My thoughts are parallel to these. 70 mph is my top cruise even though
I have seen 100 mph going downhill. Have flown it with and without
winter doors, summer doors and windshield. It is just too fast for open
air flying enjoyment. I can slow it down to 45 mph and have fair
control. All of my mods that I will install in a few weeks are to slow
it down. With my new wing tips extensions, vortex generators and
various gap seals here and there, I hope to obtain an airplane that will
be safe to fly at low level at 35 mph. That is a lot to ask for
something that can get as heavy as 1000 lbs. Have even considered going
on a diet.
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Mk III to Xtra Conversion |
The airflow from behind the doors to the prop area is also of interest
to me. An upside down fin similar to what we see on race cars which
they attach to the trunk lid if attached to the rear belly, might bring
air up to the prop. And, maybe some diverters or vortex generators
attached to the rear sides of the fuselage would help. I do know that
my prop gets more air with my half (summer) doors than with my full
coverage winter doors. Someone has mentioned a "V" be installed, but I
cannot visualize it.
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| From: | JRatcli256(at)aol.com |
| Subject: | RE-Navman Fuel Gage |
Purchased my Navman from Matthew S Palmquist, Maple Vally, WA 98038,
Kingair11(at)hotmail.com for $110.16 plus 18.00 shipping (UPS 3-day).This is a new
unit
purchased thru e-Bay.
John Ratcliffe
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Reducing drag |
| Visualize this then, but I am not the only one that has done
something like
| this to reduce drag
|
| Ellery
Hi Ellery:
Built the mkIII in 1991 with fabric V tail on fuselage. Lasted less
than 100 hours before prop pulses beat it to pieces. Showed the
problem to Ray Stitts at Sun and Fun 1993. He said the only solution
would be to put fiberglass insulation in the V to soak up pulses and
prevent drumming of the fabric. Other option was replace with sheet
metal, which I did. Used .020 alum. Works great.
We had a V tail on the Firestar, but the 40 hourse 447 did not cause
any damage.
john h
mkIII
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Reducing drag |
The Polytone along the diagonal fuselage side brace on the passenger
side of the MKIII had cracked as far as 18" ahead of the prop on mine
Richard Pike
Richard:
I foresaw the rear longerons and prop pulse problem when I covered my
mkIII. I used reinforcing tape and fabric stitching to keep the
fabric from drumming in that area. That fabric has nearly 2,600 hours
on it.
john h
mkIII
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| From: | "Jack B. Hart" <jbhart(at)onlyinternet.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Reducing drag |
One way to support the fabric is to use a foam form as shown in:
http://www.thirdshift.com/jack/firefly/firefly93.html
So far, this fairing has withstood 122 hours of propeller thumping.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
| Subject: | Re: Reducing drag |
Thanks for the pictures. That is a neat solution and looks good. I left
my fuselage open in that area on my Mark III Classic. My thinking was
to get the cockpit air to the prop. I am probably only getting drag.
Vic in Sacramento
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Reducing drag |
This is how we did the Firestar in 1988.
We also placed a belly fabric brace on it same as on my MKIII. It
looks better and helps direct and clean up the air a bit to the prop.
john h
mkIII
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| From: | "Rick Pearce" <rap(at)isp.com> |
Good news I received a call from the FAA today they want to schedule
my inspection next week instead of waiting till April. He wants me to
Fax in a copy of my application for the repairman so he can review it. I
asked him about not doing inspections and he said as long as I'm a tax
payer I'm entitled to a free inspection. I guess if you just stick to
your guns and say your not going to pay for a DAR they will come around.
Rick Pearce Kolb Mark3C 912
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| From: | "Rick Pearce" <rap(at)isp.com> |
| Subject: | Tail wheel strut bending |
I made the plunge and ordered a titanium rod for my strut. Real
expensive $378 from McMaster-carr. Had to order 36" so I can get two out
of the lgth.I actually made a sleeved 4130 tail strut. But the hassle of
finding & heat treating was not worth it. The titanium will be allot
more corrosion proof. Were I'm looking at putting my Kolb on my floats
as soon as I get my sea plane rating. That closed the deal since with
the floats the tail will be in the water allot.
To change the subject I also ordered the Rans S12 912 carb.
conversion kit to reverse the 912 throttle at the eng. This should fix
my throttle problem of the cable wanting to buckle going to idle. I'll
keep everyone posted on this.
So if I can get these two problems solved I can get my plane
inspected and flying. Rick Pearce Kolb Mark3C 912ULS
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| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
| From: | Herb Gayheart <herbgh(at)juno.com> |
Rick and all
wondering about titanium for main gear legs? Anyone tried them? Herb
I made the plunge and ordered a titanium rod for my strut. Real
expensive $378 from McMaster-carr. Had to order 36" so I can get two out
of the lgth.I actually made a sleeved 4130 tail strut. But the hassle of
finding & heat treating was not worth it. The titanium will be allot more
corrosion proof. Were I'm looking at putting my Kolb on my floats as soon
as I get my sea plane rating. That closed the deal since with the floats
the tail will be in the water allot.
To change the subject I also ordered the Rans S12 912 carb.
conversion kit to reverse the 912 throttle at the eng. This should fix my
throttle problem of the cable wanting to buckle going to idle. I'll keep
everyone posted on this.
So if I can get these two problems solved I can get my plane
inspected and flying. Rick Pearce Kolb Mark3C 912ULS
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
I made the plunge and ordered a titanium rod for my strut.
But the hassle of finding & heat treating was not worth it.
The titanium will be allot more corrosion proof.
To change the subject I also ordered the Rans S12 912 carb.
conversion kit to reverse the 912 throttle at the eng.
Rick Pearce Kolb Mark3C 912ULS
Morning Rick:
Got a question: How come you went with a rod and not a tube for
your tail wheel strut? I use heat treated .120" 4130, which is more
than enough strength to do the job on my mkIII. Would the titanium
tubing be cheaper than solid rod?
You won't have to worry about the tail wheel strut coroding, but the
tail post is still 4130.
Over the years I have found that shortening the tail wheel strut
improves ground handling, reduces weight, and also reduces chances of
bending.
Curious what RANS throttle reversal kit for the 912 set you back?
Take care,
john h
mkIII
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| From: | "Mike Welch" <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com> |
With any luck I will be finishing my Mk III sometime this summer. Does
anybody have a suggestion as to where or how to get some training in a Mk
III.? I had a nasty experience in an ultralight once. We'll be doing it
the right way this time!!!!
Or....how did you do it? Mike in Utah (by the
way....I'm in the extreme bottom west corner...not too far from Las Vegas)
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
| wondering about titanium for main gear legs? Anyone tried them?
Herb
Herb:
The Wondering Wench has them installed on her Max Air.
I would love to have them, if I could afford them. I would go with
tubing though, rather than solid rod.
Love my titanium tie down stakes. Don't let anyone mess with them.
hehehe I believe Arty got her titanium gear legs from the same gent
that makes up the titanium tie down states.
john h
mkIII
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| From: | Terry <tkrolfe(at)usadatanet.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Idle jet size on the 447 |
olendorf wrote:
>
>"Idle jet on 447"
>
>When I first installed my 447 it ran rich at idle. So rich I couldn't even use
the choke at all without the engine stopping. I changed from a 45 idle jet to
a 40. It is much better. Been that way now for 180 hours.
>
>--------
>Scott Olendorf
>Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
>Schenectady, NY
>http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.co
>
>
I too had to change my idle jet to a 40 on my 447 when first installing
it on my FireFly back in "95". Been that way since. Thought I was the
only one until last year when a friend acquired a FireFly and had to do
the same to get it to idle properly.
Terry - FireFly #95
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| From: | "Rick Pearce" <rap(at)isp.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
$25
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Tail wheel strut bending
>
>
>
> I made the plunge and ordered a titanium rod for my strut.
>
> But the hassle of finding & heat treating was not worth it.
>
> The titanium will be allot more corrosion proof.
>
> To change the subject I also ordered the Rans S12 912 carb.
> conversion kit to reverse the 912 throttle at the eng.
>
> Rick Pearce Kolb Mark3C 912ULS
>
>
> Morning Rick:
>
> Got a question: How come you went with a rod and not a tube for
> your tail wheel strut? I use heat treated .120" 4130, which is more
> than enough strength to do the job on my mkIII. Would the titanium
> tubing be cheaper than solid rod?
>
> You won't have to worry about the tail wheel strut coroding, but the
> tail post is still 4130.
>
> Over the years I have found that shortening the tail wheel strut
> improves ground handling, reduces weight, and also reduces chances of
> bending.
>
> Curious what RANS throttle reversal kit for the 912 set you back?
>
> Take care,
>
> john h
> mkIII
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
From: "Rick Pearce"
| $25
Hi Rick:
Was wondering if titanium tubing would have been less expensive than
solid rod?
Also wondering if tubing may not have been sufficient material to work
as a tail wheel strut?
Thanks for the throttle info.
john h
mkIII
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| From: | "David Kulp" <undoctor(at)rcn.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
Kolbers,
I've watched the thread about bending the tailwheel strut, including the
question of replacing with a solid rod rather than a tube. I'd like to
note that when considering your choice it'd be well to consider the
resistance to bending in addition to weight and cost. I tube is
inherently more rigid and resistant to bending than a solid rod even
with considerably less mass and weight. The reason is because a rod
only has surface tension on the one surface for the length of the rod,
whereas a tube has two surfaces; both the OD surface and the ID surface;
hence, almost double the surface tension of a rod.
Surface tension is the reason it's possible to float a piece of metal on
water (you all remember the kids trick of putting a straight pin on a
piece of tissue paper floating in a glass of water, and when the tissue
gets sogged and sinks, the pin is left "floating" - not really floating
in the sense of displacing an equal weight of water, but of "floating"
on the surface tension of the water in the glass) and why water skeeters
can casually skate on the surface of a pond with only the balls of their
little feet making contact with the water.
A note of interest for those who recognize the validity of the Bible, it
is worthwhile to realize that all miracles are consistent with nature,
i.e., hungry Jesus turning rock into bread was a definite no-no, but
when the two walked on the water, it was a kind of strengthening or
extension of the laws of nature, not a contradiction of those laws.
Water to wine was accelerated fermentation, etc. Cool, huh. (This
"aside" IS Kolb related because without the laws of nature, air wouldn't
support a Kolb and they'd just be funny-looking go-karts)
Anyway, back to the initial thought, please research the required wall
thickness - a piece of discarded TV antennae will NOT do the trick - but
the bottom line is, far less metal will provide far greater strength
using tubing rather than with a rod.
Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
Anyway, back to the initial thought, please research the required
wall thickness - a piece of discarded TV antennae will NOT do the
trick - but the bottom line is, far less metal will provide far
greater strength using tubing rather than with a rod.
Dave Kulp
Bethlehem, PA
Dave:
Lot depends on how the strut is heat treated, tube or rod.
My strut has been thoroughly tested over more than 2,500 hours in
extreme conditions with, probably, more tail wheel weight than most
mkIII's. What I fly with works well, is reliable, and will get you
there and back home.
Do have a problem with buoyancy. Can not get my tail wheel strut to
float. ;-)
john h
in soggy hauck's holler
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| Subject: | Ms. Dixie update |
| From: | "Paul Petty" <paulpetty(at)myway.com> |
Hey gang,
Intalling the wireing harness in Ms Dixie today! Thought some of you might enjoy
a few pics. Just ate lunch and headed back to the shop. FYI these Adel clamps
work great to secure any wireing harness but are hell to install.
enjoy..... http://groups.msn.com/AerialWorld/kolbra012.msnw?Page=5
--------
Paul Petty
Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
painting and reassembly
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| From: | Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
At 12:20 PM 1/21/2007, David Kulp wrote:
>... I tube is inherently more rigid and resistant to bending than a solid
>rod even with considerably less mass and weight. The reason is because a
>rod only has surface tension on the one surface for the length of the rod,
>whereas a tube has two surfaces; both the OD surface and the ID surface;
>hence, almost double the surface tension of a rod...
Sorry, but this is incorrect. Surface tension is a phenomenon relating
only to liquids, not to solids. A solid's strength is a function of
stress, or force per cross sectional area. A solid bar is always stronger
(and stiffer) than the same diameter tubing. Actually, in bending, it's a
matter of moment of inertia. For the same weight, a tube will be stiffer,
yes, because you can make it larger diameter.
You are correct that the outer fibers are the most important; moment of
inertia equals pi*r^4/4 (double the diameter and it's 16 times
stiffer). Thus the difference between a solid bar and a piece of tubing
isn't that much. For example, a 1" solid bar is about 46% stiffer than a
1" diameter 1/8" wall tubing. The 1" solid bar is only 6.7% stiffer than a
1" diameter 1/4" wall tubing... but it IS stiffer.
-Dana
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| From: | "Jim Kmet" <jlsk1(at)frontiernet.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
That settles it, I`m going to drill out my solid rod to make it hollow,
I`ll have the best of both. : )
----- Original Message -----
From: Dana Hague
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 5:38 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Tail wheel strut bending
At 12:20 PM 1/21/2007, David Kulp wrote:
... I tube is inherently more rigid and resistant to bending than a
solid rod even with considerably less mass and weight. The reason is
because a rod only has surface tension on the one surface for the length
of the rod, whereas a tube has two surfaces; both the OD surface and the
ID surface; hence, almost double the surface tension of a rod...
Sorry, but this is incorrect. Surface tension is a phenomenon
relating only to liquids, not to solids. A solid's strength is a
function of stress, or force per cross sectional area. A solid bar is
always stronger (and stiffer) than the same diameter tubing. Actually,
in bending, it's a matter of moment of inertia. For the same weight, a
tube will be stiffer, yes, because you can make it larger diameter.
You are correct that the outer fibers are the most important; moment
of inertia equals pi*r^4/4 (double the diameter and it's 16 times
stiffer). Thus the difference between a solid bar and a piece of tubing
isn't that much. For example, a 1" solid bar is about 46% stiffer than
a 1" diameter 1/8" wall tubing. The 1" solid bar is only 6.7% stiffer
than a 1" diameter 1/4" wall tubing... but it IS stiffer.
-Dana
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| From: | "David Key" <dhkey(at)msn.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
Ouch!
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| From: | "Vic Peters" <vicsvinyl(at)verizon.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
Would you rather break the tail rod (easily replaceable) or tear off the
lower verticl stab.
Vic
Me.
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| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
| From: | "Rex Rodebush" <rrodebush(at)tema.net> |
Yes, the solid rod is stronger and stiffer than a tube of the same diameter. However,
the strength to weight ratio of the tube is much higher.
Rex Rodebush
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| From: | "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
Would you rather break the tail rod (easily replaceable) or tear off
the lower verticl stab.
Vic
Hi Ya'll:
Don't want to do either.
john h
mkIII
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| Subject: | Re: mkIII accident |
| From: | "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot1(at)comcast.net> |
The FAA Registry says:
RUNYAN, PAUL L
2209 NW BENTON ST
CAMAS, WASHINGTON 98607
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John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolbra, 912ULS
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1
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| From: | Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
At 10:19 AM 1/22/2007, David Kulp wrote:
>
>Dana, I'm not a metalurgist, but you contradict one I've discussed it with.
>
Perhaps he misunderstood your question, or you misunderstood his answer
(the solid bar is stronger but the strength to weight ratio of the tube is
higher as I said). I'm not a metallurgist but I _am_ an aerospace engineer.
-Dana
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| From: | TheWanderingWench <thewanderingwench(at)yahoo.com> |
| Subject: | Re: mkIII accident |
I know Paul well - he's a member of our UFO
(Ultralight Flyers Organization) club which has
members throughout the Portland area. I'll contact
him - but my guess is that he sold the Kolb and wasn't
the pilot.
Arty
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>
> The FAA Registry says:
> RUNYAN, PAUL L
> 2209 NW BENTON ST
> CAMAS, WASHINGTON 98607
>
> --------
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> Arlington, TX
>
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> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1
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| Subject: | So long trusty Firestar! |
| From: | "Ralph Hoover" <flht99reh(at)columbus.rr.com> |
Well with my re-healing from my Aorta, abdominal Aneurism now three months in the
making (a world record, by the way, as I flat lined), my interests and needs
have changed. The Kolb with trailer goes on the block effective today.
I really wanted to continue, however, with intermittence dizzy spells that may
re-occur, I am reluctant to get in the air by myself.
I realize this isn't the place to sell my Kolb, but if anyone knows anyone that
would be interested, this would be the place to ask. I have had a lot of fun
with it and this web site, including the intermittent attitudes (water unstirred
becomes stagnant).
The Firestar is a 1991 with a 503 DIDC Rotax engine with 317 hours. It is great
in every way as I have had it examined by a rotax mechanic here at my field.
The plane has new duel fuel pumps with check valves, new six gallon fuel tank,
new wiring, new glass panel gauges for both flight and engin information, nearly
new IVO two blade adjustable prop with spacer, backup 3-1/4" ASI, battery,
electronic digital compass and new gap seal assembly. It will be sold with a
open 14 foot trailer which is a brand new single axle. The asking price for everything
is $ 6,500. I am located in Central Ohio and my phone number is 740-936-6025.
If I am not there, leave a message after pressing the digit "one". E-mail
address is flht99reh(at)columbus.rr.com I have the history from the build time
to present.
Ohio Ralph
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| From: | "Mike Welch" <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com> |
| Subject: | Pilot's name in Utah accident |
As I stated in a previous message I live only a few minutes drive to
Hurricane, Utah. Although I'm
new to the area I do think I can call a couple of people and find out some
specific facts.
I can tell you one thing, though. I worked outside all day moving some
garage and yard stuff to my storage unit on Saturday, and the weather was
absolutely beautiful...(it's like that almost every day!!)
ps. I moved some stuff to storage to clear my yard so that I can begin
construction on my "airplane shop". I am going to build a 20' X 44' shop in
my backyard. I also have to build my wife a pool. That's the deal...shop
for me, pool for her.
In case you aren't aware....St George is in the southwest corner of the
state. Near Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, etc. We're usually 15 degrees
warmer than the rest of the state. There are about 50% mormon people here
(they prefer to be called "LDS"'s). I'm NOT an LDS, but they sure are NICE
people!! They go out of their way to be friendly and help out!!
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| From: | "Wayne T. McCullough" <blackbird754(at)alltel.net> |
You know,
I nearly fell out of MY chair laughing.........at this acroynm?....Good
grief....I'm glad to know that I am not the only one paying attention.....
I just love all of the Kolb lurkers out there...........
Still here..
WT
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| From: | Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
At 05:06 PM 1/22/2007, David Kulp wrote:
>Makes me wonder about the time I was working on my US and an electrical
>engineer flew in. He saw me soldering joints for extra strength and he
>admonished me to crimp ONLY. He said that the solder would fracture with
>the vibration but the simple crimp wouldn't. When does one believe an expert??
He has a good point. When you solder a connection, the solder flows into
the wires and you have what's essentially a solid wire... which isn't as
flexible as the original multi stranded wire.
I still tend to solder wires, though... maybe because I don't have a good
crimping tool. Too many of my crimped connections pull out of the
terminal... but the wire doesn't break.
-Dana
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| From: | "tc1917" <tc1917(at)hughes.net> |
just got me an old classic, the twinstar. has some damage to a wing but not
a big problem when you recover it. it is in really excellent shape for its
age. gonna fix it up and whatever, keep or sell, depending. still have a
Mk III frame and boom in my hanger to start work on. dont really know what
it is worth but I have seen it fly. with a 503 it flys like a KOLB. love
the idea of the drop down nose cone. you dont get any easier than that. it
is truely an open flying plane. will put the extra support angles in the
wing when I do it. or, is anyone interested in doing it themselves. Not
adverse to selling it right now. Ted Cowan, Alabama
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| From: | "David Key" <dhkey(at)msn.com> |
I'm not a Kolb Pro but the 503 is a great engine, good median between power
and GPH. Be sure to get large gas tanks (>10 gal total) if you plan on
XCing.
It's much easier to set up a Kolb than a hang glider, have you been to
Wallaby Ranch? I have some time doing hang gliding there got up to 6k agl
and have a 75 mile XC.
I think there's another Hanggliding pilot on the list. The Kolbs drop like a
rock so look down for a field if something happens not out for a field.
Consider the Firestar II with a 503. If you hanglide you might want the
visibility and openness.
My wife is 4'11 too if you go with the Mark II or III then look into getting
one of those 3 inch seat pads for her.
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| From: | "flykolb" <flykolb(at)wowway.com> |
"The Kolbs drop like a rock" - not really! Granted, it is not like a
glider, but having experienced at least ten "engine outs" from as low as
300 feet to as high as 2000 feet, the Mark III does give you some time
to land. But in any plane, even a GA, it is always a good idea (read
life saver) to have a potential landing site picked out.
Jim
Mark III
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| From: | "David Key" <dhkey(at)msn.com> |
Let me rephrase it then, I don't know many other planes that have a worse
glide ratio.
>From: "flykolb" <flykolb(at)wowway.com>
>Reply-To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
>To:
>Subject: Kolb-List: Kolb glider
>Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:27:50 -0500
>
>"The Kolbs drop like a rock" - not really! Granted, it is not like a
>glider, but having experienced at least ten "engine outs" from as low as
>300 feet to as high as 2000 feet, the Mark III does give you some time to
>land. But in any plane, even a GA, it is always a good idea (read life
>saver) to have a potential landing site picked out.
>
>Jim
>Mark III
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HAVE I BEEN TO WALLABY HAHAHAHAHAHA
SEE ATTACHED 8-) ANYTHING LOOK FAMILURE? 8-)
BY THE WAY I'M ALSO A COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER...
I VISIT WALLABY JUST ABOUT EVERY SPRING TO SHAKE OFF THE WINTER RUST
IN PREP FOR OUR NEW ENGLAND FLYING SEASON...
ACTUALLY I MAY BE DOWN AGAIN THIS SPRING TO TRY AND SELL MY CURRENT HG
AND EYEBALL THE NEW KOLBS AT SUN-N-FUN....
THANKS FOR THE INFO... I WAS ALREADY CONSIDERING THE KOLB II WITH A 20
GALLON TANK 8-)
Mark Vaughn
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From: dhkey(at)msn.com
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 7:48 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Mark Vaughn
=C2-
I'm not a Kolb Pro but the 503 is a great engine, good median between
power and GPH. Be sure to get large gas tanks (>10 gal total) if you
plan on XCing.=C2-
=C2-
It's much easier to set up a Kolb than a hang glider, have you been to
Wallaby Ranch? I have some time doing hang gliding there got up to 6k
agl and have a 75 mile XC.=C2-
=C2-
I think there's another Hanggliding pilot on the list. The Kolbs drop
like a rock so look down for a field if something happens not out for a
field.=C2-
=C2-
Consider the Firestar II with a 503. If you hanglide you might want
the visibility and openness.=C2-
=C2-
My wife is 4'11 too if you go with the Mark II or III then look into
getting one of those 3 inch seat pads for her.=C2-
=C2-
=C2-
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============C2-
=C2-
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
Very good point. Another reason to become proficient at the 180 degree
turn back to the runway. Practice at altitude - use it in an emergency.
I have had well over a dozen engine outs in ultralights which were all
my fault. And two in Cessna 150's and one was my fault. But, no matter
whose fault it is, it is good to have a safe place to land when to ole
beater quits..
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This raises a question in my mind regarding flame outs in a Kolb...
IF your high enough to do the 180 you'll be down wind...
Is the Kolb Firestar Rated for Side Slipping so to get as close to the
end of he field as possible ????
I notice they don't have flaps but flaperons.... Can you slip one to
the deck...
I did this in 152s all the time...
BTW
Given youve had so many flame outs and they've all been your fault
maybe you should take up Hang Gliding... 8-)
Mark Vaughn
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From: APilot(at)webtv.net
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 9:19 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb glider
Very good point. Another reason to become proficient at the 180 degree
turn back to the runway. Practice at altitude - use it in an emergency.
I have had well over a dozen engine outs in ultralights which were all
my fault. And two in Cessna 150's and one was my fault. But, no matter
whose fault it is, it is good to have a safe place to land when to ole
beater quits..
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| From: | APilot(at)webtv.net |
Race for worst glide ratio..........Ercoupe or Piper Colt or Kolb?
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| From: | "Vic Peters" <vicsvinyl(at)verizon.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Pilot's name in Utah accident |
As you are pretty close I suppose you will be at Monument Valley in May
for
the Disorganised Annual Kolb Fly-In.
Cheers
Pat
Hey Pat ,Don't you mean DAKFI
I'd guess Latter Day Saints to your other ques.
Vic
Maine
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| From: | "Vic Peters" <vicsvinyl(at)verizon.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Pilot's name in Utah accident |
Sorry Pat,
UUKMVF
Vic
Maine
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| From: | "Vic Peters" <vicsvinyl(at)verizon.net> |
| Subject: | Re: Tail wheel strut bending |
"I still tend to solder wires, though... maybe because I don't have a
good crimping tool. Too many of my crimped connections pull out of the
terminal... but the wire doesn't break."
-Dana
I'm with you on the soldered wires. Solder may crack but won't fall or
pull out of the terminal. I simply go the extra mile and put 2 layers of
heat shrink past any solder in the wire for better flex.
Vic
Me.
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To be Fair in this comparison I think you need to add in the factor of available
landing sites that offer no damage to the aircraft. My Long-EZ had a glide ratio
of over 20 to 1 with the blades stopped but there are few and far between
landing sites. In comparison, my Firefly on floats probably has less than 8 to
1 but even at an altitude of 100 ft I can land with no damage 99.99999% of
the time. Point is, There are other factors more important than Glide ratio.
Steve
FF #007 on Floats
-----Original Message-----
From: flykolb(at)wowway.com
Sent: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 8:27 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Kolb glider
"The Kolbs drop like a rock" - not really! Granted, it is not like a glider, but
having experienced at least ten "engine outs" from as low as 300 feet to as
high as 2000 feet, the Mark III does give you some time to land. But in any plane,
even a GA, it is always a good idea (read life saver) to have a potential
landing site picked out.
Jim
Mark III
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| From: | "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM(at)comcast.net> |
David
Kolbs are ultra low speed STOL airplanes. They have very large props for
their size and weight that create considerable drag when they stop. But it
is that large prop that makes these airplanes fly as well as they do. If you
compare a Kolb to a similar type of aircraft they do fairly well. You appear
to be comparing them to gliders or other streamlined GA aircraft. In a
airplane everything is a tradeoff. If we were to compare the features that
these planes were designed for against most any other airplane we would blow
them away. Again everything is a trade off and comparisons with other
categories of aircraft just don't make sense.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Key" <dhkey(at)msn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 8:45 AM
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Kolb glider
>
> Let me rephrase it then, I don't know many other planes that have a worse
> glide ratio.
>
>
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| From: | "Mike Welch" <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com> |
| Subject: | On the way to the Fly-In |
Hey Pat,
It would be nice if you dropped by and said 'Hi" on your way to the
Fly-In. Like I said, I live in the southwest corner of Utah, really close
to Zion (with a Z) & Bryce National Parks. From Las Vegas, you have to
drive through St. George, anyway, to get to where you're headed.
To the rest of the Kolbers intending on being at the Monument Valley
Fly-In....is there a "staff"
that oversees some of the safety issues?? I ask this, because I was a
member of a light plane/ultralight organization, and we had many local
fly-ins. We also had some near disasters!!!!
Example: at one particular location (we even asked the local newspaper to
attend...for good PR)
we had TWO (!!!!) airplanes try to take off at the exact same time (on
crossing runways). One airplane lifted off, the other had to yank a hard
right into the grass, almost tipping over. Man, I'm telling ya', this was
really close to two airplanes driving into each other. And one of them was
an instructor WITH a student pilot.
I said all that to say this: There absolutely HAS to be some order to a
fly-in, otherwise it will indeed be "disorganized" and people can very
easily be hurt. It was after a couple of incidents like this that we (our
club) formulated "RULES" of safely. We had a designated Safety Officer
responsible for who came and went, and only when he said it was okay to do
so. This type of approach to safety, without a doubt, improved everyones
well-being, gave peace of mind, and helped put our fly-ins in the
"Organized" catagory.
To give you an idea of the kind of rules we came up with, here are a
couple:
1) Upon arriving at the airfield, you have to adhere to the previously
established traffic pattern.
2) Once you've landed, you will NOT start your engine and taxi unless the
Safety Officer says you can.
3) If you take off during the Fly-In, the Safety Officer must know your
intensions. Like; are you leaving to go home, do some pleasure flying,
pattern work, etc. This let others know what you're up to.
We had a couple of other rules, but you get the idea. I have been
(flown my Cessna 172) to many airshows. At "Golden State Airshow" at
Merced, CA, there were at least 10 (!!!) airplanes in the pattern at any
given time. Yet, it was very well organized and quite safe.
If I were given the choice of "flying versus driving" to a Fly-In, I'd
rather drive.....if there are NO RULES. But that just me..... : )
Mike in Utah
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| Subject: | Re: On the way to the Fly-In |
| From: | "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot1(at)comcast.net> |
Mike and All,
The 5th Annual Monument Valley Kolb Gathering has no staff, we don't want no staff
and don't need no staff.
Everyone that shows up at Goulding's is responsible for everthing they do or want
to do.
We have lots of rules.... They are called the FAR's. Everyone has to fly by them.
When you do you stay safe. Goulding's is a Private Airport so their rules apply
also.
I can imagine that if anyone tried to be in charge, they would be run off by the
the rest of the laid back Kolber's.
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John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolbra, 912ULS
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=89760#89760
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| From: | "David Key" <dhkey(at)msn.com> |
sometimes when someone is new to Kolbs it's a wise idea to clue them into
the fact that they wont have as much glide as they did in other aircraft.
People tend to compare things that they shouldn't especially when they don't
have experience with them. I'm sticking with they drop like a rock and
that's where I'll look for my fields, you do whatever works for you. ;-)
>From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM(at)comcast.net>
>Reply-To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
>To:
>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb glider
>Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:17:10 -0500
>
>
>
>David
>
>Kolbs are ultra low speed STOL airplanes. They have very large props for
>their size and weight that create considerable drag when they stop. But it
>is that large prop that makes these airplanes fly as well as they do. If
>you compare a Kolb to a similar type of aircraft they do fairly well. You
>appear to be comparing them to gliders or other streamlined GA aircraft. In
>a airplane everything is a tradeoff. If we were to compare the features
>that these planes were designed for against most any other airplane we
>would blow them away. Again everything is a trade off and comparisons with
>other categories of aircraft just don't make sense.
>
>Rick Neilsen
>Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "David Key" <dhkey(at)msn.com>
>To:
>Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 8:45 AM
>Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Kolb glider
>
>
>>
>>Let me rephrase it then, I don't know many other planes that have a worse
>>glide ratio.
>>
>>
>
>
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| From: | "Mike Welch" <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com> |
| Subject: | Re: On the way to the Fly-In |
John,
No one said a damn thing about "taking charge". And if that's what you got
out of my question, then you weren't listening. Mike in Utah
>From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot1(at)comcast.net>
>Reply-To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
>To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
>Subject: Kolb-List: Re: On the way to the Fly-In
>Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:47:08 -0800
>
>
>
>Mike and All,
>
>The 5th Annual Monument Valley Kolb Gathering has no staff, we don't want
>no staff and don't need no staff.
>
>Everyone that shows up at Goulding's is responsible for everthing they do
>or want to do.
>
>We have lots of rules.... They are called the FAR's. Everyone has to fly by
>them. When you do you stay safe. Goulding's is a Private Airport so their
>rules apply also.
>
>I can imagine that if anyone tried to be in charge, they would be run off
>by the the rest of the laid back Kolber's.
>
>--------
>John Williamson
>Arlington, TX
>
>Kolbra, 912ULS
>http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1
>
>
>Read this topic online here:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=89760#89760
>
>
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| From: | Eugene Zimmerman <etzim62(at)earthlink.net> |
Hello,
My advise to all Kolb newbees,
Please ignore the advise of "the experts" who claim to have
experienced 10 or 12 engine outs.
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| From: | Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net> |
At 09:43 AM 1/23/2007, APilot(at)webtv.net wrote:
>
>Race for worst glide ratio..........Ercoupe or Piper Colt or Kolb?
Hah! I haven't flown my Kolb yet, but it CAN'T be worse than the
Quicksilver I was flying last year!
OTOH, I actually soared my T-Craft a couple of times with the engine off....
-Dana
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| Subject: | 447 torque values |
| From: | "olendorf" <olendorf(at)gmail.com> |
Guys, I'm looking for bolt torque specs for the crankcase bolts for the new style
447. I found a few references to crankcase screws in CPS catalogs and elsewhere
but it doesn't seem to jive. I have bolts with 13mm heads and that doesn't
match anything on the list. Can someone with an Authorized Rotax manual
post the numbers here?
Thanks so much.
--------
Scott Olendorf
Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
Schenectady, NY
http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=89787#89787
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| From: | Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net> |
At 10:52 AM 1/23/2007, n27sb(at)aol.com wrote:
>To be Fair in this comparison I think you need to add in the factor of
>available landing sites that offer no damage...my Firefly on floats
>probably has less than 8 to 1 but even at an altitude of 100 ft I can land
>with no damage 99.99999% of the time. Point is, There are other factors
>more important than Glide ratio.
True, I fly PPG too... an unpowered PG does about 8:1 but it's probably
closer to 6:1 with a stopped motor... but when you can fly a 50' circle and
land with a few running steps even in no wind, you have a large pick of
landing sites even with the crappy ratio.
-Dana
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I sold my Quicksilver MX in Aug 2006 to buy a Kolb Firefly (which I got in
October). I expected the Firefly to glide better, but it's actually
worse.
>
> Hah! I haven't flown my Kolb yet, but it CAN'T be worse than the
> Quicksilver I was flying last year!
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| From: | "flykolb" <flykolb(at)wowway.com> |
I certainly do not claim to be an "expert" nor do I "claim" to have had at
least 10 engines out - it's a fact Jack!
All I'm saying is that a Kolb does not "drop like a rock" - which is
straight down! Many on the Kolb list have experienced engine failure and
have "glided" to a safe landing. Some have not but even those did not "drop
like a rock". I just don't want to scare people who think that when an
engine quits on any plane it "drops out of the sky". Always have a good
landing site picked out no matter what you fly.
Peace and good flying.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eugene Zimmerman" <etzim62(at)earthlink.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb glider
>
> Hello,
>
> My advise to all Kolb newbees,
>
> Please ignore the advise of "the experts" who claim to have
> experienced 10 or 12 engine outs.
>
>
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| From: | "N111KX (Kip)" <n111kx(at)mindspring.com> |
There are some dead-stick videos here where, for a rock, I have lot's of time to
enjoy the view...
Kip
http://gyrobuilder.homelinux.org/gallery2/v/monarch_flight/july2006/?g2_page=4
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Kip
Firestar II (born September 2000)
Atlanta, GA
N111KX
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In a message dated 1/23/2007 3:07:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
n111kx(at)mindspring.com writes:
http://gyrobuilder.homelinux.org/gallery2/v/monarch_flight/july2006/?g2_page=4
I can't let you guys get away with such bad press on the Kolb glide, which
admittedly is by no means superior, but it is not as bad as the sound of your
dialog. I am a glider pilot, albeit way back in '80 in El Paso and Las Cruzes
NM, so I actually know the L/D that real gliders have.
my time in the Schweizer 233 and the 126 produced 20 to 1 or 25 to 1 L/D. On
the field was an old old glider used before the Big One in the '30s and it
had an L/D of 11 to 1. It was actually built a little like the Firestar
inasmuch as it was a high wing with a boom going back to the tail and a semi-open
cockpit.
It was a glider only.
And it was 11:1.
I have tested my Firestar KX many times and it always tests our at 9 or 9.5
to1. But every test was with the engine at idle.You could tell that the
spinning prop was a brake as it was necessary to fire up the RPMs quite high,
at
least above 3000 rpm,Afore any assist was felt on the airframe., And I do not
mean the aircraft was anywhere near climb mode. It was still mushing, but
it seemed that the prop was not offering drag around that rpm.
I have never killed power completely, but I suspect that if the prop were
stopped, the L/D would probably increase to at least 10:1....which is close to
that ol training glider on my field way back in '80
My Firestar only has a 5 rib wing and is probably a little liter than the
KXP, but a heavier glider has more penetration so ....who knows what the KXP
has?
Firestar Driver from The Villages Florida
George Randolph
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| Subject: | KOLB FIRE STAR L/D |
WHEN FLYING MY HANG GLIDER THE TOP OF EVERY THERMAL OR CLOUD BASE (
WHICH EVER COMES FIRST )
IS A FLAME OUT...... MY GLIDERS L/D IS 15:1 in...
WHAT I'LL NEED TO LEARN IS WHAT THE L/D OF A FLAMED OUT KOLB FIRESTAR
2 IS....
HAVE ANY OF YOU ONE EVER TRIED USING A DRAG CHUTE FOR GETTING INTO A
TIGHT LZ ??????
AND I DON'T MEAN YOUR BRS 8-)
Mark Vaughn
-----Original Message-----
From: flykolb(at)wowway.com
To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 2:31 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb glider
I certainly do not claim to be an "expert" nor do I "claim" to have
had at
least 10 engines out - it's a fact Jack!
All I'm saying is that a Kolb does not "drop like a rock" - which is
straight down! Many on the Kolb list have experienced engine failure
and
have "glided" to a safe landing. Some have not but even those did not
"drop
like a rock". I just don't want to scare people who think that when an
engine quits on any plane it "drops out of the sky". Always have a good
landing site picked out no matter what you fly.
Peace and good flying.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eugene Zimmerman" <etzim62(at)earthlink.net>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb glider
>
> Hello,
>
> My advise to all Kolb newbees,
>
> Please ignore the advise of "the experts" who claim to have
> experienced 10 or 12 engine outs.
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Mark-II for Sale |
| From: | "Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL" <Dennis.Kirby(at)kirtland.af.mil> |
Kolb Friends -
An acquaintance of mine has a Kolb Twinstar Mark-II for sale. I offered
to post details on this List, as he is not a List member. Our newest
List member, Mark Vaughn, is looking for a "Kolb II." Could this be the
one?
Dennis Kirby
$8500 (it has no engine)
Completely reworked 2 years ago, everything new.
Fully enclosed, custom fiberglass nosecone (more pointed than stock)
Full span ailerons, (no flaps - it's a Mark-II).
Electric trim, strobe, dual controls, nice seats & interior.
Ad & pictures are listed in Barnstormers.
Owner: Duane Brooks, Stapleton GA, (706)547-6900.
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| From: | Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net> |
At 01:45 PM 1/23/2007, Jim Dunn wrote:
>
>I sold my Quicksilver MX in Aug 2006 to buy a Kolb Firefly (which I got in
>October). I expected the Firefly to glide better, but it's actually
>worse.
Hmmm, one of the guys I was sharing an MX with flew my Ultrastar a few
times (before I bought it) and said compared to the MX, "it's a real
floater". I don't know how the US glide compares to the Firefly, though.
Hopefully in a month or two I'll see for myself...
-Dana
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