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1. 03:58 AM - Re: Variable Idle RPM Problem. (Alderson, James)
2. 04:37 AM - Re: goose strike (Dave Rains)
3. 07:36 AM - Re: Rigging (Richard Pike)
4. 07:41 AM - Re: Variable Idle RPM Problem. (Don Gherardini)
5. 07:41 AM - Re: Variable Idle RPM Problem. (Larry Bourne)
6. 07:44 AM - Re: Variable Idle RPM Problem. (Richard Pike)
7. 07:59 AM - Re: Rigging (Larry Bourne)
8. 08:10 AM - Re: Variable Idle RPM Problem. (John Russell)
9. 08:29 AM - Weight & Balance (Larry Bourne)
10. 10:10 AM - Rotax "C" gearbox measurements (Jason Omelchuck)
11. 10:34 AM - Dallas Shepard (Paul Petty)
12. 01:48 PM - Sun-N-Fun Trip (John Williamson)
13. 02:45 PM - Ultralight Aircraft Pilot Flying Opporunity (Peter Volum)
14. 02:56 PM - Re: Sun-N-Fun Trip/Well Done!! (jam'n)
15. 03:15 PM - Re: Sun-N-Fun Trip (Jim)
16. 04:57 PM - Re: Weight & Balance (FIXERJONES@aol.com)
17. 05:26 PM - Re: Rotax "C" gearbox measurements (BKlebon@aol.com)
18. 05:59 PM - engines (Paul Petty)
19. 06:06 PM - Sun-N-Fun Awards (John Williamson)
20. 06:39 PM - Re: engines (Larry Bourne)
21. 07:48 PM - Re: fuel tanks (Clay Stuart)
22. 08:55 PM - Re: Dallas Shepard (Larry Bourne)
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| Subject: | Variable Idle RPM Problem. |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Alderson, James" <James_Alderson@jdedwards.com>
Thanks, I will do that asap. Could you give me a hint at what I am doing the
test for?
James
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Pike [mailto:rwpike@charter.net]
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Variable Idle RPM Problem.
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
You need to do a crankcase pressure test. Any place that services Skidoos
or Seadoos will have the tool, or buy it from CPS or Lockwood.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 07:26 PM 4/7/03 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Alderson, James"
><James_Alderson@jdedwards.com>
>
>I am having problems keeping my 503 DCDI idle rpm steady. I was out doing
>some taxi testing on Saturday and the rpm at idle was all over the place.
At
>throttle totally off it would be anywhere from 1700 to 2500, running at
that
>rpm for about 15-30 seconds in a steady fashion. Eventually, if it started
>high it would come down, and if it started low it would come up. It was a
>constant fight to keep it steady. People have given me suggestions of stuck
>or binding cables or possibly a few say its gunk in the jets. The last
>suggestion could be true (however I don't know if this would cause the
>problem) as the guy that sold it to me said that he removed gunk from one
of
>the main jets just before I bought it. The engine is new time wise (34
>hours) but old in years (8 years old) as it was stored for many years. It
>starts up fine now that I have learned what it wants of me in order to
>cooperate (rub my head, touch my nose, three steps forward, two back,
>pull.... and it starts, otherwise its just futile excersice), but I am
>worried that one of the seals is shot from sitting so long. The EGT's run a
>little high at about 1150 degrees while flying, but most will tell me that
>is normal and I accept that, although it makes me nervous.
>
>So, any ideas???
>
>James Alderson
>Kolb FSII 503 EIS BRS 34 Hours
>Charlotte NC
>http://www.shutterfly.com/os.jsp?i=67b0de21b336399b2568
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Dave Rains <rr@htg.net>
Took a large hawk in my S-12 last year, sounded like I was in a bass drum,
shattered the windshield, popped some rivets. Strike was on the lower
right wing root, bird then went through the prop, destroying one blade, but
I flew home without further trouble. I swear, that thing attacked me!
Dave Rains
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From: NealMcCann@aol.com [SMTP:NealMcCann@aol.com]
Subject: Kolb-List: goose strike
--> Kolb-List message posted by: NealMcCann@aol.com
To list,
Here's a goose strike on a cessna in the chicago area! It's another reason
why I should get a chute! Can't imagine what it would do to my kolb!
<A HREF="http://edburkhead.com/Challenger/goose_strike.htm">goose strike
<A
HREF="http://edburkhead.com/Challenger/goose_strike.htm">http://edburkhe
ad.com/Challenger/goose_strike.htm
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
Let me clarify something I said clumsily in that other post:
It's OK if the rods or horns (lightly) touch, but not the clevis pins
or anything related to the nuts, bolts, or cotter pins or safety pins.
Sorry.
While I'm at it: you mentioned a high aileron deflection angle -
if- after you fly it a bit- you decide the ailerons are too heavy
and require too much muscle to deal with, I moved my aileron
push rod attach points in by 1 3/8" on the lower aileron bellcrank.
That reduced the effort required to normal, and there was no
apparent loss of control authority. (Controls that don't get deflected
to their maximum because they are too hard to push are not doing
anything anyway)
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
> > At 07:44 PM 4/4/03 -0800, you wrote:
> >
> > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
> > >
> > >Vamoose is covered and painted, (and looks sooooooooo good ! ! ! ) so
> > >today I started on rigging the ailerons and flaps, and came up with a
> > >question. When installing the aileron & flap actuating horns (??), I
> > >noticed that they are in line, and at full deflection, the aileron horn
> > >contacts the flap pushrod. Is this normal ?? It WAS at pretty high
> > >aileron deflection. Getting excited, folks................almost
> > >done. Go Gittin' Lar.
> > >
> > >Larry Bourne
> > >Palm Springs, CA
> > >Kolb Mk III - Vamoose
> > >www.gogittum.com
> > >
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| Subject: | Re: Variable Idle RPM Problem. |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
James, Us old wrenchs call it a "crankcase leak down test" sonetimes.
Basically you need to pressurize the crankcase with a couple of
pounds...rotax should have a recommendation on the number..and see if it
will hold the pressure..if not...new seals and gaskets....
If you cant find a leak...go back to the fuel delivery system...(or maybe
start here)
Possible high fuel pressures can cause the riching of the mix which at low
speed will cause a dercrease in rpms...
if it runs ok at high rpms without getting too hot...this could be the
trouble...
could be as bad as the fuel pump overpowering the float needle off its
seat...alot of fuel spitting or running out the vent or overflow at low rpms
could be a hint of this condition...these are the first things that come to
mind.
Don Gherardini
Sales / Engineering dept.
American Honda Engines
Power Equipment Company
800-626-7326
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| Subject: | Re: Variable Idle RPM Problem. |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
You're looking for air leaks in the crankcase, most often around the seals.
This will cause erratic running, and lean mixtures.
Lar.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alderson, James" <James_Alderson@jdedwards.com>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Variable Idle RPM Problem.
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Alderson, James"
<James_Alderson@jdedwards.com>
>
> Thanks, I will do that asap. Could you give me a hint at what I am doing
the
> test for?
>
> James
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Pike [mailto:rwpike@charter.net]
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Variable Idle RPM Problem.
>
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
> You need to do a crankcase pressure test. Any place that services Skidoos
> or Seadoos will have the tool, or buy it from CPS or Lockwood.
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
>
> At 07:26 PM 4/7/03 -0600, you wrote:
>
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Alderson, James"
> ><James_Alderson@jdedwards.com>
> >
> >I am having problems keeping my 503 DCDI idle rpm steady. I was out doing
> >some taxi testing on Saturday and the rpm at idle was all over the place.
> At
> >throttle totally off it would be anywhere from 1700 to 2500, running at
> that
> >rpm for about 15-30 seconds in a steady fashion. Eventually, if it
started
> >high it would come down, and if it started low it would come up. It was a
> >constant fight to keep it steady. People have given me suggestions of
stuck
> >or binding cables or possibly a few say its gunk in the jets. The last
> >suggestion could be true (however I don't know if this would cause the
> >problem) as the guy that sold it to me said that he removed gunk from one
> of
> >the main jets just before I bought it. The engine is new time wise (34
> >hours) but old in years (8 years old) as it was stored for many years. It
> >starts up fine now that I have learned what it wants of me in order to
> >cooperate (rub my head, touch my nose, three steps forward, two back,
> >pull.... and it starts, otherwise its just futile excersice), but I am
> >worried that one of the seals is shot from sitting so long. The EGT's run
a
> >little high at about 1150 degrees while flying, but most will tell me
that
> >is normal and I accept that, although it makes me nervous.
> >
> >So, any ideas???
> >
> >James Alderson
> >Kolb FSII 503 EIS BRS 34 Hours
> >Charlotte NC
> >http://www.shutterfly.com/os.jsp?i=67b0de21b336399b2568
> >
> >
>
>
> Help Stop Spam!
> Delete all address information (especially mine) off everything you
> forward, and make Blind Carbon Copy a way of life.
> Thanks! And have a blessed day.
> rp
>
>
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| Subject: | Variable Idle RPM Problem. |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
Sorry - you are looking to see if there are any air leaks in the crankcase
- around the seals or where the cases mate, anything.
Something you might try first, it's easier: although the guy you bought it
from said he removed junk from the main jet, did he do the idle jets? It's
a lot smaller and easier to clog. Might want to clean the idle circuit real
well first. Also make sure the enrichment plunger seats securely on the
brass opening with no leaks.
Also, get a light and look into the magneto cavity, if there is a sort of
oily dirty mung in there behind the flywheel magneto, that is a giveaway
that it is leaking air around the magneto end seal.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 04:57 AM 4/8/03 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Alderson, James"
><James_Alderson@jdedwards.com>
>
>Thanks, I will do that asap. Could you give me a hint at what I am doing the
>test for?
>
>James
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Richard Pike [mailto:rwpike@charter.net]
>To: kolb-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Variable Idle RPM Problem.
>
>
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
>You need to do a crankcase pressure test. Any place that services Skidoos
>or Seadoos will have the tool, or buy it from CPS or Lockwood.
>Richard Pike
>MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
>
>At 07:26 PM 4/7/03 -0600, you wrote:
>
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Alderson, James"
> ><James_Alderson@jdedwards.com>
> >
> >I am having problems keeping my 503 DCDI idle rpm steady. I was out doing
> >some taxi testing on Saturday and the rpm at idle was all over the place.
>At
> >throttle totally off it would be anywhere from 1700 to 2500, running at
>that
> >rpm for about 15-30 seconds in a steady fashion. Eventually, if it started
> >high it would come down, and if it started low it would come up. It was a
> >constant fight to keep it steady. People have given me suggestions of stuck
> >or binding cables or possibly a few say its gunk in the jets. The last
> >suggestion could be true (however I don't know if this would cause the
> >problem) as the guy that sold it to me said that he removed gunk from one
>of
> >the main jets just before I bought it. The engine is new time wise (34
> >hours) but old in years (8 years old) as it was stored for many years. It
> >starts up fine now that I have learned what it wants of me in order to
> >cooperate (rub my head, touch my nose, three steps forward, two back,
> >pull.... and it starts, otherwise its just futile excersice), but I am
> >worried that one of the seals is shot from sitting so long. The EGT's run a
> >little high at about 1150 degrees while flying, but most will tell me that
> >is normal and I accept that, although it makes me nervous.
> >
> >So, any ideas???
> >
> >James Alderson
> >Kolb FSII 503 EIS BRS 34 Hours
> >Charlotte NC
> >http://www.shutterfly.com/os.jsp?i=67b0de21b336399b2568
> >
> >
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
I remembered you mentioning that long ago, so have already moved my attach
points 1" inboard. With all the controls hooked up, there's now no contact,
and it looks like there's still a large amount of aileron travel. Flaps are
extreme................I can easily see where caution is needed if using
them. Thanks. Lar.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Pike" <rwpike@charter.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Rigging
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
> Let me clarify something I said clumsily in that other post:
> It's OK if the rods or horns (lightly) touch, but not the clevis pins
> or anything related to the nuts, bolts, or cotter pins or safety pins.
> Sorry.
> While I'm at it: you mentioned a high aileron deflection angle -
> if- after you fly it a bit- you decide the ailerons are too heavy
> and require too much muscle to deal with, I moved my aileron
> push rod attach points in by 1 3/8" on the lower aileron bellcrank.
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| Subject: | Re: Variable Idle RPM Problem. |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Russell" <jr@rometool.com>
Back in my motorcyle mechanicing day's I would take some starting fluid and
spray around seals, gaskets, case halves, etc., while engine is
idling.....many times engine will rev upon finding a leak.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Variable Idle RPM Problem.
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
>
> You're looking for air leaks in the crankcase, most often around the
seals.
> This will cause erratic running, and lean mixtures.
> Lar.
>
> Larry Bourne
> Palm Springs, CA
> Kolb Mk III - Vamoose
> www.gogittum.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alderson, James" <James_Alderson@jdedwards.com>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Variable Idle RPM Problem.
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Alderson, James"
> <James_Alderson@jdedwards.com>
> >
> > Thanks, I will do that asap. Could you give me a hint at what I am doing
> the
> > test for?
> >
> > James
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Richard Pike [mailto:rwpike@charter.net]
> > To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Variable Idle RPM Problem.
> >
> >
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
> >
> > You need to do a crankcase pressure test. Any place that services
Skidoos
> > or Seadoos will have the tool, or buy it from CPS or Lockwood.
> > Richard Pike
> > MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
> >
> >
> > At 07:26 PM 4/7/03 -0600, you wrote:
> >
> > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Alderson, James"
> > ><James_Alderson@jdedwards.com>
> > >
> > >I am having problems keeping my 503 DCDI idle rpm steady. I was out
doing
> > >some taxi testing on Saturday and the rpm at idle was all over the
place.
> > At
> > >throttle totally off it would be anywhere from 1700 to 2500, running at
> > that
> > >rpm for about 15-30 seconds in a steady fashion. Eventually, if it
> started
> > >high it would come down, and if it started low it would come up. It was
a
> > >constant fight to keep it steady. People have given me suggestions of
> stuck
> > >or binding cables or possibly a few say its gunk in the jets. The last
> > >suggestion could be true (however I don't know if this would cause the
> > >problem) as the guy that sold it to me said that he removed gunk from
one
> > of
> > >the main jets just before I bought it. The engine is new time wise (34
> > >hours) but old in years (8 years old) as it was stored for many years.
It
> > >starts up fine now that I have learned what it wants of me in order to
> > >cooperate (rub my head, touch my nose, three steps forward, two back,
> > >pull.... and it starts, otherwise its just futile excersice), but I am
> > >worried that one of the seals is shot from sitting so long. The EGT's
run
> a
> > >little high at about 1150 degrees while flying, but most will tell me
> that
> > >is normal and I accept that, although it makes me nervous.
> > >
> > >So, any ideas???
> > >
> > >James Alderson
> > >Kolb FSII 503 EIS BRS 34 Hours
> > >Charlotte NC
> > >http://www.shutterfly.com/os.jsp?i=67b0de21b336399b2568
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > Help Stop Spam!
> > Delete all address information (especially mine) off everything you
> > forward, and make Blind Carbon Copy a way of life.
> > Thanks! And have a blessed day.
> > rp
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Weight & Balance |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Somewhere along the line, I've misplaced my assembly manual. Could someone please
email me - off List - the instructions, etc., to do the weight & balance on
my Mk III ?? The DAR needs it before I can schedule the inspection appointment
with him. Thanks much. Lar.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
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| Subject: | Rotax "C" gearbox measurements |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jason Omelchuck <jason@acuityinc.com>
Does anyone know, or know where I can find the dimensions of a Rotax C
gearbox. I need the measurement from Prop flange to where it attaches to
the case and also the off set from the engine PTO.
Thanks!
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Does anyone have Mr.Dallas Shepard's e-mail address? Also does anyone know if he
has sold the crashed MIII?
pp....
N4958P
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@attbi.com>
I just updated my website with information and photos of my most recent trip to
Sun-N-Fun and it can be viewed at: http://home.attbi.com/~kolbrapilot/KEYW.htm
Met several Kolb pilots and enjoyed looking at their aircraft. Sorry I missed
so many that were there later in the week.
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, N49KK, Jabiru 2200, 246 hours
http://home.attbi.com/~kolbrapilot
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| Subject: | Ultralight Aircraft Pilot Flying Opporunity |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Peter Volum" <peterv@etsmiami.com>
Here's a strange one - yet it may interest an adventurous Kolber looking
for an exotic flying destination.
Peter
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Title of item: Ultralight Aircraft Pilot Flying Opporunity
Seller: landelec
Starts: Mar-31-03 07:05:55 PST
Ends: Apr-10-03 08:05:55 PDT
Price: Starts at $9.99
To bid on the item, go to:
http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2167995287
Item Description:
Ultralight Aircraft Pilot Guatemala Flying OpporunityThis is
perhaps a funny way to offer an opportunity to have fun and even make
money, but maybe someone out there will be interested.
I have a friend who owns the Finca Ixobel in Poptun, Peten, Guatemala.
The website is www.fincaixobel.com . The Finca Ixobel is a working
farm/tourist hotel which caters mostly to foreign tourists traveling
through Central America. About two miles from the farm is a 9500 foot
gravel runway, with a manned control tower, which was built in a typical
government boondoggle in the 1980s. It is supposedly the alternate for
the international airport at Flores, about 100 km north, but is
basically unused. The flights into the airport the average maybe 5 per
week. The surrounding area is subtropical jungle, small cattle ranches
and some smaller subsistence farms, and the fair sized town of Poptun.
The coordinates are 16 19.628N 89 24.847W.
For the last 8 years, I have had a Quicksilver 2 place at the Finca
Ixobel. When I am there, about 2 months per year, I take it out to the
airfield and sell rides over the jungle to the tourists and locals.
However, since I am not there all that much, the aircraft is not much
utilized. It seems to me that if someone was interested in taking
advantage of the location, a lot more could be done. If there were one
or more pilots generally on site, it would be a great location to give
ultralight flying lessons to people from the US or other places. The
weather is generally good, and there is no bother with traffic, noise
abatement, neighbors or anything else. The airport administrator is
fully in favor of anything that would increase usage of the airfield.
The Finca Ixobel has excellent accommodations, the best food in
Guatemala, and the most expensive room ( a complete house) is about
$25/day. There are bungalows, private rooms, dormitories, treehouses,
and camping, with prices as low as $2/day. Flights from the US to either
Guatemala City or Flores are $200-$750, depending on departure city and
airline. Customers could bring their families to do cave trips, ride
horses, and visit the Mayan ruins at Tikal while they fly in a unique
environment.
My ultralight is available for this endeavor for properly qualified
pilots. You should have a fair amount of experience, be able to do your
own maintenance with limited resources, and be really, really
conscientious about safety. The Finca has a maintenance shop with lathe,
welder, and most common hand tools. However, a newer aircraft would also
be welcome there.I am on the farm now, and will probably be here till
the end of Mar. The ultralight is running well, with an average of about
3 hops per day. There would probably be more, but it has been unusually
windy for the last couple of weeks. However, even if I am not here, you
could also visit the place as a regular tourist to get a better idea of
the situation. So---You are bidding on $10 off your stay at the Finca
Ixobel. Winning bidders will be given a discount authorization via
email, which will entitle them to $10 off their bill at the Finca
IxobelEmail your questions to me at hlandis@hotmail.com. The photo of
the plan!
e shows some of the airstrip. The other photos are in my MSN Groups web
space. Sometimes they come up and sometimes not. I think it's another of
those famous Microsoft features. If anyone has any ideas on what the
problem is, please email me.
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| Subject: | Re: Sun-N-Fun Trip/Well Done!! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "jam'n" <jghunter@nol.net>
congrats! on a nice and successful trip. you did a real professional job of
planning it and presenting it. well done on all accounts.
thanks for sharing... i think such a well done job might be worth
archiving... jmo!
jam'n
>
> I just updated my website with information and photos of my most recent
trip to Sun-N-Fun and it can be viewed at:
http://home.attbi.com/~kolbrapilot/KEYW.htm
>
> Met several Kolb pilots and enjoyed looking at their aircraft. Sorry I
missed so many that were there later in the week.
>
>
> John Williamson
> Arlington, TX
>
> Kolb Kolbra, N49KK, Jabiru 2200, 246 hours
> http://home.attbi.com/~kolbrapilot
>
>
> do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Sun-N-Fun Trip |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim" <flykolb@carolina.rr.com>
WOW!! What a fantastic trip very well documented. How did you take those
great pictures? Thanks for sharing.
Jim
Mark III
Charlotte, NC
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@attbi.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Sun-N-Fun Trip
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@attbi.com>
>
> I just updated my website with information and photos of my most recent
trip to Sun-N-Fun and it can be viewed at:
http://home.attbi.com/~kolbrapilot/KEYW.htm
>
> Met several Kolb pilots and enjoyed looking at their aircraft. Sorry I
missed so many that were there later in the week.
>
>
> John Williamson
> Arlington, TX
>
> Kolb Kolbra, N49KK, Jabiru 2200, 246 hours
> http://home.attbi.com/~kolbrapilot
>
>
> do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Weight & Balance |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: FIXERJONES@aol.com
help! i'm in the same problem with a 1986 twinstar/503. anyone got info on
this bird? help!!! steve jones, fixerjones@aol.com
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| Subject: | Re: Rotax "C" gearbox measurements |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: BKlebon@aol.com
I have the dimensions in a CPS (California Power Systems) catalog I picked up
at Sun N Fun back in '97. If you contact me with a fax# I will get them to
you.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@C-GATE.NET>
Kolbers,
Great news! I spoke with the chief engineer with S&S cycles today. And he was very
interested in my project. I explained how this market for a lower cost,light
weight 4 cycle 100 hp engine was on the minds of many and he told me that the
owners of S&S were big into aviation! This could result in some great stuff.
These guys have the big bucks to cast and build anything. Will see what happens.Who
knows... we may soon see a 150 hp 2 cylinder 4 cycle push rod engine that
weighs less than 150lbs. It is possible!
At any rate the direct drive approach is out. Research has proven that the HD crankshaft
is not strong enough to handle the power. Dan @ S&S confirmed that the
torque will snap the crank. They use a belt reduction drive to dyno test their
engines. He also added that my stock HD 80 CID pumps about 90 ft. lbs of torque
@ 4000 rpm. He also added that with a 2:1 ratio your looking at 180 ft.
lbs. at the final drive. I have no clue where this will end up but sure is fun
duhu.....
Today I spoke with Mike Lecka via phone about his twin cam 88 CID b engine project.
Not sure where he is going with this but the twin cam 88 is way to heavy
for a Kolb.
Crunched some numbers today and it looks like the 80 CID EVO project could wind
up for less than 6 grand less prop.
Recap:80hp,w/90fpt@3800RPM/140lbs..less prop. After a weight loss due to adding
aluminum in place of steel.
Going to shop tonight to draw the plans for the PRSU plate..
Later..
pp....
N4958P
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Sun-N-Fun Awards |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@attbi.com>
Just checked the Sun-N-Fun awards. Kolbs did pretty good.
LIGHTPLANES
Outstanding Lightplane: N970CW - Kolb Mark 3 - Charles White, Houston, Texas
ULTRALIGHTS
Grand Champion: Kolb Firefly - Bryan Melburn, London, Kentucky
Best Type Fixed Wing: Kolb Firestar - Paul M. Servanty, Clements, Maryland
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, N49KK, Jabiru 2200, 246 hours
http://home.attbi.com/~kolbrapilot
do not archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
You'd better be careful, Paul. When the gov't sees you having so much fun,
they're bound to find a way to tax it. :-) Big Lar.
Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: engines
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@C-GATE.NET>
>
> Kolbers,
> Great news! I spoke with the chief engineer with S&S cycles today. And he
was very interested in my project. I explained how this market for a lower
cost,light weight 4 cycle 100 hp engine was on the minds of many and he told
me that the owners of S&S were big into aviation! This could result in some
great stuff. These guys have the big bucks to cast and build anything. Will
see what happens.Who knows... we may soon see a 150 hp 2 cylinder 4 cycle
push rod engine that weighs less than 150lbs. It is possible!
>
> At any rate the direct drive approach is out. Research has proven that the
HD crankshaft is not strong enough to handle the power. Dan @ S&S confirmed
that the torque will snap the crank. They use a belt reduction drive to dyno
test their engines. He also added that my stock HD 80 CID pumps about
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Clay Stuart" <tcstuart@adelphia.net>
Here is a link on aluminum fuel tank construction:
http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/authors/bingelis/How%20About%20An%20Aluminum%20Fuel%20Tank_.html#TopOfPage
Clay Stuart
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| Subject: | Re: Dallas Shepard |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
This is the only address I have for him...................not sure how
current it is. Lar. Do not Archive.
Dallas Shepherd
E-mail Address(es):
cen23954@centurytel.net
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Dallas Shepard
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
>
> Does anyone have Mr.Dallas Shepard's e-mail address? Also does anyone know
if he has sold the crashed MIII?
>
> pp....
> N4958P
>
> Do not archive
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