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1. 05:58 AM - bifocal contacts (Clay Stuart)
2. 07:23 AM - Re: kite flying (Larry Bourne)
3. 08:03 AM - Kit age? (Alderson, James)
4. 08:18 AM - Re: bifocal contacts (Robert Laird)
5. 08:18 AM - Re: Kit age? (CaptainRon)
6. 08:59 AM - one-eyed pilots (ul15rhb@juno.com)
7. 11:49 AM - Re: Senior Kolb pilots (Vincehallam@aol.com)
8. 11:52 AM - Re: Sun&Fun Freebies (Richard Swiderski)
9. 12:00 PM - Re: Senior Kolb Pilots (Vincehallam@aol.com)
10. 01:58 PM - EVO/AIR (Paul Petty)
11. 04:51 PM - Re: EVO/AIR (CaptainRon)
12. 11:30 PM - Re: Senior Kolb Pilots (WhiskeyVictor36@aol.com)
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| Subject: | bifocal contacts |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Clay Stuart" <tcstuart@adelphia.net>
Both of my brothers have had good luck wearing bifocal contacts. They work as
described below and you can see up close in any direction you look. One brother
owns a Gruman Cheetah and is building an all-wood Corby Starlet from plans.
I haven't decided what I will do for close vision when I start flying my Xtra.
"The aspheric and concentric bifocal contact designs have both the distance and
the near prescriptions located at the center of the lens. Usually, the near prescription
is at the very center of the lens with a surrounding distance prescription,
however they can be reversed in certain situations. With these two lens
designs, the distance and the near prescriptions are seen simultaneously in
both eyes. The brain then chooses to focus on the prescription that is best
for each distance. Although it sounds complicated, these simultaneous vision designs
work very well for many people and allow them to see distance, intermediate,
and near objects clearly - and without glasses"
Clay Stuart
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
That 1st start-up is sure lotsa fun & adrenaline, eh ?? After all that
work, it lives ! ! ! Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
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From: "Bob Bean" <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: kite flying
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
>
> Hey guys, nobody told me you had to tie ALL the wheels down!
> I bolted on the 70" warp, dialed in 10deg for a start and hit the
> go switch. After checking out OX numbers at moderate settings
> I figured everything looked pretty good, so (standing on the ground)
> I opened it up a bit and naturally the tail floated up, tied to the car
> bumper, but then I was a little surprised when the left wheel started
> lifting up too. Guess that little bit of angle has more effect than
> would be expected. Quite an adrenaline rush. At least there is no
> doubt whether it has enough push to fly. One more shot before
> I push it back in the hole, this time maybe I'll actually look at rpm's.
> -and get my brother to sit in it so it doesn't hover again.
> It's great to really get to the "show and tell" stage-BB
> MkIII, 60hp? geo/raven, 2 gal/hr @80mph
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Alderson, James" <James_Alderson@jdedwards.com>
How do you tell a Kolb Firestar II kits actual age? E.G. - mine was finished
in 2002, but when was the kit purchased?
James Alderson
Kolb FSII 503 EIS BRS 34 Hours
Charlotte NC
http://www.shutterfly.com/os.jsp?i=67b0de21b336399b2568
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| Subject: | Re: bifocal contacts |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Robert Laird <rlaird@cavediver.com>
I have those... although I call them tri-focal contacts only because there
are 3 concentric rings. I was amazed when I first put them in... I could
see up close again, as well as far away... it was like magic!
I do have to admit, though, that the distance vision isn't quite as good as
with my normal contact lenses... I have to squint just a little to bring
things into really sharp focus, but that's trivial in the grand scheme of
things... they really are amazing!
-- Robert
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At 07:59 AM 3/29/2003, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Clay Stuart" <tcstuart@adelphia.net>
>
>Both of my brothers have had good luck wearing bifocal contacts. They
>work as described below and you can see up close in any direction you
>look. One brother owns a Gruman Cheetah and is building an all-wood Corby
>Starlet from plans. I haven't decided what I will do for close vision
>when I start flying my Xtra.
>
>"The aspheric and concentric bifocal contact designs have both the
>distance and the near prescriptions located at the center of the lens.
>Usually, the near prescription is at the very center of the lens with a
>surrounding distance prescription, however they can be reversed in certain
>situations. With these two lens designs, the distance and the near
>prescriptions are seen simultaneously in both eyes. The brain then chooses
>to focus on the prescription that is best for each distance. Although it
>sounds complicated, these simultaneous vision designs work very well for
>many people and allow them to see distance, intermediate, and near objects
>clearly - and without glasses"
>
>Clay Stuart
>
>
-- cell: 713-503-2949
-- fax : 425-928-3369
-- web pages: http://www.rlaird.net http://www.texas-flyer.com
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: CaptainRon <captainron@theriver.com>
on 3/29/03 9:02, Alderson, James at James_Alderson@jdedwards.com wrote:
> How do you tell a Kolb Firestar II kits actual age? E.G. - mine was finished
> in 2002, but when was the kit purchased?
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it should have a serial number on the cage somewhere. On mine (M3X) its on
the rear cage main engine mount support round tube. Get the SN # and call
the factory. They should be able to tell you.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com
Ken,
I have a friend who flies a Firestar with one eye. I've flown with him on
many occasions and he seems to do just fine. We've landed at local
airports under some very turbulent conditions and he is a good pilot.
There is another local pilot who flies a Tripacer with one eye. I was a
little surprised to hear about this, but evidently the FAA grants waivers
in some cases. I have also heard of an airline pilot who flew with one
eye. I'm sure it's rare, but these guys probably have been flying for
years before they lost the eye.
I tried progressive lenses while flying the Firestar and found them to be
too blurry when looking off to the sides. I had to go back to my bifocals
and they work out fine. I look over the panel for distance and landings,
and use the lower bifocal close up for the panel.
I had a lens pop out once while flying and land on my lap. It was a hairy
experience trying to land with the wind watering up my right eye and
trying to correct for the difference in vision. I did ok.
Ralph
Original Firestar
On Fri, 28 Mar 2003 19:49:11 -0500 "Fackler, Ken"
<kfackler@ameritech.net> writes:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken"
> <kfackler@ameritech.net>
>
> An interesting thread, yet one I've read with some very mixed and
> very
> interesting emotions. Here's why.
>
> On Feb 23, I turned 46, hardly a senior. However, on that day I also
> woke up
> with double vision. After some time in the hospital and many tests,
> most of
> them unpleasant, it seems I've experienced a "neurological event."
> Cranial
> nerve 6, which among other things partially controls the movement of
> my
> right eye, isn't working properly. The condition is called palsy.
> Cute.
>
> I can no longer see properly out of both eyes together and am forced
> to
> cover my right eye in order to be able to do little unimportant
> things like
> walk or fix a meal. There's no treatment other than, to quote a 60's
> tune,
> Wishin' and Hopin'. The docs say the instance of recovery is quite
> high but
> that it can take a very long time, as in months.
>
> The jury is currently out on whether I'll be able to fly again or if
> flying
> with one eye is an option. I'm told that Wiley Post could only see
> from one
> eye. My last flight instructor thought it would be possible but
> would
> require relearning some things. My plan is to hire him and rent a
> Cessna and
> do some pattern work to see how that goes. But in the meantime, the
> Kolb is
> effectively grounded. (Whew, back on topic!)
>
> I don't know how long I can justify keeping a plane I can't fly, so
> it may
> be up for sale in a month or two. My flying buddies, of course, are
> all
> saying, "No, no, wait, surely you'll recover." I hope they're
> right.
>
> -Ken "One Eye" Fackler
> Mark II / 503
> Rochester MI
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| Subject: | Re: Senior Kolb pilots |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Vincehallam@aol.com
Pikey tha sounds good
vnz
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| Subject: | Re: Sun&Fun Freebies |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" <swiderski@advanced-connect.net>
Kolbers,
I wasn't planning on going to S & F because I'm not yet up to much
standing or walking. But I found me a handicap scooter & now I plan on
being there wed thru Sat or Sun. I'll be camping in my white & green trim
enclosed trailer in the UL trailer parking. It has a RV awning & some extra
chairs, so come by & visit. If I'm not there at the time, make yourself at
home & get some shade & rest.
I have a Cub style bungie landing gear setup for any UltraStar owner who
wants to convert to a shock absorbing gear. They are free to a good home.
Also, I have a free 15 gal transluscent gas tank that fits nicely in the
back of a SlingShot or FSII. It makes a great auxillary or even primary
tank.
I will try to bring my 3 cyl Chevy Sprint Turbo conversion if you want
to check it out.
I am selling my Rotax 582 SeaDoo conversion for $2500. It has electric
start, 2.58 B Redrive, Exhaust, Altitude Compensating Carbs, & Radiator. It
is pickled in oil & has 50 Hrs. Call me by Tues & I'll bring it with me.
Richard Swiderski
Summerfield FL
352-307-9009
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| Subject: | Re: Senior Kolb Pilots |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Vincehallam@aol.com
hey
One trick that sinlge eye pilots us e for depth perception ... move your
head from left to right repeatedly .. thus simulating two eyes but at half
the frames per second... works for two eyes too in hard to judge situations
Vnz
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Hi Kolbers,
Worked on the website for a couple of hours this afternoon. Weather to bad for
flying. Good news is that Charley grabbed the wrong camera bag and we still have
the digital camcorder. So tomorrow I will film a full run up of the "Beast"
and publish it to the web for all to see. Heading to the shop tonight to work
on that dad blamed starter. Started work on the direct drive prop hub today.
I noticed that the set up for a Verner is to mount the plate directly to the airframe
and isolate it at the engine. I'm thinking that this may be the way to
go if Capt'n Ron wants to really try this out. Also I need idea's on a prop with
a counter rotation to make this thing a pusher. If any of you want to follow
the progress of the project go to www.c-gate.net/ppetty
pp....
N4958P
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "CaptainRon" <captainron@theriver.com>
I am waiting for you to have it ready. :-)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: EVO/AIR
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
>
> Hi Kolbers,
> Worked on the website for a couple of hours this afternoon. Weather to bad
for flying. Good news is that Charley grabbed the wrong camera bag and we
still have the digital camcorder. So tomorrow I will film a full run up of
the "Beast" and publish it to the web for all to see. Heading to the shop
tonight to work on that dad blamed starter. Started work on the direct drive
prop hub today. I noticed that the set up for a Verner is to mount the plate
directly to the airframe and isolate it at the engine. I'm thinking that
this may be the way to go if Capt'n Ron wants to really try this out. Also I
need idea's on a prop with a counter rotation to make this thing a pusher.
If any of you want to follow the progress of the project go to
www.c-gate.net/ppetty
>
>
> pp....
> N4958P
>
> Do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Senior Kolb Pilots |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: WhiskeyVictor36@aol.com
In a message dated 03/28/2003 7:55:41 PM Eastern Standard Time,
kfackler@ameritech.net writes:
> double vision.
Ken,
You're not alone. I also suffer double vision. In my case it is attributed
to 4th nerve palsy. It is so bad, when watching TV, it looks like there are
two sets, one on top of the other.
I went to a specialist who treats many children with similar vision problems.
He gave me two options. 1. I could have the muscle in the good eye weakened
by cutting it slightly so as to align it with the bad eye. Problem is he
can't gaurantee results (like how much to cut). 2. I could have a prisim
ground into the lens on the right eye.
I chose option 2 and although it doesn't work 100%, it sure is a lot better
than nothing. Best of all, I am still able to fly without much difficulty.
Bill Varnes
Original FireStar
Audubon NJ
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