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1. 05:32 AM - Jack's experiments (dixieshack@webtv.net (Mike and Dixie Shackelford))
2. 05:32 AM - Re: tail draggers (Ted Cowan)
3. 05:51 AM - Re: Booster Bottle & Bing - Update #2 (Don Gherardini)
4. 06:31 AM - Seat sling material (Kirk Smith)
5. 06:47 AM - Re: Kolb New Pilot Question (johnjung@compusenior.com)
6. 07:02 AM - Booster Bottle & Bing - Update #2 (John Hauck)
7. 07:36 AM - Re: Booster Bottle & Bing - Update #2 (Jack & Louise Hart)
8. 08:00 AM - Re: Booster Bottle & Bing - Update #2 (Jack & Louise Hart)
9. 08:30 AM - Re: Rotax parts (Peter Volum)
10. 09:03 AM - Re: Kolb New Pilot Question (jerb)
11. 09:05 AM - Re: Rotax parts (Rick & Martha Neilsen)
12. 10:11 AM - Re: Seat sling material ()
13. 11:15 AM - Re: Seat sling material (Kirk Smith)
14. 11:31 AM - Re: Seat sling material (John Hauck)
15. 12:42 PM - Re: Seat sling material (Kirk Smith)
16. 12:53 PM - Rudder pedal covers (Richard Neitzel)
17. 12:55 PM - Re: Seat sling material (John Hauck)
18. 02:15 PM - nose heavy Mark 111 (FRED2319@aol.com)
19. 02:24 PM - Re: Kolb Snowbirds (Gherkins Tim-rp3420)
20. 03:10 PM - Prop (woody)
21. 03:19 PM - tough axels (CaptainRon)
22. 03:22 PM - Re: Rudder pedal covers (CaptainRon)
23. 03:34 PM - Re: Prop (John Hauck)
24. 03:46 PM - Re: Prop (Dallas Shepherd)
25. 04:24 PM - Re: Rudder pedal covers (BKlebon@aol.com)
26. 05:17 PM - Re: Kolb Snowbirds (Terry)
27. 05:33 PM - Re: Prop (Richard Pike)
28. 05:36 PM - Re: Kolb Snowbirds (George Thompson)
29. 05:44 PM - Re: Rudder pedal covers (snuffy@usol.com)
30. 07:42 PM - Osh run (woody)
31. 08:02 PM - Rudder pedal covers (Richard Pike)
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| Subject: | Jack's experiments |
message of Sun, 23 Feb 2003 23:56:14 -0800
--> Kolb-List message posted by: dixieshack@webtv.net (Mike and Dixie Shackelford)
I wish I had your fortitude and dedication, Jack. It appears that
you may be on to something. We all knew that two strokes by design,
were hungry, wasteful little devils, and you may be on the way to
finding a solution.
Proceed with care....the fuel management and effeciency that you
seek also serves as a coolant and to lube the bottom end. What you may
gain on the apples, you may lose on the 'taters. The coolant factor you
can monitor.
Effects on the rods and mains may be a little difficult without a
teardown.
Just a thought.
Mike in WV
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| Subject: | Re: tail draggers |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ted Cowan" <tcowan1917@direcway.com>
Well, my two cents. As it seems the majority feels that being a tail
dragger is a 'non-issue' then we gonna be okay when the new rules come in.
I might be reading it wrong but it seems to me that the faa is going to
finally do what it wanted to do many years ago, get rid of FAR 103 because
it has effectively removed flight training for the little guys. The only
thing that kept a vast majority of the 'newbees' alive was flight training.
Now, as it seems, you are going to have to train in some great big blob of
an airplane (albeit not as big as the tin paper weights) but still, they
dont fly the same. We are going to have the problem we had in the
beginning, self taught nut heads saving a buck thinking they can ride a
bike, why not fly? Personally, I think this whole new rule system is going
to have catastrophic reactions to the entry of new people to ultralites. If
I had a son or husband who had to try to learn to fly all by hisself and
died in a crash because of the new rules, I think I would get a good hungry
attorney and see what I could do about the faa removing the instructors for
that field. I might be the only person who thinks of this but so be it. We
NEED INSTRUCTORS for the lighter planes and that is it. ted cowan. (by the
way, I am completely self taught and can fly at least ten different planes
although some of them, especially the first flight, was harrier than a lama.
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| Subject: | Re: Booster Bottle & Bing - Update #2 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Jack, I think the testing you are doing is dang near invaluable, keep it up
!....One thing tho, a message or 2 ago, you mentioned that you were gonna
try to find a smaller jet to help you lower your idle/low speed rpm prob.
It has occoured to me that you might need a Larger jet here, now..I surely
dont know for sure, but I do know that when you are trying to get a 2 stroke
to slow down on idle..you richen the mixture..not lean it out. I dont know
if that will infact apply with the very interesting mods you are doing to
that carb, but just thought i would mention it incase you have not thought
of it.
We aslo got that dang snow in central illinois...and now it is cold enough
that I cant warm up my pole shed enough to paint! brrrrrrrrrrr.
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
Don Gherardini-
FireFly 098
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| Subject: | Seat sling material |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
Group,
Does anybody know where I can get that seat sling material that Kolb used in
the Mark 3? What is it called? Thanks! Kirk
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb New Pilot Question |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "johnjung@compusenior.com" <johnjung@compusenior.com>
James and Group,
The tail dragger issue is almost non-existant. Here is why: The Firestar
has a long tail, so it is not quick to handle. It also has the center of
gravity not too far behind the main wheels, so it has very little
tendancy to swap ends. But the biggest reason is that you can take off
from three wheels and land on three. You should have recent piloting
practice, and have enough skill to be able to make a smooth landing.
The more important issue in transitioning to a Kolb is the low weight.
If one is used to a Cessna or heavy airplane, they could be surprised at
how fast a kolb looses speed after the throttle is pulled back. So
getting dual trainning in a light aircraft is, IMO, more important than
tail dragger experience.
I did get one flight in a Mark III before I first flew a Firestar, but
my first flight was a 70 trip home, when I bought it.
John Jung
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| Subject: | Booster Bottle & Bing - Update #2 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> I am still excited about this, because after warm up, I saw the lowest fuel flow
reading I have ever seen under idle conditions.
> Jack B. Hart FF004
Jack/Gang:
How do these low fuel flow readings affect
required lubrication for the two stroke?
Seems that less fuel equals less oil.
I am not sure what you are trying to accomplish
with you experiments.
I am not even sure about the questions I am
asking. Still on my first cup of coffee this
morning and half asleep. :-)
john h
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| Subject: | Re: Booster Bottle & Bing - Update #2 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
Don and Mike,
After thinking about it some more, I realized that reducing the idle jet was not
the way to go. I agree that one should not lean out the engine at idle to the
point where lubrication will suffer, but it is important to keep some heat
in the engine at idle speed. If the engine is loading up at idle and running
very cold, one is at risk for a cold seizure. One wants the lower end of the
engine to be warm too and excessive fuel will reduce low end temperatures. One
of the best ways to gage how the engine is operating is by checking the EGT's.
I have not bothered to record any low rpm EGT's, but I believe with the original
throttle slide valve temperatures have been running around 500-600 degrees
F. Yesterday at 2,300 rpm the EGT read just about 1,000 degrees F. I would
not want to lean it out any more than this. The engine was responsive to the
throttle, so it was not leaned out to the point where it did not want to pick
up.
It is supposed to become much colder here today and for the next few days. I will
be going up the airport today to clear the snow away from the hangar doors
before the snow turns to ice and freezes everything shut. I will try to double
spring the throttle slide valve. If that does not work, I will have to have
some new stronger springs made. Started CAD work on an alternative modification
to the Bing carburetor body to mount a 100 cc external bottle, just to see
how difficult it would be.
Two cycle engine design just needs more attention. Simonini seems to have figured
out a way to take care of the high end fuel economy problem. Up to this point,
I had always accepted it as fact that the reason two cycle engines ran very
rich at low speeds was because the exhaust system over scavenged the cylinder.
This is what is so great about the Web. It is a huge library that one can
search to find helpful information. Someone out there is working on or has
found a solution for the same problem. Others have attacked the low rpm side
of the problem. The trick is to get the two solutions into one simple and light
weight package.
If I could fly, I would not have time for this.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Jackson, MO
Jack & Louise Hart
jbhart@ldd.net
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| Subject: | Re: Booster Bottle & Bing - Update #2 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
John,
At 09:01 AM 2/24/03 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>Jack/Gang:
>
>How do these low fuel flow readings affect
>required lubrication for the two stroke?
>
>Seems that less fuel equals less oil.
Less fuel does mean less oil, but if the air/fuel and oil mixture becomes richer
as rpm decreases, the lubrication rate increases with decreasing rpm and decreasing
engine load. This seems to be just the opposite of what one would worry
about. In fact many oil injection systems do lean out the oil as the rpm decreases.
>
>I am not sure what you are trying to accomplish
>with you experiments.
>
I am trying to get quicker engine warm ups and to reduce the fuel used during engine
warm ups, taxi and decent from altitude. Under these conditions the Rotax
447 and the Victor 1+ both use about 1.5 gph. With the Victor 1+, I can cruise
at 55 to 60 mph at a round 1 gph. On a cold day, I will burn about 6% of
my useable fuel for engine warm up, taxi out and in, and decent from altitude.
The other reason is to keep the gasoline from dribbling out of the air cleaner
onto the wing when the weather is cold and the engine is ilding.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Jackson, MO
Jack & Louise Hart
jbhart@ldd.net
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Peter Volum" <peterv@etsmiami.com>
That's why I said "non critical" spares...
Peter
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jerb
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Rotax parts
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@airmail.net>
How do you know your getting the "aviation grade" part from the aviation
company and not the sled grade sold as and at the aviation prices?
jerb
At 01:32 PM 2/21/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Peter Volum" <peterv@etsmiami.com>
>
>This could be worth pursuing Richard...
>
>The guy who sells starters for Rotax Engines (GPL) also sells Rotax
>engines for Hovercrafts (including the 912, although admittedly not the
>912UL).
>
>If the parts for non-UL 912's really are the same ones as those for
>912UL's, and if the only difference is $$$, then for non-critical
>components one may well be able to save a considerable amount of dough.
>
>I would still feel better about buying critical components from a
>distributor of the aviation series of engines just in case there is a
>difference though.
>
>Peter
>
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>Found a current online parts price list for Rotax U/L engines to
>compare with Rotax Bombardier parts bought at the local SeaDoo dealer:
>
>The base gasket between the cylinders and crankcase cost $7.62.
>U/L cost is $12.54
>The water pump gasket cost $3.08, U/L cost is $3.79.
>SeaDoo Mag end oil seal cost $9.32, U/L cost is $18.63 (100%)
>
>These parts all had the same Rotax part #, or had been changed to use a
>new common number.
>
>Now if only Bombardier will start using the 912 & 914 in a jet boat,
>all
>us aviators might get to see the cost of flying come down to a
>reasonable
>level.
>
>Richard Pike
>MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb New Pilot Question |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@airmail.net>
A pilot with some hours under his belt has a definite advantage. The newie
is behind the curve from moment he sits in the thing. The experienced
pilot has knowledge of basic effect of flight controls, patterns,
navigation, radio, etc. The newie is trying to pull this all together in
short course and becomes over loaded very easily. That's what bites them
in the butt. As for tail wheel issue, if they spend a little time taxiing,
they can pick that up fairly quickly although there are some
exceptions. ALWAYS have enough fuel and be ready for flight when "just"
taxiing. It will give you time to fly and clam down after you
unintentionally take off during your taxiing. Next when it happens, (note
not if), don't panic and slam it back down on the ground, fly it - take
around the field a few times to get acquainted then as someone suggested
make a few approaches until it feels right and looks good and gently sit it
down. The full fuel gives you time to get familiar with the bird and to
clam down rather than being in a panic where the brain tends to lock up and
bad decisions are made.
jerb
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At 10:58 PM 2/23/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: woody <duesouth@govital.net>
>
>
> >
> >
> >my airport are saying I should just do some training hours (3-4) in the
> >flightstar that they have for training there, along with letting the BFI fly
> >the Firestar II so he can make sure that he understands what the differences
> >will be. They say with my experience already, and some taxi tests (NO CROW
> >HOPS!!!!) that I should be more than prepared to fly the Kolb. I am just a
> >little nervous about flying it without any taildragger experience... am I
> >crazy?
>
>
> Not crazy. When I built my Kolb Flyer I had no one to teach me and all
>I had flown before was a cessna to get my private pilot rating. I spent a
>whole day on the ground taxiing the little bird untill I could make it do
>anything I wanted. This plane did not even have a tail wheel. First flight
>was great and exciting. No real problem getting it down, just flew it down
>like I had been taught. Being a tail dragger is some what of a non issue.
>Before two seat Ultralights I taught a guy with no experience to fly in an
>ultra star. A friend had a firestar and asked me to test it for him. As it
>was his aircraft I suggested he taxi it up and down the strip once so he
>could have first honours. He gave it the gas and was airbourne before he
>knew what happened. He remembered my words of wisdom and made 3 approaches
>before he felt comfortable. His first words to me when he got out was that
>I was right. Being a tail dragger is a non issue. Of course this is just my
>opinion and I usually test the waters by jumping in with both feet. Let
>your conscience be your guide but from my experience it is not a difficult
>thing to do if you have limited experience
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rick & Martha Neilsen" <neilsenrm@cs.com>
Tom
Thanks for your input. It's nice to see someone that tries to provide a good
product at fair prices. You are absolutely right that Rotax has a monopoly.
For this reason I went with a VW engine on my MKIII.
There are others that have put BMWs and other engines on there airplanes and
I commend you all. Yes we are to some extent test pilots but if we prove
that these engines (at least one) are good alternatives to the Rotax
monopoly then we will see lower prices and better products for everyone.
We had our 1st 40 degree day here in Michigan this year last Friday and I
got my VW powered MKIII out for a flight. My face is just beginning to
recover from all the smiling. I also have a big job cleaning all the mud off
the MKIII. I did some reworking of my exhaust system over the winter and
from what I think I'm seeing I'm getting a lot more power from my engine. Of
course the weather has changed again and we will not see 30 degrees again
for a week. That's just too cold for these old bones to fly. I'm going to
miss Sun & Fun again this year but I'm planning to fly my MKIII to Oshkosh
this year and would like to put together or join a group of Kolb flyers
going that way.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIII classic
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Tom Olenik
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Rotax parts
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Tom Olenik"
<olenik-aviation@buyitsellitfixit.com>
Actually, I am holding a new price list in my hand that just arrived. Now I
am going to pay someone to work a full week updating all those 4000+
prices.....again.
582 base gasket, 850 775 $15.14.
Does anyone know a gasket maker? I don't like these prices any better than
anyone else. Nowhere in business can you raise your price and increase your
bottom line........unless you have a monopoly.
Tom Olenik
Olenik Aviation
http://www.buyitsellitfixit.com
877-247-6686
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| Subject: | Re: Seat sling material |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
Kirk,
The seats are made of trampoline material, we bought one a couple years ago
and I noticed that it is the exact same stuff as my Mk-3 seats. There was
some scrap pieces in the trampoline box that I saved in case I could use it
for spare seats, I'll check the garage to see if they are big enough to make
seats from.
Denny Rowe
----- Original Message -----
From: Kirk Smith <snuffy@usol.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Seat sling material
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
>
> Group,
>
> Does anybody know where I can get that seat sling material that Kolb
used in the Mark 3? What is it called? Thanks! Kirk
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Seat sling material |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
Thanks Denny,
I plan on using the material as storage compartment material . Kirk
> The seats are made of trampoline material, we bought one a couple years
ago
> and I noticed that it is the exact same stuff as my Mk-3 seats. There was
> some scrap pieces in the trampoline box that I saved in case I could use
it
> for spare seats, I'll check the garage to see if they are big enough to
make
> seats from.
>
> Denny Rowe
>
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| Subject: | Re: Seat sling material |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> I plan on using the material as storage compartment material . Kirk
Kirk/Gents:
Depending on what you plan to carry in your
storage compartment, you do not need anything
nearly as heavy as trampoline material.
I used D-103 Polyester Dacron on the bottom of my
cargo compartment. Still hanging in there after
many years and many flight hours.
Process the D-103 through Polybrush.
john h
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| Subject: | Re: Seat sling material |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
>
> Kirk/Gents:
>
> Depending on what you plan to carry in your
> storage compartment, you do not need anything
> nearly as heavy as trampoline material.
>
> I used D-103 Polyester Dacron on the bottom of my
> cargo compartment. Still hanging in there after
> many years and many flight hours.
>
> Process the D-103 through Polybrush.
>
> john h
105 rounds.....hehehe .......just kidding.......Sounds like a good idea
John. Kirk
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| Subject: | Rudder pedal covers |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Neitzel" <neitzel@newnorth.net>
Greetings
I am in the process of mounting the nose cone and got to thinking about how bare
the rudder pedals looked. With out some type of covering they will soon be
scuffed and eventually shiny, soon to be rusty, metal. I discovered that 5/8
ID radiator hose would fit over the top of the 5/8 square pedals. I had to use
a lube on the inside of the rubber hose and on the pedal but with a little twisting,
slid right in place. I think it looks neat and should protect the pedals
indefinitely.
Just thought I would pass that along. Hope it helps somebody.
Not much snow in Northern Wisconsin but sure is cold! 25 below again tonight.
Richard Neitzel Sayner WI Mark III 582
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| Subject: | Re: Seat sling material |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> 105 rounds.....hehehe .......just kidding.......Sounds like a good idea
> John. Kirk
Kirk/Gang:
Well............if the mission called for 105 rds,
we would have given it a shot. However, we have
hauled a lot of different "stuff" in the back of
my old Mark III.
john h
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| Subject: | nose heavy Mark 111 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: FRED2319@aol.com
It seems if the 111 is balanced with a single pilot and you put in a 200 lb.
pass. And now it is nose heavy. that you may have exceeded the fwd. cg. It is
a matter to figure this out. and it would be a matter to figure out how much
weight to add at the tail wheel post to correct this. Very simple math.
Fred Brow n Mark 111 582
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Gherkins Tim-rp3420 <rp3420@motorola.com>
Kolbers,
Just wanted to report on our BBQ and Kolb Bull session we are going to host this
Saturday March 1st here in Gilbert, AZ. Just got a RSVP from Adriel Heisey.
Adriel is a free lance photographer and owns a Twinstar w/ a 912 Rotax. He
is going to show up and give us a multi-media presentation on his work with aerial
photography using his Kolb. Oh Boy , now I'm excited!! Adreil is going
to also bring his Twinstar. He will camp out in the east valley and do some shoots
later that day. We also have John Jung, Dave, Vic and many others showing
up. The more the planes the better. We have plenty of room for many trailers
and planes to be set up. Jim Hefner, I know your on this list, sure would
love to have a Firefly there to round out the collection? Stephen, I hope your
trailer will be there (call me).
We will have soda's buns and condiments, and dessert there, just bring your own
chicken/beef/fish. We will have a grill and a barbeque ready to cook for you.
Tim and Craig, both currently building a Firestar II and Mark III Extra.
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From: abbygirlk9 [mailto:abbygirlk9@netzero.net]
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Snowbirds
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "abbygirlk9" <abbygirlk9@netzero.net>
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "VIC" <vicw@vcn.com>
I have discovered that several Kolb list participants are also Arizona
Snowbirds so I propose that we have a Snowbird Gathering somewhere in the
Phoenix area before we all fly north. We can burn some burgers and tells
some flying stories. I suggest we also invite any other Kolb flyers that
wish to attend.
Vic
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Hey Arizona Kolbers (& any other Kolb people in the Galaxy for that matter), ......KOLB
GET-TOGETHER & BBQ
On Sat March 1st in the Phoenix area Craig & Tim (aka "the Milows") will be hosting
a BBQ and Kolb bull-session. Vic had fronted the question a couple of days
back, and so thanks to Craig & Tim .it is on! Starting about 11 am and ending
whenever (4-ish?), this will be a BYOBB (beverage and BBQ meat item) and a
side dish to share. Although there is not a landing strip there is a grassy
commons where up to 30 planes can be placed/displayed ..you will have to trailer
it in if you want to show off. This event is kinda just get Kolb guys together
and share ideas, brag, lie, eat, look at neat stuff, etc. Craig is nearly
done (needs paint) on his really cool Mk III Extra 912 with an out-of-this-world
engine pod, Tim is pretty far along on his FS II, I may bring my custom FS
II trailer (if I get it inspected and registered by then), and hopefully others
will bring something to show off. Craig lives in a large cul-de-sac next
door to the grassy common area so there is lots of r!
oom for a good number of people. If you want to come please email me at abbygirlk9@netzero.net
or feldmann@phxhs.k12.az.us and I will forward directions to
Craig's in Gilbert, AZ. So hey Jim, Captain Ron, Ken, other So. AZers, Arizona
Dave, George, other No. AZers, and others that are interested in dropping in
let's hear from you, the more the merrier and we will see where this might lead.
Stephen Feldmann
Glendale, AZ
FS II 430+ hrs construction time & counting
623-934-8654 hm 602-764-6045 wk
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: woody <duesouth@govital.net>
For designing my prop I need to know the max level wot speed of a
MK111. Does anyone know?
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: CaptainRon <CaptainRon@theriver.com>
Today I started trying to mount the whell hub on the axel. Is my situation
unique or you have also experienced difficulty in inserting the hub over the
axel. Major pain in butt the to get them to fit. I have no instructions on
the assymbly except one drawing about wheel alignment. I guess it should be
enough but the drawing and the hub don't look identical.
If anyone tells me that theirs was hard to assymble, I'll feel better. :-)
Amazing how a 45 minute job can take 3 hours and still not done.
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| Subject: | Re: Rudder pedal covers |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: CaptainRon <CaptainRon@theriver.com>
2/24/03 14:00Richard Neitzel
> Just thought I would pass that along. Hope it helps somebody.
>
> Not much snow in Northern Wisconsin but sure is cold! 25 below again tonight.
>
> Richard Neitzel Sayner WI Mark III 582
===================
Great idea about the pedals. This list is a treasure trove of ideas and
practical advice.
I was ready to complain on the weather here, but after hearing about -25' I
guess not. :-)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
woody wrote:
> For designing my prop I need to know the max level wot speed of a
> MK111. Does anyone know?
Woody/Gang:
For a Totem Pole or a regular ole ordinary Mark
III?
Mark III - 90 to 95 mph.
Totem Pole - As fast as the spirits move
it................
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dallas Shepherd" <cen23954@centurytel.net>
Woody:
With the 80 hp jabiru and the warp drive prop, my gps showed 85mph.
Kolb says top speed you should not exceed is 100 mph. With a different
prop, I believe the Kolb will exceed 85mph.
Dallas
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Subject: Kolb-List: Prop
--> Kolb-List message posted by: woody <duesouth@govital.net>
For designing my prop I need to know the max level wot speed of a
MK111. Does anyone know?
.
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| Subject: | Re: Rudder pedal covers |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: BKlebon@aol.com
I used a pair of inexpensive bicycle handgrips to cover the rudder pedals.
Just mix a little dish soap with water, coat the inside of the handgrip and
slip it in place.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Terry" <tswartz@hydrosoft.net>
Tim,
I won't make it from snowy PA, but I sure would like to see some photos of
his photography setup. I plan to do a little more photography this summer
and would rather not reinvent the wheel. I you happen to get a few shots,
please send them my way.
Terry
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From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Gherkins
Tim-rp3420
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Kolb Snowbirds
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Gherkins Tim-rp3420 <rp3420@motorola.com>
Kolbers,
Just wanted to report on our BBQ and Kolb Bull session we are going to host
this Saturday March 1st here in Gilbert, AZ. Just got a RSVP from Adriel
Heisey. Adriel is a free lance photographer and owns a Twinstar w/ a 912
Rotax. He is going to show up and give us a multi-media presentation on his
work with aerial photography using his Kolb. Oh Boy , now I'm excited!!
Adreil is going to also bring his Twinstar. He will camp out in the east
valley and do some shoots later that day.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
It will. Before I went to my current fuselage enclosure (currently removed,
& being redone - again) it would consistently hit about 88 mph with a Rotax
532, 2.58:1 gearbox and a 66" Ivo 2-blade.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 05:49 PM 2/24/03 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dallas Shepherd" <cen23954@centurytel.net>
>
>
> Woody:
>With the 80 hp jabiru and the warp drive prop, my gps showed 85mph.
>Kolb says top speed you should not exceed is 100 mph. With a different
>prop, I believe the Kolb will exceed 85mph.
>Dallas
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "George Thompson" <eagle1@commspeed.net>
Steve, I would like to come down there but think I will pass this time.
Please excuse me for being a dunderhead, but I just don't like to go down
to the big mess.. (phoenix area). But at any rate, I was happy to give you
a ride in my Firestare II . I f you should find anyone that just might want
to buy it, let me know. It is a good tight ship. George
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From: "Gherkins Tim-rp3420" <rp3420@motorola.com>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Kolb Snowbirds
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Gherkins Tim-rp3420 <rp3420@motorola.com>
>
> Kolbers,
> Just wanted to report on our BBQ and Kolb Bull session we are going to
host this Saturday March 1st here in Gilbert, AZ. Just got a RSVP from
Adriel Heisey. Adriel is a free lance photographer and owns a Twinstar w/ a
912 Rotax. He is going to show up and give us a multi-media presentation on
his work with aerial photography using his Kolb. Oh Boy , now I'm excited!!
Adreil is going to also bring his Twinstar. He will camp out in the east
valley and do some shoots later that day. We also have John Jung, Dave, Vic
and many others showing up. The more the planes the better. We have plenty
of room for many trailers and planes to be set up. Jim Hefner, I know your
on this list, sure would love to have a Firefly there to round out the
collection? Stephen, I hope your trailer will be there (call me).
> We will have soda's buns and condiments, and dessert there, just bring
your own chicken/beef/fish. We will have a grill and a barbeque ready to
cook for you.
>
> Tim and Craig, both currently building a Firestar II and Mark III Extra.
> Do not archive
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: abbygirlk9 [mailto:abbygirlk9@netzero.net]
> To: Kolb List
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Snowbirds
>
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "abbygirlk9" <abbygirlk9@netzero.net>
>
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "VIC" <vicw@vcn.com>
>
> I have discovered that several Kolb list participants are also
Arizona
> Snowbirds so I propose that we have a Snowbird Gathering somewhere
in the
> Phoenix area before we all fly north. We can burn some burgers and
tells
> some flying stories. I suggest we also invite any other Kolb
flyers that
> wish to attend.
>
> Vic
>
> Do not archive
>
>
> Hey Arizona Kolbers (& any other Kolb people in the Galaxy for that
matter), ......KOLB GET-TOGETHER & BBQ
>
>
> On Sat March 1st in the Phoenix area Craig & Tim (aka "the Milows") will
be hosting a BBQ and Kolb bull-session. Vic had fronted the question a
couple of days back, and so thanks to Craig & Tim .it is on! Starting about
11 am and ending whenever (4-ish?), this will be a BYOBB (beverage and BBQ
meat item) and a side dish to share. Although there is not a landing strip
there is a grassy commons where up to 30 planes can be placed/displayed
..you will have to trailer it in if you want to show off. This event is
kinda just get Kolb guys together and share ideas, brag, lie, eat, look at
neat stuff, etc. Craig is nearly done (needs paint) on his really cool Mk
III Extra 912 with an out-of-this-world engine pod, Tim is pretty far along
on his FS II, I may bring my custom FS II trailer (if I get it inspected and
registered by then), and hopefully others will bring something to show off.
Craig lives in a large cul-de-sac next door to the grassy common area so
there is lots of r!
> oom for a good number of people. If you want to come please email me at
abbygirlk9@netzero.net or feldmann@phxhs.k12.az.us and I will forward
directions to Craig's in Gilbert, AZ. So hey Jim, Captain Ron, Ken, other
So. AZers, Arizona Dave, George, other No. AZers, and others that are
interested in dropping in let's hear from you, the more the merrier and we
will see where this might lead.
>
>
> Stephen Feldmann
>
> Glendale, AZ
>
> FS II 430+ hrs construction time & counting
>
>
> 623-934-8654 hm 602-764-6045 wk
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: snuffy@usol.com
Just thinking that there could be a possibility that these rudder
peddle additions could work their way out in flight and the right
rudder one especially could cause a bind between the two peddles?
Snuf
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: woody <duesouth@govital.net>
>
>. I'm going to
>miss Sun & Fun again this year but I'm planning to fly my MKIII to Oshkosh
>this year and would like to put together or join a group of Kolb flyers
>going that way.
>
>Rick Neilsen
>Redrive VW powered MKIII classic
If I get my Jabi running I may be interested. I also have to check rules
and regs to see what is required for me to legally fly in the U.S. Some
people may think they saw me fly last Sept in Kentucky but they must be
mistaken. That would not have been legal. Where in Mich. are you?
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| Subject: | Rudder pedal covers |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
Know what you mean about trying to come up with something that works good
and looks nice. Didn't have a whole lot of luck with the looks, but am
using that adhesive backed tape that boat stores sell for anti slip on boat
decks. Works good, protects the paint, but not fancy. Has held up well for
over 5 years.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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