Kolb-List Digest Archive

Mon 08/04/03


Total Messages Posted: 21



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     1. 11:02 AM - 447 rotax oil (Kirk Smith)
     2. 11:21 AM - Re: 447 rotax oil (possums)
     3. 11:29 AM - Re: 447 rotax oil (Charles)
     4. 11:41 AM - Re: 447 rotax oil (Richard Pike)
     5. 11:59 AM - Re: 447 rotax oil (Edward Chmielewski)
     6. 12:17 PM - New and Kolb (Dolores and Mike)
     7. 01:23 PM - Re: New and Kolb (Richard Pike)
     8. 03:06 PM - Re: lever (Woody)
     9. 03:29 PM - Re: New and Kolb (Dolores and Mike)
    10. 03:40 PM - Re: Hauck tracks (Don Gherardini)
    11. 04:33 PM - Re: 447 rotax oil (ul15rhb@juno.com)
    12. 05:26 PM - Re: New and Kolb (Bob Bean)
    13. 05:57 PM - Re: 447 rotax oil (bryan green)
    14. 06:25 PM - 230 mph Ultralight (possums)
    15. 06:28 PM - fly-in (bryan green)
    16. 06:54 PM - Re: New and Kolb (Don Gherardini)
    17. 07:29 PM - Re: 447 rotax oil (Richard Pike)
    18. 09:03 PM - Re: New and Kolb (Jack & Louise Hart)
    19. 09:09 PM - Re: New and Kolb (Jack & Louise Hart)
    20. 10:37 PM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 08/03/03 (Frank Reynen)
    21. 11:48 PM - Re: New and Kolb (Dolores and Mike)
 
 
 


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    Time: 11:02:39 AM PST US
    From: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
    Subject: 447 rotax oil
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com> Listers, What's a top notch oil to use in a Rotax 447 sc engine? Thanks! Kirk Do not archive


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    Time: 11:21:22 AM PST US
    From: possums <possums@mindspring.com>
    Subject: Re: 447 rotax oil
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums <possums@mindspring.com> At 12:15 PM 8/4/2003 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com> > >Listers, > What's a top notch oil to use in a Rotax 447 sc engine? Thanks! Kirk > Forbidden topics: Politics, Religion and Oil.


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    Time: 11:29:02 AM PST US
    From: "Charles" <chieppa47@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: 447 rotax oil
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Charles" <chieppa47@comcast.net> Hi, I use Pennzoil 2-Cycle Air Cooled Engine Oil, (stock # 4130) trick is to make sure the oil is "Air Cooled Oil" and NOT marine 2-cycle. Charles Do Not Archive


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    Time: 11:41:51 AM PST US
    From: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
    Subject: Re: 447 rotax oil
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net> Phillips Injex or Pennzoil 2 stroke oil for air cooled engines. Either one will give good results. Never mix oils. Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) At 12:15 PM 8/4/03 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com> > >Listers, > What's a top notch oil to use in a Rotax 447 sc engine? Thanks! Kirk > >Do not archive > >


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    Time: 11:59:54 AM PST US
    From: "Edward Chmielewski" <edchmiel@mindspring.com>
    Subject: Re: 447 rotax oil
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Edward Chmielewski" <edchmiel@mindspring.com> > Forbidden topics: > Politics, Religion and Oil. And Seafoam. Do not archive. Ed in JXN MkII/503


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    Time: 12:17:00 PM PST US
    From: "Dolores and Mike" <mikedoloresa@adelphia.net>
    Subject: New and Kolb
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dolores and Mike" <mikedoloresa@adelphia.net> Hi folks, I've been interested in ultralights since first looking into them 10yrs ago. I'm now going to purchase one(about time!)and need advice. I just went to Oshkosh AirVenture 2003(a must see!) to check out whats new in ultralights and found IMO Kolb's aircraft some of the best UL's there. I have also been considering Challenger,Phantom,Quicksilver and Aerolite. As far as FAR Part 103 UL's and a newbe who would like to be satisfied with his UL's performance capabilities long after his 'begginers' stage, would the Firefly be my best choice or would you folks suggest another aircraft initially? Thanks for your help,I really appreciate it. Mike


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    Time: 01:23:25 PM PST US
    From: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
    Subject: Re: New and Kolb
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net> Bearing in mind that this is the KOLB list, and that we are not unbiased... If I lost my medical or for some reason had to sell the MKIII and had to go strictly Part 103, I would get a Firefly. Period. Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Do Not Archive At 02:16 PM 8/4/03 -0700, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dolores and Mike" ><mikedoloresa@adelphia.net> > >Hi folks, I've been interested in ultralights since first looking into >them 10yrs ago. I'm now going to purchase one(about time!)and need advice. >I just went to Oshkosh AirVenture 2003(a must see!) to check out whats new >in ultralights and found IMO Kolb's aircraft some of the best UL's there. >I have also been considering Challenger,Phantom,Quicksilver and Aerolite. >As far as FAR Part 103 UL's and a newbe who would like to be satisfied >with his UL's performance capabilities long after his 'begginers' stage, >would the Firefly be my best choice or would you folks suggest another >aircraft initially? Thanks for your help,I really appreciate it. > > > Mike > >


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    Time: 03:06:38 PM PST US
    From: "Woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
    Subject: Re: lever
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Woody" <duesouth@govital.net> s. The first disadvantage would be getting in and out > over it. That goes into the "next year" category guys, I've got to get > a life here. > It gets better. You can position the throttle past fully closed when you get in and bring it up to position after you get comfortable.


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    Time: 03:29:15 PM PST US
    From: "Dolores and Mike" <mikedoloresa@adelphia.net>
    Subject: Re: New and Kolb
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dolores and Mike" <mikedoloresa@adelphia.net> Thanks Richard. Ya...Kolb list,Kolb recommendation,I knew I was taking my chances. But hey,it is indeed a nice aircraft! Thanks for the reply,I appreciate it. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Pike" <rwpike@charter.net> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New and Kolb > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net> > > Bearing in mind that this is the KOLB list, and that we are not unbiased... > > If I lost my medical or for some reason had to sell the MKIII > and had to go strictly Part 103, I would get a Firefly. > Period. > > Richard Pike > MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) > > Do Not Archive > > > At 02:16 PM 8/4/03 -0700, you wrote: > > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dolores and Mike" > ><mikedoloresa@adelphia.net> > > > >Hi folks, I've been interested in ultralights since first looking into > >them 10yrs ago. I'm now going to purchase one(about time!)and need advice. > >I just went to Oshkosh AirVenture 2003(a must see!) to check out whats new > >in ultralights and found IMO Kolb's aircraft some of the best UL's there. > >I have also been considering Challenger,Phantom,Quicksilver and Aerolite. > >As far as FAR Part 103 UL's and a newbe who would like to be satisfied > >with his UL's performance capabilities long after his 'begginers' stage, > >would the Firefly be my best choice or would you folks suggest another > >aircraft initially? Thanks for your help,I really appreciate it. > > > > > > Mike > > > > > >


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    Time: 03:40:10 PM PST US
    From: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
    Subject: Re: Hauck tracks
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net> More Hauck Tracks.... This morning I said goodbye to a real ambassador for Kolb aircraft...John Hauck stopped by here in central illinois to give me a familiarization ride in his Kolb. He dropped in sunday nite on his way south from OshKosh...overnited here and after breakfast he basically eliminated all my questions on the particulars of handleing a Kolb airplane. I am forever grateful to John for his out-of-the-way effort...something I could not seem to get TNK company to do for me. I feel a awful lot better now about my upcoming maiden voyage in my newly completed FireFly, and my wife is a lot less worried about my antics also! God Bless you John Hauck, and may you have smooth air and clear skies ahead of you for all the miles you put behind you in the beautiful and Unique Miss P'Fer. thankyou very , very much. come back again next time your around, and dont keep Bailey waiting too long! http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm Don Gherardini- FireFly 098


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    Time: 04:33:44 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: 447 rotax oil
    From: ul15rhb@juno.com
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 15:11:45 -0400 "Edward Chmielewski" <edchmiel@mindspring.com> writes: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Edward Chmielewski" > <edchmiel@mindspring.com> > > > > Forbidden topics: > > Politics, Religion and Oil. > > > And Seafoam. > > Do not archive. > > Ed in JXN > MkII/503 Hey, Hey, let's hear it for Seafoam. Klotz and Seafoam ...... the only way to go! do not archive Ralph Original Firestar 16 years flying it The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER!


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    Time: 05:26:55 PM PST US
    From: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
    Subject: Re: New and Kolb
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net> If you like to weld, the skycycle is tough to beat for structural integrity. -BB do not archive Dolores and Mike wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dolores and Mike" <mikedoloresa@adelphia.net> > >Hi folks, I've been interested in ultralights since first looking into them 10yrs ago. I'm now going to purchase one(about time!)and need advice. I just went to Oshkosh AirVenture 2003(a must see!) to check out whats new in ultralights and found IMO Kolb's aircraft some of the best UL's there. I have also been considering Challenger,Phantom,Quicksilver and Aerolite. As far as FAR Part 103 UL's and a newbe who would like to be satisfied with his UL's performance capabilities long after his 'begginers' stage, would the Firefly be my best choice or would you folks suggest another aircraft initially? Thanks for your help,I really appreciate it. > > > Mike > > > >


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    Time: 05:57:03 PM PST US
    From: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: 447 rotax oil
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com> Pennzoil air cooled. Bryan Green (Elgin SC) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com> Subject: Kolb-List: 447 rotax oil > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com> > > Listers, > What's a top notch oil to use in a Rotax 447 sc engine? Thanks! Kirk > > Do not archive > >


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    Time: 06:25:10 PM PST US
    From: possums <possums@mindspring.com>
    Subject: 230 mph Ultralight
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums <possums@mindspring.com> Check out the video. http://www.msnbc.com/news/946434.asp?cp1=1 do not archive


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    Time: 06:28:52 PM PST US
    From: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
    Subject: fly-in
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com> In carolinasportflyers@yahoogroups.com, "John W.Davis" <patches11us@y...> wrote: Carolina Sport Flyers will be having there 3rd annual Fly-In on October 17th,18th and 19th 2003 at the Lee County Airport in Bishopville,SC http://www.airnav.com/airport/52j With Sat 18th being the main day. Food and Drinks will be serverd on Sat 18th. Fly-in or drive in. Dealers for U/L and light sport planes will be there. We will have a ride to and from motels,gas station or what ever you will need. Camping on the airport will be permited at the time of the fly- in but Sorry No hookups at the airport. We had a great turn out last year 19 ultralights and around 9 GA airplanes and hope to see each and everyone who attended last year there again this year. Be safe, have fun and thank the good Lord for letting us fly. Everyone is welcome. SEE YA SOON. Bryan Green (Elgin SC)


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    Time: 06:54:54 PM PST US
    From: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
    Subject: Re: New and Kolb
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net> Mike and Dolores.....or was that Dolores and Mike?.. Anyway.. As you probably already know..the FireFly is highest performing airplane that can be built under 254 lbs. (that I know of)...but really its not 103 legal either because of its speed.... You mentioned that are new...well, new to Ultralights..or new to aviation in general?... If you are already an expierienced GA pilot..then the FireFly is for you....with instruction in a another kolb 1st... If you have no stick time in any aircraft, then the FireFly will be harder to handle than any of the other choices you mentioned... naturally because of its performance. All the other choices you listed are fine airplane choices.With the Challenger taking the most time to build of those...it will take more time than a FireFly...with the others taking less... As a newbie FireFly owner myself...I can say that it was easy to build...far easier than I thought it would be. (it is my 5th ultralite built) check out my website from the below link for some building pics to give you an idea what it takes...and then check out Jack Harts advanced builders website. If you have some friends who you will be flying with....you might consider building an airplane than has a similiar performance envelope as theirs..its a real drag to be flying a Quicksilver at 40 mph when all you buds are cruiseing at 60 !!.....or cruising at 70 in your Firefly making circles all the time when you Buds are all traveling at 45! these are the simple ramblings of a new FireFly owner! and probably not worth too much. http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm Don Gherardini- FireFly 098


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    Time: 07:29:12 PM PST US
    From: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
    Subject: Re: 447 rotax oil
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net> So - you like it better than prune juice & Metamucil? Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) At 06:30 PM 8/4/03 -0500, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com > > >Hey, Hey, let's hear it for Seafoam. > >Klotz and Seafoam ...... the only way to go! > >do not archive > >Ralph >Original Firestar >16 years flying it


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    Time: 09:03:48 PM PST US
    From: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
    Subject: Re: New and Kolb
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net> At 09:00 PM 8/4/03 -0500, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net> > >Mike and Dolores.....or was that Dolores and Mike?.. > >Anyway.. > >As you probably already know..the FireFly is highest performing airplane >that can be built under 254 lbs. >(that I know of)...but really its not 103 legal either because of its >speed.... > Don and Mike, Just because a FireFly will fly faster than 63 mph does not mean that it does not meet 103 requirements. What is important is that the FireFly meets basic design requirements. They are weight at or below 254 pounds empty, five gallon fuel capacity, a 447 engine requires a calculated FireFly drag factor of at least 12.5, and a wing loading of about four pounds per square foot with flaps. If all of these requirements are met under AC 103-7 Appendix 1, 2, 3 & 4, you are defined as legal no matter how fast your FireFly will go in level flight. There is some wiggle room in drag factor calculations, but with a 447 one must fly with your upper body exposed, and one cannot fair in the landing gear legs. But if one used a 33 hp engine, one could completely enclose the cockpit area, fair in the landing gear legs and the tires plus other items as well. Jack & Louise Hart jbhart@ldd.net


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    Time: 09:09:20 PM PST US
    From: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
    Subject: Re: New and Kolb
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net> At 09:00 PM 8/4/03 -0500, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net> > >Mike and Dolores.....or was that Dolores and Mike?.. > >Anyway.. > >As you probably already know..the FireFly is highest performing airplane >that can be built under 254 lbs. >(that I know of)...but really its not 103 legal either because of its >speed.... Don & Mike, I hit the wrong key and sent the reply early. If you would like to see the calculations required to determine if your FireFly meets Part 103 regulations, you can view a sample of what I put together for my FireFly at: http://www.thirdshift.com/jack/firefly/fireflylegal.html I asked an A&E to sign the front cover, and I carry a copy with me when I go to air shows. You have to prove that the FireFly meets the requirements, and this is considered as proof. Jack B. Hart FF004 Jackson, MO Jack & Louise Hart jbhart@ldd.net


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    Time: 10:37:49 PM PST US
    From: "Frank Reynen" <frank_reynen@ix.netcom.com>
    Subject: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 08/03/03
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Frank Reynen" <frank_reynen@ix.netcom.com> Mike, After my second trip and rip I took a thin alum. plate about 3 inch square and drilled a hole in the middle for the cable housing to pass through and glued this plate on the inside of the cabin fabric using Politone glue and then cut out a 5 inch square piece of HS-90 and glued it over the plate I have tripped over the cable many more times but never again encountered a rip. Hope this helps. Frank Reynen Kolb mkIII /912 on Lotus floats www.webcom.com/reynen > the cables to the carbs would work good at getting a tight enough bend to run > the brake cable up the axle and avoid the dreaded "TRIPPING , RIPPING , LOOPS" > ...... I know there are others that have ripped their fabric too..... > I'm working on installing an airspeed indicator right now..... but > I'll be changing over the brake cable soon. One good thing is , the cable will > be shorter so it can be done with just a little cutting of the existing set-up....just > thought I'd share the Idea. > > Gotta Fly... > Mike in MN FSII 503 injected,3-66"IVO > ,GPL ,EIS >


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    Time: 11:48:41 PM PST US
    From: "Dolores and Mike" <mikedoloresa@adelphia.net>
    Subject: Re: New and Kolb
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dolores and Mike" <mikedoloresa@adelphia.net> Thanks Don, I would consider myself a newbie since it's been 10yrs ago that I ran out of money before completing my pilots license. I like the idea that the Firefly will keep my interest as my flying skills advance. I was thinking of a 'quick build' kit if not purchasing a pre-owned model. But then again building it myself(with help I'm sure)sounds like a great way to be thoroughly familiar with ones aircraft. Thanks for the link and your reply,I appreciate it. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New and Kolb > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net> > > Mike and Dolores.....or was that Dolores and Mike?.. > > Anyway.. > > As you probably already know..the FireFly is highest performing airplane > that can be built under 254 lbs. > (that I know of)...but really its not 103 legal either because of its > speed.... > > You mentioned that are new...well, new to Ultralights..or new to aviation in > general?... > > If you are already an expierienced GA pilot..then the FireFly is for > you....with instruction in a another kolb 1st... > > If you have no stick time in any aircraft, then the FireFly will be harder > to handle than any of the other choices you mentioned... naturally because > of its performance. All the other choices you listed are fine airplane > choices.With the Challenger taking the most time to build of those...it will > take more time than a FireFly...with the others taking less... > > As a newbie FireFly owner myself...I can say that it was easy to build...far > easier than I thought it would be. > (it is my 5th ultralite built) > > check out my website from the below link for some building pics to give you > an idea what it takes...and then check out Jack Harts advanced builders > website. > > If you have some friends who you will be flying with....you might consider > building an airplane than has a similiar performance envelope as theirs..its > a real drag to be flying a Quicksilver at 40 mph when all you buds are > cruiseing at 60 !!.....or cruising at 70 in your Firefly making circles all > the time when you Buds are all traveling at 45! > > these are the simple ramblings of a new FireFly owner! and probably not > worth too much. > > http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm > Don Gherardini- > FireFly 098 > >




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