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1. 04:25 AM - Re: Simonini Victor, was What a Difference 100 (Jack & Louise Hart)
2. 04:29 AM - Re: Simonini Victor, was What a Difference 100 (Jack & Louise Hart)
3. 06:44 AM - Re: Harbour freight tools (Hans vanAlphen)
4. 07:34 AM - Re: Rick Neilsen's engine weight? (Rick & Martha Neilsen)
5. 10:23 AM - Vdub engine (Bob Bean)
6. 10:32 AM - Oshkosh 2003 (John Williamson)
7. 08:04 PM - Re: Big Lar (Larry Bourne)
8. 08:16 PM - Re: Oshkosh 2003 (Rick & Martha Neilsen)
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| Subject: | Re: Simonini Victor, was What a Difference 100 |
Hours Makes
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
At 09:46 PM 7/1/03 -0700, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@airmail.net>
>
>Jack,
>Hows the vibration compare between the single cylinder Victor and the 447
>Rotax, better, worst, the same. Have you flown it for an hour or more at
>one time - it shows up more then, like running a weed wacker.
>jerb
>
>
Jerb,
Since the Victor has reed valve induction and belt reduction, it idles much smoother
than a Rotax 447. At cruise speed, I can't tell any difference. The best
indicator that it is better is that I can wear a regular head set. With the
447 I wore an ANR headset. This would indicate less low frequency noise is
coming from the engine and air frame and maybe less vibration at cruise.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Jackson, MO
Jack & Louise Hart
jbhart@ldd.net
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| Subject: | Re: Simonini Victor, was What a Difference 100 |
Hours Makes
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
At 09:46 PM 7/1/03 -0700, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@airmail.net>
>
>Jack,
>Hows the vibration compare between the single cylinder Victor and the 447
>Rotax, better, worst, the same. Have you flown it for an hour or more at
>one time - it shows up more then, like running a weed wacker.
>jerb
>
Jerb,
My apologies, Yes, on my trips to EAA Chapter Meeting at Painton, MO from K02
are two hour plus round trips.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Jackson, MO
Jack & Louise Hart
jbhart@ldd.net
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| Subject: | Re: Harbour freight tools |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Hans vanAlphen" <hva@bellsouth.net>
> ----- Original Message-----
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "George Thompson" <eagle1@commspeed.net>
>
> I too spend a lot of time and money on Harbor freight. A while back ,
> someone on this web site told of a way to always get the least price on
any
> Harbor Freight tool. There prices vary widely and I have found different
> prices for the same tool in the same catalogue. If that person is still on
> the list, We all would hope he would enlighten us again. Thanks.
George, it was probably the cheap Dutchman.
When ordering just give them the FIRST five digits of the Item No.
They will ask for the LAST four digits and numbers, it tells them which
catalog.
Say you have no catalog with you and you have only the FIRST FIVE digits
written down and give them what you think is their lowest price or even
less, and they will give you their best price. e.g.
Automatic Battery Float Charger:
41288-0CSA $14.99
41288-0UTB $ 8.49
41288-1RSB $ 7.49
And I think I have seen it for $6.99
This is a great battery trickle charger by the way.
Hans van Alphen
Mark III Xtra
BMW powered
102 hours.
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| Subject: | Rick Neilsen's engine weight? |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rick & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
My CGs worked out great. The aft CG limit was with a 160LB pilot and the
forward limit couldn't be reached with any pilot/passenger loading well past
max gross weight. I mounted the engine as far forward as I could and moved
the battery to the nose cone.
During flight testing the reduction drive engine I have found that the plane
is a bit nose heavy. At max gross weight I found that I would be flying
along with the stick all the way back at full power. I started clamping on a
small weight just forward of the tail wheel and this solved the problem when
flying with passengers. I now leave the weight on all the time.
I talked to Dennis Souder about the CG issue when I was building and he
indicated that the factory 912 MKIIIs also had calculated CGs that were near
the aft limit and they added weight to the nose. Later they found that the
912 powered MKIIIs fly fine with small amounts aft of the calculated limits
so they removed the weights.
Don't give up on that VW it makes a GREAT Kolb MKIII engine, trust me the
reduction drive VW is a order of magnitude better than a 582. Move the
battery to the nose cone and your CG should move enough to solve the
problem. Also don't use a big battery I'm using a 14AH motorcycle battery
and it maybe more than I need. I built a battery box that I clamped to the
front of the steel tube just in front of the passenger side rudder peddles.
Also the engine sits with the oil pump retaining nuts 3 inches behind the
factory engine mount. Your engine is a bit heavy. What all do you have on
it and what reduction drive are you using?
Also, remember this is a airplane engine. Get your file out and remove ALL
molding slag from every cylinder, heads, engine case etc. If it doesn't have
a purpose on your airplane take it off.
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 HGRAFF@aol.com
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Rick Neilsen's engine weight?
--> Kolb-List message posted by: HGRAFF@aol.com
Rick:
How did you make out with the CG range. We just gave up with a very sweet
running VW power plant on a Mk III, because the aft CG came out at 27.5"
instead of the rear limit of 24". Our engine came in at 200lbs. This W&B was
with a
light pilot plus full fuel.
Now we are looking for a 582 and start all over again with mounting,
cooling,
instrumentation, etc. etc.
Herb G.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
I also had considered the vw engine originally because of experience with
the trusty little feller. A couple things to consider for weight reduction:
-don't install the aftermarket oil filter, bugs run fine for 100,000 mi
without one and the air ought to be cleaner up off the road.
- although the zippy looking cast alum valve covers may be tempting,
the steel ones are lighter. -BB do not archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Is anyone else planning on flying their Kolb to Oshkosh 2003?
I am planning on spending my last night in Michigan at either:
- KIMT, Ford Airport, Iron Mountain/Kingsford, Michigan OR
- KESC, Delta County, Airport Escanaba, Michigan OR
- KMNM, Menominee-Marinette Twin County Airport, Menominee, Michigan (My first
choice)
but will leave from MNM for the leg to Oshkosh. That leg should only be 1 hour
30 minutes at 75 mph cruise.
I would enjoy the company on the flight leg that completes one of my major goals
for the Kolbra. This landing at Oshkosh will make the 48th state that the Kolbra
has landed in.
My schedule is very flexible but I need to know when you folks can be ready to
depart MNM so we can make this happen. I would even like to gather someplace in
Upper Michigan a day or two before to talk Kolb and practice some formation
flying if anyone is interested.
Possible airports to meet at (in no particular order):
- 83D, Mackinac County Airport, St Ignace, Michigan OR
- KERY, Luce County Airport, Newberry, Michigan OR
- KISQ, Schoolcraft County Airport, Manistique, Michigan OR
- KIMT, Ford Airport, Iron Mountain/Kingsford, Michigan OR
- KESC, Delta County Airport, Escanaba, Michigan OR
- KMNM, Menominee-Marinette Twin County Airport, Menominee, Michigan
AirVenture starts in 27 days.
Please Note: my email address has changed: kolbrapilot@comcast.net
my website address has changed: http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, N49KK, Jabiru 2200, 391 hours
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Groan...................what a great 3 days ! ! ! I've been recuperating
for 2 days now. Larry didn't mention the Rogue River drift fishing trip he
took me on, nor the 5:30 AM start times every day. Wait till you guys see
the pics we took while flying OVER Crater Lake, on the way to Grant's Pass.
Roger Hankins took a pic of Larry's Mk III over the lake that is really
impressive. I started on a web page last night while camped at Bonneville
dam on the Columbia River, but conked out early, and slept 9 hours.
Larry, thanks again, very much for a wonderful (3 day) weekend.
Cain't keep up no more Lar.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrel@kfalls.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Big Lar
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrel@kfalls.net>
>
> Hi gang,
> Well Lar is on his way north. He left Klamath Falls this morning after
a
> fairly exausting three day visit. We managed to attend a fly-in at Grants
> Pass Oregon via a 10000 foot trip over Crater Lake. Roger Hankins flew our
> right wing. We met Wayne Boyter there as well. When we were taxiing in to
> parking I heard some one say that it was the most Kolbs that anyone had
seen
> in one spot.
> The Mark III performed flawlessly with the two of us in spite of the
> high density altitude. I sure could use more gas storage though. With 10
> gallons and a 582 one needs to plan carefully. I strapped an extra 2.5 gal
> to the cage and used my inflight refueling transfer of we would not have
> made it.
> Larry Cottrell
>
> Do not archive!
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rick & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
John
At this point I'm sill planning to fly thru Michigan's UP to Scott Trask's
strip shortly before Oshkosh and then on to Oshkosh for the start of the
show. It seems like Scott's strip is near KIMT Ford Airport. I have the
coordinates but not any feel of were it is from KIMT. John Hauck may also
join us. Check with Scott maybe you can join us. If nothing else we could
swing by KMNM on the way. It would be super to swoop in with a large (3, 4
or more) group of Kolbs.
Again I have a strip just west of Lansing MI that everyone is welcome to
stop by and/or join up for the flight to Scott's
I'm going to be sticking my feet in Lake Michigan for about 9 days starting
tomorrow and will be out of touch.
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 John
Williamson
Subject: Kolb-List: Oshkosh 2003
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Is anyone else planning on flying their Kolb to Oshkosh 2003?
I am planning on spending my last night in Michigan at either:
- KIMT, Ford Airport, Iron Mountain/Kingsford, Michigan OR
- KESC, Delta County, Airport Escanaba, Michigan OR
- KMNM, Menominee-Marinette Twin County Airport, Menominee, Michigan (My
first choice)
but will leave from MNM for the leg to Oshkosh. That leg should only be 1
hour 30 minutes at 75 mph cruise.
I would enjoy the company on the flight leg that completes one of my major
goals for the Kolbra. This landing at Oshkosh will make the 48th state that
the Kolbra has landed in.
My schedule is very flexible but I need to know when you folks can be ready
to depart MNM so we can make this happen. I would even like to gather
someplace in Upper Michigan a day or two before to talk Kolb and practice
some formation flying if anyone is interested.
Possible airports to meet at (in no particular order):
- 83D, Mackinac County Airport, St Ignace, Michigan OR
- KERY, Luce County Airport, Newberry, Michigan OR
- KISQ, Schoolcraft County Airport, Manistique, Michigan OR
- KIMT, Ford Airport, Iron Mountain/Kingsford, Michigan OR
- KESC, Delta County Airport, Escanaba, Michigan OR
- KMNM, Menominee-Marinette Twin County Airport, Menominee, Michigan
AirVenture starts in 27 days.
Please Note: my email address has changed: kolbrapilot@comcast.net
my website address has changed:
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, N49KK, Jabiru 2200, 391 hours
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot
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