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1. 04:27 AM - ultrastar (ronnie wehba)
2. 07:34 AM - wheels and rims (Don Gherardini)
3. 10:15 AM - Re: ultrastar (John Anderson)
4. 11:18 AM - Re: ultrastar (ronnie wehba)
5. 11:43 AM - Re: reflections (Rick & Martha Neilsen)
6. 11:51 AM - Re: ultrastar (John Anderson)
7. 02:51 PM - Re: wheels and rims (Bob Bean)
8. 05:17 PM - Re: wheels and rims (jerb)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
anyone gone a fair distance in a ultrastar, any ideas on where to install some
storage, not much, just for oil and tie-downs.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Well Im to the point where I need to purchase some tires and rims for my
Firefly gents. I'm looking for advice..
6 or 8 inch?....will selsom see paved runways...
I want to install Mountian bike cable operated discs, and I can machine my
own adapters if I need to.
I have been looking those 6 " Azusalite nylon....question is will they hold
up?....but no 8 inch avail....
Will I be happy with 6 inch instead of nice fat 8" that will likely give me
a little more cusion for bumpy feilds...or noy so perfect landings?....will
8 inch tires add so much weight I wont like em?...can I cover 8 inch with
wheel pants?.....aARGHHHH....I'm ready to buy today but I just cant make up
my mind.....Somebody MAKE me do something!!!!
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
Don Gherardini-
FireFly 098
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Anderson" <janderson3@nc.rr.com>
for oil, tools (plug wrench, screw driver and pliers), and plugs I have used
a small size duffle and velcro straps to tie it in front of my 5 gal tanks
between my knees.
A Buddy of mine, who won grand champion light plane with his US, flew his US
to Oshkosh. He hand sewed a duffle that fit behind his head in the "V" for
the cage support, this fit most of his camping gear.
I have also heard of folks tying storage bags tighly up under the seat.
You could also use something like 4" PVC tubing with screw ends. This could
be attached in the same places mentioned above or on the outside of the
landing gear legs(depending on the style of your legs).
Make sure what ever you use is secure - don't want it flying through the
prop.
-JA
----- Original Message -----
From: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: ultrastar
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
>
> anyone gone a fair distance in a ultrastar, any ideas on where to install
some storage, not much, just for oil and tie-downs.
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
thanks john, if you install something behind your head doesn't it mess with
the airflow to the prop? asking cause I don't know?
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Anderson" <janderson3@nc.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: ultrastar
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Anderson" <janderson3@nc.rr.com>
>
> for oil, tools (plug wrench, screw driver and pliers), and plugs I have
used
> a small size duffle and velcro straps to tie it in front of my 5 gal tanks
> between my knees.
>
> A Buddy of mine, who won grand champion light plane with his US, flew his
US
> to Oshkosh. He hand sewed a duffle that fit behind his head in the "V"
for
> the cage support, this fit most of his camping gear.
>
> I have also heard of folks tying storage bags tighly up under the seat.
>
> You could also use something like 4" PVC tubing with screw ends. This
could
> be attached in the same places mentioned above or on the outside of the
> landing gear legs(depending on the style of your legs).
>
> Make sure what ever you use is secure - don't want it flying through the
> prop.
>
> -JA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: ultrastar
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
> >
> > anyone gone a fair distance in a ultrastar, any ideas on where to
install
> some storage, not much, just for oil and tie-downs.
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Rick & Martha Neilsen <neilsenrm@comcast.net>
I agree high RPMs no matter how smooth get to me. If nothing else the sound
of a high engine is more irritating. My VW doesn't run as smooth as a 912
but at 3200 RPM it just feels better and the sound is 300% better. I have
never had a chance to ride a Harley so I have no idea how bad the vibrations
might be from one of those V twins but they do sound sweet. Don't give up on
looking for Rotax alternatives. There has to be something that is better and
more REASONABLY PRICED. For now I'm enjoying my reduction drive VW.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIII
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Paul Petty
Subject: Kolb-List: reflections
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Kolbers,
As I reflect back on this weekend's trip to the factory, I often think of
all the comments made about my HD project being a giant vibrator. Although
my experience in the M3X was the best flying experience yet, the noise and
vibration was overwhelming....
The high RPM the Rotax has to make to produce the power needed also
transmits high vibration through out the airframe.
Quite possibly the warp drive prop is part of the blame, not sure. At any
rate after the demo ride I wonder... would my HD with it's ability to
produce high torque at any RPM be smoother perhaps? Sure makes me want to
complete a redrive and find out!
The only turn off's on light sport aircraft to me is the feeling of flying a
weed eater.... Today I was weed wacking my fence and as I was going along I
couldn't help but to think of standing on the flight line at the ultralight
section at Sun n Fun no phun intended...
The ballistic wide open screaming of the 2 strokes as well as the 912 just
is spooky to me. Call me what ever you wish, but I like raw bottom line
horsepower...
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Anderson" <janderson3@nc.rr.com>
Probably ANYPLACE you put it will disturb the airflow to the prop, just keep
it as small as posible and as streamlined as posible.
I have seen people put thier gas tanks behind thier head so that they had
gravity feed. I don't think disturbing airflow is as important as CG, and
you are only talking light weight so CG should not be a concern.
----- Original Message -----
From: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: ultrastar
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
>
> thanks john, if you install something behind your head doesn't it mess
with
> the airflow to the prop? asking cause I don't know?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Anderson" <janderson3@nc.rr.com>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: ultrastar
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Anderson" <janderson3@nc.rr.com>
> >
> > for oil, tools (plug wrench, screw driver and pliers), and plugs I have
> used
> > a small size duffle and velcro straps to tie it in front of my 5 gal
tanks
> > between my knees.
> >
> > A Buddy of mine, who won grand champion light plane with his US, flew
his
> US
> > to Oshkosh. He hand sewed a duffle that fit behind his head in the "V"
> for
> > the cage support, this fit most of his camping gear.
> >
> > I have also heard of folks tying storage bags tighly up under the seat.
> >
> > You could also use something like 4" PVC tubing with screw ends. This
> could
> > be attached in the same places mentioned above or on the outside of the
> > landing gear legs(depending on the style of your legs).
> >
> > Make sure what ever you use is secure - don't want it flying through the
> > prop.
> >
> > -JA
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
> > To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Kolb-List: ultrastar
> >
> >
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
> > >
> > > anyone gone a fair distance in a ultrastar, any ideas on where to
> install
> > some storage, not much, just for oil and tie-downs.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: wheels and rims |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Don, stay with 6". Your options are larger, fatter tires are available
for that rim size,
AND, those of us in snow country (can't compete with upstate NY) do just
fine with 6" tires. Flying out of a swamp might be a different matter. -BB
do not archive
Don Gherardini wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
>
>Well Im to the point where I need to purchase some tires and rims for my
>Firefly gents. I'm looking for advice..
>
>6 or 8 inch?....will selsom see paved runways...
>
>I want to install Mountian bike cable operated discs, and I can machine my
>own adapters if I need to.
>
>I have been looking those 6 " Azusalite nylon....question is will they hold
>up?....but no 8 inch avail....
>
>Will I be happy with 6 inch instead of nice fat 8" that will likely give me
>a little more cusion for bumpy feilds...or noy so perfect landings?....will
>8 inch tires add so much weight I wont like em?...can I cover 8 inch with
>wheel pants?.....aARGHHHH....I'm ready to buy today but I just cant make up
>my mind.....Somebody MAKE me do something!!!!
>
>http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
>Don Gherardini-
>FireFly 098
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: wheels and rims |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@airmail.net>
Don,
If your going to use the Azusa brakes, I strongly urge you to consider
using the (less expensive) external band version rather than the internal
expansion model. The internals can grab some and are less effective. The
external band brakes are smoother and provide more braking power. We had
to swap out the cheap China wheel bearings on our FireFly's 6" (wheel
barrow) style wheels before they stopped grabbing. Too much slop in the
cheap bearings. The external bands will need a pivot/mounting peg off a
flange welded to the gear axle mounting bracket. They use the same drum
only the band rides on the outside instead of the inside.
jerb
At 05:56 PM 5/27/03 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
>
>Don, stay with 6". Your options are larger, fatter tires are available
>for that rim size,
>AND, those of us in snow country (can't compete with upstate NY) do just
>fine with 6" tires. Flying out of a swamp might be a different matter. -BB
>do not archive
>
>Don Gherardini wrote:
>
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
> >
> >Well Im to the point where I need to purchase some tires and rims for my
> >Firefly gents. I'm looking for advice..
> >
> >6 or 8 inch?....will selsom see paved runways...
> >
> >I want to install Mountian bike cable operated discs, and I can machine my
> >own adapters if I need to.
> >
> >I have been looking those 6 " Azusalite nylon....question is will they hold
> >up?....but no 8 inch avail....
> >
> >Will I be happy with 6 inch instead of nice fat 8" that will likely give me
> >a little more cusion for bumpy feilds...or noy so perfect landings?....will
> >8 inch tires add so much weight I wont like em?...can I cover 8 inch with
> >wheel pants?.....aARGHHHH....I'm ready to buy today but I just cant make up
> >my mind.....Somebody MAKE me do something!!!!
> >
> >http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
> >Don Gherardini-
> >FireFly 098
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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