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May 03, 2010 - May 27, 2010



Date: May 03, 2010
> especially since the owner of the airport where I fly out of is an FAA inspector. To your knowledge has this inspector cited any aircraft in your locale for noncompliance with Part 103? Let me address this to everyone; Has ANY of us, in our local area, been aware of anyone being cited for noncompliance? I'm not interested in some newbie trying to fly a two-place trainer as an UL, but planes that look mostly UL-like. Maybe they are a tad heavy, or don't have the stall characteristics, etc. I really don't hear about much of that happening except after a crash or something and I'm curious. GeoB -------- GeoB "Members of Congress should be compelled to wear uniforms like NASCAR drivers, so we could identify their corporate sponsors" Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296590#296590 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 03, 2010
From: Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net>
Subject: virus warning
In the past couple of days I have gotten emails with no subject and no text, just a link to an unknown website which I know better than to click on. The emails were from: jvanlaak@.... and jetdriver1111@... Somebody on this list has an infected computer. It may or may not be one or both of the above, since the "from" address is often spoffed, but I suggest everybody (and especially the above two) scan your computers. -Dana -- Hit any key. With what? ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mrs. Michelle Cole" <apilot(at)surewest.net>
Subject: Re: In-flight Electric Adjustable IvoProp
Date: May 03, 2010
About all that I can add is that Jeron Smith at Raven Re-drive was very helpful and his information was right on. The only thing different on mine from what Raven recommends is that my exhaust design is very light, very simple and very inexpensive. ---- Original message ---- >Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 21:59:13 -0700 >From: owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com (on behalf of "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org>) >Subject: Kolb-List: Re: In-flight Electric Adjustable IvoProp >To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com > > >That sounds pretty good - would you be willing to post your various numbers for your airplane? >Climb out at what speed & rpm - >Cruise at what rpm - >What rpm do you consider normal - too high - and optimum? >Anything else you can think of so that us 582 users who cannot afford a Rotax 912 can have something to relate to - give us as much context as you can. >Also what reduction ratio you are using, who makes your reduction drive system, type of prop, number of blades and anything else pertinent - all in one post. >(This is your chance to brag on your setup -WEAR IT OUT!) > >Thanks, >Richard Pike >MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296560#296560 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Mrs. Michelle Cole" <apilot(at)surewest.net>
Subject: In-flight Electric Adjustable IvoProp....reply
Date: May 03, 2010
Sorry, I do not know where the Michelle Cole came from. Vic ---- Original message ---- >Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 05:32:29 -0700 >From: owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com (on behalf of Mike Welch <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com>) >Subject: RE: Kolb-List: In-flight Electric Adjustable IvoProp >To: > > Mrs. Michelle Cole (I really know you're Vic G. he > he), > > Thanks for the feedback regarding your IvoProp. I > am glad to hear you don't fiddle with it much. > That's one of the things I did NOT want to do > (adjust it much). I'd be happy if I could just set > it...and forget it. > I think I'll still build the circuit, tho. With > my very limited experience with adj. props, I think > knowing roughly where the pitch is will be better > than nothing (at least for me). > My Ivo is already cut down to a 70" diameter. I > bought it that way. > > I second what Bro Pike said. How about a full > run-down on your engine....performance, numbers, > noise levels, as much as you can fill in the blanks. > > Regarding GEO engines, and their performance; it > shouldn't be too much longer before I can fire mine > up again. I had it 100% complete and running at one > time, prior to installing the turbo, but then > decided to add my own turbocharger and hi-po cam. > Adding a turbo should put the power around a Rotax > 912, maybe more...maybe less. I won't know exactly, > until I can measure thrust and other stuff. We'll > see....... > BTW, my installation includes a host of gauges > that monitor all the critical things to watch for, > i.e. boost gauge, EGT, AFR, Manifold Pressure, etc. > To install my turbo package (turbo, gauges, new > muffler, cam, etc.), I have spent a total of around > $1500. Add this to my engine and prop costs of > $6500 and I have a grand total cost of $8000 for > everything. > > Mike Welch > MkIII > > > > From: apilot(at)surewest.net > > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: In-flight Electric > Adjustable IvoProp > > To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com > > Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 19:42:54 -0700 > > > Cole" > > > > I find that I almost never need to adjust the > prop. After going through much thrust testing. I > found that the difference from 5000 rpm to and > through 6300 rpm only gives an additional 40 lbs of > thrust. Since I do not like to run over 5000 because > of the fact that 4 cycles (Geo Metro Suzuki G10 > engine) have more service life than when operated in > the higher rpm range. I do believe that the windage > tray and the re-ground cam have given me more power. > As for popping the breaker, it has only happened > once on the ground when I over pitched it. Also, for > reasons that I do not understand, I get more thrust > from cutting the 3-blade 72" dia down to > > 70" dia. I fly with a friend in a Maxair Drifter > with a 582 Rotax. We have about the same climb and > cruise and he burns around 4 gallons per hour and I > burn slightly over 2.5 gallons per hour. His engine > weight is 135 lbs and mine is 145 lbs with electric > prop, exhaust and radiator. > > Vic Kolb Mark III Classic > > > > ---- Original message ---- > > >Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 07:47:59 -0700 > > >From: owner-kolb-list-@matronics.com (on behalf > of Mike Welch ) > > >Subject: Kolb-List: In-flight Electric Adjustable > IvoProp > > >To: > > > > > > Kolb guys, > > > > > > For those of you that have Ivo Props, and > > > especially those of you that have them equiped > with > > > the electrical adjustment motor, the discussion > came > > > up about their control on the Aeroelectric list. > > > A guy that has the electric operated prop > > > mentioned he sure would like to know when the > motor > > > is drawing it's limit of amps, BEFORE it has to > pop > > > the circuit breaker. (If you change the pitch in > > > flight, about the only way to find out where the > > > pitch is, is to twist the prop all the way flat, > > > until the circuit breaker has been maxed out, > and > > > pops! Not a very good way to go! > > > > > > So, after a couple of suggestions, and one > > > preliminary design, Bob Nuchols (the > Aeroelectric > > > guru!!) came up with this design (see > attahment). > > > Now, when a person changes pitch in flight, an > > > electrical circuit will notify him of the > increasing > > > current draw, and light an LED at a preset > current, > > > rather than exceed this limit and pop the > breaker. > > > Much better way to go!! > > > > > > Bob included an email with his design that > > > identified the intended parameters. If anyone is > > > interested, let me know, and I'll copy it and > send > > > it to you. > > > > > > Mike Welch > > > MkIII > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat > and > > > e-mail from your inbox. Get started. > > >________________ > > >IVO-Prop_Pitch_Co==================== > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------ > > Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New > Busy. Get more from your inbox. See how. > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 03, 2010
From: Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: N-Number question
At 12:49 PM 5/3/2010, GeoB wrote: >Let me address this to everyone; Has ANY of us, in our local area, been >aware of anyone being cited for noncompliance? I'm not interested in some >newbie trying to fly a two-place trainer as an UL, but planes that look >mostly UL-like. Maybe they are a tad heavy, or don't have the stall >characteristics, etc. I've heard of nothing local. I've heard of two, elsewhere. One is a story floating around on the internet, a guy flying a 2 place which he was in the middle of the ELSA transition but hadn't received the paperwork yet, and an FAA guy who was on the field to look at an air charter operation, but they didn't show. Wasn't cited, just told not to fly it again until it was legal. The other one was the guy who recently wrote an article in Ultraflight magazine, claiming he'd been ramp checked five times with his PPC. The story sounded far fetched to me. The real risk is if you piss somebody off, or have an emergency landing, and they decide to investigate. I don't think I'd want to fly an overweight UL at Sun-N-Fun or Oshkosh, though... -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. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: russ kinne <russkinne(at)mac.com>
Subject: Re: virus warning
Date: May 03, 2010
Dana hit any key? MOST tempting with a 6-lb sledge. Don't archive. or anything else. Russ K On May 3, 2010, at 12:50 PM, Dana Hague wrote: > In the past couple of days I have gotten emails with no subject and > no text, just a link to an unknown website which I know better than > to click on. The emails were from: > > jvanlaak@.... and jetdriver1111@... > > Somebody on this list has an infected computer. It may or may not > be one or both of the above, since the "from" address is often > spoffed, but I suggest everybody (and especially the above two) > scan your computers. > > -Dana > > -- > Hit any key. With what? ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Flying the Kolb Ultrastar
From: "slowaero" <npd(at)maui.net>
Date: May 03, 2010
Hi Jean, Homer had a deal with Zodiac (the soft boat company) in the early 80s. They appreciated the folding feature which parallels their de-flatable boats for easy storage, shipping, &c. One of Homer's original reasons to design folding planes was that he saw boating take-off when outboards came along, because allowed the user to trailer home and store for little or no money. Might this plane have been made by Zodiac? Cheers, Dave Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296642#296642 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "The Kuffels" <kuffel(at)cyberport.net>
Subject: Re: Angle of Bank vs Stall Speed/Approach Technique
Date: May 03, 2010
David, << 'level approach' technique, you throw away all your safety margins >> Agree, mostly, with all your points. Didn't say this was safe, didn't say I like doing it. Said, sorta, this approach was commonly used in Alaska for very short strips. For example, "Little Mount Susitna International" was on top of the 2nd ridge across Cook Inlet. It was marked with a Clorox bleach bottle nailed on the left side at the north end. North of the bottle was a "rapid" decent. To the south the ground actually sloped down and after 100 feet was covered with hummocks. In other words, you had better touch down very close to the Clorox so you could be slowed down before the big jolts began. But as you note, we were a lot younger then. Regards, Tom Kuffel ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 04, 2010
Subject: Re: Flying the Kolb Ultrastar
From: Jean PILLAUDIN <jean.pillaudin(at)gmail.com>
Hi Dave, Zodiac sell the Kolb licence to Micro-Aviation in 1988. Micro-Aviation build the Pulsar I, Pulsar II and Pulsar III. My Pulsar (Ultrastar) is build from a kit from Micro-Aviation. Put a folding plane on a trailer is a very good idea, I have no budget to rent a position in a airport hangar! Cheers, Jean Q' importe le frelon pourvu qu'on ai l'ivresse! 2010/5/4 slowaero > > Hi Jean, > > Homer had a deal with Zodiac (the soft boat company) in the early 80s. > They appreciated the folding feature which parallels their de-flatable > boats for easy storage, shipping, &c. One of Homer's original reasons to > design folding planes was that he saw boating take-off when outboards came > along, because allowed the user to trailer home and store for little or no > money. > > Might this plane have been made by Zodiac? > > Cheers, > Dave > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296642#296642 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: virus warning
Date: May 04, 2010
From: jvanlaak(at)aol.com
Thanks. I have been using the free Microsoft security suite and thought I was ok. After this happened I bought a premium service again and it fo und lots of things the MS service did not. Got what I paid for. Sorry for the inconvenience. -----Original Message----- From: Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net> Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 12:50 pm Subject: Kolb-List: virus warning In the past couple of days I have gotten emails with no subject and no tex t, just a link to an unknown website which I know better than to click on. The emails were from: jvanlaak@.... and jetdriver1111@... Somebody on this list has an infected computer. It may or may not be one or both of the above, since the "from" address is often spoffed, but I su ggest everybody (and especially the above two) scan your computers. -Dana -- Hit any key. With what? ======================== =========== -= - The Kolb-List Email Forum - -= Use the Matronics List Features Navigator to browse -= the many List utilities such as List Un/Subscription, -= Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, -= Photoshare, and much much more: - -= --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List - -======================== ======================== =========== -= - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - -= Same great content also available via the Web Forums! - -= --> http://forums.matronics.com - -======================== ======================== =========== -= - List Contribution Web Site - -= Thank you for your generous support! -= -Matt Dralle, List Admin. -= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution -======================== ======================== =========== ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Firestar for sale
From: "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org>
Date: May 04, 2010
A friend of mine wants to sell his Firestar, it has the 5 rib wing and a 447. It is in good shape, I have flown it and it flies real well. He is asking $5900. Phone number 423-737-7317, ask for Sherrill Phillips. It is in East Tennessee, look up Decker's Farm Airport, it is at Sherrill's strip which is about 4 miles west of Deckers. These pictures are a few years old, it is currently N-numbered and has an airworthiness certificate. Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296699#296699 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/dcp_1104_large_353.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/dcp_1085_large_200.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Kolb Aircraft" <customersupport(at)tnkolbaircraft.com>
Subject: Re: Firestar for sale
Date: May 04, 2010
I also would sell our factory Fire Star. $ 12,000 ,low time flown only gently by Dich Rahill at the air shows. Travis 606 862 9692 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 9:05 AM Subject: Kolb-List: Firestar for sale > > A friend of mine wants to sell his Firestar, it has the 5 rib wing and a > 447. It is in good shape, I have flown it and it flies real well. He is > asking $5900. Phone number 423-737-7317, ask for Sherrill Phillips. It is > in East Tennessee, look up Decker's Farm Airport, it is at Sherrill's > strip which is about 4 miles west of Deckers. > > These pictures are a few years old, it is currently N-numbered and has an > airworthiness certificate. > > Richard Pike > MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296699#296699 > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/dcp_1104_large_353.jpg > http://forums.matronics.com//files/dcp_1085_large_200.jpg > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Kolb Aircraft" <customersupport(at)tnkolbaircraft.com>
Subject: Re: Firestar for sale
Date: May 04, 2010
For Sale http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgcY1QxX3cc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 9:05 AM Subject: Kolb-List: Firestar for sale > > A friend of mine wants to sell his Firestar, it has the 5 rib wing and a > 447. It is in good shape, I have flown it and it flies real well. He is > asking $5900. Phone number 423-737-7317, ask for Sherrill Phillips. It is > in East Tennessee, look up Decker's Farm Airport, it is at Sherrill's > strip which is about 4 miles west of Deckers. > > These pictures are a few years old, it is currently N-numbered and has an > airworthiness certificate. > > Richard Pike > MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296699#296699 > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/dcp_1104_large_353.jpg > http://forums.matronics.com//files/dcp_1085_large_200.jpg > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Flying the Kolb Ultrastar
From: "slowaero" <npd(at)maui.net>
Date: May 04, 2010
Hi Jean, What engine are you running? I couldn't find the Pulsar I on line but the Micro-Aviation Pulsar III looks like a nose dragger TwinStar. The UltraStar is an awesome design. With the wide placed engine shock mounts it has very low frame vibration. Visibility and comfort - fantastic. Happy flying, Dave Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296760#296760 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 04, 2010
Subject: Re: Flying the Kolb Ultrastar
From: Jean PILLAUDIN <jean.pillaudin(at)gmail.com>
I am running a Rotax 447. 'Awesome design' it is my opinion too! A real flying carpet!!! Find the picture i found years ago about the French Pulsar I. Jean Q' importe le frelon pourvu qu'on ai l'ivresse! 2010/5/4 slowaero > > Hi Jean, > > What engine are you running? > > I couldn't find the Pulsar I on line but the Micro-Aviation Pulsar III > looks like a nose dragger TwinStar. > > The UltraStar is an awesome design. With the wide placed engine shock > mounts it has very low frame vibration. Visibility and comfort - fantastic. > > Happy flying, > Dave > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296760#296760 > > -- J ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Firestar for sale
Date: May 04, 2010
From: willuribe(at)aol.com
Hi Travis, Very nice FireStar....Do you take trade ins? Regards, Will Uribe FireStar II El Paso, TX but working in Louisville, KY ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 04, 2010
Subject: Re: N-Number question
From: Richard Neilsen <neilsenrm(at)gmail.com>
I have flown to Oshkosh four times and Sun-N-Fun once and have never heard of anyone being checked. In fact I tried to get the FAA to crack down on the Titan Mustang guys at Sun-N-fun two years ago but they wouldn't do anything other than agree something should be done. Our John H has a knack getting the FAA types worked up at Sun-N-Fun but they have always backed down. Generally they are so happy that we fly in that they aren't about to do anything to discourage our participation. Seems like besides John and I there were only two other pilots camping with their planes at the UL/LSA strip at Sun-N-Fun this year. Rick Neilsen Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 6:15 PM, Dana Hague wrote: > At 12:49 PM 5/3/2010, GeoB wrote: > > Let me address this to everyone; Has ANY of us, in our local area, been > aware of anyone being cited for noncompliance? I'm not interested in some > newbie trying to fly a two-place trainer as an UL, but planes that look > mostly UL-like. Maybe they are a tad heavy, or don't have the stall > characteristics, etc. > > > I've heard of nothing local. > > I've heard of two, elsewhere. One is a story floating around on the > internet, a guy flying a 2 place which he was in the middle of the ELSA > transition but hadn't received the paperwork yet, and an FAA guy who was on > the field to look at an air charter operation, but they didn't show. Wasn't > cited, just told not to fly it again until it was legal. > > The other one was the guy who recently wrote an article in Ultraflight > magazine, claiming he'd been ramp checked five times with his PPC. The > story sounded far fetched to me. > > The real risk is if you piss somebody off, or have an emergency landing, > and they decide to investigate. I don't think I'd want to fly an overweight > UL at Sun-N-Fun or Oshkosh, though... > > -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. > > * > > * > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Kolb Aircraft
Date: May 05, 2010
Morning Folks: After 12 years, The New Kolb Aircraft Company (TNK) no longer exist. It has been replaced by Kolb Aircraft Company, Inc. Bryan Milburn is the new owner of Kolb Aircraft. The new company will operate out of Bryan's hanger at the former Chesnut Knolls Air Foundation property. Travis Brown is still the man in charge of Parts and Supplies, plus anything else you can imagine. Dennis Jackson is still welding airframes and making parts. Kolb Aircraft's direction will be to support the aircraft designed by Homer Kolb and the people that love to build and fly these airplanes. I urge everyone to continue to support Kolb Aircraft. They need our business. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 05, 2010
From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan(at)att.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb Aircraft
- John- Is the phone number still the same? - ------------------------- ------------ Bill Sullivan ------------------------- ------------ Windsor Locks, Ct. ------------------------- ------------ FS 447 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb Aircraft
Date: May 05, 2010
John- Is the phone number still the same? Bill Sullivan Windsor Locks, Ct. FS 447 Bill S/Gang:Yes, the phone number is the same now. I do not know if it will change in the future or not.john hauckmkIIITitus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Mike Welch <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Kolb Aircraft
Date: May 05, 2010
> Kolb Aircraft's direction will be to support the aircraft designed by Hom er > Kolb and the people that love to build and fly these airplanes. > john hauck > mkIII > Titus=2C Alabama John H=2C Travis=2C Bryan=2C etc.=2C So that we can better understand what the company is all about=2C could s omeone list the actual aircraft this new company will produce? (Firestar =2C MkIII Xtra?? =2C=2C etc.) Or=2C did you actually mean like it sounds =2C "support" only? I assume they are no longer affiliated with the Kolb Sport=2C correct? With a new owner=2C is there any anticipated change in the aircraft offer ed for sale=2C or possibly any new designs Bryan has been contemplating? Crap!! This economy sure is hard on airplane makers! Mike Welch MkIII _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search=2C chat and e-mail from your inbox . http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:O N:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 05, 2010
From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan(at)att.net>
Subject: Firestar
- I need some opinions.- I have not decided whether or not to cover the pod on the Firestar.- I know Kip just went with a mid-length windscreen, and his videos don't show any problems with the airflow bothering the pilo t.- Jack has a covered pod, and a short screen.- Dana just hangs out in the open with the Ultrastar.- Visibility has to be great.- My limited experience with a full enclosure tells me that it can be awful hot.- Any opinions as to advantages or disadvantages would be appreciated, because th e weather is starting to look good for outdoor Stits work. - ------------------------- ------------------ Bill Sullivan ------------------------- ------------------ Windsor Locks, Ct. ------------------------- ------------------ FS 447 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 05, 2010
From: Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Firestar
Bill, as you say the visibility can't be beat on mine, but it can get chilly. Whether it's worth it is up to you. It's not worth it to add it to mine but if it was already there... I don't know. I don't know if you saw Stan's FS, but he has the short windshield, with a removable upper section for winter. The back is still open, but he says it's quite comfortable in cold weather. -Dana At 11:50 AM 5/5/2010, william sullivan wrote: > I need some opinions. I have not decided whether or not to cover the > pod on the Firestar. I know Kip just went with a mid-length windscreen, > and his videos don't show any problems with the airflow bothering the > pilot. Jack has a covered pod, and a short screen. Dana just hangs out > in the open with the Ultrastar. Visibility has to be great. My limited > experience with a full enclosure tells me that it can be awful hot. Any > opinions as to advantages or disadvantages would be appreciated, because > the weather is starting to look good for outdoor Stits work. -- The early bird catches the worm, but it's the second mouse that gets the cheese. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Hauck's Old Web Page
Date: May 05, 2010
Hi Folks: For those that have not seen this before, and may be interested in cross country flights in Kolb aircraft, my Son, Mike, has initially uploaded this old web page of my 1994 flight around the border of the US with a dog leg to Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. This is a copy of the articles in the EAA Experimenter Mag, May, June, July, August 1995. The magazine articles are available to read on line at the EAA web site. This web page is not completely without a few bugs. This is the first page: http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94.htm The four URLs at the bottom of the first page work. The others do not. Below are the four URLs for each of four parts. This is Part 1: http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94a.htm Part 2: http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94b.htm Part 3: http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94c.htm Part 4: http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94d.htm john hauck MKIII Titus, AL ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 05, 2010
From: chris davis <capedavis(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb Aircraft
John/Kolbers, Too bad to hear TNK going by the wayside but good to hear Bri an Milburn is taking over He is a good man and I wish him the best . One of the main reasons I didnt sue TNK after my crash was to not be a part of th em going down , the state- of the economy and the"Sport Pilot" impact on the ultralight world has been hard on the Ultralight companies!=0A-- If the FAA had just raised the weight of an Ultralight 100 lbs there would st ill be a lot going on. just my 2centsChris Davis=0AKXP 503 492 hrs=0AGlider Pilot=0ADisabled from crash building Firefly =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A______________ __________________=0AFrom: John Hauck <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>=0ATo: kolb-lis t(at)matronics.com=0ASent: Wed, May 5, 2010 9:13:05 AM=0ASubject: Kolb-List: K ore.rr.com>=0A=0AMorning Folks:=0A=0AAfter 12 years, The New Kolb Aircraft Company (TNK) no longer exist.- It has =0Abeen replaced by Kolb Aircraft Company, Inc.=0A=0ABryan Milburn is the new owner of Kolb Aircraft.- The new company will =0Aoperate out of Bryan's hanger at the former Chesnut Kno lls Air Foundation =0Aproperty.=0A=0ATravis Brown is still the man in charg e of Parts and Supplies, plus anything =0Aelse you can imagine.=0A=0ADennis Jackson is still welding airframes and making parts.=0A=0AKolb Aircraft's direction will be to support the aircraft designed by Homer =0AKolb and the people that love to build and fly these airplanes.=0A=0AI urge everyone to continue to support Kolb Aircraft.- They need our =0Abusiness.=0A=0Ajohn ====0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 05, 2010
From: chris davis <capedavis(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Firestar
Bill, I had a full enclosure on my KXP with a lexan rear cockpit enclosure that I would put on in the winter and take off as soon as the temp got abov e 50 at 1000 ft and I was never too hot I also had a door on each side and I took both of them off in the warmest part of the summer.I dont know wheth er you have the 2 alum tubes and a hinge on each side or not but to-me th at is the way- to go otherwise with a short windshield =0Ahere in New Eng land I would have to wear a helmet with full shield -all year and I dont care to wear a helmet when I fly!Chris Davis=0AKXP 503 492 hrs=0AGlider Pil ot=0ADisabled from crash building Firefly =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A__________________ ______________=0AFrom: william sullivan <williamtsullivan(at)att.net>=0ATo: ko lb list =0ASent: Wed, May 5, 2010 11:50:06 AM=0ASu bject: Kolb-List: Firestar=0A=0A=0A- I need some opinions.- I have not decided whether or not to cover the pod on the Firestar.- I know Kip just went with a mid-length windscreen, and his videos don't show any problems with the airflow bothering the pilot.- Jack has a covered pod, and a shor t screen.- Dana just hangs out in the open with the Ultrastar.- Visibil ity has to be great.- My limited experience with a full enclosure tells m e that it can be awful hot.- Any opinions as to advantages or disadvantag es would be appreciated, because the weather is starting to look good for o utdoor Stits work.=0A=0A----------------- ------------------------- - Bill Sullivan=0A------------------ ------------------------- Windsor Locks, Ct.=0A----------------- ------------------------- ============= =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 05, 2010
Subject: Re: Kolb Aircraft
From: Richard Neilsen <neilsenrm(at)gmail.com>
Chris When the FAA introduced part 103 we thought the FAA was being overly generous. Before that the requirement was that ULs had to be foot launchable. Most planes weighed 100-150lbs. I had a Weedhopper at the time and they had hired a weight lifting runner to prove it was capable of foot launching but I always used the wheels. Nothing is as simple as adding to the weight limit would have helped. The television show (what was it 60 minutes?) had as much to do with killing ULs as anything. Rick Neilsen Redrive VW powered MKIIIC On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 1:19 PM, chris davis wrote: > John/Kolbers, Too bad to hear TNK going by the wayside but good to hear > Brian Milburn is taking over He is a good man and I wish him the best . One > of the main reasons I didnt sue TNK after my crash was to not be a part of > them going down , the state of the economy and the"Sport Pilot" impact on > the ultralight world has been hard on the Ultralight companies! > If the FAA had just raised the weight of an Ultralight 100 lbs there > would still be a lot going on. just my 2cents > Chris Davis > KXP 503 492 hrs > Glider Pilot > Disabled from crash building Firefly > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* John Hauck > *To:* kolb-list(at)matronics.com > *Sent:* Wed, May 5, 2010 9:13:05 AM > *Subject:* Kolb-List: Kolb Aircraft > > > Morning Folks: > > After 12 years, The New Kolb Aircraft Company (TNK) no longer exist. It > has > been replaced by Kolb Aircraft Company, Inc. > > Bryan Milburn is the new owner of Kolb Aircraft. The new company will > operate out of Bryan's hanger at the former Chesnut Knolls Air Foundation > property. > > Travis Brown is still the man in charge of Parts and Supplies, plus > anything > else you can imagine. > > Dennis Jackson is still welding airframes and making parts. > > Kolb Aircraft's direction will be to support the aircraft designed by Homer > > Kolb and the people that love to build and fly these airplanes. > > I urge everyone to continue to support Kolb Aircraft. They need our > business.<= - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - List > Contribution Web Site - > > > * > > * > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Firestar
From: "Ralph B" <ul15(at)juno.com>
Date: May 05, 2010
Bill, I decided not to cover the rear cage, but cover the front part. It has several advantages. It's lighter (that was a concern in the 103 days), it flies faster uncovered (covering around the cage in back of the seat acts like a parachute w/o a full enclosure), and lastly I can remove/inspect the tank/fuel lines easier. Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 447 N91493 E-AB 1000 hours 23 years flying it Kolbra 912UL N20386 2 years flying it 120 hrs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296861#296861 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/firestar_at_winsted_332.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 05, 2010
From: Lanny Fetterman <donaho1(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Lack of pilots
When I started flying in 1983 there were three of us flying out of Numidia International. (small grass strip) As of today there are still three of us flying from there. Over the years one or two people have flown out of there for a year or two, then they just fade away. There has never been any new, young, blood show up, all older pilots. There`s just not much interest from young people around here, that want to learn to fly. I don`t know why that is, but it is. I`m 59 years old, and I`m the young pup at our air strip. How is the enthusiasm other places? Lanny N598LF ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Kolb Aircraft
From: "cspoke" <cspoke(at)gulftel.com>
Date: May 05, 2010
Best of luck to Bryan, Travis, Dennis and all. These are great people leading a great company. -------- Craig Spoke Mark 111 Xtra VW Redrive Lillian, AL cspoke(at)gulftel.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296871#296871 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 05, 2010
From: frank goodnight <frank.goodnight(at)att.net>
Subject: Re: Firestar
Hi Bill, My firestar has the wings and tail covered the pod is all exposed. I like it that way but I have never flown a covered firestar so don't have any way to compare . The wind dosen't bother me , but again the winters in Brownsville are mild. I did put on a nose bowl and a shorty windscreen this winter. Too much down force on the nose at cruise I took them off for the upcoming flt. to MV. I don't know if the pod not being covered had anything to do with it. I don't intend to cover , and if I were building another I wouldn;t consider covering the pod. one huge advantages of an open pod is ease of access to anything that needs working on. and it just has to be more fun to fly. Frank Goodnight Firestar2--150 hrs Brownsville, TX ________________________________ From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan(at)att.net> Sent: Wed, May 5, 2010 10:50:06 AM Subject: Kolb-List: Firestar I need some opinions. I have not decided whether or not to cover the pod on the Firestar. I know Kip just went with a mid-length windscreen, and his videos don't show any problems with the airflow bothering the pilot. Jack has a covered pod, and a short screen. Dana just hangs out in the open with the Ultrastar. Visibility has to be great. My limited experience with a full enclosure tells me that it can be awful hot. Any opinions as to advantages or disadvantages would be appreciated, because the weather is starting to look good for outdoor Stits work. Bill Sullivan Windsor Locks, Ct. FS 447 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 05, 2010
From: "Jack B. Hart" <jbhart(at)onlyinternet.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb Aircraft
Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 14:28:59 -0400 From: Richard Neilsen <neilsenrm(at)gmail.com> > ................... Nothing is as simple as adding to the weight limit would have helped. The television show (what was it 60 minutes?) had as much to do with killing ULs as anything. > Rick, The EAA has to take some of the blame. To be fair, they were involved in 103-7 but have gone silent. The EAA has changed from a build from scratch that get you in the air aircraft for low dollars into supporting big bucks sport aircraft, major antique restorations, and very expensive speedy kit built aircraft. Sorry, you ran my bell. Jack B. Hart FF004 Winchester, IN ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
From: "Ralph B" <ul15(at)juno.com>
Date: May 05, 2010
I've noticed the same thing in recent years. I think the young guys are more into video games and computers. If they want to fly, there is a game or simulation that would satisfy that desire without having to spend money on a plane or lessons. Cell phones and ipods seem to satisfy everything they need. Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 447 N91493 E-AB 1000 hours 23 years flying it Kolbra 912UL N20386 2 years flying it 120 hrs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296885#296885 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Kolb Aircraft
From: "Ralph B" <ul15(at)juno.com>
Date: May 05, 2010
Some of the blame is our time limited society. Most everything is ready-made for instant gratification and reward. Nobody seems to have time for things that take some effort to build. Kids want things ready to use. Install batteries and away we go. If it doesn't work, take it back to the store. I built my Firestar 23 years ago, but I bought my Kolbra ready to fly. I don't think I could match Mark German's work to build that plane. In some cases, buy and fly makes a lot of sense. Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 447 N91493 E-AB 1000 hours 23 years flying it Kolbra 912UL N20386 2 years flying it 120 hrs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296886#296886 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: daniel myers <h20maule(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 05, 2010
Guys=2C here in central Florida=2C there are many young pilots. I went to h ighschool where I met 4 other aviation enthusiasts. All 5 of us obtained ou r pilots licenses by our senior year. As for me=2C I am only 20 years old a nd have owned two aircraft. My first plane was a FSII amphib and my current is a SeaRey amphibian. In the last 2 years=2C I have gone from student pil ot=2C to SeaRey Technical Administrator=2C to an aircraft owner=2C to an ai rcraft broker specializing in amphibious aircraft. As for my friends=2C we still "hang out" and fly on a daily and weekly basis. The SeaRey community loves us youngsters (I think). Anyways=2C maybe we need to send some youngs ters your way! Regards=2C Daniel Myers > Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots > From: ul15(at)juno.com > Date: Wed=2C 5 May 2010 18:17:21 -0700 > To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com > > > I've noticed the same thing in recent years. I think the young guys are m ore into video games and computers. If they want to fly=2C there is a game or simulation that would satisfy that desire without having to spend money on a plane or lessons. Cell phones and ipods seem to satisfy everything the y need. > > Ralph > > -------- > Ralph B > Original Firestar 447 > N91493 E-AB > 1000 hours > 23 years flying it > Kolbra 912UL > N20386 > 2 years flying it > 120 hrs > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296885#296885 > > > > > > > =========== =========== =========== =========== > > > _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search=2C chat and e-mail from your inbox . http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:O N:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: jim.baker(at)windstream.net
Date: May 05, 2010
Subject: Re: Kolb Aircraft
X-mailer: Pegasus Mail for Windows (4.51) > Some of the blame is our time limited society. Most everything is > ready-made for instant gratification and reward. Damn straight. A good example is the Almost Ready to Fly models you see now in hobby magazines. $300-500 for some. Kits? Build it yourself? Ever wonder why we're not cranking out as many engineers as we used to? Damn, I'm getting old..... Jim Baker Elmore City, OK 580.788.2779 405. 426.5377 cell ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 05, 2010
From: zeprep251(at)aol.com
Gang, Ever have someone hanging around the strip looking at you while you unfold your Kolb? Take the first step,say hi,engage them in a little conversatio n and if you are confident enough in your piloting skills,offer them a rid e.At the fly-ins,let the parents put the kid in the seat and take their pi ctures.A second or 2 to tell the kids about how fragile the fabric is and how to handle the controls is all it takes.We all can be ambassadors for our sport if your not too picky to let them touch it.And don't start with me about liability, you already told them that the most dangerous part of a flight is the drive to the airport.Now impress them with a smooth fligh t,explaining every move you make before you make it.Let them handle the co ntrols if they are comfortable enough. You can get a lot of satisfaction giving someone their first ride,and sometimes all it takes is a taste,rem ember? G.Aman -----Original Message----- From: daniel myers <h20maule(at)hotmail.com> Sent: Wed, May 5, 2010 9:43 pm Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots Guys, here in central Florida, there are many young pilots. I went to high school where I met 4 other aviation enthusiasts. All 5 of us obtained our pilots licenses by our senior year. As for me, I am only 20 years old and have owned two aircraft. My first plane was a FSII amphib and my current is a SeaRey amphibian. In the last 2 years, I have gone from student pilo t, to SeaRey Technical Administrator, to an aircraft owner, to an aircraft broker specializing in amphibious aircraft. As for my friends, we still "hang out" and fly on a daily and weekly basis. The SeaRey community love s us youngsters (I think). Anyways, maybe we need to send some youngsters your way! Regards, Daniel Myers > Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots > From: ul15(at)juno.com > Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 18:17:21 -0700 > To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com > > > I've noticed the same thing in recent years. I think the young guys are more into video games and computers. If they want to fly, there is a game or simulation that would satisfy that desire without having to spend mone y on a plane or lessons. Cell phones and ipods seem to satisfy everything they need. > > Ralph > > -------- > Ralph B > Original Firestar 447 > N91493 E-AB > 1000 hours > 23 years flying it > Kolbra 912UL > N20386 > 2 years flying it > 120 hrs > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296885#296885 > > > > > > > > > > The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Get started. ======================== =========== ======================== =========== ======================== =========== ======================== =========== ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 05, 2010
Subject: Re: N-Number question
From: Duane Ransdell <radiobluebook(at)gmail.com>
I don't recall the aircraft type, but there was a Sport Plane of some sort for sale on eBay about a year ago. It had an N number on it, but it was fictitious. The owner claimed he was selling it because he got checked while flying into Sun-n-Fun and had to pay the fine. I guess they must have really made someone mad. Duane On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 10:27 PM, Richard Neilsen wrote: > I have flown to Oshkosh four times and Sun-N-Fun once and have never heard > of anyone being checked. In fact I tried to get the FAA to crack down on the > Titan Mustang guys at Sun-N-fun two years ago but they wouldn't do anything > other than agree something should be done. Our John H has a knack getting > the FAA types worked up at Sun-N-Fun but they have always backed down. > > Generally they are so happy that we fly in that they aren't about to do > anything to discourage our participation. Seems like besides John and I > there were only two other pilots camping with their planes at the UL/LSA > strip at Sun-N-Fun this year. > Rick Neilsen > Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC > On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 6:15 PM, Dana Hague wrote: > >> At 12:49 PM 5/3/2010, GeoB wrote: >> >> Let me address this to everyone; Has ANY of us, in our local area, been >> aware of anyone being cited for noncompliance? I'm not interested in some >> newbie trying to fly a two-place trainer as an UL, but planes that look >> mostly UL-like. Maybe they are a tad heavy, or don't have the stall >> characteristics, etc. >> >> >> I've heard of nothing local. >> >> I've heard of two, elsewhere. One is a story floating around on the >> internet, a guy flying a 2 place which he was in the middle of the ELSA >> transition but hadn't received the paperwork yet, and an FAA guy who was on >> the field to look at an air charter operation, but they didn't show. Wasn't >> cited, just told not to fly it again until it was legal. >> >> The other one was the guy who recently wrote an article in Ultraflight >> magazine, claiming he'd been ramp checked five times with his PPC. The >> story sounded far fetched to me. >> >> The real risk is if you piss somebody off, or have an emergency landing, >> and they decide to investigate. I don't think I'd want to fly an overweight >> UL at Sun-N-Fun or Oshkosh, though... >> >> -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. >> >> * >> >> get="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List >> ttp://forums.matronics.com >> _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution >> * >> >> > * > > * > > -- Sincerely, Duane www.amateurradiobluebook.com ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
From: "Ralph B" <ul15(at)juno.com>
Date: May 05, 2010
Good to hear from guys like you Dan! There is hope for our young people ... Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 447 N91493 E-AB 1000 hours 23 years flying it Kolbra 912UL N20386 2 years flying it 120 hrs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296899#296899 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Hauck's Old web Page
Date: May 06, 2010
John- I just finished reading your story and loved it. Never saw it before, just references to it. Thank you. Bill Sullivan Windsor Locks, Ct. FS 447 Bill S/Gang: Thanks. Glad you liked it. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Firestar
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 06, 2010
Bill, Not covering the pod is easier, of course. Why not just fly it for awhile without a pod covering. If you don't like it that way then add whatever covering you think suits you. Incremental change is the easiest and safest path to flying satisfaction. I've owned two Firestars and one Slingshot. All had/have full enclosures and I never got too hot flying in yankee-land. I removed the upper part of the fabric covering aft of the pilot on both Firestars for easier access to that area but won't do that with the Slingshot due to higher speeds. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly. - Michel de Montaigne Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296913#296913 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 06, 2010
From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan(at)att.net>
Subject: Re: Firestar
Thom- After reading everyone's comments,-I think I am going to do as you suggest.- I will just put the nose cone back on, and add a half length wi ndshield.- I rode a motorcycle for years without a windshield, including 2 full years of commuting 15 miles one way- rain, shine, and snow.--I w ouldn't recommend it.- I do have a lot of trouble with circulation in my hands, and cold or damp wind will bother me.- I also like the idea of eas e of service, until I see if I have any problems with the fuel system.- M aybe I can deflect enough air to make a difference.- Kip had a video wher e the camera was mounted on a wing strut, pointed at him.- The wind didn' t seem to disturb his clothes too bad.- He has a shield that is about 3/4 , if I remember, and no pod cover.- The walk-around video that Travis sen t showed a 1/2 pod cover, and I could easily do it in stages. - ------------------------- ------------------------ Bi ll Sullivan ------------------------- ------------------------ Wi ndsor Locks, Ct. ------------------------- ------------------------ FS 447 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 06, 2010
Related to this I think is the preponderance of fuel guzzling type certificated GA aircraft which are too expensive to fly and maintain for many of us. I just moved to a different airport last month. My Slingshot is one of only two experimental aircraft on the field with at least 40, maybe 50 aircraft that call this airport home. The other experimental is a 582 powered weight shift and I've never seen it fly, probably due to the perpetual high wind conditions here. Can't imagine anyone flying a weigh-shift here except near dawn or dusk. Walking through the community (open interior) T-hangar I see several airplanes with flat tires and covered in dust.... long ago out of annual. The Lack of Money to feed and maintain these aircraft may have something to do with the Lack of Pilots (actually flying). Local 100LL price is $4.90/gallon. Just 5 nm away at KBUF, it is $6.01. Going rate for an A&P is $65/hr. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly. - Michel de Montaigne Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296914#296914 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "b young" <by0ung(at)brigham.net>
Subject: Firestar
Date: May 06, 2010
I need some opinions. I have not decided whether or not to cover the pod on the Firestar. I know Kip just went with a mid-length windscreen, and his videos don't show any problems with the airflow bothering the pilot. Jack has a covered pod, and a short screen. Dana just hangs out in the open with the Ultrastar. Visibility has to be great. My limited experience with a full enclosure tells me that it can be awful hot. Any opinions as to advantages or disadvantages would be appreciated, because the weather is starting to look good for outdoor Stits work. Bill Sullivan Windsor Locks, Ct. FS 447 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. When I drove motorcycles without a wind faring. There was always the wind in your face and the experience that goes with that, when I put on a faring it was still breezy, and I never missed getting smacked by the bugs, etc. it also extended the season I could ride comfortably by a few weeks. With the full enclosure on the mkIII I can fly all winter long, I have taken off with temps in the 20's and had an hour flight. Going into the sun was warmer than when flying away. To keep from getting too hot in summer I cut some vents in the side windows , just ahead and above my knees, when they are open it blows directly on me and eliminates the green house effect. Were I to build again it would be another full enclosure. Boyd Young MKIII Utah ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Bob Green <bgreen(at)bimi.org>
Date: May 06, 2010
Subject: RE: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 05/05/10
Had not heard of the company change. IMHO Kolb can make a better go of it if they stick to the designs put out by Homer. Personally I got tired of seeing adds about a $100K plane built in China. The people at Kolb are a butch of nice people for sure. Bob MKIIIX N830PB Great Plains VW Re-drive ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Mike Welch <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 05/05/10
Date: May 06, 2010
> Had not heard of the company change. IMHO Kolb can make a better go of it if they stick to the designs put out by Homer.sure. > Bob > MKIIIX > N830PB > Great Plains VW Re-drive Bob=2C Has any of the guys at Kolb Aircraft contacted you about your VW engine s etup? If I'm not mistaken=2C I though I heard Travis mention something abo ut a VW-based engine for the next company built Xtra. I would imagine that the Kolb owner guys that are running the VW engines on their Xtra's would be sought after by Kolb Co. Maybe Travis could update us on this latest project=2C or whether or not it is out the window due to the latest developments. Mike Welch MkIII _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with H otmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid= PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 06, 2010
From: "Jack B. Hart" <jbhart(at)onlyinternet.net>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
> > >The Lack of Money to feed and maintain these aircraft may have something to do with the Lack of Pilots (actually flying). Local 100LL price is $4.90/gallon. Just 5 nm away at KBUF, it is $6.01. Going rate for an A&P is $65/hr. > >-------- Thom, Randoph County Airport is small, but it has several hangar queens. I don't see other people at the airport but one. He is retired and purchased a C-150 so that he could keep flyng. The other day, he was complaining and made the comment that "Bernoulli principle does not hold up a plane, money does." Jack B. Hart FF004 Winchester, IN ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 06, 2010
Jack, That is one way to look at it. Another way is that lack of money is what keeps an airplane down. Same same. Not a cheap hobby even when burning auto fuel, but I can't imagine not flying, no matter the cost. For me, it is an addiction like drugs or smokes are for some, and I can't wait until my next fix. I'm Jonesing for some decent flying weather. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly. - Michel de Montaigne Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296945#296945 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 06, 2010
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
From: Richard Girard <aslsa.rng(at)gmail.com>
No bucks, no Buck Rogers. "The Right Stuff". Rick Girard On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 1:23 PM, Jack B. Hart wrote: > > > > > > >The Lack of Money to feed and maintain these aircraft may have something > to > do with the Lack of Pilots (actually flying). Local 100LL price is > $4.90/gallon. Just 5 nm away at KBUF, it is $6.01. Going rate for an A&P is > $65/hr. > > > >-------- > > Thom, > > Randoph County Airport is small, but it has several hangar queens. I don't > see other people at the airport but one. He is retired and purchased a > C-150 so that he could keep flyng. The other day, he was complaining and > made the comment that "Bernoulli principle does not hold up a plane, money > does." > > Jack B. Hart FF004 > Winchester, IN > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Firestar
Date: May 06, 2010
Were I to build again it would be another full enclosure. Boyd Young MKIII Utah I built US, FS, and MKIII. I am with Boyd. If I built again, I'd go full enclosure. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 06, 2010
From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan(at)att.net>
Subject: Re: Firestar
- I like the full enclosure, but I think I'm going to start with the basi cs and go from there.- I am still trimming weight to get as close to a 10 3 spec as I can.- There is no extended flying planned for the time being, due to my deteriorating physical condition.- Nothing to do with the cras h, but I am in the final stages of degenerative disc disease plus a host of other problems.- Up, around, and down- maybe an hour out and back.- Le arn first, then fun as I can get it.- I am now about 3 years past my "nev er walk again" date. - ------------------------- ----------------- Bill Sullivan ------------------------- ----------------- Windsor Locks, Ct. ------------------------- ----------------- FS 447 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "lhaggerty" <lhaggerty(at)tampabay.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Firestar
Date: May 06, 2010
The best of Irish luck ta ya. Pete ----- Original Message ----- From: william sullivan To: kolb list Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 2:30 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Firestar I like the full enclosure, but I think I'm going to start with the basics and go from there. I am still trimming weight to get as close to a 103 spec as I can. There is no extended flying planned for the time being, due to my deteriorating physical condition. Nothing to do with the crash, but I am in the final stages of degenerative disc disease plus a host of other problems. Up, around, and down- maybe an hour out and back. Learn first, then fun as I can get it. I am now about 3 years past my "never walk again" date. Bill Sullivan Windsor Locks, Ct. FS 447 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 06, 2010
I know for me it was the money. I tried, (read checked) several times into getting a pilots certificate, and could never afford it. Finally the "UL"s" got good enough to make it interesting, and I borrowed money from my 401 K to buy a Firestar II. It still took me 10 years and 6 months to get my Sport Pilot certificate. It is just too costly for a regular working guy to get into it. Quite frankly the cost of some of these Light Sport planes (100 K ) is such that if I had that kind of money I would buy a go fast GA plane. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 06, 2010
From: chris davis <capedavis(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: RE: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 05/05/10
Mike/gang Thinking about what would help Kolb make a go of it-Brian and t he gang should stick with the Homer designs but --- IMHO they should go aft er the LSPA market with a new aircraft model with all the modifications the John Hauck and his brother Jim have done to his MKIII and all the-obviou s success he has had and all the fans that miss pfer and John have I think that the "MKIII Hauck "model would be very marketable and a flock of those would do a lot for our longevity.I personally dont care for the MKIII extra "they dont glide worth a sh-t-"Chris Davis=0AKXP 503 492 hrs=0AGlider Pi lot=0ADisabled from crash building Firefly =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A_________________ _______________=0AFrom: Mike Welch <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com>=0ATo: kolb-lis t(at)matronics.com=0ASent: Thu, May 6, 2010 12:00:18 PM=0ASubject: RE: Kolb-Li st: RE: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 05/05/10=0A=0A> Had not heard of the co mpany change. IMHO Kolb can make a better go of it if they stick to the des igns put out by Homer.sure. =0A> Bob=0A> MKIIIX=0A> N830PB=0A> Great Plains VW Re-drive=0A=0ABob,=0A-=0A- Has any of the guys at Kolb Aircraft con tacted you about your VW engine setup?- If I'm not mistaken, I though I -heard Travis mention something about a VW-based engine for the next comp any built Xtra.=0A- I would imagine that the Kolb owner guys that are run ning the VW engines on their Xtra's would be sought after by Kolb Co.=0A- Maybe Travis could update us on this latest project, or whether-or not i t is out the window due to the latest developments.=0A-=0AMike Welch=0AMk III-=0A=0A________________________________=0AThe New Busy think 9 to 5 is ====== =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 06, 2010
From: PATRICK LADD <pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
--- On Thu, 6/5/10, Ralph B wrote: From: Ralph B <ul15(at)juno.com> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots Date: Thursday, 6 May, 2010, 2:17 I've noticed the same thing in recent years. I think the young guys are mor e into video games and computers. If they want to fly, there is a game or s imulation that would satisfy that desire without having to spend money on a plane or lessons. Cell phones and ipods seem to satisfy everything they ne ed. Ralph -------- Visiting my old gliding club recently the CFI told me that they now have to sit any prospective member down and explain to him that he could hurt hims elf gliding. Good grief! We have a generation who have never fallen from a tree and boken an arm or even grazed a knee or an elbow. Playgrounds are co vered in rubber not asphalt. They are not allowed in a canoe whithout a lif ejacket . A youngster on TV the other day said ``If I fall over my Mum rushes up an d says Are you hurt darling , are you sure you are alright. My Gran says `G et up`. Cheers Pat. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296885#296885 le, List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <aoldman(at)xtra.co.nz>
Subject: Re: Hauck's Old Web Page
Date: May 07, 2010
Thanks for the entertainment. You could charge for this . Its a great read , Its also gives some insight into the capability of the little planes we fly. They are much more capable than many would think,also much safer than many give them credit for . The MK111c is a very good flying machine that most of us do not fly close to its limitations. My own limitations are far less than the MK111s . You have a great way with words,never over stating a situation but giving enough information so others that have enjoyed the same environment can visualize some of the situations you found yourself in and appreciate the skill that goes with the safe out come of your adventures. I bet some of those close to you think you are a bad boy. Keep it up . You serve as a inspiration to the young uns considering taking up our sport . Downunder MK111c Fair winds to all . Regards Tony ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 5:12 AM Subject: Kolb-List: Hauck's Old Web Page > > Hi Folks: > > For those that have not seen this before, and may be interested in cross > country flights in Kolb aircraft, my Son, Mike, has initially uploaded > this > old web page of my 1994 flight around the border of the US with a dog leg > to > Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. > > This is a copy of the articles in the EAA Experimenter Mag, May, June, > July, > August 1995. The magazine articles are available to read on line at the > EAA > web site. > > This web page is not completely without a few bugs. > > This is the first page: > > http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94.htm > > The four URLs at the bottom of the first page work. The others do not. > > Below are the four URLs for each of four parts. > > > This is Part 1: > > http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94a.htm > > Part 2: > > http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94b.htm > > Part 3: > > http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94c.htm > > Part 4: > > http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94d.htm > > > john hauck > MKIII > Titus, AL > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <aoldman(at)xtra.co.nz>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 07, 2010
We are paying $9.44 US a gallon for our fuel down here . We still manage to convert lots of it into smily faces . But I know what you are talking about, fuel has simply become a easy cash cow for our govements.Tax Tax Tax Downunder MK111c ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 11:47 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots > > Related to this I think is the preponderance of fuel guzzling type > certificated GA aircraft which are too expensive to fly and maintain for > many of us. > > I just moved to a different airport last month. My Slingshot is one of > only two experimental aircraft on the field with at least 40, maybe 50 > aircraft that call this airport home. The other experimental is a 582 > powered weight shift and I've never seen it fly, probably due to the > perpetual high wind conditions here. Can't imagine anyone flying a > weigh-shift here except near dawn or dusk. Walking through the community > (open interior) T-hangar I see several airplanes with flat tires and > covered in dust.... long ago out of annual. > > The Lack of Money to feed and maintain these aircraft may have something > to do with the Lack of Pilots (actually flying). Local 100LL price is > $4.90/gallon. Just 5 nm away at KBUF, it is $6.01. Going rate for an A&P > is $65/hr. > > -------- > Thom Riddle > Buffalo, NY > Kolb Slingshot SS-021 > Jabiru 2200A #1574 > Tennessee Prop 64x32 > > > I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated > sufficiently to reason incorrectly. > - Michel de Montaigne > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296914#296914 > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jerry Deckard" <flypoker(at)windstream.net>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 07, 2010
At my local airport, they/we are trying to start a flying club. After months of talking it finally got down to 8-10 people that were willing to put up 3-4K to buy a plane. When it came to deciding what to buy, most wanted auto pilot, min 180hp fancy gps etc.... That's when I walked. Only a couple wanted a 150 or older 172 to keep cost low so that we could actually afford to fly the thing. Most were more interested in looking like they were going somewhere instead of actual time in the air. So I took my investment and bought a Firestar, just got it home last night. Jerry SE Missouri ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Beauford Tuton <beauford173(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Hauck's Old Web Page
Date: May 07, 2010
Brother John: Some highly enjoyable reading... Thanks for putting it up on the List... After this inspiration=2C hell=2C I might even plan an EIGHTY mile XC in th e Kleenex Kolb... ...will need to lay-in some MRE's and stash some gas along the route first. .. beauford FF-076 Brandon=2C FL > > Hi Folks: > > For those that have not seen this before=2C and may be interested in cros s > country flights in Kolb aircraft=2C my Son=2C Mike=2C has initially uploa ded this > old web page of my 1994 flight around the border of the US with a dog leg to > Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay=2C Alaska. > > >> . _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search=2C chat and e-mail from your inbox . http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:O N:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 07, 2010
Jerry, That sounds familiar. At the airport I just moved from, there is a very old flying club that currently owns 4 airplanes, a Cherokee 140, an Archer, a C172 and a Cherokee Six. Most stay fairly busy during the summer except for the Cherokee Six which is for sale for that reason. Over the last few years a couple guys proposed over and over that they replace one of the gas guzzlers with a used LSA but the "management" won't hear of it. And yet they want to sell the Six because "nobody can afford to fly it". For several years (before the big fuel cost increase a couple years ago) they had a waiting list for membership. Now they have several openings but are primarily looking for student pilots who tend to fly more than already certificated pilots. In this part of the world there seems to be a mindset among existing pilots adamantly against LSA for reasons beyond my ability to understand. And yet, at this very same airport there is an active flight school with two C172s and a Navigator 600 (SLSA from Poland). Guess which airplane gets the most use by student pilots? You guessed it, the SLSA. But the flying club remains deaf, dumb and blind. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly. - Michel de Montaigne Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297027#297027 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Mike Welch <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 07, 2010
Jerry=2C What town are at in Missouri? I'm in Camdenton=2C just slightly south of Lake of the Ozarks. Mike Welch MkIII CX > From: flypoker(at)windstream.net > To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots > Date: Fri=2C 7 May 2010 07:33:20 -0500 > > > > At my local airport=2C they/we are trying to start a flying club. After m onths > of talking it finally got down to 8-10 people that were willing to put up > 3-4K to buy a plane. When it came to deciding what to buy=2C most wanted auto > pilot=2C min 180hp fancy gps etc.... That's when I walked. Only a couple > wanted a 150 or older 172 to keep cost low so that we could actually affo rd > to fly the thing. Most were more interested in looking like they were goi ng > somewhere instead of actual time in the air. > > So I took my investment and bought a Firestar=2C just got it home last ni ght. > > Jerry > SE Missouri > > > =========== =========== =========== =========== > > > _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search=2C chat and e-mail from your inb ox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:O N:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
From: "Ducati SS" <hiwingflyer6219(at)yahoo.com>
Date: May 07, 2010
I used to have a C 150 that I kept tied down at a local airport. At times I would stop to talk to a teacher who hangered his plane at the same airport. This teacher also did light contracting work summers. He made two comments that seem to be a national trend with young people. The first was that he had given up trying to hire students as they would only show up a for day or two. The second was that he has taken more kids for rides in his Skipper than he could number. When the ride was over the kids would be all excited and ask what they needed to do to become pilots. When he outlined the process that would be the end of it. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297029#297029 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jerry Deckard" <flypoker(at)windstream.net>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 07, 2010
I am near Poplar Bluff. I have 1200' strip at home. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Welch To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 8:11 AM Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots Jerry, What town are at in Missouri? I'm in Camdenton, just slightly south of Lake of the Ozarks. Mike Welch MkIII CX > From: flypoker(at)windstream.net > To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots > Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 07:33:20 -0500 > > > At my local airport, they/we are trying to start a flying club. After months > of talking it finally got down to 8-10 people that were willing to put up > 3-4K to buy a plane. When it came to deciding what to buy, most wanted auto > pilot, min 180hp fancy gps etc.... That's when I walked. Only a couple > wanted a 150 or older 172 to keep cost low so that we could actually afford > to fly the thing. Most were more interested in looking like they were going > somewhere instead of actual time in the air. > > So I took my investment and bought a Firestar, just got it home last night. > > Jerry > SE Missouri > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Learn more. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 07, 2010
What town are at in Missouri? I'm in Camdenton, just slightly south of Lake of the Ozarks. Mike Welch MkIII CX Mike W/Gang: For the past 4 years, returning from the Rock House, Oregon, I have spent the last night out at Neosho Airport, MO, 119 miles SW of Camdenton. In fact, last year I spent two nights at Neosho because of weather. A great little airport and manager. There is another good airport 23 miles south of Camdenton, at Lebanon. I spent the night there on the way to Alaska in 2001. They have a daily covered dish lunch each day. Let me sleep in the FBO. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Hauck's Old Web Page
Date: May 07, 2010
Some highly enjoyable reading... Thanks for putting it up on the List... After this inspiration, hell, I might even plan an EIGHTY mile XC in the Kleenex Kolb... ...will need to lay-in some MRE's and stash some gas along the route first... beauford FF-076 Brandon, FL Beauford T/Gang: Glad you enjoyed the article. How many MRE's do you think it will take to make an 80 mile cross country? I need to find some fresh ones. Do you know if the Commissary still sells them? john hauck mkIII Titus, AL ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Hauck's Old Web Page
Date: May 07, 2010
I bet some of those close to you think you are a bad boy. Keep it up . You serve as a inspiration to the young uns considering taking up our sport . Downunder MK111c Fair winds to all . Regards Tony Thanks, Tony: My family tried to talk me out of every Alaska flight, but knew what the outcome was going to be. At 71, they are not real excited about me making the annual flight West, but realize I will continue to do them as long as they continue to be fun. When the fun flying is gone, I'll find another way to get out West. Yes, we have a good little airplane, one of the reasons I chose to make my long flights in a Kolb. Will never forget the guy at an airport somewhere in South Carolina, where I landed to get fuel. This was during the 1994 flight around the country, and I had about three days of flying left before I got back to Alabama. I taxied up to the gas pump and got out. He came up to the airplane and asked where I was from. I told him Alabama. He said, "You flew that thing all the way from there?" My reply was yes, I had flown it all the way from Alabama, but I did not tell him about the other 38 days and 16,000+ miles I had flown getting from Alabama to South Carolina. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 07, 2010
From: chris davis <capedavis(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
--- Jerry, Welcome to the Kolbers ! You will enjoy owning your own Ko lb and the aircraft fly like you dreamed about ! What model Kolb did you ge t single place or two? Hope it all goes well for you. The guys on this list are full of information and experience and a bunch of intelligent good men and women. CChris Davis=0AKXP 503 492 hrs=0AGlider Pilot=0ADisabled from c rash building Firefly =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A________________________________=0AFro m: Jerry Deckard =0ATo: kolb-list(at)matronics.com=0A Sent: Fri, May 7, 2010 8:33:20 AM=0ASubject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pil eam.net>=0A=0AAt my local airport, they/we are trying to start a flying clu b. After months of talking it finally got down to 8-10 people that were wil ling to put up 3-4K to buy a plane. When it came to deciding what to buy, - most wanted auto pilot, min 180hp fancy gps etc.... That's when I walke d.- Only a couple wanted a 150 or older 172 to keep cost low so that we c ould actually afford to fly the thing. Most were more interested in looking like they were going somewhere instead of actual time in the air.=0A=0ASo I took my investment and bought a Firestar, just got it home last night.=0A =========================0A =0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jerry Deckard" <flypoker(at)windstream.net>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 07, 2010
John, Leavine Neosho on your way to AL, you are probably getting near me. I am on MO/AR state line, near the bootheel of MO. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: John Hauck To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 9:09 AM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots What town are at in Missouri? I'm in Camdenton, just slightly south of Lake of the Ozarks. Mike Welch MkIII CX Mike W/Gang: For the past 4 years, returning from the Rock House, Oregon, I have spent the last night out at Neosho Airport, MO, 119 miles SW of Camdenton. In fact, last year I spent two nights at Neosho because of weather. A great little airport and manager. There is another good airport 23 miles south of Camdenton, at Lebanon. I spent the night there on the way to Alaska in 2001. They have a daily covered dish lunch each day. Let me sleep in the FBO. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Hauck's Old Web Page
From: "Kirkds" <kirkds(at)dishmail.net>
Date: May 07, 2010
If I recall correctly didn't you fly your ultrastar around the perimeter of the lower 48 John? Great reading about your Alaska trip by the way. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297063#297063 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Hauck's Old Web Page
Date: May 07, 2010
If I recall correctly didn't you fly your ultrastar around the perimeter of the lower 48 John? Great reading about your Alaska trip by the way. Hi Kirk S/Gang: That would have been one hell'uva flight. No, never did that. Longest flight in the Ultrastar was 600 miles round trip, and a hand full of 500 mile round trips. Flew in all the States east of the Mississippi in the Firestar and a few states west of the Big Muddy, for a total of 32, or it may have been 36. Can not remember for sure now. Been more than 20 years ago. The MKIII has flown in 49 States, most of Canada, and across the Mexican Border without landing. Thinking about those flights makes me tired. ;-) john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 07, 2010
Leavine Neosho on your way to AL, you are probably getting near me. I am on MO/AR state line, near the bootheel of MO. Jerry Jerry D/Gang: Nearest I get to Poplar Bluff, MO, is near Bald Knob, AR, 116 miles. Neosho is in the SW corner and you are located in the SE corner of Missouri. Is a beautiful flight from Neosho, MO, to Tunica, MS, just south of Memphis, TN. Nice green mountainous area. Makes me want to come back with my dirt bike and ATV. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 07, 2010
From: Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Hauck's Old Web Page
At 04:09 PM 5/7/2010, John Hauck wrote: >The MKIII has flown in 49 States... All that's left is to ship it to Hawaii... next year maybe? :) -Dana -- "Calvin, we will not have an anatomically correct snowman!" ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Hauck's Old Web Page
Date: May 07, 2010
All that's left is to ship it to Hawaii... next year maybe? :) -Dana Dana/Gang: Way back in 1984, when I built and started flying my Ultrastar, I made myself a commitment to fly my airplanes. That is what I have done for the past 26 years. I get that question at every flyin, "Did you trailer your airplane here?" My standard answer is, "No, I built it to fly, not trailer." The only time it gets trailered is when I break it bad enough to require taking it home to repair. Flyin in the 50th State is out of the question because I can not get enough range to make it to Hawaii. ;-( john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Fw: Hauck's Old Web Page
Date: May 07, 2010
Folks: For Bob Green and those that did not get a copy of this one the first time around. john hauck mkIII hauck's holler, alabama ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 12:12 PM Subject: Hauck's Old Web Page Hi Folks: For those that have not seen this before, and may be interested in cross country flights in Kolb aircraft, my Son, Mike, has initially uploaded this old web page of my 1994 flight around the border of the US with a dog leg to Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. This is a copy of the articles in the EAA Experimenter Mag, May, June, July, August 1995. The magazine articles are available to read on line at the EAA web site. This web page is not completely without a few bugs. This is the first page: http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94.htm The four URLs at the bottom of the first page work. The others do not. Below are the four URLs for each of four parts. This is Part 1: http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94a.htm Part 2: http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94b.htm Part 3: http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94c.htm Part 4: http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/hauck94d.htm john hauck MKIII Titus, AL ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 07, 2010
From: Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Hauck's Old Web Page
At 06:18 PM 5/7/2010, John Hauck wrote: >...The only time it gets trailered is when I break it... I wish I could say the same. Perhaps when I'm retired... But thanks for posting the story. One of the best flying reads I've seen in awhile. -Dana -- Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: russ kinne <russkinne(at)mac.com>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 07, 2010
GOOD ON YOU, DANIEL! -- AND YOUR BUDS. On May 5, 2010, at 9:43 PM, daniel myers wrote: > Guys, here in central Florida, there are many young pilots. I went > to highschool where I met 4 other aviation enthusiasts. All 5 of us > obtained our pilots licenses by our senior year. As for me, I am > only 20 years old and have owned two aircraft. My first plane was a > FSII amphib and my current is a SeaRey amphibian. In the last 2 > years, I have gone from student pilot, to SeaRey Technical > Administrator, to an aircraft owner, to an aircraft broker > specializing in amphibious aircraft. As for my friends, we still > "hang out" and fly on a daily and weekly basis. The SeaRey > community loves us youngsters (I think). Anyways, maybe we need to > send some youngsters your way! > Regards, > Daniel Myers > > > Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots > > From: ul15(at)juno.com > > Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 18:17:21 -0700 > > To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com > > > > > > I've noticed the same thing in recent years. I think the young > guys are more into video games and computers. If they want to fly, > there is a game or simulation that would satisfy that desire > without having to spend money on a plane or lessons. Cell phones > and ipods seem to satisfy everything they need. > > > > Ralph > > > > -------- > > Ralph B > > Original Firestar 447 > > N91493 E-AB > > 1000 hours > > 23 years flying it > > Kolbra 912UL > > N20386 > > 2 years flying it > > 120 hrs > > > > > > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=296885#296885 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your > inbox. Get started. > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: russ kinne <russkinne(at)mac.com>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 07, 2010
What an interesting election you're having !! Fair winds, Russ ________________________________________________________________________________
From: russ kinne <russkinne(at)mac.com>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 07, 2010
My apologies List, meant for Pat alone -- Begin forwarded message: > From: russ kinne <russkinne(at)mac.com> > Date: May 7, 2010 7:46:35 PM EDT > To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots > > What an interesting election you're having !! > Fair winds, > Russ > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jerry Deckard" <flypoker(at)windstream.net>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Date: May 07, 2010
It is a single, however I think the frame is two place, it has the 7 rib wing. I have firestar 1 kit that I picked about 4 years ago that I never got around to building. There a couple extra tubes on this one. It has the 503 on it. I bought it from the widow of Leman Neeper, in TX. He may have been on the list in the past? In the past I have had a quicksilver MXL and a Challenger clip wing II. I am looking forward to flying again. I have been out of it for about 3 years. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: chris davis To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 12:25 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots Jerry, Welcome to the Kolbers ! You will enjoy owning your own Kolb and the aircraft fly like you dreamed about ! What model Kolb did you get single place or two? Hope it all goes well for you. The guys on this list are full of information and experience and a bunch of intelligent good men and women. C Chris Davis KXP 503 492 hrs Glider Pilot Disabled from crash building Firefly ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- From: Jerry Deckard <flypoker(at)windstream.net> To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Fri, May 7, 2010 8:33:20 AM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots At my local airport, they/we are trying to start a flying club. After months of talking it finally got down to 8-10 people that were willing to put up 3-4K to buy a plane. When it came to deciding what to buy, most wanted auto pilot, min 180hp fancy gps etc.... That's when I walked. Only a couple wanted a 150 or older 172 to keep cost low so that we could actually afford to fly the thing. Most were more interested in looking like they were going somewhere instead of actual time in the air. So I took my investment and bought a Firestar, just go======================== ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 07, 2010
From: chris davis <capedavis(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Lack of pilots
Jerry , If you have never flown a Kolb but have flown a Quicksilver and a -Challenger HOLD ON because flying -a Kolb is a hole-nuther world =0A from what you have flown . Have fun!!!!-Chris Davis=0AKXP 503 492 hrs=0AG lider Pilot=0ADisabled from crash building Firefly =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A_________ _______________________=0AFrom: Jerry Deckard <flypoker(at)windstream.net>=0AT o: kolb-list(at)matronics.com=0ASent: Fri, May 7, 2010 9:33:32 PM=0ASubject: R e: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots=0A=0A=0AIt is a single, however I think th e frame is two place, it has the 7 rib wing.- I have firestar 1-kit tha t I picked about 4 years ago that I never got around to building. There a c ouple extra tubes on this one. It has the 503 on it.- I bought it from th e widow of Leman Neeper, in TX.- He may have been on the list in the past ?=0A-=0AIn the past I have had a quicksilver MXL- and a Challenger clip wing II. I am looking forward to flying again. I have been out of it for a bout 3 years. =0A-=0AJerry=0A----- Original Message ----- =0A>From: chris davis =0A>To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com =0A>Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 12:25 PM=0A>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pilots=0A>=0A>=0A>--- Jerr y, Welcome to the Kolbers ! You will enjoy owning your own Kolb and the air craft fly like you dreamed about ! What model Kolb did you get single place or two? Hope it all goes well for you. The guys on this list are full of i nformation and experience and a bunch of intelligent good men and women. CC hris Davis=0A>KXP 503 492 hrs=0A>Glider Pilot=0A>Disabled from crash buildi ng Firefly =0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A________________________________=0AFrom: Jerry Deckard =0A>To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com=0A>S ent: Fri, May 7, 2010 8:33:20 AM=0A>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Lack of pil tream.net>=0A>=0A>At my local airport, they/we are trying to start a flying club. After months of talking it finally got down to 8-10 people that were willing to put up 3-4K to buy a plane. When it came to deciding what to bu y,- most wanted auto pilot, min 180hp fancy gps etc.... That's when I wal ked.- Only a couple wanted a 150 or older 172 to keep cost low so that we could actually afford to fly the thing. Most were more interested in looki ng like they were going somewhere instead of actual time in the air.=0A>=0A >So I took my investment and bought a Firestar, just go====== ================== =0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A> =0A>=0A>href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List">http://www.ma tronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-Listhref="http://forums.matronics.com">http:// forums.matronics.com=0A>href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http ==0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Kolb Related Web Sites
Date: May 07, 2010
Hi Folks: Thanks to George Alexander, my web page is working better. He has all the url's working and will get some of the other problems sorted soon. http://webpages.charter.net/kawasaki1/Hauck/ This is the url for George's web page. He has gone to a lot of work to come up with some good information about Kolbs and Kolb activities. http://www.oh2fly.net john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Bob Green <bgreen(at)bimi.org>
Date: May 08, 2010
Subject: RE: Kolb-List Digest: 29 Msgs - 05/07/10
Thanks John ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Arksey(at)aol.com
Date: May 08, 2010
Subject: Re: Hauck's old web page
Thanks John for sharing with us, made my day... and thanks also to George Alexander for his work to get the url's working.....miss seeing you in Florida during the winter George.... weather sort of icky today here in michigan...doing some maintenance work on the firestar jim swan do not archive jim swan firestar ll 503 michigan ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Gene Ledbetter <gdledbetter(at)aol.com>
Subject: Major Bucket List Item Accomplished
Date: May 08, 2010
Hi Folks, just completed a major bucket list item. It was a long time coming but I turned 80 in January and flew my Firefly for the first time last Tuesday. I spent Feb and March at The Villages in Florida before returning to Cincinnati and my Firefly. Before flying the first time in the spring, I always rebuild my fuel system and simplified it even more this year by eliminating the squeeze bulb. So the fuel system now consists of the tank, fuel filter, and fuel pump. I also have a primer which allows me to start the engine using the primer until the pump fills the carburetor bowl. It worked perfectly and started on the first pull. I had to give a couple of more pulls since I didn't hit the primer at the right time after the first start. I keep the Fly in my trailer at a private field where the owner lets me park at no charge and i have been there now for 6 years. It's hard to believe but the Fly will be 10 years old this fall. It seems like only yesterday that it was finished by Brian and I was able to make my first solo in my own airplane. There was a happening last fall that I have decided to share. I was flying with a friend and we flew to two other fields for landings. He then left for home and I started back home. When I got in the pattern, the ailerons were acting somewhat sloppy and I knew I had to look for something when i got down. We made a normal landing, taxied up to the trailer and exited the plane. It was quite a shock when I looked and observed one of the aileron push rods hanging down on the ground. I had lost the aileron connection where the safely pin had obviously failed. The pins should have been replaced long ago so bad on me. The good news is that I had no problem controlling the plane with only one aileron control although it was somewhat sloppy. The best news is there was no damage to the pushrod even though it had to be bouncing off the ground. The moral of the story is that i've gone to bolts and nuts for that connection even though i still fold and unfold for every flight. Though the information might be interesting and perhaps helpful for someone. Gene Ledbetter 2000 Firefly Cincinnat, OH ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 08, 2010
Subject: AV8 Magazine
From: Richard Girard <aslsa.rng(at)gmail.com>
A month or so back our EAA chapter received an invitation to our members to have their airplanes featured in AV8 Magazine so I registered with them and took a look. You guys might be interested. The price is right and it's top quality, as good as anything you'll find on the news stand, IMHO. There's been some discussion about how to support the guys a Kolb. It couldn't hurt if one or two of you took a few pictures and sent them in. What the heck, every little bit helps. In the mean time here's their web address. http://www.av8magazine.com Sorry, I couldn't get a direct link, you'll have to cut and paste. Rick Girard ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <aoldman(at)xtra.co.nz>
Subject: Late afternoon flight NZ
Date: May 09, 2010
Hope I reduced these enough not to give anyone problems opening them. A sunset flight on the Pacific coast today. Nice flying conditions. Very cool 8 deg C . Inversion fog about 6 ft deep on the runway when landing. Summer is gone . Downunder MK111c Regards to all Tony ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 09, 2010
From: Fran Losey <loseyf(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Late afternoon flight NZ
On 5/9/2010 6:04 AM, aoldman(at)xtra.co.nz wrote: > Hope I reduced these enough not to give anyone problems opening them. > A sunset flight on the Pacific coast today. > Nice flying conditions. Very cool 8 deg C . Inversion fog about 6 ft > deep on the runway when landing. Summer is gone .. > Downunder > MK111c > Regards to all Tony Tony, looks like a great flying day! I am heading down under (Sydney) on business in July, I am hoping to get a day to grab a CFI and rental plane and do just what you did, fly the Coastline and see AU from a different perspective. Thanks for the photos. What part of NZ are you from if you don't mind me asking? -- Sincerely, Fran Losey www.mykitlog.com\loseyf ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Late afternoon flight NZ
Date: May 09, 2010
Hope I reduced these enough not to give anyone problems opening them. A sunset flight on the Pacific coast today. Nice flying conditions. Very cool 8 deg C . Inversion fog about 6 ft deep on the runway when landing. Summer is gone .. Downunder MK111c Regards to all Tony Hi Tony O/Gang: You're getting ready for winter and we are getting ready for summer. Beautiful pictures. Wish I could come down, fly with you, and enjoy your country. I noticed you had the old 503 cranked up pretty good. Makes them run better when you keep them blown out. I noticed your jury struts. First time I have seen them on another Kolb. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Cross Country Flying Weather Out West
Date: May 09, 2010
Morning Folks: I usually start watching the weather a week or so before I am ready to head out on long cross country flights. Decided to take a quick look at what is happening a week before departure. Noticed Texas was a little windy next week, then pulled up Clovis, NM, one of my fuel stops: Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Windy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to between 35 and 40 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Looking at weather like that makes me want to cancel my flight. Not only is the wind blowing like mad, it is blowing the wrong way. During the 2008 flight, John Williamson and I spent three days at Ontario, Oregon, waiting for the wind to calm a little. It blew steady at 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph the entire time. Felt strange leaning into the wind every time we went outside. Here's hoping for favorable winds out of the SE going, and out of the NW returning home. No matter what, we can't change it. john hauck Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Cross Country Flying Weather Out West
From: "R. Hankins" <rphanks(at)grantspass.com>
Date: May 09, 2010
The forecast only goes out a week, but it looks good once you get out here. God speed and safe flying! -------- Roger in Oregon 1992 KXP 503 - N1782C Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297201#297201 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: 180 turn back to the runway video
From: "R. Hankins" <rphanks(at)grantspass.com>
Date: May 09, 2010
I just finished up the annual on the KXP and took it out for a test flight. Having read through this thread the other day, I decided to try a whole bunch of simulated departure engine failures with 180 turns back to the runway. I tried steep and shallow, delayed and instant reaction to the power failure. The worst I could do was a shallow turn after waiting for the stall to tell me I needed to react. This took 400' of altitude. The best case was instant reaction and a tight turn. This took 100 to 150'. I couldn't believe it, so I did it 4 or five times. The most I could lose with the tight turn back was 250' and that only by waiting for the departure stall with the stick back before initiating recovery and turn. No comparison at all between shallow and steep turns. The shallow turns took nearly twice the altitude every time. The KXP is designed to be nimble at these slow speeds and does the 180 steep turn in 5 to 6 seconds. I did several 360s and 720s in each direction at minimum controllable airspeed, trying to force the accelerated stall and just about got dizzy. Just look down the wing and watch the world go round. I hadn't done these in a while. What a hoot! -------- Roger in Oregon 1992 KXP 503 - N1782C Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297202#297202 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jerry Deckard" <flypoker(at)windstream.net>
Subject: warp drive bolt torque?
Date: May 09, 2010
Anyone know the torgue for the mail bolts to the gear box? Thanks Jerry ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 09, 2010
From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan(at)att.net>
Subject: Re: warp drive bolt torque
- Jerry- I got this from Larry Cottrell about a year ago: - - 175 inch pounds for the hub to gear box - - 120 inch pounds for the blade bolts - ------------------------- ----------- Bill Sullivan ------------------------- ----------- Windsor Locks, Ct. ------------------------- ----------- FS 447- Warp Drive 2 blade ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: 180 turn back to the runway video
Date: May 09, 2010
I did several 360s and 720s in each direction at minimum controllable airspeed, trying to force the accelerated stall and just about got dizzy. Just look down the wing and watch the world go round. I hadn't done these in a while. What a hoot! -------- Roger in Oregon Roger H/Gang: I agree with Roger's tests. Kolbs are nimble little flyers. Very difficult to get one into an accelerated stall. Easy for a low time Kolb pilot to get one into a mush/stall in level flight and not realize they are no longer flying because the aircraft remains level until it smacks the earth. Very easy to do this on approach to an unfamiliar grass strip. Swear you were flying when he hit the earth, and can not understand how you tore up the Kolb so badly!!! I've been flying these Kolbs for a while and I still use my air speed indicator to let me know how I stand as far as flying the airplane. I know what my stall speed is. As long as I stay above it, I'll keep on flying. john hauck mkIII Titus, AL ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: 912 installation
From: "albertakolbmk3" <cheriebraun(at)xplornet.com>
Date: May 09, 2010
Hi guys, Just wondering if someone could share some pictures of their 912 installation. How does the cg work out. What size of prop? How far to the mounting face of the prop flange from the existing rear lord mounts? How much clearance to your tail boom and your flaps? Are you running a prop extension? Thanks, Tony -------- Tony B. Kolb MKIII C Rotax 582 C Gearbox 3.00:1 WD 66" 3 Blade Prop Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297207#297207 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 09, 2010
Subject: Re: warp drive bolt torque?
From: Richard Girard <aslsa.rng(at)gmail.com>
Jerry, 195 in. lb. comes to mind, but that could be for my Power Fin, too. WD's web site has the information on page one about half way down. Rick Girard On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 5:10 PM, Jerry Deckard wrote: > > Anyone know the torgue for the mail bolts to the gear box? > > Thanks > Jerry > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: Re: warp drive bolt torque?
Date: May 09, 2010
If you are looking for the Warp prop bolts, it is 175 inch pounds for the ones to the flange and 120 on the blades. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerry Deckard To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 4:10 PM Subject: Kolb-List: warp drive bolt torque? Anyone know the torgue for the mail bolts to the gear box? Thanks Jerry ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Jerry Deckard" <flypoker(at)windstream.net>
Subject: Re: warp drive bolt torque?
Date: May 09, 2010
Thanks, Sorry I asked when it was so simple to find. I didn't think of looking on the website. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Girard To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 7:29 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: warp drive bolt torque? Jerry, 195 in. lb. comes to mind, but that could be for my Power Fin, too. WD's web site has the information on page one about half way down. Rick Girard On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 5:10 PM, Jerry Deckard wrote: Anyone know the torgue for the mail bolts to the gear box? Thanks Jerry ========== arget="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List ========== http://forums.matronics.com ========== le, List Admin. ="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution ========== ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Greg" <gtaylor35918(at)roadrunner.com>
Subject: Prop clearance
Date: May 10, 2010
All, I have recently purchased a used kolb firestar single place and was wondering what the clearance should be between the prop and the tail boom, it has a 377 with a 66" 32 prop. Any info would be appreciated thanks Greg ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <aoldman(at)xtra.co.nz>
Subject: Re: Late afternoon flight NZ
Date: May 10, 2010
Yep the 503 was singing. I was still climbing. The VSI dosnt reflect that because it wasnt turned on. Winter is the best flying down here.The nasty thermals go away Tony ----- Original Message ----- From: John Hauck To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 12:58 AM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Late afternoon flight NZ Hope I reduced these enough not to give anyone problems opening them. A sunset flight on the Pacific coast today. Nice flying conditions. Very cool 8 deg C . Inversion fog about 6 ft deep on the runway when landing. Summer is gone .. Downunder MK111c Regards to all Tony Hi Tony O/Gang: You're getting ready for winter and we are getting ready for summer. Beautiful pictures. Wish I could come down, fly with you, and enjoy your country. I noticed you had the old 503 cranked up pretty good. Makes them run better when you keep them blown out. I noticed your jury struts. First time I have seen them on another Kolb. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <aoldman(at)xtra.co.nz>
Subject: Re: Late afternoon flight NZ
Date: May 10, 2010
On the east coast of the south island. About half way down. 100 mls south of Christchurch.Enjoy you trip to AU. You will love the trip up their East coast . The great barrier reef is something to see. That may be a bit far north for you. Tony ----- Original Message ----- From: Fran Losey To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 12:03 AM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Late afternoon flight NZ On 5/9/2010 6:04 AM, aoldman(at)xtra.co.nz wrote: Hope I reduced these enough not to give anyone problems opening them. A sunset flight on the Pacific coast today. Nice flying conditions. Very cool 8 deg C . Inversion fog about 6 ft deep on the runway when landing. Summer is gone .. Downunder MK111c Regards to all Tony Tony, looks like a great flying day! I am heading down under (Sydney) on business in July, I am hoping to get a day to grab a CFI and rental plane and do just what you did, fly the Coastline and see AU from a different perspective. Thanks for the photos. What part of NZ are you from if you don't mind me asking? -- Sincerely, Fran Losey www.mykitlog.com\loseyf ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 10, 2010
From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan(at)att.net>
Subject: Re: Prop clearance
- Greg- I have an original Firestar with a 447 and a 66" warp Drive two b lade prop.- The tip to boom clearance is just about one inch.- There is no prop extension.- - ------------------------- --------------------- Bill Sulliv an ------------------------- --------------------- Windsor Loc ks, Ct. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Check List and Floding Wing Question --> Kolb Ultrastar
From: "tbertw" <tbertw(at)tenbuckplans.com>
Date: May 10, 2010
I am purchasing a used Ultrastar. I have two questions - so far. Has someone developed a preflight checklist for the Ultrastar? I would like a picture or drawing of the "saddle" that holds the wings in the folded position. Both of these items are missing from the Ultrastar that I am buying. Thanks in advance, Tim - Spring, Texas Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297254#297254 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Prop clearance
From: "Ralph B" <ul15(at)juno.com>
Date: May 10, 2010
gtaylor35918(at)roadrunne > All, I have recently purchased a used kolb firestar single place and was wondering what the clearance should be between the prop and the tail boom, it has a 377 with a 66" 32 prop. Any info would be appreciated thanks > Greg Greg, the prop clearance is an inch with a 66" prop. The 32 pitch may be a little too much for a Rotax 377. I had a 28 pitch on mine when I had the wooden prop. I would suggest you tie the tail down with an auto tow rope and run it up to see if you can achieve full power over 6000 RPM. If you can't, then don't attempt to fly it until you get a lower pitch prop. Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 447 N91493 E-AB 1000 hours 23 years flying it Kolbra 912UL N20386 2 years flying it 120 hrs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297272#297272 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 10, 2010
From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan(at)att.net>
Subject: Re: Firestar
- Jack- I think I'm going to do as previously mentioned.- Put the nose cone on, a short windshield, and drop some weight.- The biggest item on t he weight issue is to change from streamlined steel struts to round aluminu m.- I am undecided as to whether or not to put a gap seal on it for now. - At my weight I don't need the extra lift (for now), and the increased v isibility would be a bonus for a beginner.- The pod can be covered later, as long as I don't drop my wallet or keys.- This is the nice thing about the Kolb design- changes can be made at any stage.- Covering is a moot p oint right now- we still have frost warnings, and I have to work in the bac k yard. - Health?- I read the Irish sports page (obituaries) every day, and kee p out living my doctors.- Even the much younger ones. - Keep making entries to your web site- I refer to it-frequently.- Th ank you. - ------------------------- ------------------------- -Bill Sullivan ------------------------- ------------------------- Windsor locks, Ct. ------------------------- ------------------------- FS 447 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 10, 2010
From: Fran Losey <loseyf(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Late afternoon flight NZ
On 5/10/2010 2:31 AM, aoldman(at)xtra.co.nz wrote: > On the east coast of the south island. About half way down. 100 mls > south of Christchurch.Enjoy you trip to AU. You will > love the trip up their East coast . The great barrier reef is > something to see. That may be a bit far north for you. > Tony > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Fran Losey > *To:* kolb-list(at)matronics.com > *Sent:* Monday, May 10, 2010 12:03 AM > *Subject:* Re: Kolb-List: Late afternoon flight NZ > > On 5/9/2010 6:04 AM, aoldman(at)xtra.co.nz wrote: >> Hope I reduced these enough not to give anyone problems opening >> them. A sunset flight on the Pacific coast today. >> Nice flying conditions. Very cool 8 deg C . Inversion fog about 6 >> ft deep on the runway when landing. Summer is gone .. >> Downunder >> MK111c >> Regards to all Tony > Tony, looks like a great flying day! I am heading down under > (Sydney) on business in July, I am hoping to get a day to grab a > CFI and rental plane and do just what you did, fly the Coastline > and see AU from a different perspective. Thanks for the photos. > What part of NZ are you from if you don't mind me asking? > > -- > Sincerely, Fran Losey www.mykitlog.com\loseyf > > * > > href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List > href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com > href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c > * > > * > > > * Thanks Tony, I am really looking forward to it! I will be there for 8 days before heading to Kuala Lumpur. I will do some investigating before I go so I have a flight plan of where I want to see. Should be memorable.... Fran -- Sincerely, Fran Losey www.mykitlog.com\loseyf ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Greg" <gtaylor35918(at)roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: Prop clearance
Date: May 10, 2010
Bill, Thanks for the info, thats about what the clearance is on mine with a 66X32. Greg ----- Original Message ----- From: william sullivan To: kolb list Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 7:59 AM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Prop clearance Greg- I have an original Firestar with a 447 and a 66" warp Drive two blade prop. The tip to boom clearance is just about one inch. There is no prop extension. Bill Sullivan Windsor Locks, Ct. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 10, 2010
From: Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Firestar
At 11:15 AM 5/10/2010, william sullivan wrote: > Jack- I think I'm going to do as previously mentioned. Put the nose > cone on, a short windshield, and drop some weight. The biggest item on > the weight issue is to change from streamlined steel struts to round aluminum. I would go with whatever was the original strut material (round steel tubing, no?). > I am undecided as to whether or not to put a gap seal on it for > now. At my weight I don't need the extra lift (for now), and the > increased visibility would be a bonus... Use the gap seal. I flew my UltraStar without the gap seal... once. I'll never do it again. Make it out of clear vinyl as I did if you're concerned about visibility. -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. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Greg" <gtaylor35918(at)roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: Prop clearance
Date: May 10, 2010
Ralph, Thanks for the info, and I was planning on doing the engine run up that you referred to to verify that the engine is i good standing. I am a private pilot with about 250 hrs and an IFR rating but I can see that I will have a lot to learn with this Kolb, but it looks like it will be a blast. By the way can you tell me if there is a good place to get a good prop at a reaonable price? Greg ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ralph B" <ul15(at)juno.com> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 1:26 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Prop clearance > > gtaylor35918(at)roadrunne >> All, I have recently purchased a used kolb firestar single place and was >> wondering what the clearance should be between the prop and the tail >> boom, it has a 377 with a 66" 32 prop. Any info would be appreciated >> thanks >> Greg > > > Greg, the prop clearance is an inch with a 66" prop. The 32 pitch may be a > little too much for a Rotax 377. I had a 28 pitch on mine when I had the > wooden prop. I would suggest you tie the tail down with an auto tow rope > and run it up to see if you can achieve full power over 6000 RPM. If you > can't, then don't attempt to fly it until you get a lower pitch prop. > > Ralph > > -------- > Ralph B > Original Firestar 447 > N91493 E-AB > 1000 hours > 23 years flying it > Kolbra 912UL > N20386 > 2 years flying it > 120 hrs > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297272#297272 > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 10, 2010
From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan(at)att.net>
Subject: Re: Firestar
- Dana- The original struts were round aluminum, now damaged. -The ones currently on it are a nicely made streamlined steel set, but very heavy. - I don't know who made them, possibly the original builder. - ------------------------- ----------------------- Bill Sullivan ------------------------- ----------------------- Winds or Locks, Ct. ------------------------- ----------------------- FS 44 7 - ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 10, 2010
From: Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Firestar
At 07:26 PM 5/10/2010, william sullivan wrote: > Dana- The original struts were round aluminum, now damaged. The ones > currently on it are a nicely made streamlined steel set, but very > heavy. I don't know who made them, possibly the original builder. Do the drawings call for aluminum or steel? My US has steel tubes (per the drawings) and I'm pretty sure my friend's FS has steel struts too. -Dana -- In the 60's people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world is weird, people take prozac to make it normal. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 10, 2010
From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan(at)att.net>
Subject: Re: Firestar
- I don't have the drawings.- Two sets of struts came with it, and the round aluminum ones had matching paint.- I talked to Travis a couple of y ears ago when I mounted the replacement wings.- He said they were old sty le, with aluminum tubes, steel-ends, and riveted aluminum spacer tubes. -The welded streamlined ones are definately not stock.- Over 9 pounds f or the pair, too. - ------------------------- ------------------------ Bi ll Sullivan ------------------------- ------------------------ Wi ndsor Locks, Ct. ------------------------- ------------------------ FS 447 - ------------------------- ------------------- ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Firestar
Date: May 10, 2010
Do the drawings call for aluminum or steel? My US has steel tubes (per the drawings) and I'm pretty sure my friend's FS has steel struts too. -Dana Dana/Gang: Don't think my memory is completely gone. Having built an Ultrastar and Firestar kit, both used aluminum tube lift struts with 4130 steel lift strut fittings and a thick aluminum bushing for proper fit between the fittings and the tube. I don't remember steel tube lift struts on either model. If I have to, I can go dig out the US and FS plans to confirm. john hauck 1984 Ultrastar 1986 Firestar ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Prop clearance
From: "Ralph B" <ul15(at)juno.com>
Date: May 10, 2010
Greg, you can find used props within your local club and on the web. Just check around. The best prop for that 377 would be a 2-blade Ivo prop as it's ground adjustable. I gave one away that I had on my Firestar for about 20 years. It was still like new. I bought a new one with my new 447. If you have the 5-rib Original Firestar, you can use the prop without a spacer. Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 447 N91493 E-AB 1000 hours 23 years flying it Kolbra 912UL N20386 2 years flying it 120 hrs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297323#297323 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 10, 2010
From: Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Firestar
At 08:26 PM 5/10/2010, John Hauck wrote: >Having built an Ultrastar and Firestar kit, both used aluminum tube lift >struts with 4130 steel lift strut fittings and a thick aluminum bushing for >proper fit between the fittings and the tube. You're right, of course. The plans show a 2024 strut on the US. I just assumed mine were steel as they were painted to match all rest of the steel parts on my plane. -Dana -- Hardware: the part of the computer that can be kicked. If you can only curse at it, it's software. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 10, 2010
From: carl tosh <carl.tosh(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Ultrastar Aileron Gap Seal
First, I would like to say a great read and pictures of your flying adventu re John. I need some advice on what to use on my old Ultastar for the ailer on gap seal. As far as I can see in the plans Homer didn't use the full Sti ts covering with polyspray. My dilema is, I want to use the polyspay. When do you attach the ailerons and the gap seal and is the gap seal just tape a s used on the rest of the covering job? What I am asking is if you attach t he gap seal with poly brush or poly tack then you have to have the hinges a nd ailerons on before spraying polyspray and paint. Or do you just glue the gap seal on top of the paint . If you do then it isn't painted. Helllllp ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- ------- Thanks,Carl Tosh -=0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Greg" <gtaylor35918(at)roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: Prop clearance
Date: May 10, 2010
Thanks Ralph, I will have to check around for a ultralight club here in southern Ohio. Greg by the way I have a five rib with a canister brs any ideas on stall speed, empty weight,etc. I know that all aircraft are different but like in type should be similar. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ralph B" <ul15(at)juno.com> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 10:37 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Prop clearance > > Greg, you can find used props within your local club and on the web. Just > check around. The best prop for that 377 would be a 2-blade Ivo prop as > it's ground adjustable. I gave one away that I had on my Firestar for > about 20 years. It was still like new. I bought a new one with my new 447. > If you have the 5-rib Original Firestar, you can use the prop without a > spacer. > > Ralph > > -------- > Ralph B > Original Firestar 447 > N91493 E-AB > 1000 hours > 23 years flying it > Kolbra 912UL > N20386 > 2 years flying it > 120 hrs > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297323#297323 > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: WhiskeyVictor36(at)aol.com
Date: May 11, 2010
Subject: Re: Firestar
Bill Sullivan (Old) Kolb Co distributed a plan years ago on how to make a Lexan & Aluminum center section for the FireStars. This replaced the original Fabric & Zipper cover. If you provide me your mailing address I will send you a copy of it. Bill Varnes Original Kolb FireStar Audubon NJ Do Not Archive In a message dated 5/10/2010 3:12:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, williamtsullivan(at)att.net writes: I am undecided as to whether or not to put a gap seal on it for now. At my weight I don't need the extra lift (for now), and the increased visibility would be a bonus for a beginner. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Insurance
From: "Watkinsdw" <david.watkins0(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 11, 2010
Greetings, fellow Kolbers, Not sure how many of us insure our birds, but if you do, my recent experience may be useful. When Jeff and I bought our MK3-C last May, we had no taildragger time, and got about 5 hours of excellent instruction from a gentleman in Tennessee we all know, Jim Kmet. We're both private pilots, with about about 150 and 400 hours total time respectively. Throw in my instrument rating, and we got the best deal we could find through EAA-recommended Falcon insurance (using U.S. Specialty Insur.) for hull coverage and standard liability coverage. The price? $1700. When renewal time came up, we were expecting a substantial discount, since we now have about 40 hours each in our Kolb. The discount was 1%... Despite our efforts to get Falcon to shop a more affordable policy, they said this was the only deal out there. Even when I told them that Jeff was not going to be renewing, leaving only one pilot to cover, no joy. I then checked out another agency that advertises in AOPA Flight Training magazine. The company is Aircraft Insurance Resources (www.air-pros.com). and they found me a policy w/ comparable coverage for $1130. The guy I talked to is Joe Cacho, and the # is 877-247-7767. Good price, good service- moral of the story, the EAA-recommended company isn't necessarily the best. Good luck, and may we never have any claims! Dave MK3-C w/ Rotax 912ULS KPMP Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297343#297343 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Prop clearance
From: "Jason Omelchuck" <jason@trek-tech.com>
Date: May 11, 2010
Hello Greg, I would recommend that you get some dual in a ultralight style aircraft before you fly the Kolb. That 250 hours in a GA airplane will have trained your muscles in habits that will cause you problems landing a Kolb. If you choose not to get training, I would suggest your first few landings you do with lots of power and then back off the power as you gain experience. When I say lots of power, I mean 2/3 throttle all the way down approach until you touch down. It may lengthen your ground roll to 700' on pavement :) Be safe Jason Kolb MKIII Yamaha Powered Portland, OR gtaylor35918(at)roadrunne wrote: > Ralph, > Thanks for the info, and I was planning on doing the engine run up that > you referred to to verify that the engine is i good standing. I am a private > pilot with about 250 hrs and an IFR rating but I can see that I will have a > lot to learn with this Kolb, but it looks like it will be a blast. By the > way can you tell me if there is a good place to get a good prop at a > reaonable price? > > Greg > --- Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297352#297352 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Prop clearance
From: "Ralph B" <ul15(at)juno.com>
Date: May 11, 2010
Greg, Jason's comments are right on. You should get some dual in a light aircraft before flying the Kolb. Your first landings should be with power on at about 4000 RPM with the 377. Most ultralight-like aircraft are so light, they tend to lose speed fast. The Firestar stall speed is about 25 mph and cruises at 60 mph, 5800 RPM with the 377. GA pilots that transition to a Kolb w/o any training usually tend to flare early on landing and bend the aluminum landing gear. This is very common and it doesn't need to happen. There isn't much of a flare with the lighter Kolbs. Heavier ones will have more of a flare such as my Kolbra. Have fun and be safe ... Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 447 N91493 E-AB 1000 hours 23 years flying it Kolbra 912UL N20386 2 years flying it 120 hrs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297367#297367 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Flight regulations at Airventure
From: "dutrac" <dlrans(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 11, 2010
Hey all, I'm sure I could research this out, but thought I would ask the group first and see what I can glean from your experience. I have given some thought to trailering into Oshkosh with my Kolb MKII with the hope that I could perhaps fly around the patch like they do there. Just wondering how much red tape you have to go through to actually do that. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Duane Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297376#297376 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Insurance
Date: May 11, 2010
I then checked out another agency that advertises in AOPA Flight Training magazine. The company is Aircraft Insurance Resources (www.air-pros.com). and they found me a policy w/ comparable coverage for $1130. The guy I talked to is Joe Cacho, and the # is 877-247-7767. Good price, good service- moral of the story, the EAA-recommended company isn't necessarily the best. Good luck, and may we never have any claims! Dave MK3-C w/ Rotax 912ULS KPMP Hi Dave W/Gang: Just renewed with Falcon for 1,200.00. Been with them for about 6 or 7 years. My premium is down from 1,500.00 when I first started with them. Just renewed a couple months ago. Will keep Joe Cacho's number and give him a call next year to see if he can beat what I have. Thanks for the info. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Ultrastar Aileron Gap Seal
Date: May 11, 2010
When do you attach the ailerons and the gap seal and is the gap seal just tape as used on the rest of the covering job? What I am asking is if you attach the gap seal with poly brush or poly tack then you have to have the hinges and ailerons on before spraying polyspray and paint. Thanks,Carl Tosh Carl T/Gang: After completion of wing and aileron construction, fit and predrill the aileron hinges. Cover and process both pieces through polybrush. Attach gap seal with polytak. Process gap seal with polybrush. Attach hinges. Shoot the polyspray and finish paint. This process is more difficult than attaching bookbinding tape for gap seal after finish paint and attachment of hinges. The right wing of my MKIII is original. Gap seal was attached 18 years and 3,000+ hours ago. It is still serviceable. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Flight regulations at Airventure
Date: May 11, 2010
Just wondering how much red tape you have to go through to actually do that. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Duane Duane/Gang: Not too much red tape. When you get to the Oshkosh UL area, go to the red barn, UL Hq. Register your aircraft. Sit in on the next fixed wing briefing at UL flight ops. You are good to go. Based on slow times in the UL area at Oshkosh the last couple years that I did not attend, I feel they will welcome your presence. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: 912 installation
Date: May 11, 2010
68" 3 blade Warp, 4" extension from Saber. I don't remember the measurement but there's plenty of boom clearance for a 70" prop. Seems like John H. had a 72" Warp on for a while. Johns is a Mark 3 while mine is a Mark 3 Xtra. -------- Scott Scott/Gang: I had 3/4" prop tip to boom clearance running the 72" WD. Running a 71" now. Main thing I take into consideration is to get the engine as low in the mount as I can and still maintain sufficient clearance between the oil return banjo fitting and the root tube of the airframe. CG is not a problem. Recently replaced the 12 lb Maule Tundra Tailwheel with a 6 lb Maule solid rubber tailwheel. Did not do a weight and balance, but there was no significant difference in the handling of the mkIII between the two configurations. Biggest difference was transmission of rough field and pavement cracks between the 6" solid and the 8" pneumatic tailwheels. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 11, 2010
Subject: Exhaust pipe coating
From: Bob Kravis <bob.kravis(at)gmail.com>
As my firefly was reviewed and inspected, I asked my mechanic friend if he thought ceramic coating the exhaust system was a good idea. The engine has less than 2 hrs. on it and no visible rust or soot build up so it seemed like the ideal time to do it. He suggested that I get feedback from the group before making a decision. I have seen that nearly all exhaust pipes on 447 and 503 Rotax engines get pretty rusty. I also noted that replacement parts are very expensive ($500+, no surprise). At $160 ceramic coating will keep it looking good but will it truly lengthen the life? Has anybody decided fore or against coating? What was your reasoning? bk ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: We're getting closer...
From: "cspoke" <cspoke(at)gulftel.com>
Date: May 11, 2010
Looks good Scott. I'm going to try to be at Airventure. Hope to see you guys there. -------- Craig Spoke Mark 111 Xtra VW Redrive Lillian, AL cspoke(at)gulftel.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297415#297415 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 11, 2010
Subject: Re: Flight regulations at Airventure
From: Duane Ransdell <radiobluebook(at)gmail.com>
Do you have to show your license or any of that? I should have it, but it will be close. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 2:55 PM, John Hauck wrote: > > > Just wondering how much red tape you have to go through to actually do > that. Any input is appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Duane > > > Duane/Gang: > > Not too much red tape. > > When you get to the Oshkosh UL area, go to the red barn, UL Hq. > > Register your aircraft. > > Sit in on the next fixed wing briefing at UL flight ops. > > You are good to go. > > Based on slow times in the UL area at Oshkosh the last couple years that I > did not attend, I feel they will welcome your presence. > > john hauck > mkIII > Titus, Alabama > > -- Sincerely, Duane www.amateurradiobluebook.com ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Exhaust pipe coating
From: "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org>
Date: May 11, 2010
Ceramic coating is probably good, haven't tried it, no opinion. I use John Deere high temp exhaust paint, it is good for about three years, then I sand blast the exhaust system and recoat it. So far, so good. Oh yeah, a tennis ball crammed into the muffler socket opening is a real snug fit, a bit of duct tape seals it tight, plus more duct tape on the exhaust end. Sand in the muffler interacting with the 582's pulses would not be a good thing. Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297421#297421 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 11, 2010
From: carl tosh <carl.tosh(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Ultrastar Aileron Gap Seal
Thanks a million for some input John, that cleared a lot up for me . ------------------------- ------------------------- ---------------------- Carl Tos h-- carl.tosh(at)yahoo.com --- On Tue, 5/11/10, John Hauck wrote: From: John Hauck <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Ultrastar Aileron Gap Seal Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 1:31 PM When do you attach the ailerons and the gap seal and is the gap seal just tape as used on the rest of the covering job? What I am asking is if you attach the gap seal with poly brush or poly tack then you have to have the hinges and ailerons on before spraying polyspray and paint. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks,Carl Tosh Carl T/Gang: After completion of wing and aileron construction, fit and predrill the aileron hinges. Cover and process both pieces through polybrush. Attach gap seal with polytak. Process gap seal with polybrush. Attach hinges. Shoot the polyspray and finish paint. This process is more difficult than attaching bookbinding tape for gap seal after finish paint and attachment of hinges.- The right wing of my MKIII is original.- Gap seal was attached 18 years and 3,000+ hours ago.- It is still serviceable. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama le, List Admin. =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Flight regulations at Airventure
Date: May 11, 2010
----- Original Message ----- From: Duane Ransdell Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 5:47 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Flight regulations at Airventure Do you have to show your license or any of that? I should have it, but it will be close. Only if they ask for it.john hauckmkIIITitus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 11, 2010
From: chris davis <capedavis(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: 912 installation
John , just my wondering mind . Why the change havent you-been using the 12-lb for a while successfully? just better weight?=0A-Chris Davis=0AKX P 503 492 hrs=0AGlider Pilot=0ADisabled from crash building Firefly =0A=0A =0A=0A=0A________________________________=0AFrom: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore .rr.com>=0ATo: kolb-list(at)matronics.com=0ASent: Tue, May 11, 2010 11:09:31 A M=0ASubject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: 912 installation=0A=0A--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" =0A=0A=0A68" 3 blade Warp, 4 " extension from Saber. I don't remember the measurement =0Abut there's ple nty of boom clearance for a 70" prop.=0ASeems like John H. had a 72" Warp o n for a while. Johns is a Mark 3 while =0Amine is a Mark 3 Xtra.=0A=0A----- ---=0AScott=0A=0A=0AScott/Gang:=0A=0AI had 3/4" prop tip to boom clearance running the 72" WD.=0A=0ARunning a 71" now.=0A=0AMain thing I take into con sideration is to get the engine as low in the =0Amount as I can and still m aintain sufficient clearance between the oil =0Areturn banjo fitting and th e root tube of the airframe.=0A=0ACG is not a problem.=0A=0ARecently replac ed the 12 lb Maule Tundra Tailwheel with a 6 lb Maule solid =0Arubber tailw heel.- Did not do a weight and balance, but there was no =0Asignificant d ifference in the handling of the mkIII between the two =0Aconfigurations. - Biggest difference was transmission of rough field and =0Apavement crac ks between the 6" solid and the 8" pneumatic tailwheels.=0A=0Ajohn hauck=0A =========================0A =0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: 912 installation
Date: May 11, 2010
John , just my wondering mind . Why the change havent you been using the 12 lb for a while successfully? just better weight? Chris Davis Chris D/Gang: I have flown the Maule 8" Tundra Tailwheel for six years. Two reasons I changed back to the 6" solid Maule: -I wore out the bearings, pivot and wheel, in the 8". -Thought maybe...I could get a little better cruise with the much smaller 6". Results after the change - NONE. Like I have advocated for many years, Kolbs have very wide CG ranges. Sometimes numbers are not quite honest. Not telling anyone to do anything other than what the Kolb Factory plans and instruction indicate for building and flying Kolb aircraft, but I find them much better performers in the air than on paper. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 11, 2010
From: chris davis <capedavis(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Flight regulations at Airventure
John , Will you be there this year ? bECKY AND i WERE VERY DISAPOINTED LAST YEAR- VERY FEW ULTRALIGHTS AND VERY FEW LIGHT SORT AIRCRAFT FLYING THAT IS . cHRIS=0A-Chris Davis=0AKXP 503 492 hrs=0AGlider Pilot=0ADisabled fro m crash building Firefly =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A________________________________=0A From: John Hauck <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>=0ATo: kolb-list(at)matronics.com=0ASen t: Tue, May 11, 2010 3:55:20 PM=0ASubject: Re: Kolb-List: Flight regulation elmore.rr.com>=0A=0A=0AJust wondering how much red tape you have to go thro ugh to actually do =0Athat. Any input is appreciated.=0A=0AThanks,=0A=0ADua ne=0A=0A=0A=0ADuane/Gang:=0A=0ANot too much red tape.=0A=0AWhen you get to the Oshkosh UL area, go to the red barn, UL Hq.=0A=0ARegister your aircraft .=0A=0ASit in on the next fixed wing briefing at UL flight ops.=0A=0AYou ar e good to go.=0A=0ABased on slow times in the UL area at Oshkosh the last c ouple years that I =0Adid not attend, I feel they will welcome your presenc -======================== - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Matt Dralle, List Admi ======0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Flight regulations at Airventure
Date: May 11, 2010
John , Will you be there this year ? bECKY AND i WERE VERY DISAPOINTED LAST YEAR VERY FEW ULTRALIGHTS AND VERY FEW LIGHT SORT AIRCRAFT FLYING THAT IS . cHRIS Chris Davis Chris D/Gang: No plans until after I finish up my flight out West. Have moved my departure up to Sunday. That will give me 4.5 days instead of my normal 2.5 days to arrive by noon Thursday. The 2.5 day flight required two 8 hour and one 4 hour day, without any time for weather. Extending my time by two days will allow me to fly shorter days, take it easy if I get tired, or if I have to wait out winds and weather. Anxious to get to Monument Valley and see my old friends and make some new ones. Wish everyone could make this flyin. It is the best. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Flight regulations at Airventure
From: "Ralph B" <ul15(at)juno.com>
Date: May 11, 2010
As far as I know, EAA doesn't check for licenses. A couple of years ago, there were two exact Firestars sitting side by side. One had numbers and the other a fat ultralight w/o numbers. The EAA didn't do anything that I was aware of. The UL pilot flew it from the St Louis area without a GPS using pilotage and sectionals. They do look over your plane and if they see something wrong with it (like a missing bolt), they will ground it. They will also ground the pilot if you cross the runway w/o permission (must go the long way around along the sides). Attend the morning briefing and you should be good to go. They want you to call the red barn before flying in. Should you have a rough landing or damage anything upon landing, the FAA will be called on the spot. Be aware and keep your eyes open and stay at 300' in and out. The EAA has a good video on their website showing the pattern/route in and out of the convention for LSA's/UL's. Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 447 N91493 E-AB 1000 hours 23 years flying it Kolbra 912UL N20386 2 years flying it 120 hrs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297440#297440 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Flight regulations at Airventure
Date: May 11, 2010
Check it out, Oskosh 2010 UL/Lightplane NOTAM: http://www.airventure.org/flying/ul.html john hauck mkIII - 3,008.5 hours 912ULS - 440.0 hours US - 385.0 hours FS - 1,135.0 hours Total: 4,825.5 The above is time in my Kolbs. Took 26 years to get that time in my Kolbs. That averages to 185.6 hours per year overall. However, there were approximately 7 years of down time due to building, rebuilding, and overhauling, all three aircraft. For the years my airplanes were actually flying, I averaged 254.0 hours per year. Since my last flight to Alaska, 2004, I have flown very little, other than my annual flight West which takes about 75.0 flight hours. Does not include hours in other Kolbs, GA, and military aircraft. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: 912 installation
From: "albertakolbmk3" <cheriebraun(at)xplornet.com>
Date: May 11, 2010
Thanks for the info and pics. What is your measurement from the rear lord mount holes to the face of the prop flange. Just looking for a measurement so I know how far back to mount it on the lord mounts. Thanks, Tony -------- Tony B. Kolb MKIII C Rotax 582 C Gearbox 3.00:1 WD 66" 3 Blade Prop Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297447#297447 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 12, 2010
Subject: Re: Flight regulations at Airventure
From: Richard Neilsen <neilsenrm(at)gmail.com>
It is a good time flying in and camping under the wing of my Kolb at Airventure. I hope to fly in and camp again this year. In recent years there have been so few planes flying it was down right sad. One special note about flying in. They require that you call the Red Barn to get permission to fly in. Don't assume that any information given during the call will be accurate or that they will tell anyone that you are inbound. If there aren't any planes flying in the pattern do a fly by on the south west side of the strip to verify landing direction. Maybe they have fixed this procedure but? Rick Neilsen Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 9:06 PM, John Hauck wrote: > > > Check it out, Oskosh 2010 UL/Lightplane NOTAM: > > http://www.airventure.org/flying/ul.html > > john hauck > mkIII - 3,008.5 hours > 912ULS - 440.0 hours > US - 385.0 hours > FS - 1,135.0 hours > Total: 4,825.5 > > The above is time in my Kolbs. Took 26 years to get that time in my Kolbs. > That averages to 185.6 hours per year overall. However, there were > approximately 7 years of down time due to building, rebuilding, and > overhauling, all three aircraft. For the years my airplanes were actually > flying, I averaged 254.0 hours per year. Since my last flight to Alaska, > 2004, I have flown very little, other than my annual flight West which > takes > about 75.0 flight hours. Does not include hours in other Kolbs, GA, and > military aircraft. > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: camcorders?
Date: May 12, 2010
Has anyone used one of the Flip camcorders in flight? I have been using a little spy camera, but the quality is pretty bad, and would like to upgrade but only if it is worth the effort. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Insurance
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 12, 2010
Much of the tail dragger insurance premium comes from the hull value you place on your aircraft. When we were flying a Rans S6 tail dragger, we were paying $1800/yr (3 pilots, all private or higher and lots of tail wheel time) for $40k hull and liability. That seemed high to me (AIG) but it was the best deal we found at the time we bought it. When we owned an Allegro with hull value of $50k, we were paying $1200/yr for hull and liability. The tail dragger premiums are a LOT higher than tricycles. Now that I own my Slingshot without partners, I'm self-insured for the hull and have liability insurance from USUA for which I pay about $386/yr plus the $30/yr USUA membership. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell. - Edward Abbey Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297478#297478 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Mike Welch <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: camera mounts
Date: May 12, 2010
Kolb guys=2C While perusing eBay a few minutes ago=2C I came across this generic camer a mount. It's held in place by a suction cup=2C and appears to have the ab ility to rotate/point a camera in virtually any direction. http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Window-Suction-Cup-Mount-Tripod-Holder-Camera-/2804 92611325?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item414ea996fd All you'd need is a stable=2C flat surface to stick it to=2C like the ins ide of a windscreen. If the airframe caused too much vibration=2C I'm sure you could fabricate a short=2C flexible=2C rubber extension (like out of a rubber hose). You may have to experiment with the best length of extensio n to find the least shaking=2C i.e.=2C 2"=2C 4" or 6"=2C etc=2C etc. Just passing along what I found.........for less than $6 total=2C how can you go wrong?? Mike Welch MkIII _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search=2C chat and e-mail from your inb ox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:O N:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Insurance
Date: May 12, 2010
Now that I own my Slingshot without partners, I'm self-insured for the hull and have liability insurance from USUA for which I pay about $386/yr plus the $30/yr USUA membership. -------- Thom Riddle Thom R/Gang: I'm paying 300.00 for a million dollars liability with Falcon. They have my MKIII listed as an LSA, although it is registered as homebuilt/experimental. Don't know whether that would afftect my premiums or not. Need to check on that. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Insurance
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 12, 2010
John, When I shopped for insurance recently for the Slingshot, Falcon quoted me $600 for liability ONLY and discounted that to $300 if I bought any hull insurance, even "not-in-flight" insurance. They quoted me $800/yr for liability and not-in-flight hull insurance which would cover damages to my aircraft while taxiing or when in hangar or tied down but not during take-off, landing or in flight. So, the $300 you are paying for liability is only available at that price as part of a hull insurance package, at least that is what they told me this time and several times in the past when I had insurance with them. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell. - Edward Abbey Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297488#297488 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Insurance
Date: May 12, 2010
So, the $300 you are paying for liability is only available at that price as part of a hull insurance package, at least that is what they told me this time and several times in the past when I had insurance with them. -------- Thom Riddle Thom R/Gang: Makes sense. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: camcorders?
From: "cristalclear13" <cristalclearwaters(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 12, 2010
lcottrell wrote: > Has anyone used one of the Flip camcorders in flight? I have been using a little spy camera, but the quality is pretty bad, and would like to upgrade but only if it is worth the effort. > Larry > Sorry, haven't used the Flip. This past Christmas I broke down and bought the Sony DCR-SX40 with 60x optical zoom. I have made the following films with it. I really love it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYZ7IxMX5RU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdnNCubZA8Y - On take off and landing I held it on my shoulder with my neck/head. Other times just held it and flew, with the big screen it is easy and I can zoom in on things. It'd probably be easy enough to build a mount for it though. Of course after putting it through Windows Movie Maker and YouTube the quality goes down on any video. -------- Cristal Waters Kolb Mark II Twinstar Rotax 503 DCSI Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297504#297504 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "b young" <by0ung(at)brigham.net>
Subject: Flight regulations at Airventure
Date: May 12, 2010
Fyi The weather in Utah has been quite iffy this spring. More days of wind and rain than I would like, the jet stream has been overhead and when it has been clear the wind seems to blow, the flying has still been lumpy. Had my first smooth flight this spring last Saturday. Usually around this time of year we get the change over from this crud to good flying weather, Last night the weather guessers said that southern Ut will be clear and dry may 15 - 17th. The same time frame in northern Ut is cloudy. I will try and let you know what the weather guessers have to say as it gets closer to the departure dates. Looking forward to seeing as many as can make it this year. Boyd Young MKIII Utah >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. Have moved my departure up to Sunday. That will give me 4.5 days instead of my normal 2.5 days to arrive by noon Thursday. The 2.5 day flight required two 8 hour and one 4 hour day, without any time for weather. Extending my time by two days will allow me to fly shorter days, take it easy if I get tired, or if I have to wait out winds and weather. Anxious to get to Monument Valley and see my old friends and make some new ones. Wish everyone could make this flyin. It is the best. john hauck mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 12, 2010
Subject: Re: Exhaust pipe coating
From: Richard Neilsen <neilsenrm(at)gmail.com>
Richard I had my VW exhaust system ceramic coated in a silver color inside and out. It looks good almost like chrome. It was done about five years ago and wasn't showing any rust but five months in Florida and there are now some small rust spots showing. I'm starting a program of coating the exhaust with oil to stop further rusting. I have been told that ceramic coating aircraft systems isn't recommended because it may hide cracks. I inspect my exhaust very carefully before every flight. Rick Neilsen Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 7:00 PM, Richard Pike wrote: > > Ceramic coating is probably good, haven't tried it, no opinion. I use John > Deere high temp exhaust paint, it is good for about three years, then I sand > blast the exhaust system and recoat it. So far, so good. > > Oh yeah, a tennis ball crammed into the muffler socket opening is a real > snug fit, a bit of duct tape seals it tight, plus more duct tape on the > exhaust end. Sand in the muffler interacting with the 582's pulses would not > be a good thing. > > Richard Pike > MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297421#297421 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Nelson, Craig" <craig.nelson(at)heraeus.com>
Date: May 12, 2010
Subject: Re:MV
John u goina b in MV next week Uncle craig Dont archive ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Stupid question
From: "Ralph B" <ul15(at)juno.com>
Date: May 12, 2010
Paul, since the MK III is a tailwheel aircraft, you need the tailwheel endorsement. Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 447 N91493 E-AB 1000 hours 23 years flying it Kolbra 912UL N20386 2 years flying it 120 hrs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297525#297525 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re:MV
Date: May 12, 2010
John u goina b in MV next week Uncle craig Hi Uncle Craig/Gang: Plan on being there no later than Thursday. May even get there a day or two early. Plan to leave here Sunday. How about you and Milo Tim? Are you all planning on making the big event? Got a call from Scott Trask, Iron Mountain, Michigan, this morning. He and a buddy are planning on flying to MV in Scott's RV-6. Scott also has a MKIII he flies summer and winter in the far north of the Upper Peninsula. If all goes well, he also plans to join us at Wendover, UT, and the Rock House. That is if Larry and Karen have an extra couple of nails to hang them on. Things are shaping up for a good flyin, the 8th, next week at MV. john hauck MKIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Stupid question
From: "Paul Folbrecht" <paul.folbrecht(at)veribox.net>
Date: May 12, 2010
Ralph B wrote: > Paul, since the MK III is a tailwheel aircraft, you need the tailwheel endorsement. > > Ralph That makes a lot of sense. I've no problem with the endorsement, save that I'd rather do it in my AC which will not likely be possible since it'd probably be experimental. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297530#297530 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 12, 2010
From: Dana Hague <d-m-hague(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Stupid question
At 04:18 PM 5/12/2010, Paul Folbrecht wrote: >I've no problem with the endorsement, save that I'd rather do it in my AC >which will not likely be possible since it'd probably be experimental. No reason why you can't do it in an experimental. -Dana -- If you glue a piece of toast, butter side up, to your cat's back, and drop it from a high place, which way will it land? ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 12, 2010
Subject: Re: Stupid question
From: aero(at)rwaltman.com
>> Paul, since the MK III is a tailwheel aircraft, >> you need the tailwheel endorsement. > I've no problem with the endorsement, save that > I'd rather do it in my AC which will not likely > be possible since it'd probably be experimental. Nothing precludes you from getting your endorsement in an experimental, as long as the hours in the experimental are free. ("... not for compensation or for hire.") You just need to find an instructor willing to teach you in the Kolb. The Catch-22 is that, if you are building it, you need to complete the forty Phase-I test hours before being able to fly legally with two people on board. So you would have to get somebody else to complete Phase-I, before taking lessons on your plane. Roberto Waltman ________________________________________________________________________________
From: HShack(at)aol.com
Date: May 12, 2010
Subject: Re: Exhaust pipe coating
Mine/s been Jethoted. 10 yrs. and still looks great. In a message dated 5/11/2010 4:16:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bob.kravis(at)gmail.com writes: At $160 ceramic coating will keep it looking good but will it truly lengthen the life? Has anybody decided fore or against coating? What was your reasoning? bk ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: camcorders?
From: "John Bickham" <gearbender(at)bellsouth.net>
Date: May 12, 2010
Hey Larry, Your video productions have been an inspiration to me. So I recently bought a little camera. You might find it worth looking at. Google Tachyon XC. They have some sample vids on Youtube. I got it cause it is waterproof (ie resistant) and shockproof. The waterproof part is kinda needed down here in LA. There is a Micro version that is pretty small. How much weight can Peg haul? You can even lash it to the "QUAD" on one of your trecks down to the Owyhee. I haven't had much time to fly with it. But I did take some nice videos of my grandson in the surf in FL. Spent the last three days on a tractor cutting drainage ditches and cresting my runway. I'm sleeping in a half twisted position, looking backwards! Starting to get down that I'm not headed your way for a visit. Take care of the old fart [Laughing] -------- Thanks too much, John Bickham Mark III-C w/ 912UL St. Francisville, LA I know many pilots and a few true aviators. There is a distinct difference that I have the greatest respect for. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297565#297565 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Stupid question
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 13, 2010
Malcolm, >From Part 61.31 I read the following: (i) Additional training required for operating tailwheel airplanes. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (i)(2) of this section, no person may act as pilot in command of a tailwheel airplane unless that person has received and logged flight training from an authorized instructor in a tailwheel airplane and received an endorsement in the person's logbook from an authorized instructor who found the person proficient in the operation of a tailwheel airplane. The flight training must include at least the following maneuvers and procedures: (i) Normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings; (ii) Wheel landings (unless the manufacturer has recommended against such landings); and (iii) Go-around procedures. (2) The training and endorsement required by paragraph (i)(1) of this section is not required if the person logged pilot-in-command time in a tailwheel airplane before April 15, 1991. Where does the NOT REQUIRED part appear in the FARS, except for the grandfathered tailwheel pilots who logged time before 1991? -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell. - Edward Abbey Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297577#297577 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: John Hauck
Date: May 13, 2010
I just got off the phone with John. He managed to crash his Mountain Bike yesterday evening, splitting his tibia. (good leg :-/ )He is in Jackson Hospital awaiting surgery. He is in good spirits, but sadden by the fact that he is going to have to miss Monument Valley this year. I will keep the list posted on his condition. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: Re: camcorders?
Date: May 13, 2010
Thanks John, I just looked it up and it sounds very good. I like my camera mounted on the nose cone of the Firestar, I am curious about how the camera handles the vibrations that our planes puts out. Why don't you take a break from all that work and strap it on our your plane and give us a demo. I would most likely mount a "tripod" type screw on the pitot tube holder to put the camera out where it has an uninterrupted view. Looks like I didn't do that good a job of taking care of the "old fart" huh? Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ----- Original Message ----- From: John Bickham To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 11:29 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: camcorders? Hey Larry, Your video productions have been an inspiration to me. So I recently bought a little camera. You might find it worth looking at. Google Tachyon XC. They have some sample vids on Youtube. I got it cause it is waterproof (ie resistant) and shockproof. The waterproof part is kinda needed down here in LA. There is a Micro version that is pretty small. How much weight can Peg haul? You can even lash it to the "QUAD" on one of your trecks down to the Owyhee. I haven't had much time to fly with it. But I did take some nice videos of my grandson in the surf in FL. Spent the last three days on a tractor cutting drainage ditches and cresting my runway. I'm sleeping in a half twisted position, looking backwards! Starting to get down that I'm not headed your way for a visit. Take care of the old fart [Laughing] -------- Thanks too much, John Bickham Mark III-C w/ 912UL St. Francisville, LA I know many pilots and a few true aviators. There is a distinct difference that I have the greatest respect for. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297565#297565 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: 912 installation
From: "albertakolbmk3" <cheriebraun(at)xplornet.com>
Date: May 13, 2010
Could someone supply me with a measurement from the rear lord to the prop side of the prop flange of a 912 installation? It would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Tony -------- Tony B. Kolb MKIII C Rotax 582 C Gearbox 3.00:1 WD 66" 3 Blade Prop Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297653#297653 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 14, 2010
From: gliderx5(at)comcast.net
Subject: Re: Stupid question
Thom I must admit that I find the sport pilot rules to be some of the most confusing rules that I have ever read. Below is my interpretation and I believe that it is correct, but I certainly see where someone might think otherwise. Part 61, Subpart J, 61.303, if you hold a (1) medical certificate, and you hold (ii) at least a recreational pilot certificate with a category and class rating, then you may operate (A) any light sport aircraft in that category and class, and (1) you do not have to hold any of the endorsements required by this subpart, nor do you have to comply with the limitations in 61.315. 61.319 You may operate any aircraft within the category, class, and set for which you have endorsement. (but PPSEL does not need endorsements) For single engine, land aircraft there are 6 sets (tricycle, tail wheel, and ski below 87 kts, and same 3 above 87 kts) So, when you put this together a PPSEL can fly any single engine land based LSA, in any set, without any further endorsements. 61.31 is outside of subpart J and therefore does not apply. Malcolm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 7:33:47 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Stupid question Malcolm, >From Part 61.31 I read the following: (i) Additional training required for operating tailwheel airplanes. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (i)(2) of this section, no person may act as pilot in command of a tailwheel airplane unless that person has received and logged flight training from an authorized instructor in a tailwheel airplane and received an endorsement in the person's logbook from an authorized instructor who found the person proficient in the operation of a tailwheel airplane. The flight training must include at least the following maneuvers and procedures: (i) Normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings; (ii) Wheel landings (unless the manufacturer has recommended against such landings); and (iii) Go-around procedures. (2) The training and endorsement required by paragraph (i)(1) of this section is not required if the person logged pilot-in-command time in a tailwheel airplane before April 15, 1991. Where does the NOT REQUIRED part appear in the FARS, except for the grandfathered tailwheel pilots who logged time before 1991? -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell. - Edward Abbey Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297577#297577 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Stupid question
From: "Paul Folbrecht" <paul.folbrecht(at)veribox.net>
Date: May 13, 2010
Interesting. This is the reason I asked the question. Anyway, IMO you'd be pretty foolish to teach yourself TG landing no matter how much tricycle time you have. Anyway #2, my interest has moved from Kolb to Rans S-12. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297667#297667 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Stupid question
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 14, 2010
Malcom, 61.31 is outside Subpart J is the reason EVERY pilot DOES need the tailwheel endorsement to fly a tailwheel aircraft if they are not grandfathered with logged PIC time in a tailwheel aircraft before April 15, 1991. Subpart J which deals with Sport Pilots says, as you stated, that a rec pilot or higher with current medical does not need any endorsements required by THIS SUBPART, i.e, SUBPART J. Since 61.31 (tailwheel endorsement requirement) is OUTSIDE SUBPART J, it is a requirement for ALL PILOTS who wish to act as PIC in a tailwheel aircraft, unless grandfathered. I was quizzed on this by the DPE who did my CFI-SP check ride, and he explained it the way I just explained it. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell. - Edward Abbey Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297689#297689 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <aoldman(at)xtra.co.nz>
Subject: Re: John Hauck
Date: May 14, 2010
Give John H my regards next time you see or correspond with him please . sad to see him hurting but happy to see he is still doing the things that give him pleasure . Downunder MK111c { with jury struts} Mend rapidly I just got off the phone with John. He managed to crash his Mountain Bike yesterday evening, splitting his tibia. (good leg :-/ )He is in Jackson Hospital awaiting surgery. He is in good spirits, but sadden by the fact that he is going to have to miss Monument Valley this year. I will keep the list posted on his condition. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Bob Green <bgreen(at)bimi.org>
Date: May 14, 2010
Subject: RE: Kolb-List Digest: 7 Msgs - 05/13/10
Hope John makes out okay. Will be praying for his recovery. From what I have read John is a big part of what makes the MV experience what it is. I'm sure it won't be the same. Bob ________________________________________________________________________________
From: russ kinne <russkinne(at)mac.com>
Subject: Re: Firestar
Date: May 14, 2010
John Just heard of your crash. OMG but I'm so sorry! -- tho I'm sure not as sorry as you are. Sure hope the legs heals quickly and well. Also hope you'll be in shape to travel & someone can fly/drive you to MV -- Fair winds, Russ > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: russ kinne <russkinne(at)mac.com>
Subject: Re: Firestar
Date: May 14, 2010
List, I apologize again. That email was addressed only to John, dunno how it went to the List. On May 14, 2010, at 1:54 PM, russ kinne wrote: > > John > Just heard of your crash. OMG but I'm so sorry! -- tho I'm sure not > as sorry as you are. > Sure hope the legs heals quickly and well. Also hope you'll be in > shape to travel & someone can fly/drive you to MV -- > Fair winds, > Russ >> >> >> >> >> > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Prop clearance
From: "Mystic" <cheoah68(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 14, 2010
Greg, I have a Firestar 1 powered by a 447. It came with a 66" Culver wood prop. My FS wouldn't achieve full power when I was climbing out. Only about 58-5900rpm. So when I sent it to Culver to have it balanced and refinished, I had them take 4 degrees of pitch out of it. It was 32, and they turned it down to 28 degrees. When I got it back I was really happy with the climb performance (6500rpm), but wasn't expecting to give up so much cruise speed. (about 8 - 10 mph) I called Gene to whine about it, and he sold me a used 30 degree prop that is just about right. I figured I'd keep my "climb" prop for days when I was just messing around the patch. Thing is, now that I've got a couple hundred hours under my belt, most of my flying nowadays is cross country (not John H XC, but going somwhere). I just don't spend much time around the patch anymore, and I really miss that 32 degree prop. If you think it might suit you, I have a 28 degree 66" Culver prop with maybe 4 hrs on it since is was serviced by Valley Eng. that I'd like to swap out for your 32 degree prop. John Tempest Firestar 1 447 Culver Woody Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297758#297758 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: flight to Alvord
Date: May 14, 2010
http://owyheeflyer.blogspot.com/ I took a flight today to check the Alvord water condition as some of the guy's flying up here next week are going to be an a Bonanza, and nobody wants to think of a bogged Bonanza. I flew over there this morning and even though there is still some water on the Lake bed, it still has plenty of room for landings. There is a link for the Spot Tracking of the flight. I suggest the "Hybrid" setting on the map. It is mostly pictures, and they speak for themselves. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Vic Gibson <apilot(at)surewest.net>
Subject: Re: Stupid question
Date: May 14, 2010
For those who wish to teach themselves how to do a crosswind landing, I recommend the portion of the King video series which shows in detail how to do it safely. Even though it uses a Cherokee to demonstrate, it is exactly correct for a taildragger as far as adverse yaw control is concerned. An airplane is an airplane when it comes to 3 axis control. Poorly executed crosswind landings in a Cherokee can get one off of the runway and even on their backs if taken to extreme. In a taildragger, a ground loop can be expected or maybe just a wing on the runway. Much of the technique is based on one's understand of the benefits of adverse yaw. The more adverse yaw an airplane produces, the easier a crosswind landing will be. Vic ---- Original message ---- >Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 17:53:10 -0700 >From: owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com (on behalf of "Paul Folbrecht" <paul.folbrecht(at)veribox.net>) >Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Stupid question >To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com > > >Interesting. This is the reason I asked the question. Anyway, IMO you'd be pretty foolish to teach yourself TG landing no matter how much tricycle time you have. Anyway #2, my interest has moved from Kolb to Rans S-12. > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297667#297667 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: John H
Date: May 14, 2010
If any of you want to talk to John, he is in Jackson Hosp. the number is 334 293 8000 room 638. I talked to him earlier and the surgery went well. A plate and some screws, no weight on it for two weeks. Nell is with him and he is in good sprits, although disappointed that he will not be able to make the trip to MV this year. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: WhiskeyVictor36(at)aol.com
Date: May 14, 2010
Subject: Re: Firestar Lexan Center Section
Greg, Sure, just send me your mailing address and I'll get a copy to you. Bill Varnes Original Kolb FireStar Audubon NJ _WhiskeyVictor36(at)aol.com_ (mailto:WhiskeyVictor36(at)aol.com) Do Not Archive In a message dated 5/11/2010 11:54:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gtaylor35918(at)roadrunner.com writes: Bill, Could I get those plans also? Greg ________________________________________________________________________________
From: WhiskeyVictor36(at)aol.com
Date: May 14, 2010
Subject: Re: Exhaust pipe coating
Bob Kravis/all, I've been flying my Kolb for 15 years, and every year I painted the exhaust system. I tried just about every kind of hi-temp paint in a spray can that I could find locally, including Bar-B-Q flat black. It would barely last through the season. Finally I just couldn't take it any more. Spent $150, including shipping and tax, to have it finished by Jet-Hot. Best thing I did. It's been two years now and it still looks like new. Bill Varnes Original Kolb FireStar Audubon NJ Do Not Archive In a message dated 5/11/2010 4:16:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bob.kravis(at)gmail.com writes: Has anybody decided fore or against coating? What was your reasoning? ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 14, 2010
From: TheWanderingWench <thewanderingwench(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Will miss MV this year
I was planning to fly to MV this year - since I missed it last year. (We we re a week ahead of time on our flight home from Sun n Fun, and our sweeties said "Come on home and don't linger!) Anyway, my husband's latest surgery went well, but he still needs help in d oing some stuff, so I'm going to have to wait another year to join all of y ou at MV. In my stead, I'm sending two good friends from NW Oregon: Dave Bo nkowski in a Thundergull and Bob Combs in a Titan. I told them both you'd m ake them welcome even though they're not Kolbers. Like Hauck, I'll be waiting for your pictures. ArtySandy, Oregon www.LessonsFromTheEdge.com/uladventure2009.htm =0A =0A"Life's a daring adventure or nothing" =0A Helen Keller =0A =0A"I refuse to tip toe through life just to arrive safely at death." --- On Fri, 5/14/10, Larry Cottrell wrote: From: Larry Cottrell <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com> Subject: Kolb-List: flight to Alvord Date: Friday, May 14, 2010, 11:29 AM =0A=0A =0A =0A=0A=0A =0Ahttp://owyheeflyer.blogspot.com/=0A-=0AI took a f light today to check the Alvord water condition =0Aas some of the guy's fly ing up here next week are going to be an a Bonanza, and =0Anobody wants to think of a bogged Bonanza. I flew over there this morning and =0Aeven thoug h there is still some water on the Lake bed, it still has plenty of =0Aroom for landings. There is a link for the Spot Tracking of the flight. I =0Asu ggest the "Hybrid" setting on the map. It is mostly pictures, and they spea k =0Afor themselves.=0A-=0ALarry=0A-=0A-=0A-=0ANote: If you forward this email, please delete the =0Aforwarding history, which includes my ema ========================0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Stupid question
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 15, 2010
If you know how to do a forward slip, you know how to handle a x-wind when landing or taking off. Of course, which side you slip towards makes a huge difference in outcome :-). -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Drink Quality Rule #1: The more adjectives a drink name has, the worse it is and the further it is from the real thing. - Thom Riddle Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297824#297824 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 15, 2010
From: TheWanderingWench <thewanderingwench(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Stupid question
Tom - I know how to do a forward slip. What I have trouble with are backward slip s. :>) Arty www.LessonsFromTheEdge.com/uladventure2009.htm =0A =0A"Life's a daring adventure or nothing" =0A Helen Keller =0A =0A"I refuse to tip toe through life just to arrive safely at death." --- On Sat, 5/15/10, Thom Riddle wrote: From: Thom Riddle <riddletr(at)gmail.com> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Stupid question Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010, 6:52 AM If you know how to do a forward slip, you know how to handle a x-wind when landing or taking off. Of course, which side you slip towards makes a huge difference in outcome :-). -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Drink Quality Rule #1: The more adjectives a drink name has, the worse it i s and the further it is from the real thing. - Thom Riddle Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297824#297824 le, List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Firestar for sale
From: "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org>
Date: May 15, 2010
Saw the owner of the Firestar II at a fly-in this morning and he asked me "What price did you put on that ad for my airplane?" Told him I couldn't remember. Anyway, it is not $5900, it is $6900. At least he was getting a lot of activity... [Rolling Eyes] Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297843#297843 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 15, 2010
Subject: MET Towers
From: Richard Girard <aslsa.rng(at)gmail.com>
Got this from FAA Safety, www.faasafety.org, last Monday. Those of you traveling cross country might want to have a look. http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/noticeView.aspx?nid=2278 Rick Girard ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Happy Armed Forces Day
From: "cristalclear13" <cristalclearwaters(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 15, 2010
Thanks to all who have served and to their families! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHIbgUNejRI -------- Cristal Waters Kolb Mark II Twinstar Rotax 503 DCSI Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297868#297868 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: robert bean <slyck(at)frontiernet.net>
Subject: Re: MET Towers
Date: May 15, 2010
Thanks Rick. Even established towers can be hard to see on a hazy day. On a tractor airplane you could be on a collision course with your belly without ever seeing the top. Kolbs are a little better in this case. Areas to pay special attention are over ridges and along interstates where they like to space cell towers. Also a good look around is suggested when making turns greater than 90 degrees. BB On 15, May 2010, at 8:56 PM, Richard Girard wrote: > Got this from FAA Safety, www.faasafety.org, last Monday. Those of you traveling cross country might want to have a look. > > http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/noticeView.aspx?nid=2278 > > Rick Girard > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: Re: Happy Armed Forces Day
Date: May 15, 2010
Very nice video Cristal, thanks. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ----- Original Message ----- From: cristalclear13 To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 7:44 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Happy Armed Forces Day Thanks to all who have served and to their families! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHIbgUNejRI -------- Cristal Waters Kolb Mark II Twinstar Rotax 503 DCSI Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297868#297868 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: Re: MET Towers
Date: May 15, 2010
We apparently had one stuck into a little swale along the ridge line on the crest of the Steen's along the Hwy going North. It was there for a while, then it was gone. At my current stage of "elderly" I had just about convinced myself that I was mistaken. :-) Thanks for the explanation. They are planning a wind farm in that area. They haven't figured out how to keep the wind from twisting the prop shaft in to yet. It gets a bit windy at times here. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ----- Original Message ----- From: robert bean To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 8:35 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MET Towers Thanks Rick. Even established towers can be hard to see on a hazy day. On a tractor airplane you could be on a collision course with your belly without ever seeing the top. Kolbs are a little better in this case. Areas to pay special attention are over ridges and along interstates where they like to space cell towers. Also a good look around is suggested when making turns greater than 90 degrees. BB On 15, May 2010, at 8:56 PM, Richard Girard wrote: Got this from FAA Safety, www.faasafety.org, last Monday. Those of you traveling cross country might want to have a look. http://www.faasafety.gov/SPANS/noticeView.aspx?nid=2278 Rick Girard href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List">http://www.matronic s.com/Navigator?Kolb-List href="http://forums.matronics.com/">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ontribution ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Video of me getting out and about in my Yamaha Powered MKIII
From: "Jason Omelchuck" <jason@trek-tech.com>
Date: May 15, 2010
Hello All, I have been flying my MKIII around the Willamette valley for about a year now and I figured it was time I finally break the confines of the mountains that surround me. Attached is a bad video I took of some of the mountains I flew through. Some day I will keep going and make it to Monument Valley. I had the MKIII as high as it has ever gone (7000') I flew from the valley east over the cascades to Bend Oregon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8cO_4qGEPg Jason Kolb MKIII Yamaha Powered Portland Oregon Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297878#297878 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 16, 2010
From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan(at)att.net>
Subject: Re: Video of me...
- Jason- That was definately not a bad video.- We have nothing like tha t around here, and I have never even had the opportunity to see something l ike it.- I have never been farther west than Cherryvale, Kansas, or Oshko sh- both for work, not pleasure.- Please send more. - Did you notice any engine problems?- Is the Yamaha a snowmobile engin e, or motorcycle?- I had three different Yamaha motorcycles in the mid '7 0's to early '80's, and was quite happy with the reliability.- Do you hav e a web site covering the conversion? - ------------------------- ------------------------- Bill Sullivan ------------------------- ------------------------- Windsor Locks, Ct. ------------------------- ------------------------- FS 447 (weather still interfering with working on it) ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Bob Green <bgreen(at)bimi.org>
Date: May 16, 2010
Subject: RE: Kolb-List Digest: 10 Msgs - 05/15/10
I second the THANKS to all those who have and serve presently in the military. It was suggested that I might be named "activities director" at MV. Thanks but no thanks. I can not make the trip. I am the guy whose wife asked, "What are you do today?" I told her "nothing". She responded with, "I thought you did "nothing" all last week". I did, but I didn't get through. Hope John H. gets to go home from the hospital today. Keep us posted. Bob Building MKIIIX, VW re-drive ________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Video of me getting out and about in my Yamaha Powered
MKIII
From: "Watkinsdw" <david.watkins0(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 16, 2010
We've done the drive, not the flight. Very impressive--congratulations! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297887#297887 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Video of me...
From: "Jason Omelchuck" <jason@trek-tech.com>
Date: May 16, 2010
Hello Bill, The engine ran great. I Put 3.9 hours on the hobbs and burned 14 gallons of fuel. Below is a link to a thread on the forum that describes the conversion and has a you tube video you can watch. http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=251163#251163 Regards Jason Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297891#297891 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 16, 2010
Subject: Re: Video of me getting out and about in my Yamaha Powered
MKIII
From: Richard Girard <aslsa.rng(at)gmail.com>
Jason, Horace Greeley said it best, "Go west, young man, go west." The museum in the old blimp hangar at Tillamook is a great destination and you can get a real good cheeseburger at the cafe there. If you want to get daring and you can handle a bit of a crosswind head south from there and land on the beach at Cape Kiwanda or head north up the coast to Astoria. There's no facilities at the old Coast Guard station but the runways make for no crosswinds and the views all the way up the coast are spectacular. Some really great flying to be had when the ceiling lifts. Rick Girard On Sat, May 15, 2010 at 11:35 PM, Jason Omelchuck <jason@trek-tech.com>wrote: > > Hello All, > > I have been flying my MKIII around the Willamette valley for about a year > now and I figured it was time I finally break the confines of the mountains > that surround me. Attached is a bad video I took of some of the mountains I > flew through. Some day I will keep going and make it to Monument Valley. I > had the MKIII as high as it has ever gone (7000') I flew from the valley > east over the cascades to Bend Oregon. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8cO_4qGEPg > > Jason > Kolb MKIII Yamaha Powered > Portland Oregon > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297878#297878 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Video of me getting out and about in my Yamaha Powered
MKI
From: "Jason Omelchuck" <jason@trek-tech.com>
Date: May 16, 2010
Hello Rick, I considered going to the coast, but I am time constrained. I need to get my flying done and get home in time to get my son to soccer. The coast was forecast to have low ceilings (fog) from about 8 to 10 am which is exactly the time I would need to be there and get home in time. One of these days my time allotment and the weather will align so that I will get to see the ocean from my MKIII. Jason MKIII Yamaha powered Portland, OR Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297897#297897 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 16, 2010
From: Herb <herbgh(at)nctc.com>
Subject: Re: Video of me...
Jason Have you considered selling drawings of your adapter plate and other mods to use the C box on the Vector engine? Herb At 09:47 AM 5/16/2010, you wrote: > >Hello Bill, > >The engine ran great. I Put 3.9 hours on the hobbs and burned 14 >gallons of fuel. Below is a link to a thread on the forum that >describes the conversion and has a you tube video you can watch. > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=251163#251163 > >Regards >Jason > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297891#297891 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Video of me...
From: "Jason Omelchuck" <jason@trek-tech.com>
Date: May 16, 2010
Hello Herb, If the follow the engine thread, there is the number of the person to contact for adapters to put the Rotax "C" gearbox on the Yamaha engine. A word of caution. Converting an engine for use on an airplane is not a slam dunk, even if it is working acceptable well for me, you will still have to go through the process of making it work for you and that process can be painful. Jason MKIII Yamaha powered Portland, OR Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297901#297901 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Video of me getting out and about in my Yamaha Powered
MKI
From: "slowaero" <npd(at)maui.net>
Date: May 16, 2010
Hi Jason, Awesome mountain flying in your (MKI/MKIII?). The power plant sounds nice and smooth. Could you please post photos and details of your Yamaha installation? Always fascinated by innovation. [Idea] Thanks, Dave Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297902#297902 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Video of me getting out and about in my Yamaha Powered
MKI
From: "Jason Omelchuck" <jason@trek-tech.com>
Date: May 16, 2010
Hello Dave, Below is a link to a thread on this forum with some details and a link to a video. After you check out the thread, if you have any additional questions, I would be glad to answer them. http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=251163#251163 Jason MKIII Yamaha powered Portland OR Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297904#297904 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List Digest: 10 Msgs - 05/15/10
Date: May 16, 2010
----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 12:37 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: RE: Kolb-List Digest: 10 Msgs - 05/15/10 > > > It was suggested that I might be named "activities director" at MV. > Thanks but no thanks. I can not make the trip. I am the guy whose wife > asked, "What are you do today?" I told her "nothing". She responded > with, "I thought you did "nothing" all last week". I did, but I didn't > get through. >> Hope John H. gets to go home from the hospital today. Keep us posted. >> Bob >> Building MKIIIX, VW re-drive > > > Hi Guys: > > Scheduled for transfer to Rehab Hospital in about 30 min. Be there about > a week, then home. I am doing well. Should be able to travel by the end > of the summer. > > Thanks for all the nice phone calls and emails. You all are the greatest. > > > john hauck > mkIII ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: first flight
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 17, 2010
The flight to BB's place (55 miles distant) was my first flight away from the airport this season too, so it was a very good day all around. On the return flight from BB's I let the large area of thermal activity due to recently plowed fields, lift me an extra 1,000' higher than my initial cruise altitude. Free lift, even (or perhaps especially) in a stubby wing Slingshot is worth taking advantage of. What a beautiful day for flying it was. Always happy to help a fellow Kolber get his wings on and airborne again. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Drink Quality Rule #1: The more adjectives a drink name has, the worse it is and the further it is from the real thing. - Thom Riddle Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297959#297959 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 17, 2010
Subject: Allison birthday flyin
From: EmailUser greg <greg(at)skyelink.com>
I want to let everyone know that I got the work that Bryan and Kolb Aircraft llc will be attending the fly in this year. Come on by and wish him the best with his adventure in to small business. And have some good food and flying fun live music Saturday night. horseshoe in a large picnic type environment. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 17, 2010
From: Herb <herbgh(at)nctc.com>
Subject: Re: Allison birthday flyin
When and where? Herb At 03:21 PM 5/17/2010, you wrote: >I want to let everyone know that I got the work that Bryan and Kolb >Aircraft llc will be attending the fly in this year. Come on by and >wish him the best with his adventure in to small business. And have >some good food and flying fun live music Saturday night. horseshoe >in a large picnic type environment. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 18, 2010
Subject: Flap control detent
From: Richard Girard <aslsa.rng(at)gmail.com>
Now that I've seriously started using the flaps on my Mk III I've just about worn the detents on the track away and there are divots in the plate on the flap handle, too. They won't stay in the up position on the ground but air pressure holds them up in flight and last night the handle popped off the full flap detent twice. Mine is an early aircraft and the track and the plate on the flap handle are just .063" steel with no hardening or wear prevention. Any changes to new models? Fixes? I'm thinking of two ways to go, adapt an emergency brake handle out of a car and mount it down between the seats so the release button can be operated by a pilot of normal dexterity, or go with a 12V linear actuator. Either would give more adjustment than just the half and full settings (which I have no trouble with and am unsure of the value of more than that). Rick Girard ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Video of playing low level over some fields
From: "Jason Omelchuck" <jason@trek-tech.com>
Date: May 18, 2010
Hello All, Close to my airport there is a large expanse of fields planted mostly in grass or other grass like crops. I love to go out there and play around at low level. Below is a link to a video for your viewing pleasure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cZFfwQrZS4 Jason MKIII Portland, OR Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298072#298072 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 18, 2010
Subject: Fwd: Allison birthday flyin
From: EmailUser greg <greg(at)skyelink.com>
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: EmailUser greg <greg(at)skyelink.com> Date: Thu, May 13, 2010 at 3:03 PM Subject: Fwd: Kolb-List: Fwd: Allison birthday flyin ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: EmailUser greg <greg(at)skyelink.com> Date: Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 5:37 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Fwd: Allison birthday flyin ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <Candyandtylern(at)aol.com> Date: Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 1:16 PM Subject: Re: Allison birthday flyin i got the e-mail of your. In a message dated 3/16/2010 8:04:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, greg(at)skyelink.com writes: Some people had problems opening last email maybe this one will work sorry ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: EmailUser greg <greg(at)skyelink.com> Date: Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 7:51 AM Subject: Allison birthday flyin Your invited to my second annual birthday fun fly weekend. Located at Ace Airfields in Farnham Va. Camping under the wing fun with food ,music & great fun with other pilots like yourselves. The fun starts on July 9-10. My airfield is located at GPS 76*36.071w & 37*56.500n close to the bay. The runway is a north< south orientation it is a 2000 ft grass strip with a line of trees on the west side of the field. When you approach from the north use left traffic from the south use right traffic. Stay over the trees on the west side of the field.I will be useing craf ch#12300 to help if needed. If you choose to drive use GPS king ln farnham va or give me a call (GREG) (804)450-6200 Hope you can attend. * * ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Video of playing low level over some fields
From: robert bean <slyck(at)frontiernet.net>
Date: May 18, 2010
More fun if you have some big oak trees for pylons. BB On 18, May 2010, at 11:31 AM, Jason Omelchuck wrote: > > Hello All, > > Close to my airport there is a large expanse of fields planted mostly in grass or other grass like crops. I love to go out there and play around at low level. Below is a link to a video for your viewing pleasure. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cZFfwQrZS4 > > Jason > MKIII > Portland, OR > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298072#298072 > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Flap control detent
From: "ces308" <ces308(at)ldaco.com>
Date: May 18, 2010
Rick... I attached a spring to hold it in the detent...it works well...I will take a picture and post to see.... chris ambrose M3X/Jab 128.4 hrs N327CS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298078#298078 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Mike Welch <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Video of playing low level over some fields
Date: May 18, 2010
Bob=2C Old=2C or bold=2C but not old & bold. :-) Mike Welch > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields > From: slyck(at)frontiernet.net > Date: Tue=2C 18 May 2010 11:54:39 -0400 > To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com > > > More fun if you have some big oak trees for pylons. > BB > > On 18=2C May 2010=2C at 11:31 AM=2C Jason Omelchuck wrote: > > > > > > Hello All=2C > > > > Close to my airport there is a large expanse of fields planted mostly i n grass or other grass like crops. I love to go out there and play around a t low level. Below is a link to a video for your viewing pleasure. > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cZFfwQrZS4 > > > > Jason > > MKIII > > Portland=2C OR > > > > > > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298072#298072 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > =========== =========== =========== =========== > > > _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search=2C chat and e-mail from your inbox . http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:O N:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_3 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Flap control detent
From: "clrprop" <ktony(at)windstream.net>
Date: May 18, 2010
The plate on my handle is in good shape but the detents were worn. I cut out a new one and riveted it on top of the original. Keath T MkIII C Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298084#298084 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: Re: Video of playing low level over some fields
Date: May 18, 2010
How old do you have to be to qualify? Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Welch To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:32 AM Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields Bob, Old, or bold, but not old & bold. :-) Mike Welch > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields > From: slyck(at)frontiernet.net > Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 11:54:39 -0400 > To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com > > > More fun if you have some big oak trees for pylons. > BB > > On 18, May 2010, at 11:31 AM, Jason Omelchuck wrote: > <jason@trek-tech.com> > > > > Hello All, > > > > Close to my airport there is a large expanse of fields planted mostly in grass or other grass like crops. I love to go out there and play around at low level. Below is a link to a video for your viewing pleasure. > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cZFfwQrZS4 > > > > Jason > > MKIII > > Portland, OR > > > > > > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298072#298072 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >============= > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Get started. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Flap control detent
From: "ces308" <ces308(at)ldaco.com>
Date: May 18, 2010
the spring works great...holds it tight to the detent and doesn't rattle around wearing it out....for what it's worth... As Roseanne Roseanna Danna says,"It just goes to show you,it's always something !" chris ambrose m3x/jab n327cs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298089#298089 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0074_190.jpg ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Mike Welch <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Video of playing low level over some fields
Date: May 18, 2010
Larry=2C How old? It's an "always adjustable" age. It's just slightly older than me. Actually=2C if a guy insist on "bold" flying manuevers=2C he'll find out that the "old" comes a lot sooner than he thought!! After having done more than my share of stupid stunts=2C I am very lucky to still have all my fingers and toes=2C and eyes. I have=2C though=2C spe nt way too much time "recuperating". If I haven't learned much before now=2C I'd hope that I've learned not to underestimate flying=2C and especially stupid mistakes while flying. (PS. I haven't seen Jason's video yet=2C and in NO way am I referring to w hatever he did as stupid. I was just throwing in the old expression....old =2C bold=2C but not both) Mike Welch From: lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields Date: Tue=2C 18 May 2010 11:59:54 -0600 How old do you have to be to qualify? Larry Note: If you forward this email=2C please delete the forwarding history=2C which includes my email address. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Welch Sent: Tuesday=2C May 18=2C 2010 10:32 AM Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields Bob=2C Old=2C or bold=2C but not old & bold. :-) Mike Welch > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields > From: slyck(at)frontiernet.net > Date: Tue=2C 18 May 2010 11:54:39 -0400 > To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com > > > More fun if you have some big oak trees for pylons. > BB > > On 18=2C May 2010=2C at 11:31 AM=2C Jason Omelchuck wrote: > > > > > > Hello All=2C > > > > Close to my airport there is a large expanse of fields planted mostly i n grass or other grass like crops. I love to go out there and play around a t low level. Below is a link to a video for your viewing pleasure. > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cZFfwQrZS4 > > > > Jason > > MKIII > > Portland=2C OR > > > > > > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298072#298072 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >============= > > > The New Busy is not the old busy. Search=2C chat and e-mail from your inbox . Get started. href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List">http://www.matronics. com/Navigator?Kolb-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hot mail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=P ID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "lhaggerty" <lhaggerty(at)tampabay.rr.com>
Subject: vidio of playing low lever over some fields
Date: May 18, 2010
Reminds me of my days in Kansas chasing coyotes around the fields. Pete ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 18, 2010
Subject: Fwd: Allison birthday flyin
From: EmailUser greg <greg(at)skyelink.com>
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <Candyandtylern(at)aol.com> Date: Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 1:16 PM Subject: Re: Allison birthday flyin i got the e-mail of your. In a message dated 3/16/2010 8:04:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, greg(at)skyelink.com writes: Some people had problems opening last email maybe this one will work sorry ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: EmailUser greg <greg(at)skyelink.com> Date: Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 7:51 AM Subject: Allison birthday flyin Your invited to my second annual birthday fun fly weekend. Located at Ace Airfields in Farnham Va. Camping under the wing fun with food ,music & great fun with other pilots like yourselves. The fun starts on July 9-10. My airfield is located at GPS 76*36.071w & 37*56.500n close to the bay. The runway is a north< south orientation it is a 2000 ft grass strip with a line of trees on the west side of the field. When you approach from the north use left traffic from the south use right traffic. Stay over the trees on the west side of the field.I will be useing craf ch#12300 to help if needed. If you choose to drive use GPS king ln farnham va or give me a call (GREG) (804)450-6200 Hope you can attend. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 18, 2010
Subject: Fwd: Allison birthday flyin
From: EmailUser greg <greg(at)skyelink.com>
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <Candyandtylern(at)aol.com> Date: Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 1:16 PM Subject: Re: Allison birthday flyin i got the e-mail of your. In a message dated 3/16/2010 8:04:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, greg(at)skyelink.com writes: Some people had problems opening last email maybe this one will work sorry ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: EmailUser greg <greg(at)skyelink.com> Date: Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 7:51 AM Subject: Allison birthday flyin Your invited to my second annual birthday fun fly weekend. Located at Ace Airfields in Farnham Va. Camping under the wing fun with food ,music & great fun with other pilots like yourselves. The fun starts on July 9-10. My airfield is located at GPS 76*36.071w & 37*56.500n close to the bay. The runway is a north< south orientation it is a 2000 ft grass strip with a line of trees on the west side of the field. When you approach from the north use left traffic from the south use right traffic. Stay over the trees on the west side of the field.I will be useing craf ch#12300 to help if needed. If you choose to drive use GPS king ln farnham va or give me a call (GREG) (804)450-6200 Hope you can attend. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: Re: Video of playing low level over some fields
Date: May 18, 2010
First let me give a disclaimer: I am in no way attempting to get under anyone's skin, or belittle any ones thoughts. However I think there is a bit of misconception at work here, as follows - Most of the things that we use as a guide to flying Kolbs are actually very valid when applied to Spam Cans. That same video, if flown in a Cessna150 would very well qualify as more than a bit reckless, when flown in a Kolb is only exhilarating. I would classify all of that terrain as a great landing area. His only "challenge" would be to get the nose down when the engine quit so that he didn't stall. For him to actually glide to a road or other suitable "recognized" landing area, he would have to be somewhere around 1500 to 1000 feet, if not more. My point is that the glide ratio of our planes is only going to serve as a delaying tactic at best. In most cases, at least where I fly, any more altitude than that required to set up to best glide is only prolonging the suspense. A GA plane's purpose is to go places fast. What ever fun and excitement that you can achieve with that is its only reward. Kolbs however, are designed to be fun to fly, low and slow (comparatively). Their purpose is not in long distance, however there are always over achievers in any sport, right John? Their purpose is in the exhilaration of flight, and as such what would be carelessness in a 150 is merely exciting in a Kolb. Now I of course realize the danger in flying where there are no landing areas. I still look for the best spot even so, but if there are none, and that bothers you, stay in the pattern at the airport. I have to admit that I am an adrenalin junky, and some day you may read that I am no longer among you. I accept that, there is a cost for everything that is worth while. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iSiJGg4FhM Now this video, would qualify for the "Old Bold" statement. However, even had I been at less than 5000 feet agl, I still would end up in a Sage bush somewhere, it would just take longer to get there. Larry, semi old! Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Welch To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 12:57 PM Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields Larry, How old? It's an "always adjustable" age. It's just slightly older than me. Actually, if a guy insist on "bold" flying manuevers, he'll find out that the "old" comes a lot sooner than he thought!! After having done more than my share of stupid stunts, I am very lucky to still have all my fingers and toes, and eyes. I have, though, spent way too much time "recuperating". If I haven't learned much before now, I'd hope that I've learned not to underestimate flying, and especially stupid mistakes while flying. (PS. I haven't seen Jason's video yet, and in NO way am I referring to whatever he did as stupid. I was just throwing in the old expression....old, bold, but not both) Mike Welch ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "lhaggerty" <lhaggerty(at)tampabay.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Video of playing low level over some fields
Date: May 18, 2010
Thanks, very nice ultralight flying, the kind I enjoy. Pete ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Cottrell To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 5:13 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields First let me give a disclaimer: I am in no way attempting to get under anyone's skin, or belittle any ones thoughts. However I think there is a bit of misconception at work here, as follows - Most of the things that we use as a guide to flying Kolbs are actually very valid when applied to Spam Cans. That same video, if flown in a Cessna150 would very well qualify as more than a bit reckless, when flown in a Kolb is only exhilarating. I would classify all of that terrain as a great landing area. His only "challenge" would be to get the nose down when the engine quit so that he didn't stall. For him to actually glide to a road or other suitable "recognized" landing area, he would have to be somewhere around 1500 to 1000 feet, if not more. My point is that the glide ratio of our planes is only going to serve as a delaying tactic at best. In most cases, at least where I fly, any more altitude than that required to set up to best glide is only prolonging the suspense. A GA plane's purpose is to go places fast. What ever fun and excitement that you can achieve with that is its only reward. Kolbs however, are designed to be fun to fly, low and slow (comparatively). Their purpose is not in long distance, however there are always over achievers in any sport, right John? Their purpose is in the exhilaration of flight, and as such what would be carelessness in a 150 is merely exciting in a Kolb. Now I of course realize the danger in flying where there are no landing areas. I still look for the best spot even so, but if there are none, and that bothers you, stay in the pattern at the airport. I have to admit that I am an adrenalin junky, and some day you may read that I am no longer among you. I accept that, there is a cost for everything that is worth while. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iSiJGg4FhM Now this video, would qualify for the "Old Bold" statement. However, even had I been at less than 5000 feet agl, I still would end up in a Sage bush somewhere, it would just take longer to get there. Larry, semi old! Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Welch To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 12:57 PM Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields Larry, How old? It's an "always adjustable" age. It's just slightly older than me. Actually, if a guy insist on "bold" flying manuevers, he'll find out that the "old" comes a lot sooner than he thought!! After having done more than my share of stupid stunts, I am very lucky to still have all my fingers and toes, and eyes. I have, though, spent way too much time "recuperating". If I haven't learned much before now, I'd hope that I've learned not to underestimate flying, and especially stupid mistakes while flying. (PS. I haven't seen Jason's video yet, and in NO way am I referring to whatever he did as stupid. I was just throwing in the old expression....old, bold, but not both) Mike Welch ------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Video of playing low level over some fields
From: "Ralph B" <ul15(at)juno.com>
Date: May 18, 2010
This is the kind of flying I do during the winter over frozen lakes. I don't worry about powerlines over frozen lakes. During the summer months, there are towers and and other objects to be concerned with over land areas. It is true that slower aircraft have time to react to such things. PPC pilots fly low all the time, but there have been a few that have hit lines. I know of one that flew over an electrical substation and the backup generator exhaust just happened to kick in as he was flying over and deflated his chute. He ended up in the substation and luckily he wasn't electrocuted. Another danger in flying low is forgetting about your wings. In a bank, a wing could catch on something and cause the plane to cartwheel. Isn't this what happened to John Williamson? Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 447 N91493 E-AB 1000 hours 23 years flying it Kolbra 912UL N20386 2 years flying it 120 hrs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298107#298107 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Mike Welch <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Video of playing low level over some fields
Date: May 18, 2010
Larry=2C guys=2C After I posted my last post=2C I went and watched Jason's video. Persona lly=2C I wouldn't classify his flying as "bold". At least=2C it's not=2C in my opinion. I'd call it more like a "heckava good time". I did somethi ng almost identical to his low-level flying with an instructor in a Flight Star (me flying=2C and quite a bit lower). At any rate=2C it was fun!!!! Being in COMPLETE control of an airplane=2C even if by some standards as risky=2C doesn't mean it is entirely unsafe. If Jason were to lose engine power=2C at most=2C he'd probably just destr oy his plane. For my understanding of "bold"=2C I'd say it includes most acts that coul d usually be described as "stupid"........after the fact. Best regards=2C Mike Welch From: lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields Date: Tue=2C 18 May 2010 15:13:15 -0600 First let me give a disclaimer: I am in no way attempting to get under anyo ne's skin=2C or belittle any ones thoughts. However I think there is a bit of misconception at work here=2C as follows - Most of the things that we use as a guide to flying Kolbs are actually very valid when applied to Spam Cans. That same video=2C if flown in a Cessna15 0 would very well qualify as more than a bit reckless=2C when flown in a Ko lb is only exhilarating. I would classify all of that terrain as a great l anding area. His only "challenge" would be to get the nose down when the en gine quit so that he didn't stall. For him to actually glide to a road or o ther suitable "recognized" landing area=2C he would have to be somewhere ar ound 1500 to 1000 feet=2C if not more. My point is that the glide ratio of our planes is only going to serve as a delaying tactic at best. In most ca ses=2C at least where I fly=2C any more altitude than that required to set up to best glide is only prolonging the suspense. A GA plane's purpose is to go places fast. What ever fun and excitement tha t you can achieve with that is its only reward. Kolbs however=2C are design ed to be fun to fly=2C low and slow (comparatively). Their purpose is not i n long distance=2C however there are always over achievers in any sport=2C right John? Their purpose is in the exhilaration of flight=2C and as such w hat would be carelessness in a 150 is merely exciting in a Kolb. Now I of course realize the danger in flying where there are no landing are as. I still look for the best spot even so=2C but if there are none=2C and that bothers you=2C stay in the pattern at the airport. I have to admit tha t I am an adrenalin junky=2C and some day you may read that I am no longer among you. I accept that=2C there is a cost for everything that is worth wh ile. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iSiJGg4FhM Now this video=2C would qualify for the "Old Bold" statement. However=2C even had I been at less t han 5000 feet agl=2C I still would end up in a Sage bush somewhere=2C it wo uld just take longer to get there. Larry=2C semi old! Note: If you forward this email=2C please delete the forwarding history=2C which includes my email address. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Welch Sent: Tuesday=2C May 18=2C 2010 12:57 PM Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields Larry=2C How old? It's an "always adjustable" age. It's just slightly older than me. Actually=2C if a guy insist on "bold" flying manuevers=2C he'll find out that the "old" comes a lot sooner than he thought!! After having done more than my share of stupid stunts=2C I am very lucky to still have all my fingers and toes=2C and eyes. I have=2C though=2C spe nt way too much time "recuperating". If I haven't learned much before now=2C I'd hope that I've learned not to underestimate flying=2C and especially stupid mistakes while flying. (PS. I haven't seen Jason's video yet=2C and in NO way am I referring to w hatever he did as stupid. I was just throwing in the old expression....old =2C bold=2C but not both) Mike Welch _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search=2C chat and e-mail from your inb ox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:O N:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Video of playing low level over some fields
From: "Jason Omelchuck" <jason@trek-tech.com>
Date: May 18, 2010
Hello All, We have a pretty wide river here and it is lined on both sides by trees. Last year I was feeling my oats and decided to fly down it at low level. I did that for about 1/2 mile and it dawned on me that if the engine quit, I would loose everything I have worked for for 15 years (thats how long it took me to build my airplane). I do not have the means to replace it and I immediately climbed out from between the trees and went over to play in my nice safe field. Not Bold Jason MKIII Portland, OR Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298124#298124 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Flap control detent
From: "Richard Pike" <richard(at)bcchapel.org>
Date: May 18, 2010
As long as you are modifying the handle, here is an alternative, gives you as many options for flap positions as you want to drill holes, and that roll pin will last longer than either one of us... http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/pg3.htm Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298126#298126 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: Monument Valley
Date: May 18, 2010
Well Karen and I are out the door early tomorrow for MV. Driving in case you are wondering. You all still have time to make it. See you there, Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Monument Valley
Date: May 19, 2010
gang, typing with one finger, left hand. extremely slow, but so am i these days. accident happened a week ago today. surgery following day. now at rehab hosp enduring torture training until i pay my repentence and get sent home for bad behavior. hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable trip to mv. keep us posted. take lots of pics. john hauck ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Cottrell To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:44 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Monument Valley Well Karen and I are out the door early tomorrow for MV. Driving in case you are wondering. You all still have time to make it. See you there, Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Monument Valley
From: "Fran Losey" <loseyf(at)comcast.net>
Date: May 19, 2010
Get well soon Sir. Fran Losey www.mykitlog.com/loseyf Sent from my Verizon Wirel ess BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 08:09:37 Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Monument Valley This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "b young" <by0ung(at)brigham.net>
Subject: monument valley trip
Date: May 19, 2010
Watched the weather guessers last night. South east utah is to be windy thurs fri sat. and partly cloudy. The guessers are thinking the northern jet stream is slow to head north because of elninyo (sound it out, sorry about the spelling.) A new storm is to enter northern utah Friday and hang around till Monday or tues. Called faa weather briefer and was told vfr flight not recommended, due to thunderstorms and low visibility over and around the mountains obscuring their view. (or my view of them) weather left over from last night's down pour. I already have the plane packed and fueled, mounted my tracker. And it looks like we may have to drive down. C u there Boyd Young MkIII ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 19, 2010
From: PATRICK LADD <pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: Monument Valley
accident happened a week ago. Hi John.=C2- This is=C2- news to me. I have ben without a comp. for nea rly 2 weeks and likely to be another week except for this borrowed one. What has happened? Not serious I hope and=C2- hopefully not flying relate d. 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From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: monument valley trip
Date: May 19, 2010
I hate that, but we have no control over the weather. Anybody have any word on Frank Goodnight? He is flying his HKS powered FS from Brownsville, TX, to MV. I'll take a look at weather along his route of flight. johnhauck mkIII I already have the plane packed and fueled, mounted my tracker. And it looks like we may have to drive down. C u there Boyd Young MkIII ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 19, 2010
From: PATRICK LADD <pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: Video of me getting out and about in my Yamaha Powered
MKI I will get to see the ocean from my MKIII.>> Hi Jason, I am about 50 miles from the Bristol Channel and about 60 from the English Channel and I can easily- see both at the same time from around 3000ft. M akes a nice edge to the view on a summers evening. Pat --- On Sun, 16/5/10, Jason Omelchuck <jason@trek-tech.com> wrote: From: Jason Omelchuck <jason@trek-tech.com> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Video of me getting out and about in my Yamaha Powe red MKI Date: Sunday, 16 May, 2010, 16:59 Hello Rick, I considered going to the coast, but I am time constrained.- I need to ge t my flying done and get home in time to get my son to soccer.- The coast was forecast to have low ceilings (fog) from about 8 to 10 am which is exa ctly the time I would need to be there and get home in time.- One of thes e days my time allotment and the weather will align so that I will get to s ee the ocean from my MKIII. Jason MKIII Yamaha powered Portland, OR Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=297897#297897 le, List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: monument valley trip
Date: May 19, 2010
From: willuribe(at)aol.com
Hi John, Frank Goodnight departed El Paso, TX this morning on his way to MV. He is trailering the FireStar due to the strong winds around the area. Regards, Will Uribe FireStar II El Paso, TX I hate that, but we have no control over the weather. Anybody have any word on Frank Goodnight? He is flying his HKS powered FS from Brownsville, TX, to MV. I'll take a look at weather along his route of flight. johnhauck mkIII ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 20, 2010
From: PATRICK LADD <pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com>
Subject: Apologies
Apologies to John H and the list. It seems that I may have inadvertently se nt what was supposed to be a chatty post to an invalid (thats you John) was broadcast to the entire list. Sorry. its just that with every other list I am on pressing `reply` sends a message only to the individual involved NOT to the list. I have been caught out on this before. Will try to do better. Pat ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Kolb Aircraft" <customersupport(at)tnkolbaircraft.com>
Subject: Re: Monument Valley
Date: May 20, 2010
John We are thinking of you buddy. We hope you a speedy recovery and please take care of yourself. Please be good to the nurses. They are trying to help you recover. Busy here like always. Kind Regards Travis and Dennis Kolb Aircraft CO. ----- Original Message ----- From: John Hauck To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 9:09 AM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Monument Valley gang, typing with one finger, left hand. extremely slow, but so am i these days. accident happened a week ago today. surgery following day. now at rehab hosp enduring torture training until i pay my repentence and get sent home for bad behavior. hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable trip to mv. keep us posted. take lots of pics. john hauck ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Cottrell To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:44 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Monument Valley Well Karen and I are out the door early tomorrow for MV. Driving in case you are wondering. You all still have time to make it. See you there, Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List">http://www.matronic s.com/Navigator?Kolb-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: monument valley trip
Date: May 20, 2010
----- Original Message ----- From: Marker, Janell A Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 7:52 AM Subject: FW: Re: Kolb-List: monument valley trip John - Could you please post this to the Kolb list? Kolb list rejected this email address. Just wanted to update folks on Frank's whereabouts. Jan All - Frank Goodnight stayed with us at Mid Valley Airpark last night after driving in from El Paso yesterday. He is planning to fly to Monument Valley from our place - leaving this morning. Weather is supposed to be great for his flight. He is leaving his vehicle and trailer at Mid Valley. Mike and I will be departing tomorrow morning - 5/21 for Monument Valley via Blanding. Watch out for winds (Boyd is correct) - the WX guessers predict windy conditions through the weekend. Jan & Mike Marker ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <aoldman(at)xtra.co.nz>
Subject: Re: Apologies
Date: May 21, 2010
That's Ok Pat . I for one don't mind at all .One big happy family , no secrets . We all wish John a speedy recovery and a return to his his Kolb shenanigans. You do have to watch those spoked things with pedals, have lost count how many stiches I have had as a result of my lack of ability to operate one proficiently . no longer even try . The Kolb is much more forgiving. Downunder MK111c rained in and fretting ----- Original Message ----- From: PATRICK LADD To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 4:07 AM Subject: Kolb-List: Apologies Apologies to John H and the list. It seems that I may have inadvertently sent what was supposed to be a chatty post to an invalid (thats you John) was broadcast to the entire list. Sorry. its just that with every other list I am on pressing `reply` sends a message only to the individual involved NOT to the list. I have been caught out on this before. Will try to do better. Pat ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Video of playing low level over some fields
From: "Jim ODay" <jimoday(at)hotmail.com>
Date: May 21, 2010
When I watched the 180's back to the runway, I puckered up a bit. When I watched this one it was more enjoyable but still had some puckering going on. I realized in my years of flying, the only time I intentionally fly that low is when I am climbing out or getting ready to land. I love cruising around the country side of the flat lands of ND at 500' and over lakes (I am a good swimmer) but 500' has been my floor, and only in a slow moving light plane. I just logged my 5,000th hour at 14,000' yesterday afternoon in my multi-engine spam can flying machine. Logged the next hour last night in my Citabria for fun, and yep I took it down to 500 AGL over a nice long MN lake, but got spooked upward by a flock of ducks. I lecture my son all the time about setting limits when he flies and stick with them. Recreational GA flying is very very safe, except when in close proximity to the ground, and close to the ground is for take off and landing. I tell him he has a license to learn, but to do his learning with a good amount of buffer above the ground. Only my opinion. I guess I am getting old tend to be more rigid with age (not just my joints). But I still learn something new about flying every time I launch. Still enjoy the list even though my FSII has been gone now for over a year. Fly Safe Kolb Buddies, Jim -------- Jim O'Day Fargo, ND Former Firestar II Builder/Pilot Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298449#298449 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: I uploaded a poor quality video
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 21, 2010
I found my old video camera and re-learned how to use it, sort of. Took some poor video of my flight this morning from Buffalo Airfield to the Lake Erie shoreline just south of Buffalo, NY. The link follows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVn_rm0KYls It got up to mid 80's this morning which explains the unusual haze for this time of year around here. I made some other videos of the shoreline heading south which I'll post later. I plan to rig a lift strut mount before making any more. The results should be better without the canopy reflections and the pilot's wobbly hand. I think I can switch the camera to a little higher fidelity too, but not sure how yet. Videography is not my strong suit, as you can tell. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 War is a cowardly escape from the problems of peace. - Thomas Mann Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298462#298462 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: I uploaded a poor quality video
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 21, 2010
More videos (much shorter) of Lake Erie shoreline south of Buffalo. 01:10 http://www.youtube.com/user/thomriddle#p/u/4/CiI7ncTHyIE 01:00 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un2igUG4Lsg 00:58 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgf8But4nY 2:19 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gEw0Hdlsws 00:41 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4EKsddr--Y -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 War is a cowardly escape from the problems of peace. - Thomas Mann Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298464#298464 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 21, 2010
From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan(at)att.net>
Subject: Re: I uploaded a poor quality video
- Thom- Very nice.- The advantage of the type you made is that the view er gets to see what the pilot sees, including reflections.- One suggestio n- a view of the instrument panel now and then, so that we can see speed, a ltitude, etc.- Keep them coming. - ------------------------- ------------- Bill Sullivan ------------------------- ------------- Windsor Locks, Ct. ------------------------- ------------- FS 447 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: <aoldman(at)xtra.co.nz>
Subject: Re: I uploaded a poor quality video
Date: May 22, 2010
Tom, keep the poor quality vidio coming. It is much better viewing than the best quality TV programs. many thanks for the entertainment and a view of new places Downunder MK111c ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 8:40 AM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: I uploaded a poor quality video > > More videos (much shorter) of Lake Erie shoreline south of Buffalo. > > 01:10 > http://www.youtube.com/user/thomriddle#p/u/4/CiI7ncTHyIE > > 01:00 > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un2igUG4Lsg > > 00:58 > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgf8But4nY > > 2:19 > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gEw0Hdlsws > > 00:41 > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4EKsddr--Y > > -------- > Thom Riddle > Buffalo, NY (9G0) > Kolb Slingshot SS-021 > Jabiru 2200A #1574 > Tennessee Prop 64x32 > > > War is a cowardly escape from the problems of peace. > - Thomas Mann > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298464#298464 > > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 22, 2010
From: chris davis <capedavis(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: I uploaded a poor quality video
Thom, Nothing wrong with that video , at least comparatively speaking !Pret ty amazing day what we call in the offshore fishing business a FAC day(flat ass calm-) an interesting local you fly out of country on the edge of ci ty and a great lake . Thanks for the ride- Chris=0A-Chris Davis=0AKXP 5 03 492 hrs=0AGlider Pilot=0ADisabled from crash building Firefly =0A=0A=0A =0A=0A________________________________=0AFrom: Thom Riddle <riddletr@gmail. com>=0ATo: kolb-list(at)matronics.com=0ASent: Fri, May 21, 2010 3:44:51 PM=0AS ubject: Kolb-List: I uploaded a poor quality video=0A=0A--> Kolb-List messa ge posted by: "Thom Riddle" =0A=0AI found my old video camera and re-learned how to use it, sort of. Took some poor video of my fl ight this morning from Buffalo Airfield to the Lake Erie shoreline just sou th of Buffalo, NY. The link follows:=0A=0Ahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v= DVn_rm0KYls=0A=0AIt got up to mid 80's this morning which explains the unus ual haze for this time of year around here.=0A=0AI made some other videos o f the shoreline heading south which I'll post later.=0A=0AI plan to rig a l ift strut mount before making any more. The results should be better withou t the canopy reflections and the pilot's wobbly hand. I think I can switch the camera to a little higher fidelity too, but not sure how yet. Videograp hy is not my strong suit, as you can tell.=0A=0A--------=0AThom Riddle=0ABu ffalo, NY (9G0)=0AKolb Slingshot SS-021=0AJabiru 2200A #1574=0ATennessee Pr op 64x32=0A=0A=0AWar is a cowardly escape from the problems of peace.=0A- - Thomas Mann=0A=0A=0A=0A=0ARead this topic online here:=0A=0Ahttp://forum -======================== ============0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Another video...
From: "ces308" <ces308(at)ldaco.com>
Date: May 22, 2010
I was up the other day and stopped by a friends house/strip...1000 feet,surrounded with trees...this is the take off and the landing at 5Y2...I am working on getting the shakes out of it,but you'll get the idea.... chris ambrose M3X/Jabiru A-2200 128.0hrs N327CS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PJSTUOUgzU Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298549#298549 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: WhiskeyVictor36(at)aol.com
Date: May 23, 2010
Subject: Re: Another video...
In a message dated 5/22/2010 8:48:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ces308(at)ldaco.com writes: I was up the other day and stopped by a friends house/strip... Chris, Good video. That was just barely a hop, skip and a jump away from your field. Bill Varnes Original Kolb FireStar Audubon NJ Do Not Archive ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Another video...
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 23, 2010
Chris, A few years ago I mounted my video camera to the lift strut on the Allegro with an inch or so of foam rubber between the camera mount and the wing strut. It eliminated almost all of the shake. I plan to make the same sort of mount for the Slingshot. I don't have room in the cabin for a camera mount except behind me. Don't think anyone is interested in seeing the back of my head while I'm flying, so the lift strut or other outside location is my only option. Fortunately, I have a remote control for turning it on and off from inside the cabin. No plans to spend big bucks on a remotely controlled swivel mount for pointing the camera anywhere but straight ahead. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 War is a cowardly escape from the problems of peace. - Thomas Mann Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298568#298568 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Vic" <vicsv(at)myfairpoint.net>
Subject: Re: Another video...
Date: May 23, 2010
Nice! Finally an Xtra and my gps and a green towel. Even sounds like my 912. Certainly doesn't appear your Jab has any performance issues as some have mentioned. I like it, keep em comin. Vic ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Pat Ladd" <pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: Another video...
Date: May 23, 2010
----- Original Message ----- From: "Vic" <vicsv(at)myfairpoint.net> Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 6:35 AM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Another video... > > Certainly doesn't appear your Jab has any performance issues Hi Vic, what performance issues. Mine seems OK. Anything specific? Cheers Pat > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 23:26:00 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Another video...
Date: May 23, 2010
Morning Ya'll: I have been enjoying the videos also. Knowing it will be at least 3 months, maybe longer, before I will fly my mkIII again, it gets me back in the cockpit while in a hospital bed. I have always enjoyed landing at airports like Chris's, coming in low over houses and across roads on short short final. I have landed at that particular airport several times, in my FS and mkIII, over the years. Take care, john hauck Health South Rehab Hosp Montgomery, AL Good video. That was just barely a hop, skip and a jump away from your field. Bill Varnes ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Dan Cooper" <kcooper(at)ptd.net>
Subject: Re: I uploaded a poor quality videoI uploaded a poor quality
video
Date: May 23, 2010
Great Video Thom, made me go out and sit in my Slingshot and make airplane noises. Fly-in breakfast at N38 May 30th and June 12th. All Slingshot owners get a free breakfast. Dan Cooper 582 Slingshot ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Another video...
From: "ces308" <ces308(at)ldaco.com>
Date: May 23, 2010
Hello John, I hope you are feeling better....would you have any pictures of you and your plane at our airport and the dates you were there? We are putting together a history of the airport and if you did...that would be cool ! We're trying to get it listed as a historical site so maybe we can get some money for improvements.Best we know so far is it was built in the early to mid '30's. chris ambrose M3X/Jab N327CS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298642#298642 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Another video...
Date: May 23, 2010
....would you have any pictures of you and your plane at our airport and the dates you were there? > > > chris ambrose Chris: When I eventually get back to hauck's holler, I will search boxes of old photos to see if I can find something. john h ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 23, 2010
From: jerb <ulflyer(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Another video...
Hey folks, watch this video and watch his tail shake - clams when he reduces throttle some. After watching it any comments?..May have some thing to due with his camera shaking - flutter comes to mind???? jerb At 05:47 PM 5/22/2010, you wrote: > >I was up the other day and stopped by a friends house/strip...1000 >feet,surrounded with trees...this is the take off and the landing at >5Y2...I am working on getting the shakes out of it,but you'll get the idea.... > > >chris ambrose >M3X/Jabiru A-2200 128.0hrs >N327CS > >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PJSTUOUgzU > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298549#298549 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Another video...
From: "ces308" <ces308(at)ldaco.com>
Date: May 23, 2010
.....ROFL.....I can't wait to hear what will be discussed next ! lol chris ambrose M3X/Jabiru 128.00 N327CS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298678#298678 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Fredrick Kerfoot <fredkt46(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Remote controlled swivel mount
Date: May 24, 2010
No plans to spend big bucks on a remotely controlled swivel mount Tom=2C If you are looking for a inexpensive remote controlled swivel mount =2C check www.X10.com search for "pan tilt base". They are often on sale for less than $30. I have a couple. They are not real fast=2C best for lig hter cameras and not weather proof. But=2C hey what do expect for $30. FredK _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with H otmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid= PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Sport Pilot study materials
From: "dutrac" <dlrans(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 23, 2010
Hi All, Just wondered if anyone has already passed the written exam and would like to sell their study materials. I need to take and pass mine in the next two months. Duane Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298684#298684 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Kolb MKII
From: "dutrac" <dlrans(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 23, 2010
Hi All, Another question... What is it that makes a MKIII faster and able to carry more weight than the MKII? Is there any chance you can beef up a MKII? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298685#298685 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Remote controlled swivel mount
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 24, 2010
Fred, Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298690#298690 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Vic" <vicsv(at)myfairpoint.net>
Subject: Re: Another video...
Date: May 24, 2010
Hey Pat, How's your Ash? Might as well ask me what i had for breakfast. Don't remember. Besides I like Jabs Vic ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Vic" <vicsv(at)myfairpoint.net>
Subject: Re: Another video...
Date: May 24, 2010
"ROFL.....I can't wait to hear what will be discussed next ! lol" Chris Could be what rofl means or something about that green towel but your being pretty tight lipped. Vic Not the one in Sacramento ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 24, 2010
From: TheWanderingWench <thewanderingwench(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Sport Pilot study materials
Duane - I have the Gleim's 2006 edition of the Sport Pilot FAA Knowledge Test, as w ell as the ASA Sport Pilot Test Prep (from the same "era".) If you want the m, you're welcome to have them. I just don't know if the test has been upda ted so much that they're no longer useful, or if it's still pretty much the same as back then. If you do decide you want them, just send me a mailing address. No money ne eded - they're just taking up space on my bookshelf. Arty TrostSandy, Oregon- www.LessonsFromTheEdge.com/uladventure2009.htm =0A =0A"Life's a daring adventure or nothing" =0A Helen Keller =0A =0A"I refuse to tip toe through life just to arrive safely at death." --- On Sun, 5/23/10, dutrac wrote: From: dutrac <dlrans(at)gmail.com> Subject: Kolb-List: Sport Pilot study materials Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 11:52 PM Hi All, Just wondered if anyone has already passed the written exam and wou ld like to sell their study materials. I need to take and pass mine in the next two months. Duane Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298684#298684 le, List Admin. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "b young" <by0ung(at)brigham.net>
Subject: monument valley
Date: May 24, 2010
Good morning all Just returned from what turned out to be the first annual kolb DRIVE in at MV. I was going to fly down 1/2 way on Wednesday and arrive at MV on Thursday. When I called for weather, I was told the trip was ifr. We might have been able to fly all the way on Thursday but the leftover wind from the storm convinced us to drive. I think that there were others thinking the same thing, as there were no kolbs on the flight line. There was a Rans and a Sonix motor glider. Even the twin otters and cesna caravans stayed away with there loads of tourist. Thursday night was ok. But Friday a 20 / 30 wind starting around noon and was relentless. The forecast was for a 50 / 60 mph blow on Saturday into Sunday. So my wife and I bugged out Saturday morning and tried to find our kids at Moab, they had camped so far off the beaten path that we missed them. We were able to kike up to see one arch, It was real good to see those who braved the weather to make it . but wasn't the same without the planes. . The wind kicked up the dust in the air and turned the monuments to a silhouette. And at one point there was enough dust in the air to almost obscure them. Boyd Young Mkiii ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 24, 2010
From: TheWanderingWench <thewanderingwench(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: monument valley
Thanks, Boyd - I had been really bummed out that I couldn't make it this year; this actual ly makes me feel better, as I would have been stranded somewhere, outwaitin g the weather, and probably wouldn't have made it anyway. I hope the high w inds weren't too hard on those who were tent camping. I've slept (tried to sleep) with winds so high that my tent was flexed over on my face - not fun ! Arty www.LessonsFromTheEdge.com/uladventure2009.htm =0A =0A"Life's a daring adventure or nothing" =0A Helen Keller =0A =0A"I refuse to tip toe through life just to arrive safely at death." --- On Mon, 5/24/10, b young wrote: From: b young <by0ung(at)brigham.net> Subject: Kolb-List: monument valley Date: Monday, May 24, 2010, 7:28 AM =0A=0A=0A =0A =0A=0A =0A=0A =0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A =0A=0A=0A=0AGood morni ng all =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0AJust returned from what turned out to be the fir st annual kolb=0ADRIVE=C2- in at MV.=C2-=C2-=C2- I was going to fly down 1/2 =C2-way on Wednesday and arrive at=0AMV on Thursday.=C2-=C2 -=C2- When I called for weather,=C2- I was told the trip was ifr.=C2 -=C2-=C2-=C2-=0AWe might have been able to fly all the way on Thurs day but the leftover wind from=0Athe storm=C2- convinced us to drive.=C2 -=C2-=C2-=C2- I think that there were others thinking=0Athe same th ing,=C2-=C2- as there were no kolbs on the flight line.=C2-=C2-=C2 -=C2- There was a=0ARans and a Sonix motor glider.=C2- Even =C2-the twin otters and cesna caravans stayed=0Aaway with there loads of tourist. =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0A =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0A=C2- Thursday night was ok.=C2 -=C2- But Friday a 20 / 30 =C2-wind=0Astarting around noon and was re lentless.=C2- The forecast was for a =C2-50 / 60 mph=0Ablow on Saturday into Sunday. =C2-So my =C2-wife and I bugged out Saturday morning=C2 -=0Aand tried to find our kids at Moab ,=C2-=0Athey had camped so far o ff the beaten path that we missed them.=C2- =C2-We were able=0Ato kike up to see one arch, =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0A=C2- It was real good to see thos e who braved the weather to=0Amake it .=C2-=C2- but wasn=99t the same without the planes.=C2- .=C2-=C2-=C2- =C2- =0A=0A =C2- =0A =0AThe wind kicked up the dust in the air and turned the=0Amonuments to a s ilhouette.=C2- And at one point there was enough dust in the air=0Ato alm ost obscure them. =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0A =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0A =C2- =0A=0ABo yd Young =0A=0AMkiii =0A=0A=0A=0A =0A=0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: monument valley
Date: May 24, 2010
From: willuribe(at)aol.com
Hi Boyd, Did see Frank Goodnight at MV? last I heard he was flying in from Albuque rque. He said he was going to call me when he got to MV but I know some do n't have cell phone service there. Regards, Will ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: Monument Valley Trip blog
Date: May 24, 2010
http://owyheeflyer.blogspot.com/ Here are a few pictures mostly of the area around Monument Valley and the Kolb Drive - in. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Kolb MKII
From: "Jason Omelchuck" <jason@trek-tech.com>
Date: May 24, 2010
Below are the things I think I know, it is possible I am full of something other than correct information. The MKIII is faster because people put larger engines on them MKIII has 6" spars, tail boom and MKII has 5" spars, tail boom I think thicker steel is used on the motor mount tube I dont know about the number of ribs in the wing or thickness of material I dont know about the thickness of steel in the landing gear area I dont think it would be possible to upgrade all the above. Jason dutrac wrote: > Hi All, Another question... What is it that makes a MKIII faster and able to carry more weight than the MKII? Is there any chance you can beef up a MKII? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298735#298735 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 24, 2010
From: TheWanderingWench <thewanderingwench(at)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Monument Valley Trip blog
Hi Larry - I always enjoy reading your blog - and the one about MV especially. You'll be laughing about it next year, but I'm sure it wasn't that entertaining wh en it actually happened! Arty www.LessonsFromTheEdge.com/uladventure2009.htm =0A =0A"Life's a daring adventure or nothing" =0A Helen Keller =0A =0A"I refuse to tip toe through life just to arrive safely at death." --- On Mon, 5/24/10, Larry Cottrell wrote: From: Larry Cottrell <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com> Subject: Kolb-List: Monument Valley Trip blog Date: Monday, May 24, 2010, 10:52 AM =0A=0A =0A =0A=0A=0A =0Ahttp://owyheeflyer.blogspot.com/=0A-=0AHere are a few pictures mostly of the area around Monument =0AValley and the Kolb Dri ve - in.=0ALarry=0A-=0A-=0ANote: If you forward this email, please dele te the =0Aforwarding history, which includes my email address.=0A=0A=0A=0A =================0A=0A ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Pat Ladd" <pj.ladd(at)btinternet.com>
Subject: Re: Another video...
Date: May 24, 2010
Hey Pat, How's your Ash? Hi, all clear at the moment.The blanket ban on flying has been lifted and different parameters have been agreed under pressure from the airlines and the travel industry. Not sure that I want a fly/no fly decision to be taken by a travel agent who is trying to make a profit but there you go. The winds are taking the ash away to the northeast now.. Ferries to the Continent are pretty well booked as those who would have flown on holiday lose their nerve. Eurostar rail link under the Channel is booked solid for some weeks for the same reason. One plane in the north of the UK reprted landing with ash around the intakes after only flying to 4000ft agl. Locally the level was down to 10000ft. Glorious weather and a heat wave for us. 24C for the last few days. Thermals ferocious but took a friend for a first flight on Sunday at 9 am. It was beginning to bump up a bit by the time I landed but generall smooth.. Great Spring and Summer so far. On previous experience that means that Winter starts on Wednesday. Hope not as i am off to Andorra on Monday which entails flying to France. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vic" <vicsv(at)myfairpoint.net> Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 4:53 AM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Another video... > >> > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 11:26:00 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 24, 2010
From: frank goodnight <frank.goodnight(at)att.net>
Subject: Trying to fly to MV
Hi all, Just got back from my trip to MV Amost got there! Even though I didn"t go all the way the trip was a good one. Met three really nice people, Will Uribe, and Mike and Jan marker. stayed one night with each. Received good advice from each of them. The weather was bad in south Texas Sun so I planed to trailer to El Paso and fly from there, When I got to El Paso Will advised me to trailer on to Los Lunas, NM where I planed to meet and stay the night with Mike and Jan They fed me and gave me a really confortable bed. The next morning Mike checked the weather for me and said conditions were about as good as they were ever going to be, so I took off . The A/C preforming ok if not up to its usual standards. All my flying is done from flat land where the average airport is 35 ft above sea level.I had some issues with DA and a heavy air plane that I thought I understood , but really didn"t. to make my long story shorter, the end result was that I drug a wing tip at St Johns , Az damaged my plane slightly and ended my trip.I did get in a few high alt landings--Grants--Gallup--Window rock--and a poor one at St Johns. Oh almost forgot at window rock airport I had to walk to town to get fuel, while I was gone someone stole my radio.but they did leave my headset and gps. Maybe next year will bring better luck for everyone . Frank Goodnight Brownsville, TX firestar 2 PS--I belive my mishap at St Johns was caused by , nerves , heavy airplane , high DA , and lack of expereance in flying at higher altitudes. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "b young" <by0ung(at)brigham.net>
Subject: monument valley
Date: May 24, 2010
Hi Boyd, Did see Frank Goodnight at MV? last I heard he was flying in from Albuquerque. He said he was going to call me when he got to MV but I know some don't have cell phone service there. Regards, Will >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Will and the gang. Frank tailored his plane up to mike and Jan markers. And was flying to MV from there. The last I heard he damaged a wing tip, not sure if it was on takeoff or landing. He was trying to rent a car to get back and get his tow vehicle and trailer. Was going to pull it to where his plane was and trailer home. I was told that he was not hurt. At one time I was told the city names. but not being familiar with the area, it kind of went in one ear and out the other. Boyd ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Trying to fly to MV
From: "Jimmy Young" <jdy100(at)comcast.net>
Date: May 24, 2010
Frank, You get a big at-a-babe from me for trying. -------- Jimmy Young Missouri City, TX Kolb FS II/HKS 700 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298783#298783 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Trying to fly to MV
Date: May 24, 2010
> You get a big at-a-babe from me for trying. > > -------- > Jimmy Young Gang: Frank got his first taste of real western Rockie flying. I'll give him a hearty pat on the back. He has a true sense of adventure, an attribute necessary for that type flying. I am proud of you. john h ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Kolb MKII
Date: May 24, 2010
From: Ellery Batchelder Jr <elleryweld(at)aol.com>
Success comes in Cans not Cants Ellery Batchelder Jr. -----Original Message----- From: Jason Omelchuck <jason@trek-tech.com> Sent: Mon, May 24, 2010 1:59 pm Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb MKII Below are the things I think I know, it is possible I am full of something other han correct information. The MKIII is faster because people put larger engines on them KIII has 6" spars, tail boom and MKII has 5" spars, tail boom think thicker steel is used on the motor mount tube dont know about the number of ribs in the wing or thickness of material dont know about the thickness of steel in the landing gear area I dont think it would be possible to upgrade all the above. ason utrac wrote: Hi All, Another question... What is it that makes a MKIII faster and able to arry more weight than the MKII? Is there any chance you can beef up a MKII ? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298735#298735 ======================== =========== -= - The Kolb-List Email Forum - -= Use the Matronics List Features Navigator to browse -= the many List utilities such as List Un/Subscription, -= Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, -= Photoshare, and much much more: - -= --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List - -======================== ======================== =========== -= - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - -= Same great content also available via the Web Forums! - -= --> http://forums.matronics.com - -======================== ======================== =========== -= - List Contribution Web Site - -= Thank you for your generous support! -= -Matt Dralle, List Admin. -= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution -======================== ======================== =========== ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 24, 2010
Subject: Re: Sport Pilot study materials
From: Duane Ransdell <radiobluebook(at)gmail.com>
Hi Arty, I'd be more than happy to pay you something for them plus shipping. I'll send you my address shortly. Sincerely, Duane On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 8:21 AM, TheWanderingWench < thewanderingwench(at)yahoo.com> wrote: > Duane - > > I have the Gleim's 2006 edition of the Sport Pilot FAA Knowledge Test, as > well as the ASA Sport Pilot Test Prep (from the same "era".) If you want > them, you're welcome to have them. I just don't know if the test has been > updated so much that they're no longer useful, or if it's still pretty much > the same as back then. > > If you do decide you want them, just send me a mailing address. No money > needed - they're just taking up space on my bookshelf. > > Arty Trost > Sandy, Oregon > > > www.LessonsFromTheEdge.com/uladventure2009.htm > > "Life's a daring adventure or nothing" > Helen Keller > > "I refuse to tip toe through life just to arrive safely at death." > > --- On *Sun, 5/23/10, dutrac * wrote: > > > From: dutrac <dlrans(at)gmail.com> > Subject: Kolb-List: Sport Pilot study materials > To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com > Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 11:52 PM > > > > > Hi All, Just wondered if anyone has already passed the written exam and > would like to sell their study materials. I need to take and pass mine in > the next two months. > > Duane > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298684#298========================http://www.matronics.com/Navigatsp; > - MATRONICS WEB FO" bsp; -Matt Dralle, List > Adontribution" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution> > > > * > > * > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 24, 2010
Subject: Re: Kolb MKII
From: Duane Ransdell <radiobluebook(at)gmail.com>
Thanks for the update Jason. I believe you are right in that it probably isn't possible to upgrade any of these things. On Mon, May 24, 2010 at 12:59 PM, Jason Omelchuck <
jason@trek-tech.com>wrote: > > Below are the things I think I know, it is possible I am full of something > other than correct information. > > The MKIII is faster because people put larger engines on them > MKIII has 6" spars, tail boom and MKII has 5" spars, tail boom > I think thicker steel is used on the motor mount tube > I dont know about the number of ribs in the wing or thickness of material > I dont know about the thickness of steel in the landing gear area > > I dont think it would be possible to upgrade all the above. > > > Jason > > > dutrac wrote: > > Hi All, Another question... What is it that makes a MKIII faster and able > to carry more weight than the MKII? Is there any chance you can beef up a > MKII? > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298735#298735 > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Trying to fly to MV
Date: May 25, 2010
From: willuribe(at)aol.com
Hi Frank, Glad to hear you are back home and resting. There is always next year and if work doesn't get in the way I'll fly with you to MV. Regards, Will Uribe El Paso, TX FireStar II ________________________________________________________________________________
From: Mike Welch <mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Kolb MKII
Date: May 25, 2010
> Hi All=2C Another question... What is it that makes a MKIII faster and ab le to carry more >weight than the MKII? Is there any chance you can beef up a MKII? Dutrak=2C (is that your name??) Jason was right when he said: > The MKIII is faster because people put larger engines on them > MKIII has 6" spars=2C tail boom and MKII has 5" spars=2C tail boom > I think thicker steel is used on the motor mount tube > I dont know about the number of ribs in the wing or thickness of material > I dont know about the thickness of steel in the landing gear area > > I dont think it would be possible to upgrade all the above. > Jason The MkIII is a significant change from the MkII. With it's 6" main fusel age tube and 6" wing spars=2C it is quite a bit different than the MkII's 5 " tubes. Beefing a MkII up=2C or converting a MkII into a MkIII is no simple task! !! I mean......it's not easy like converting a MkIII Classic into a MkIII Xtra!! (LOL) Mike Welch MkIII CX _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search=2C chat and e-mail from your inb ox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:O N:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 25, 2010
Subject: Re: Kolb MKII
From: Duane Ransdell <radiobluebook(at)gmail.com>
Hi Mike, Thanks for the input. It sounds like I won't be upgrading anytime soon. Sincerely, Duane On Tue, May 25, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Mike Welch wrote: > > Hi All, Another question... What is it that makes a MKIII faster and > able to carry more >weight than the MKII? Is there any chance you can beef > up a MKII? > > Dutrak, (is that your name??) > > Jason was right when he said: > > > The MKIII is faster because people put larger engines on them > > MKIII has 6" spars, tail boom and MKII has 5" spars, tail boom > > I think thicker steel is used on the motor mount tube > > I dont know about the number of ribs in the wing or thickness of material > > I dont know about the thickness of steel in the landing gear area > > > > I dont think it would be possible to upgrade all the above. > > Jason > > The MkIII is a significant change from the MkII. With it's 6" main > fuselage tube and 6" wing spars, it is quite a bit different than the MkII's > 5" tubes. > Beefing a MkII up, or converting a MkII into a MkIII is no simple > task!!! I mean......it's not easy like converting a MkIII Classic into a > MkIII Xtra!! (LOL) > > Mike Welch > MkIII CX > > > ------------------------------ > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your > inbox. Learn more.<http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1> > > * > > * > > ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: NAVMAN 2100
Date: May 25, 2010
From: Ellery Batchelder Jr <elleryweld(at)aol.com>
anyone have a NAVMAN 2100 fuel flow meter they would sell? Ellery Batchelder Jr. -======================== ======================== =========== -= - The Kolb-List Email Forum - -= Use the Matronics List Features Navigator to browse -= the many List utilities such as List Un/Subscription, -= Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, -= Photoshare, and much much more: - -= --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List - -======================== ======================== =========== -= - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - -= Same great content also available via the Web Forums! - -= --> http://forums.matronics.com - -======================== ======================== =========== -= - List Contribution Web Site - -= Thank you for your generous support! -= -Matt Dralle, List Admin. -= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution -======================== ======================== =========== ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 26, 2010
From: gliderx5(at)comcast.net
Subject: Re: NAVMAN 2100
Ellery I have one that I'm removing from my MKII. I have not had consistent results using it one my 503. It could be the way it's mounted, but I'm not sure. I bought it last year. Malcolm Morrison ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellery Batchelder Jr" <elleryweld(at)aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:26:22 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Kolb-List: NAVMAN 2100 anyone have a NAVMAN 2100 fuel flow meter they would sell? Ellery Batchelder Jr. -=========================================================== rget=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List =================================== tp://forums.matronics.com =================================== _blank>http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: MV2010
Date: May 26, 2010
Photo of campers at MV. Courtesy of Mike Marker, who arrived the Rock House yesterday. Clockwise from top center: Larry Cottrell Boyd Young Becky Young Karen Cottrell Jan Marker Pat and Mickey (Karen's sister and niece) Mike Marker took the photo. This is one group of hearty Kolb campers. Homer would be proud of you all. I know I am. john h ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: Short video
Date: May 26, 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO3rTAqh9zg Mike Marker flew his Rans S 18 here yesterday from Los Lunas N.M. An over 700 mile trip in one day. Quite a substantial trip in an 80 MPH plane. The weather out here is as bad as it is every where else, and yesterday was about the only semi clear day for the flight. This morning dawned a bit better than we had anticipated and most of the storm was in Idaho, so we decided to go to the Steen's. It was calm on the ground but the winds at 5000 feet had me cut back to 47 GPS MPH. Not that bumpy, but slow for sure. I had not used my little camera in quite a long time and apparently the battery has suffered for it. I only got 39 minutes of video before it shut off. I cut most of it out, and of course missed the only part that I wanted. On the way home at 94 GPS MPH I flew through a house sized cloud that had moved into the area, but alas it was too late. I was way too high for video, but perhaps you can see some of what the country looks like. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com>
Subject: short video
Date: May 26, 2010
I forgot to add the tracking link. Larry http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0siAoTNYTZD 6KPbiDncNLfKZruRqx5nUO click on either Sat. or Hybrid. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 26, 2010
From: Jeremy Casey <1planeguy(at)kilocharlie.us>
Subject: John Cooley out there?
Was trying to find John Cooley. Are you still on the list? Anyone know? Jeremy Casey jeremy(at)kilocharlie.us __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5148 (20100526) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. ________________________________________________________________________________
Date: May 26, 2010
From: frank goodnight <frank.goodnight(at)att.net>
Subject: Re: Short video
Hi Larry, Tell Mike hello for me . I hope to make the trip out there someday. Enjoyed the video . Really thought the music was great!! Will definitely buy that one. Keep up the good work. Was counting on seeing you at MV---May be next year. Frank ________________________________ From: Larry Cottrell <lcottrell(at)fmtcblue.com> Sent: Wed, May 26, 2010 3:48:53 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Short video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO3rTAqh9zg Mike Marker flew his Rans S 18 here yesterday from Los Lunas N.M. An over 700 mile trip in one day. Quite a substantial trip in an 80 MPH plane. The weather out here is as bad as it is every where else, and yesterday was about the only semi clear day for the flight. This morning dawned a bit better than we had anticipated and most of the storm was in Idaho, so we decided to go to the Steen's. It was calm on the ground but the winds at 5000 feet had me cut back to 47 GPS MPH. Not that bumpy, but slow for sure. I had not used my little camera in quite a long time and apparently the battery has suffered for it. I only got 39 minutes of video before it shut off. I cut most of it out, and of course missed the only part that I wanted. On the way home at 94 GPS MPH I flew through a house sized cloud that had moved into the area, but alas it was too late. I was way too high for video, but perhaps you can see some of what the country looks like. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Short video
Date: May 26, 2010
Larry/gang: Thanks for sharing. Route of flight looked familiar. Going home Friday. john ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Cottrell To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 3:48 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Short video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO3rTAqh9zg Mike Marker flew his Rans S 18 here yesterday from Los Lunas N.M. An over 700 mile trip in one day. Quite a substantial trip in an 80 MPH plane. The weather out here is as bad as it is every where else, and yesterday was about the only semi clear day for the flight. This morning dawned a bit better than we had anticipated and most of the storm was in Idaho, so we decided to go to the Steen's. It was calm on the ground but the winds at 5000 feet had me cut back to 47 GPS MPH. Not that bumpy, but slow for sure. I had not used my little camera in quite a long time and apparently the battery has suffered for it. I only got 39 minutes of video before it shut off. I cut most of it out, and of course missed the only part that I wanted. On the way home at 94 GPS MPH I flew through a house sized cloud that had moved into the area, but alas it was too late. I was way too high for video, but perhaps you can see some of what the country looks like. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: John Cooley out there?
From: "John Cooley" <johnc(at)datasync.com>
Date: May 27, 2010
Hi Jeremy, I'm still here and still have my Firestar II. Don't really participate on the list any, just lurking. Email is jcooley380(at)att.net Since I'm typing I'll let everyone know that i bought a Mark III Classic kit from Jeremy a few years back. Worked on it for awhile making mods to be like John Hauck's plane. Like the long sexy legs I guess. Also bought a 130hr 912S from a guy that had a Slingshot in Rome Ga. Jeremy had built the wings/tail feathers already along with some other stuff. Life got busier and the project has been on hold. -------- Be Safe, John Cooley Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299028#299028 ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: NAVMAN 2100
From: "Thom Riddle" <riddletr(at)gmail.com>
Date: May 27, 2010
Malcolm, If Ellery doesn't want your Navman Fuel 2100, let me know. I'll buy it from you if you don't want too much for it. Thom in Buffalo -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=299032#299032 ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Kolb Aircraft" <customersupport(at)tnkolbaircraft.com>
Subject: Re: Short video
Date: May 27, 2010
Larry A great job you did. Thanks for posting the video. Travis Kolb CO. ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Cottrell To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:48 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Short video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO3rTAqh9zg Mike Marker flew his Rans S 18 here yesterday from Los Lunas N.M. An over 700 mile trip in one day. Quite a substantial trip in an 80 MPH plane. The weather out here is as bad as it is every where else, and yesterday was about the only semi clear day for the flight. This morning dawned a bit better than we had anticipated and most of the storm was in Idaho, so we decided to go to the Steen's. It was calm on the ground but the winds at 5000 feet had me cut back to 47 GPS MPH. Not that bumpy, but slow for sure. I had not used my little camera in quite a long time and apparently the battery has suffered for it. I only got 39 minutes of video before it shut off. I cut most of it out, and of course missed the only part that I wanted. On the way home at 94 GPS MPH I flew through a house sized cloud that had moved into the area, but alas it was too late. I was way too high for video, but perhaps you can see some of what the country looks like. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Short video
Date: May 27, 2010
Travis/Gang: Getting out of rehab hosp today. Will stay with Nell until I can take care of myself. Going to be a long time before Miss P'fer flies again, those old tractors get cranked, or back on my bike, but we are getting closer every day. john h ----- Original Message ----- From: Kolb Aircraft To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 11:01 AM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Short video Larry A great job you did. Thanks for posting the video. Travis Kolb CO. ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Cottrell To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:48 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Short video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO3rTAqh9zg Mike Marker flew his Rans S 18 here yesterday from Los Lunas N.M. An over 700 mile trip in one day. Quite a substantial trip in an 80 MPH plane. The weather out here is as bad as it is every where else, and yesterday was about the only semi clear day for the flight. This morning dawned a bit better than we had anticipated and most of the storm was in Idaho, so we decided to go to the Steen's. It was calm on the ground but the winds at 5000 feet had me cut back to 47 GPS MPH. Not that bumpy, but slow for sure. I had not used my little camera in quite a long time and apparently the battery has suffered for it. I only got 39 minutes of video before it shut off. I cut most of it out, and of course missed the only part that I wanted. On the way home at 94 GPS MPH I flew through a house sized cloud that had moved into the area, but alas it was too late. I was way too high for video, but perhaps you can see some of what the country looks like. Larry Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history, which includes my email address. href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List">http://www.matronic s.com/Navigator?Kolb-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "Kolb Aircraft" <customersupport(at)tnkolbaircraft.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb MKII
Date: May 27, 2010
Excellent reply there Mike.I did know of a guy that installed a 912S on an older MII.Adriel Heisey from out in Fort Defiance AZ installed a 912S on his MII several years ago.I know he did several mods to make it work. Travis Kolb CO. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Welch To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 1:39 PM Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Kolb MKII > Hi All, Another question... What is it that makes a MKIII faster and able to carry more >weight than the MKII? Is there any chance you can beef up a MKII? Dutrak, (is that your name??) Jason was right when he said: > The MKIII is faster because people put larger engines on them > MKIII has 6" spars, tail boom and MKII has 5" spars, tail boom > I think thicker steel is used on the motor mount tube > I dont know about the number of ribs in the wing or thickness of material > I dont know about the thickness of steel in the landing gear area > > I dont think it would be possible to upgrade all the above. > Jason The MkIII is a significant change from the MkII. With it's 6" main fuselage tube and 6" wing spars, it is quite a bit different than the MkII's 5" tubes. Beefing a MkII up, or converting a MkII into a MkIII is no simple task!!! I mean......it's not easy like converting a MkIII Classic into a MkIII Xtra!! (LOL) Mike Welch MkIII CX ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. Learn more. ________________________________________________________________________________
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb MKII
Date: May 27, 2010
Travis/Gang: Let me help out a little. Adriel had a Twin Star, was looking for reliability over the 503 more so than performance, based on his professional aerial photography work and the environment in which he flew. The Twin Star was designed for the Rotax 447 40 hp engine. The MKII is basically a Twin Star with an enclosed cockpit, if I understand correctly. john h ----- Original Message ----- From: Kolb Aircraft To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 11:15 AM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb MKII Excellent reply there Mike.I did know of a guy that installed a 912S on an older MII.Adriel Heisey from out in Fort Defiance AZ installed a 912S on his MII several years ago.I know he did several mods to make it work. Travis Kolb CO. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Welch To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 1:39 PM Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Kolb MKII > Hi All, Another question... What is it that makes a MKIII faster


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