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1. 06:33 AM - Re: Interesting Engine! (Peter Volum)
2. 07:41 AM - Re: Interesting Engine! (Johann G.)
3. 07:46 AM - Re: Floats on a Firestar II (Johann G.)
4. 08:27 AM - Re: Interesting Engine! (Larry Bourne)
5. 09:17 AM - Cover Wings (Terry)
6. 09:33 AM - Verner comments (William George)
7. 09:56 AM - Re: Cover wings (CaptainRon)
8. 10:00 AM - Re: Cover wings (CaptainRon)
9. 10:21 AM - Re: Problems I can't Seem to Whip (Christopher Armstrong)
10. 10:39 AM - Re: Interesting Engine! (CaptainRon)
11. 11:24 AM - Re: Cover Wings (Richard Pike)
12. 12:08 PM - Re: Interesting Engine! (Earl & Mim Zimmerman)
13. 12:56 PM - Re: Interesting Engine! (Earl & Mim Zimmerman)
14. 01:30 PM - Remote ckokes ()
15. 02:11 PM - Re: Interesting Engine! (Larry Bourne)
16. 02:13 PM - Re: Interesting Engine! (Bob Bean)
17. 02:17 PM - Carburettor Jets (Larry Bourne)
18. 02:30 PM - Re: Interesting Engine! (John Hauck)
19. 03:47 PM - Re: Remote ckokes (Bill Weber)
20. 03:53 PM - Re: Saftey wiring spark plug wires, (GeoR38@aol.com)
21. 04:13 PM - Re: Verner comments (John Hauck)
22. 04:36 PM - Wright Flyer (John Hauck)
23. 04:45 PM - Re: Cover Wings (Don Gherardini)
24. 04:52 PM - Re: Cover wings (Don Gherardini)
25. 05:01 PM - Re: Interesting Engine! (snuffy@usol.com)
26. 05:10 PM - Re: NGK spark plugs (dixieshack@webtv.net (Mike and Dixie Shackelford))
27. 05:16 PM - Engines (Paul Petty)
28. 05:16 PM - Re: Interesting Engine! (John Hauck)
29. 05:20 PM - Re: Cover wings (possums)
30. 05:38 PM - Re: Interesting Engine! (CaptainRon)
31. 05:52 PM - Re: Engines (CaptainRon)
32. 05:55 PM - Re: Interesting Engine! (snuffy@usol.com)
33. 06:07 PM - Re: Wright Flyer (GeoR38@aol.com)
34. 06:08 PM - Re: Cover Wings (woody)
35. 06:22 PM - Re: Engines (Richard Harris)
36. 06:26 PM - Re: Cover wings (Tiffany Pitra)
37. 06:37 PM - Re: Engines (John Hauck)
38. 06:41 PM - Re: Remote ckokes (HShack@aol.com)
39. 06:42 PM - Re: Wright Flyer (John Hauck)
40. 07:13 PM - Re: Cover Wings (woody)
41. 07:19 PM - can "O" worms (Paul Petty)
42. 07:39 PM - BTW (Paul Petty)
43. 09:39 PM - Re: Engines (Don Gherardini)
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| Subject: | Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Peter Volum" <peterv@etsmiami.com>
I'm salivating at the thought...
If the entire snowmobile costs less than $10,000, I wonder what the
engine alone would cost.
If around $5 or $6,000, that's a heck of a deal for a 150HP 4-stroke
fire breather capable of 10,000 RPM!
The extra details in the press release section
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/sno/press/amsnow/amsno1.htm make it
sound even better. Included reduction drive, high torque at low RPM,
etc...
I'm sure somebody will put one on an aircraft soon. I hope we get to
hear some feedback when that happens.
PV
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Earl & Mim
Zimmerman
Subject: Kolb-List: Interesting Engine!
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Earl & Mim Zimmerman
<emzi@supernet.com>
I stumbled across this new snowmobile engine and wondered if it could be
adapted for aircraft use. Not sure of the weight or dimensions.
Click on the engine to see a 3-D virtual reality picture. Keep clicking
the mouse to turn the picture.
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/sno/media/vr/03/rx-1er/rx-1Multi.ht
m#
-- Earl
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| Subject: | Re: Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Johann G." <johann-g@talnet.is>
Hi Earl and list members.
I had been wondering about this engine for my other project Zenith 701
(sorry about that off list plane) since it came out, and it looks
interesting option for the Mark III. It would almost be less expensive to
buy the complete snowmobile with everything included, as is would be for the
Rotax 912s engine??
Price around $9,150
It would be interesting to know the price of the engine only?
I for one will be following every info on this engine.
Good input Earl.
Best wishes,
Johann G. (Grandfather in Santaland.
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From: "Earl & Mim Zimmerman" <emzi@supernet.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Interesting Engine!
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Earl & Mim Zimmerman <emzi@supernet.com>
>
> John Hauck wrote:
> >
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
> >
> > > Not sure of the weight or dimensions.-- Earl
> >
> > Earl/Gents:
> >
> > That would make a fine airplane engine with the
> > proper gear reduction. 145 hp would make Miss
> > P'fer dance out of those confined areas. :-)
>
> I read somewhere in a magazine review of this engine that it already has
> a reduction, but I don't know the ratio. -- Earl
> Do Not Archive
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| Subject: | Re: Floats on a Firestar II |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Johann G." <johann-g@talnet.is>
Hello Howard,
Look into this type of floats. They have many sizes.
http://www.czaw.cz/
Best regards,
Johann G.
Iceland.
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From: <HShack@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Floats on a Firestar II
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com
>
> Ever since I began thinking of getting in to ultralights, I knew I would
> eventually want to put on some floats. I'm getting close.
>
> I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has knowledge of a good setup
> for amphibious floats on a Firestar II.
>
> I am aware of the Full Lotus monofloat, but think I would prefer twin
floats-
> preferably something really light. My personal weight is 265...[No, don't
> tell me to loose weight; I already dropped 20 lbs & that's about good as
> it's gonna' get.]
>
> Howard Shackleford
> FS II
> SC
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Sounds like a real good deal all right, but let's look at a couple of
factors........................ It's a 1 liter (998cc) engine; about 61
cubic inches. So is the 3 cylinder Suzuki, and even when turbocharged that
engine doesn't produce even close to 150 hp. That would be 2.5 hp/cu. in.
WOW ! ! ! You guys jumped all over me a couple of years ago about this same
subject, so I guess I'm still old-fashioned. 2.5 hp/c.i.........I still
have trouble with that. It says "upward of 150 hp." How much is "upward"
to an adman ?? 135 hp ?? 140 hp ?? Those guys are professional liars.
(Sorry to any ad-men in the group) It has a reduction drive of
31:37............quite close to 1.2:1, so if you're turning the engine at
8000 rpm (! ! !), the output will be at 6666 rpm, and you'd still need a
redrive on it. The brochure also says it's a tall engine. How tall ??
It's difficult to impossible to lower an engine on a Kolb, without extensive
cutting and welding. Where would that put the thrust line ?? Vamoose'
thrust line is quite high, and even running it on the ground, I can see that
it will bear close watching, and may cause problems. On the positive
side, it IS a Yamaha, whose products & reputation are excellent. Then, too,
if the engine isn't too heavy, it would still work very well even if it only
put out, say, 100 hp or 120 hp. I t'ink I'll sit back and watch for a bit.
Flame Away ! ! ! Skeptical Lar.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Volum" <peterv@etsmiami.com>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Interesting Engine!
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Peter Volum" <peterv@etsmiami.com>
>
> I'm salivating at the thought...
>
> If the entire snowmobile costs less than $10,000, I wonder what the
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry <davistcs@eoni.com>
Woody,
When you cut the fabric to minimize the scalloping, does that leave marks
or lines in the finish on the top fabric. I've thought of doing the cut
fabric number when I cover my wings in a week or so but I didn't know if it
would help much and I was worried about it leaving a corrugated look in the
fabric/finish. But then "you the man", you've done 3 and I haven't even
done one yet!
Terry Davis
FS, still covering
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: William George <wgeorge@mountainmeadowranch.com>
Dennis Kirby posted some remarks on engine selection and the Verner that I
thought were spot on. Like that old car commercial says "ask the man who
owns one."
Some months back Rotax engine guru Steve Beatty was in Hawaii assisting in
the installation of a 912 on Adriel Heisey's Twinstar. I borrowed him for a
while to check on a problem I had with a loss of 400 rpm on full throttle
go-around. Turned out to be a frayed boot on the intake manifold.
While here Steve got a chance to look over the Verner and liked what he saw.
Peering into the heads he opined that some nice Czech fellow had polished
the ports, not often seen in production engines. He also said that Czech
steel is of very high quality.
Steve's email is gassitt@aol.com
Wind finally subsided so I flew my Mk-3 two days this week. It had been
eleven weeks since it was last started. I charged the battery, did a
thorough preflight and cranked it up. It started on the first try and ran
smoothly. I will admit that I had previously experienced hard starting on
occasion. After trying every combination known to man I finally hit upon a
procedure that works every time. Simply close the throttle completely, do
not use choke and don't advance the throttle until the engine completely
catches. Works every time.
Initial climb was 1000 fpm from an airport elevation of 2671 ft. Surface
temperature 65 degrees. Cruise was 64 mph at 3800 RPM, 4500 to 5500 MSL.
Climb CHT was 180. Cruise CHT was 170.
The only issue I currently am experiencing with the Verner is low oil
temperature. I have been progressively taping the oil cooler. It is now
about half taped and the temperature still doesn't get above 65C.
Propeller is a Powerfin "F" model three blade at 68 inches. The Powerfin is
an excellent propeller. I could use a bit more cruise but the only way to
get it would be to go to an in flight adjustable prop or perhaps a two
blade.
Pitch/cruise airspeed at 3800 RPM is as follows: 12.2/64, 13.5/66, 14.6/68.
Got my first visit by a Kolb Lister. Erich Weaver visited last week with his
wife and young daughter. Had a good chat about Kolbs and took him to see my
Mk-3. Of course it was in the trailer but he was able to check it out fairly
well. Very nice family.
Now that the ice is broken would expect that you guys will give me a call
when you are on the Big Island.
Bill George
Kolb Mk-3/Verner1400SVS/Powerfin 68" "F"
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: CaptainRon <CaptainRon@theriver.com>
Top of the morning Folks.
Thanks John, I am going to build a some kinda support to hold the wing
trailing edge, and the leading edge of the ailron in line, and then take it
from there. I noticed that Woody used a different method ie rivet permanent
and then cover. I must admit that his method seems to be the quickest with
the least screwing around. But I am not there yet, so I'll see and decide.
Later dude
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12/14/02 12:48John Hauck
>
> I put everything together prior to covering. All
> hinges made up and drilled, attached temporarily
> with cheap soft rivets (a couple two or three each
> side will hole them in position).
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: CaptainRon <CaptainRon@theriver.com>
Hi woody.
Your method seems the most atractive, I kinda was leaning in that direction
already, so its good to know its a viable and *proven* method. I have till
this afternoon before I commit. I will also be using a version of the X
hinge and that could cause a complication at the covering. So I am still
sorting it out.
Later
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12/14/02 15:20woody
> I attached the hinges
> permanently first and then when I covered I put little slots in the fabric
> where the hinge ears stick out.
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| Subject: | Problems I can't Seem to Whip |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Christopher Armstrong" <cen33475@CenturyTel.net>
A static port through the nose will be problematic, since you need an area
of
neutral pressure for that. A location out the side, or as in your case the
bottom, of the fuselage offers a better bet, I think.
Lee in Ky
Firestar II
what your looking for is an area with zero velocity in the direction of the
static ports. most people make this by putting a tub out in front of the
aircraft mounted at the cruise angle of incidence and puting the static port
holes around the sides of the tube. if you mount this tube on a universal
pivot with fins at the back then the tube points into the wind at all times
and you get really acurate static pressure. pitot pressure can be obtained
by the end of this tube and since it points into the wind it is very acurate
as well. you can also put one static port on either side of the plane and
let the side slip average out. the main thing is to try to get un
accelerated air, which will result in a bad static reading. more or less
dont mount them where the surface is curved and you wont get hogh or low
readings.
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| Subject: | Re: Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: CaptainRon <CaptainRon@theriver.com>
Hell it almost looks like the perfect engine. One thing though how much does
it wiegh? Could not see it in the specs. Another thing is the reduction
drive. I may just go down to the Yamaha dealer and see if I can get more
specs on this bad boy. Other than that it looks better than anything else I
have seen so far inclusive of the Rota$.
Now who can do a reduction drive for it? Of course I am going here on the
assumption that this motor goes for around 1.5K US$, it being stuck in a
snow mobil.
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12/14/02 17:57Earl & Mim Zimmerman
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Earl & Mim Zimmerman <emzi@supernet.com>
>
> I stumbled across this new snowmobile engine and wondered if it could be
> adapted for aircraft use. Not sure of the weight or dimensions.
> Click on the engine to see a 3-D virtual reality picture. Keep clicking
> the mouse to turn the picture.
> http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/sno/media/vr/03/rx-1er/rx-1Multi.htm#
> -- Earl
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@preferred.com>
Back in the Pre- Far Part 103 Stone Age days of foot launched "Motorized
Hang Gliders", there was a tail less biplane called an Easy Riser that used
an interesting method of keeping the fabric from scalloping down between
the ribs. You used filament tape, the kind used for wrapping boxes, and
tightly stretched three lengths spanwise on each wing, one about 4" back
from the leading edge, another one about 4" behind the first one, and a
third one at about the high point of the airfoil. Then when you covered the
wing, those lengthwise strips held the fabric up.
Years later, we removed the U/V degraded sails from a friends Hummer and
recovered it with Stits. Since the ribs were kind of far apart, we did the
same thing, only instead of strapping tape, we used thin aluminum flashing
cut into 1" wide strips and riveted to the tops of the ribs running
spanwise from the root to the tip. Held the fabric up and didn't look too
bad, or weigh very much. You could see it under the fabric, but it kept a
good airfoil, (which was the goal) and this sounds like a rerun of the same
scheme....probably works real well, even if it does look a little
unconventional.
Now go park your Firestar next to a Cessna Mixmaster, look at them both,
roll your eyes, shake your head, and don't worry about unconventional...
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Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 08:57 AM 12/15/02 -0800, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry <davistcs@eoni.com>
>
>Woody,
> When you cut the fabric to minimize the scalloping, does that leave
>marks
>or lines in the finish on the top fabric. I've thought of doing the cut
>fabric number when I cover my wings in a week or so but I didn't know if it
>would help much and I was worried about it leaving a corrugated look in the
>fabric/finish. But then "you the man", you've done 3 and I haven't even
>done one yet!
>Terry Davis
>FS, still covering
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Earl & Mim Zimmerman <emzi@supernet.com>
Peter Volum wrote:
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Peter Volum" <peterv@etsmiami.com>
>
> I'm salivating at the thought...
>
> If the entire snowmobile costs less than $10,000, I wonder what the
> engine alone would cost.
Probably $9,500 :-) -Earl Do Not Archive
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| Subject: | Re: Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Earl & Mim Zimmerman <emzi@supernet.com>
I found some more interesting engines. This time it's from the big
"R" word. Hey it don't cost much to dream. Right? -- Earl
http://www.ski-doo.com/SkiDoo2003/web/jsp/100_mainPage.jsp?Params=N.US.710.0#
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
Kolb listers,
Has anyone had problems with the ckoke lever pull force being to heavy on their
dual carb rotax 2 strokes? My 690 has three carbs and I am unable to apply
the chokes due to the high pull force required to lift the plungers.
I have disassembled the entire set up to look for problem spots jamming things
up, but it just seems that the choke spring rates are just too high. Even with
one carb disconnected, and only two chokes hooked up, the pull force is extreamly
high.
I even tried a longer choke lever for more leverage. Feels like I am gonna break
the cable.
I am going to try to locate shorter lower rate springs tommorow for eack carb.
Anyone have any other ideas?
Thanks
Denny Rowe
Mk-3 N616DR 2SI 690L-70
Final assembly
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| Subject: | Re: Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Long as it's just dreaming................looka that 4-Tec V-1000 engine on
that page. Yum yum. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Earl & Mim Zimmerman" <emzi@supernet.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Interesting Engine!
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Earl & Mim Zimmerman <emzi@supernet.com>
>
> I found some more interesting engines. This time it's from the big
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| Subject: | Re: Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Earl is so right....if you buy the machine you get everything, harness,
instruments,
even a set of skis if you live in the north country. -BB do not archive
Earl & Mim Zimmerman wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Earl & Mim Zimmerman <emzi@supernet.com>
>
>Peter Volum wrote:
>
>
>>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Peter Volum" <peterv@etsmiami.com>
>>
>>I'm salivating at the thought...
>>
>>If the entire snowmobile costs less than $10,000, I wonder what the
>>engine alone would cost.
>>
>>
>
>Probably $9,500 :-) -Earl Do Not Archive
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Carburettor Jets |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
I have a problem - apparently - with a clogged, or restricted idle circuit in a
Weber carburettor. I've been told to use suction to clear it, but can't remember
quite how to build the thing to do the job. I have regulated Nitrogen here,
and as I recall, you need a small tube leading into 1 side of a shallow "Y"
and opening into a larger plenum, to create the suction at the other side of
the "Y". Can't remember specifics, and it's gotta be pretty small. Any one
got specs and/or pics ?? Thanks Frustrated Lar.
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Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
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| Subject: | Re: Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
> Now who can do a reduction drive for it? Of course I am going here on the
> assumption that this motor goes for around 1.5K US$, it being stuck in a
> snow mobil.
Ron
Ron/Gang:
Bet you can't get the exhaust sytem for 1,500.00.
john h
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| Subject: | Re: Remote ckokes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bill Weber" <bweber2@earthlink.net>
Go with a primer setup. You won't need the chokes then. Got rid of my choke
and never missed it.
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: <rowedl@highstream.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Remote ckokes
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
>
> Kolb listers,
> Has anyone had problems with the ckoke lever pull force being to heavy on
their dual carb rotax 2 strokes? My 690 has three carbs and I am unable to
apply the chokes due to the high pull force required to lift the plungers.
> I have disassembled the entire set up to look for problem spots jamming
things up, but it just seems that the choke spring rates are just too high.
Even with one carb disconnected, and only two chokes hooked up, the pull
force is extreamly high.
> I even tried a longer choke lever for more leverage. Feels like I am
gonna break the cable.
> I am going to try to locate shorter lower rate springs tommorow for eack
carb.
> Anyone have any other ideas?
>
> Thanks
> Denny Rowe
> Mk-3 N616DR 2SI 690L-70
> Final assembly
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: GeoR38@aol.com
In a message dated 12/14/02 10:06:15 AM Eastern Standard Time,
jhauck@sw.rr.com writes:
> Recommend installing miniature automatic fire
> extinguishers on each spark plug terminal in case
> of a terminal fire caused by flammable glue.
>
> Take care,
>
> john h
>
> DO NOT ARCHVE
>
> Jonathon , sure you Josh.... one extinguisher would be plenty, with double
> nozzles, of course
George Randolph
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
> Pitch/cruise airspeed at 3800 RPM is as follows: 12.2/64, 13.5/66, 14.6/68.
> Bill George
Hi Bill/Gang:
I don't understand the poor performance with the
Verner. The Verner doesn't stack up to a Rotax
582 except in one area, fuel burn.
May be the difference in configuration of my
airplane with enclosed upper rear fuselage
compared to the open rear on most other MK III's.
When Miss P'fer was powered with the 65 hp 582 she
cruised at 80mph true at 5800 rpm or about 75%
power. In fact, the two most recent engine
upgrades have not improved much over the 582. The
912 cruised 80 to 85 mph and the 912S cruises 85
to 88 mph at 5,000 rpm. Granted each engine is
turning different pitch. All three used 70 inch
diameter Warp Drive Fast Taper blades. The 582
burned 5.5 gph, 912 4 gph, and the 912S 5.0 gph at
cruise.
No other modification to my airplane have been
done in outside dimensions or configuration except
enclosing the upper rear fuselage and changing the
main landing gear configuration.
Maybe differences in degree of heat shrinking
fabric on wings and other parts of the airplane.
I shrink until things start bending. May be
amount and quality of dope and finish paint. I
slather (as Dennis Sounder used to say) the dope
and paint on pretty thick. May be the differences
in dihedral and incidence of wings and tail. I
don't know, but am happy with the way my old bird
performs.
Please don't take my post the wrong way. I hope
everyone's different engine and airplane combos
work out great. I do not work for nor have I ever
received a penny from Rotax for flying their
products, although many years ago Erick Tucker did
help me out with some parts to get my 582 going
initially. He also gave me an oil tank cap and
the big "O" ring for the oil tank when I stopped
by to visit him in Vernon, BC, during my return
from Barrow, Alaska, in July 2001. That's it for
Rotax support of any of my flights.
If I do some comparisons between what I fly and
what you guys are flying or contemplating buying,
it is because I want to make sure you understand
what is being advertised as it stacks up against
what reality is. I.e., the Verner claiming 80 hp
while letting the fact the it is only good for 70
hp max continuous performance. Stuff like that I
think folks should know about and not be misled.
I dig in their manuals which are posted on line
and see what is in them. Same same for intensive
maintenance. There are reasons that
manufacturers, other than Rotax, of ultralight and
lightplane engines haven't taken off and given
Rotax any real competition. I think if you look
at their track record so far you will see that
most have had problems. So has Rotax had some
pretty good problems. I have experienced some of
them. Anyhow, have rambled enough and it is time
to scratch up some chow supper.
Again, please don't take my post the wrong way. I
am not trying to shoot down anyone's product.
Trying to see what is really out there. Besides,
I am not in the market for a new engine or
airplane. Happy with what I presently have.
Take care,
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
Hi Gang:
We have been talking about power plants. Here is
a good article on the replica that Ken Hyde is
building of the Wright Flyer. When it opens,
click on the schematic button for the engine:
http://newsobserver.com/news/nc/story/2024299p-1956022c.html
I had the privilege of spending some quality time
with Ken Hyde the year he flew his Curtis Jenny
from his home in Virginia to Oshkosh. He had
spent something like 7 years restoring the Jenny
to like new condition. Ken is a retired airline
pilot. A very humble and interesting, talented
man.
Take care,
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Woody, I am also very intersted in your rambling tips!....LOL....I am
finishing building my ailerons and will start asembling for rigging this
week. I have been thinking about covering and so on.
Do you rivet the fab to those skinny little ribs, or do you rib stich em'??
The riveting idea does seem attractive as a time saver, but that 5/16's rib
tube seems so small that all those holes worry me.
Also, on the idea of something to prevent the scalloping, I sure link that
tip on the wrapping of the bottom fabric way around. I was trying to think
up a way to help support the dabric there and this sounds like a winner..I
had been considering using flat rib lacing across the ribs to accomplish
this, but im sire it would show, as narrow as it is. this seems like a great
idea. If you think up any more tips for us fellas about to the covering
stage..PLEASE ...ramble onward !
Don Gherardini
FireFly 098
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Also ..Woody, when you cut the slits for the hinge ears to stick thru...do
you cement the fab down so you can still see the rivits on the hinge? I keep
thinking about doing this just so, but I'm not sure i understand the
technique just zactly!
Don Gherardini
FireFly 098
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
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| Subject: | Re: Interesting Engine! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: snuffy@usol.com
>> Ron/Gang:
>
> Bet you can't get the exhaust sytem for 1,500.00.
>
> john h
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
$1500 bet?
Do Not
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| Subject: | Re: NGK spark plugs |
message of Sat, 14 Dec 2002 23:56:22 -0800
--> Kolb-List message posted by: dixieshack@webtv.net (Mike and Dixie Shackelford)
Page 7 of the Nov. Experimenter gives the scoop on NGK plugs and
what to use in aircraft. Stock number for the correct plug is
#3961....according to Roger Zerkle (???) even the NGK's that have the
solid top can unscrew internally separating the threaded portion from
the electrode...EXCEPT the above number, which has the electrode bonded
ceramically to the plug.....or sumpin'....I agree with both Ralph and
Shack.....don't see why you couldn't just tighten the end down with
pliers and Loc-tite if you want added security. I saftied my wires to
the plugs with nylon tie-wraps....if the plug wire is in place and can't
move, the end can't possibly unscrew.
Lordy I'm still in shock. The kids had me bring the wife to their
house in Virginia for a surprise birthday party for her. They all got
together and got us a round-trip flight to Juneau, Alaska. I GUESS I
can go....wife said I could.....unless Morgan Freeman shows up first!
Guess in that case I'd hafta hitch a ride with John on his next trip.
We've always wanted to visit Alaska.....not the tourist traps but
the real thing. Maybe even find a shack....who knows...?
Mike in WV
FSII
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Gents,
While on the subject I noticed that there is never any mention of HKS engines.
Are they good/bad? I'm sold on the 912S. But like to look at others. At a recent
fly in a man showed up in a homebuilt that looked like a Kolb.Well I went over
to investigate of course, and noticed he had used a Honda 650CBR engine mounted
low next to the tail boom and had a chain drive set up to a home made spinner
shaft using common pillow block bearings. He powered the spinner via chain
(a very long one) from the countershaft sprocket of the motorcycle engine!
As he flew off it was very quiet and seem to fly very well. I heard others make
the comment, "Yeah and he shift's the thing while in flight!".
Crazy ey?
I have some photos if any of you want to see it.
Thanks
Paul
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
> $1500 bet? Snuffy
You didn't read it the way I wrote it, or I didn't
write it the way you read it.................
:-)
I know it would cost you that much if it had Rotax
stamped on it. What's a two stroke muffler?
$500.00?
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: possums <possums@mindspring.com>
At 06:57 PM 12/15/2002 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
>
>Also ..Woody, when you cut the slits for the hinge ears to stick thru...do
>you cement the fab down so you can still see the rivits on the hinge? I keep
>thinking about doing this just so, but I'm not sure i understand the
>technique just zactly!
>
>Don Gherardini
You guys had better glue the fabric down good if your going to cut the
slits for the hinges,
instead of putting the hinges on top of the fabric.
If you don't - when you heat shrink it - those slits will open up like a
carp's mouth.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: CaptainRon <CaptainRon@theriver.com>
12/15/02 15:30John Hauck
> Bet you can't get the exhaust sytem for 1,500.00.
====================
Heck for 1.5K I'll go over to Julio right here in town, and have him bend me
some pipes that will fit into some kinda aviation muffler. The man has been
doing all sort of muffler pipes ever since he made it across the border
about 25 years ago. :-)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: CaptainRon <CaptainRon@theriver.com>
12/15/02 18:21Paul Petty
> Gents,
> While on the subject I noticed that there is never any mention of HKS engines.
> Are they good/bad? I'm sold on the 912S.
===================
They put out 60hp and that's that. Not in the runing on my M3X that will
probably be on the heavy side, simply because I aint worried about it. On
the smaller kolbs I would think it would be a great match. Why those with
the lighter ones don't install,, I would guess they just go with what others
have done, most people don't move far afield in their quest for fun.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: snuffy@usol.com
I'll see if I can find out what one would cost. My son is a mechanic at
one of Michigan's largest Yamaha dealerships. See what else I can find
out about it. I understand it is basically the same engine as the one
on the R1 crotch rocket motorcycle. He had one of those and it was a
screamer. I took it out once and was over 100 mph in third when I
looked at the speedo. He used to take it to the drags and I believe it
turned in the low eights. I can believe the 150 hp figure. You should
see what they get out of the ice drag sleds up here. Might be able to
get the R1 engine pretty reasonable used, as they wreck those bikes
on a regular basis. Way too much bike for the kids that buy them
generally. The bike engine would have the gear reduction too. Could
be fun!
:o)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: GeoR38@aol.com
In a message dated 12/15/02 7:37:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jhauck@sw.rr.com writes:
> Hi Gang:
>
> We have been talking about power plants. Here is
> a good article on the replica that Ken Hyde is
> building of the Wright Flyer. When it opens,
> click on the schematic button for the engine:
>
> http://newsobserver.com/news/nc/story/2024299p-1956022c.html
>
> I had the privilege of spending some quality time
> with Ken Hyde the year he flew his Curtis Jenny
> from his home in Virginia to Oshkosh. He had
> spent something like 7 years restoring the Jenny
> to like new condition. Ken is a retired airline
> pilot. A very humble and interesting, talented
> man.
>
> Take care,
>
> john h
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
> Good Lord....that engine had NO carburator!! Talk about touchy drip
> control!!
George Randolph
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: woody <duesouth@govital.net>
At 08:57 AM 12/15/02 -0800, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry <davistcs@eoni.com>
>
>Woody,
> When you cut the fabric to minimize the scalloping, does that
> leave marks
>or lines in the finish on the top fabric. I've thought of doing the cut
>fabric number when I cover my wings in a week or so but I didn't know if it
>would help much and I was worried about it leaving a corrugated look in the
>fabric/finish. But then "you the man", you've done 3 and I haven't even
>done one yet!
>Terry Davis
>FS, still covering
I do not see any marks from the fabric underneath. The fabric is still
soft enough that they will form to the top fabric. Scalloping is not
eliminated and Jim and dondi have a shrinking technique that minimizes it
also. Using the two together should give you a good wing. You may be able
to see my covering job if you go to photo search and look at some of my
photos including the older ones.
The X hinge set up seems to be overkill on a part that has not shown
any problems. Use the instructions for installing gap seals and forget
about using book binding tape. The original way is fast, easy, cheap, and
long lasting.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris" <rharris@magnolia-net.com>
Paul, I for one would love to see the photos.
Richard Harris
MK3 N912RH
Lewisville, Arkansas
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
>
> Gents,
> While on the subject I noticed that there is never any mention of HKS
engines. Are they good/bad? I'm sold on the 912S. But like to look at
others. At a recent fly in a man showed up in a homebuilt that looked like a
Kolb.Well I went over to investigate of course, and noticed he had used a
Honda 650CBR engine mounted low next to the tail boom and had a chain drive
set up to a home made spinner shaft using common pillow block bearings. He
powered the spinner via chain (a very long one) from the countershaft
sprocket of the motorcycle engine! As he flew off it was very quiet and seem
to fly very well. I heard others make the comment, "Yeah and he shift's the
thing while in flight!".
> Crazy ey?
> I have some photos if any of you want to see it.
>
> Thanks
> Paul
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Tiffany Pitra <tif_qtra@yahoo.com>
Look at the fergy it is like that I think.
CaptainRon <CaptainRon@theriver.com> wrote:--> Kolb-List message posted by: CaptainRon
Top of the morning Folks.
Thanks John, I am going to build a some kinda support to hold the wing
trailing edge, and the leading edge of the ailron in line, and then take it
from there. I noticed that Woody used a different method ie rivet permanent
and then cover. I must admit that his method seems to be the quickest with
the least screwing around. But I am not there yet, so I'll see and decide.
Later dude
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========================================
12/14/02 12:48John Hauck
>
> I put everything together prior to covering. All
> hinges made up and drilled, attached temporarily
> with cheap soft rivets (a couple two or three each
> side will hole them in position).
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
Why those with
> the lighter ones don't install,, I would guess they just go with what others
> have done, most people don't move far afield in their quest for fun.
Ron
Ron/Gents:
I have to disagree with the above.
Most of this experimentation has been done in the
past. Old Kolb Co had a brand new HKS which did
not get the job done. They tested it and dropped
it.
New Kolb tested the Verner and dropped it.
The other engines don't seem to have a good track
record.
My own personal observations over the years of my
sport.
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com
In a message dated 12/15/02 4:31:07 PM Eastern Standard Time,
rowedl@highstream.net writes:
> I am going to try to locate shorter lower rate springs tommorow for eack
> carb.
> Anyone have any other ideas?
>
>
Maybe cut about 2 coils off the existing springs.
Shack
FS II
SC
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@sw.rr.com>
> > Good Lord....that engine had NO carburator!! Talk about touchy drip
> > control!!
>
> George Randolph
George/Gents:
Wonder if it is any better than the Bings we fly
with?
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: woody <duesouth@govital.net>
The plans say to rivit the fabric. These planes have flown thousands of
hours with this system with good results. I use a system called Hi pec or
now its called endura. The fabric is glued to the ribs. I heard once the
faa rules and regs don't specify rib stitching if the top speed is under
100 mph. Your choice but if in doubt go by the book. Glue the fabric to the
hinges just like you are gluing it to the tubes. Don't be shy with the
glue. I have not seen these little slits open up like a carps mouth but I
suppose it could happen. Glad you enjoy my ramblings
At 06:50 PM 12/15/02 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
>
>Woody, I am also very intersted in your rambling tips!....LOL....I am
>finishing building my ailerons and will start asembling for rigging this
>week. I have been thinking about covering and so on.
>Do you rivet the fab to those skinny little ribs, or do you rib stich em'??
>The riveting idea does seem attractive as a time saver, but that 5/16's rib
>tube seems so small that all those holes worry me.
>Also, on the idea of something to prevent the scalloping, I sure link that
>tip on the wrapping of the bottom fabric way around. I was trying to think
>up a way to help support the dabric there and this sounds like a winner..I
>had been considering using flat rib lacing across the ribs to accomplish
>this, but im sire it would show, as narrow as it is. this seems like a great
>idea. If you think up any more tips for us fellas about to the covering
>stage..PLEASE ...ramble onward !
>
>Don Gherardini
>FireFly 098
>http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Ok Guys,
By now you realize that I'm new to aviation, and ask a lot of stupid questions
and so forth. But hey how else is a fellow to learn?
For those of you that don't know me, I'm a biker at heart, not just your average
biker, but a hard core Harley Davidson biker from way back! How far back? Try
1965 when my dad built my first motorcycle out of a bicycle and a 3hp engine
from a gas powered Maytag washing machine. Yeah, they really had those way back.
Anyway with what I have seen thus far, proven engines and totally experimental
applications, I ponder this thought as I sit here wanting to sell of one
of my bikes to get started on my Kolb.
I have know idea of the weight of a Harley Davidson engine. But I would guess it
to be tipping the scales at near 250lbs or higher.
I do know however that the newer engines offered by HD are very reliable and produce
a great amount of horsepower and gob's of torque. RPM range on my twin cam
88 is 750 to around 5000. HP is in the 90's I think. However for those who
are not familiar with the HD V-Twins they are a 45 degree pushrod engine air cooled
and either EFI or normally aspirated. Also in laymen's terms are like a
Briggs and Stratton in the fact that they are simply, crank,rods,cam,crankcase,cylinders,heads,intake
and fuel delivery all in one simple package.
I ponder.... would it be possible to mount one of these engines on a Kolb?
BTW I took my desk apart in the 1rst grade.
The Harley Davidson EVO 80 ci is lighter and just a big 80hp v-twin.
This thought comes to me after reading the post about the snowmobile engine post.
Plus with some short straight 1 3/4" exhaust pipes would turn a head or two..
To much time on my hands
Need to get building
pp..
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
In case your interested,
http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/ENG/en/new_eng_trans.asp?WebLogicSessionPf06R8qIhz0ArZmm5UoT3KrIyWGfKHo8V0ClkeYCYpoSn08dyfg9|5078166962732252838/181237815/6/7005/7005/7002/7002/7005/-1|-5250543574297404224/181237784/6/7005/7005/7002/7002/7005/-1&bmLocaleen_US
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Paul, I would luve to see those pics pard...if you can ..email em to me at
donghe@one-eleven.net
thx pard
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