---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 05/11/03: 13 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:07 AM - stop over (Paul Petty) 2. 06:13 AM - Original Firestar Ailerons (Ed Bonsell) 3. 06:32 AM - EVO/AIR update (Paul Petty) 4. 07:23 AM - Ins (Bill Futrell) 5. 07:55 AM - BFI -> Sport Pilot (Fackler, Ken) 6. 08:33 AM - Re: Original Firestar Ailerons (ul15rhb@juno.com) 7. 09:07 AM - Re: BFI -> Sport Pilot (kuffel) 8. 09:20 AM - Re: BFI -> Sport Pilot (John Williamson) 9. 09:40 AM - firestar rear bellcrank (roger.hankins@kodak.com) 10. 11:07 AM - Re: firestar rear bellcrank (John Hauck) 11. 12:29 PM - VW Update/Vamoose (Larry Bourne) 12. 07:04 PM - Re: Firefly Shoulderbelts (ronnie wehba) 13. 07:35 PM - Re: Firefly Shoulderbelts (Richard Harris) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:07:07 AM PST US From: "Paul Petty" Subject: Kolb-List: stop over --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" Kolbers, If any of you find our location to be on the way, and need a place to land and sleep or just visit, you are most welcome. We have a 1700' strip and a guest cabin. Happy flying. N 32:02:022 W 089:27:318 Raleigh MS 601-782-9958 601-782-4523 601-498-2690 c 601-953-4822 c pp.... N4958P Do not archive ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:13:41 AM PST US From: "Ed Bonsell" Subject: Kolb-List: Original Firestar Ailerons --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ed Bonsell" Hi Friends, I'm rebuilding an 86 Firestar. The Ailerons are controlled by rods and bearings up through the cage and out the rear along the root tube. It was later changed to a tube that runs under the cage and up the back. Has anyone ever tried to take out the old control style and install the newer one? If it were possible it would leave more room inside the body for a larger fuel tank and parachute. Sincerely, Ed Bonsell ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:32:40 AM PST US From: "Paul Petty" Subject: Kolb-List: EVO/AIR update --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" Kolbers, I have refitted the starter with the plate that the Verner redrive will be mounted to. Now if I can only find a supplier for the unit we will be able to finish the project. Good news is I sold the big bike and are planning a trip to TNK factory within the next two weeks and order Kit 1 of the Mark III x-tra. So get ready for plenty of questions. pp.... N4958P Do not archive ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:23:35 AM PST US From: "Bill Futrell" Subject: Kolb-List: Ins --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bill Futrell" Hello/Gang I just found out this week that my ins. company is no longer in business of selling ultralite ins. So now I am shopping for Ins. Would like to hear from those of you that have a company that they are happy with.Contact me off list. Thanks Bill Futrell MK111Xtra Do not archive ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:55:33 AM PST US From: "Fackler, Ken" Subject: Kolb-List: BFI -> Sport Pilot --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" DO NOT ARCHIVE Does anyone here know if holders of a BFI will be automatically "rolled over" into a Sport Pilot certificate? -Ken Fackler Mark II / 503 Rochester MI ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:33:35 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Original Firestar Ailerons From: ul15rhb@juno.com --> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com Ed, You don't want to convert the old aileron control system on an Original Firestar to the new type. I've flown both types and the Original has more differential aileron control than the new ones and this is why it was designed that way. It almost eliminates adverse yaw. I believe the reason the company went to the other type was because it was too costly to weld those two bellcranks in place and there was a problem with the weld on the aft bellcrank breaking on a few. No need to be concerned about this as the ones that broke were with pilots doing aerobatics in them. The Original Firestars are more responsive than the new ones in roll with the full span ailerons. Ralph Original Firestar 16 years flying it On Sun, 11 May 2003 09:13:05 -0700 "Ed Bonsell" writes: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ed Bonsell" > > > Hi Friends, > > I'm rebuilding an 86 Firestar. The Ailerons are controlled by rods > and bearings up through the cage and out the rear along the root > tube. It was later changed to a tube that runs under the cage and up > the back. Has anyone ever tried to take out the old control > style and install the newer one? If it were possible it would > leave more room inside the body for a larger fuel tank and > parachute. > > Sincerely, > > Ed Bonsell The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:07:09 AM PST US From: kuffel Subject: Re: Kolb-List: BFI -> Sport Pilot --> Kolb-List message posted by: kuffel Ken, << DO NOT ARCHIVE Does anyone here know if holders of a BFI will be automatically "rolled over" into a Sport Pilot certificate?>> Automatic to sport pilot certificate, no. BFIs not otherwise licensed by the FAA have to become sport pilot licensed like all other registered U/L pilots. However, if your question is do BFIs automatically become Sport Pilot instructors, the answer is almost: There may be many a change between now and final rule and there are a whole bunch of ifs, ands or buts..... but assuming an active BFI not othrwise licensed by the FAA, Section 153 of SFAR 89 says, in essense, the BFI has to become a licensed sport pilot (within 24 months) and within 36 months prove registration as an instructor with one of the 3 currently recognized ultralight organizations. There are some instruction experience documentation requirements. To become a liensed sport pilot, currently registered ultralight pilots must past a knowledge test and a practical test. Current U/L pilots would not need an instructor's endorsement to take the tests. This is as about automatically rolled over as we can expect from the FAA. If you are a registered BFI who has hardly ever taught see the rule for extra requirements/limitations. It gets complex. Tom Kuffel, CFI Whitefish, MT Building Original FireStar ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:20:38 AM PST US From: "John Williamson" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: BFI -> Sport Pilot --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" Ken and Ultralight instructors, The following is a clip from the NPRM which can be seen at: http://www.sportpilot.org/nprm/document.html ******************************************** Section 153. What if I am only a registered ultralight instructor with an FAA recognized ultralight organization? If you are a registered ultralight instructor with an FAA-recognized ultralight organization not later than [Date 36 months after the effective date of the final rule.], and you want to apply for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating: (a) You must hold either a current and valid sport pilot certificate or at least a current and valid private pilot certificate issued under 14 CFR part 61; (b) You must meet the eligibility requirements in sections 3 and 111 of this SFAR. You do not have to meet the experience requirements in sections 113 through 117 of this SFAR, except as specified in section 153(c) of this SFAR; (c) You must have at least the minimum total pilot flight time in the category and class of light-sport aircraft specified in section 117 of this SFAR. You need not meet the pilot-in-command, time in aircraft category and class, and cross-country pilot flight time requirements specified in section 117 of this SFAR. You may credit flight time as the operator of an ultralight vehicle in accordance with the logging of flight and ground time requirements under section 177 of this SFAR; (d) You need not meet the aeronautical knowledge requirement specified in section 113(a) of this SFAR or meet the exception specified in section 113(b) of this SFAR if you have passed the FAA's or an FAA-recognized ultralight organization's Fundamentals of Instruction knowledge test; (e) You must obtain and present upon application a notarized copy of your ultralight pilot records from the FAA-recognized ultralight organization. Those records must: (1) Document that you are a registered ultralight flight instructor with that FAA-recognized ultralight organization; and (2) List each category and class of ultralight vehicle that the organization recognizes that you are qualified to operate and authorized to provide training in; and (f) You must pass the knowledge test and practical test for a sport pilot certificate. Section 155. What if I've never provided flight or ground training in an aircraft or an ultralight vehicle? You must meet all of the applicable requirements under sections 3 and 11 through 119 of this SFAR to apply for a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating. ************************************************* Hope this is what you were asking for. John Williamson Arlington, TX Kolb Kolbra, N49KK, Jabiru 2200, 257 hours http://home.attbi.com/~kolbrapilot do not archive ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:40:51 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: firestar rear bellcrank From: roger.hankins@kodak.com 05/11/2003 12:37:10 PM, Serialize complete at 05/11/2003 12:37:10 PM --> Kolb-List message posted by: roger.hankins@kodak.com Snip..... there was a problem with the weld on the aft bellcrank breaking on a few. No need to be concerned about this as the ones that broke were with pilots doing aerobatics in them. Thanks for the heads up. I will take a very close look at mine even though I don't do aerobatics. Do not archive Roger in Ashland, OR ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 11:07:07 AM PST US From: John Hauck Subject: Re: Kolb-List: firestar rear bellcrank --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck > Snip..... there was a problem with the weld on > the aft bellcrank breaking on a few. No need to be concerned about this as > the ones that broke were with pilots doing aerobatics in them.Ralph > Thanks for the heads up. I will take a very close look at mine even > though I don't do aerobatics. > Roger in Ashland, OR Ralph/Roger/Gang: Aerobatics probably did not break the weld on the aft aileron bell crank. A heavy hand and weak design is what broke it. The aft aileron bell crank pivots on a 1/4 inch bolt that is butt welded around its head to the main fuselage root tube. There are tremendous loads placed on the bolt with nothing to stabalize the free end. I remedied that problem by making a "Z" shaped 4130 strap brace pop riveted to the root tube at one end and drilled to accept the threaded end of the bolt at the other end. This worked for me. I had a heavy hand plus many many aerobatic maneuvers in the old Firestar that was DEFINITELY NOT DESIGNED FOR AEROBATICS. In the end, it nearly cost me my life, but not from a control failure. That has been 13 years ago. I learned a good lesson. Do not attempt to perform aerobatic maneuvers in an aircraft that is not designed for aerobatics. I haven't since then. john h ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 12:29:36 PM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Kolb-List: VW Update/Vamoose --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" That's good news, Rick, and really gives me hope. I had Vamoose fired up last Thurs., and it lifted the tail at around 3000, and differential steering worked great at that setting. The Matco disc brakes held it solid. The engine sounds very smooth & strong. Wasn't tied down, so no more was possible, but it sure wanted to go. The potential looks very good. I brought it home - finally - last Thurs, but unfortunately Vamoose won't make it to Monument Valley - in, or out of, the trailer.................too many other things to do, and not enuf time. It IS fly-able now, but not legal yet, and still some detail work to do. (That "detail work" seems to be un-ending) See some of you at George Thompson's/Pelletier's in Paulsen, AZ next Sat., (got my hours changed) then the rest at M.V. on Sun. afternoon. I hope some of you carry hitch-hikers. John, you've got a choice between a regular folding chair, and a folding recliner. Hmmmm...........maybe I could put hidden springs in one of them ?? :-) No, I won't be bringing you that sody pop............sounds like others have that covered pretty good. Lar. Do not Archive. Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB www.gogittum.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick & Martha Neilsen" Subject: Kolb-List: VW Update > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Rick & Martha Neilsen > > I have app. 60 hours on my reduction drive VW. I reworked the exhaust system > over the winter and changed the tach for one that is much more accurate. > With these changes I have the following to report. I'm getting 3400 RPM on > takeoff at 50 MPH and at low cruise 3200 RPM at 75MPH. At full throttle I'm > seeing app. 93 MPH at 3700 RPM. The MPH figures are all from GPS. It appears > that the muffler that I had on my 4 into 1 exhaust system was very > restrictive it is now without a muffler. The VW is now were I wanted it to > be and no other changes will be done to it for the time being. > > Rick Neilsen > Redrive VW powered MKIII classic > > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:04:18 PM PST US From: "ronnie wehba" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Shoulderbelts BAYES_01, DATE_IN_PAST_12_24, QUOTED_EMAIL_TEXT, REFERENCES) --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" what should the fuel burn be on a cuyuna II-02? > >============================================================== > > > > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 07:35:33 PM PST US From: "Richard Harris" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Shoulderbelts --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris" Ronnie, Had one on a B1RD years ago. It burned 2 1/2 to 3 gallons per hour. Richard Harris MK3 N912RH Lewisville, Arkansas ----- Original Message ----- From: "ronnie wehba" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Shoulderbelts > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" > > what should the fuel burn be on a cuyuna II-02? > > do not archive ====================================================== > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >