---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 08/07/03: 13 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:11 AM - Re: Trip (Larry Bourne) 2. 06:10 AM - Re: New and Kolb (Bruce Harrison) 3. 01:48 PM - Lorance airmap 100 (AULSU@aol.com) 4. 03:03 PM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 16 Msgs - 08/06/03 (Frank Reynen) 5. 03:09 PM - Re: Lorance airmap 100 (Robert Laird) 6. 03:10 PM - Re: Lorance airmap 100 (Robert Laird) 7. 04:56 PM - Magellan Meridian series GPS (ul15rhb@juno.com) 8. 05:29 PM - Re: Magellan Meridian series GPS (bryan green) 9. 05:38 PM - Re: Magellan Meridian series GPS (bryan green) 10. 06:26 PM - Re: Magellan Meridian series GPS (Cy Galley) 11. 06:46 PM - Oshkosh (Richard & Martha Neilsen) 12. 08:06 PM - Re: Oshkosh (John Hauck) 13. 08:50 PM - intercom/radio (Blackwell, Charlie & Meredith) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:11:31 AM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Trip --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" I looked at that airstrip at Green Lake with next year in mind. Beautiful place, about 1/2 mile from my friends' place. I don't regret OSH at all. While at Niagara Falls the other day, I walked about 1-2 miles, and in and out of the truck a few times. My left knee quit on me, and I've been in agony for 2 days now. Miserable. Then too, the crowds at Niagara just about drove me nuts. Can't handle it any more. I'm glad you guys enjoyed it, but it's not for the Lar. I AM sorry about Iron Mountain.................would've liked to seen you. Cranky Ol' Lar. Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB www.gogittum.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Trip > --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck > > > > Looks like I'm a day late (or short) all the > > way down the line. I missed everybody in > > Michigan, cause of OSH. I didn't read John > > H.'s mail thoroughly, and didn't realize he'd > > be in the UP when he was. > > Larry Bourne > > Larry B/All: > > Alright. We'll try and forgive you for screwing > up this time, but you sure did miss a lot of fun > at Iron Mountain and Oshkosh. > > I enjoyed your web pages very much. Brings back a > lot of good memories. I have traveled most of > those places in the Mark III and in the old > Dodge/Cummins and 5th wheel. On my 1994 flight to > Alaska I sat on a little grass airstrip on the > north shore of Green Lake, BC, between Clinton and > 100 Mile House. Just me, the airplane and 100 > prairie dogs. I had fallen asleep waiting on the > fog to lift while sitting in the airplane. When I > opened my eyes I was being inspected by several > large colonies of prairie dogs. Also familiar > with all the towns on the Fraser from Chilliwack > to Williams Lake and Prince George. > > Thanks for the memories. > > john h > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:10:28 AM PST US From: "Bruce Harrison" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New and Kolb --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrison" Some people out there, including me, would argue that the original Firestars were the best-flying of all the Kolb models. The original Firestars are still out there flying and doing what Kolbs do best. >From: "Dolores and Mike" >Reply-To: kolb-list@matronics.com >To: >Subject: Kolb-List: New and Kolb >Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 14:16:22 -0700 > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dolores and Mike" > > >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 > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:48:41 PM PST US From: AULSU@aol.com Subject: Kolb-List: Lorance airmap 100 --> Kolb-List message posted by: AULSU@aol.com Hi Gang, Decided to junk my GPS 12 after it lead me astray. I asked around at our Eaa Chapter meeting and several recommended the above. I checked Ebay and you can buy one for $226.00. You can also call JA Air at 1-800-323-5966 and have one shipped with the power card for $229.00 thru UPS. You could also bed on one and probably get it cheaper. Go to Lorance site and you can down load the manual free. Tom Guidroz-Kolb MK III 259 Houma La. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 03:03:38 PM PST US From: "Frank Reynen" Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 16 Msgs - 08/06/03 --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Frank Reynen" Time: 01:52:07 PM PST US From: "Mike Pierzina" Subject: Kolb-List: Misc... --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" Hey Guys, Thanks for the reply Frank , sounds like the way to patch those rips....but what is HS-90 ??? Stits Poly fiber covering fabric HS-90X used for all your Kolb wing, tail and cabin covering. Sorry for the omission. Frank Reynen ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 03:09:07 PM PST US From: Robert Laird Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Lorance airmap 100 --> Kolb-List message posted by: Robert Laird Tom -- I've had one for a couple of years, and I'm _very_ happy with it. The screen is small, but it's sharpness almost makes up for that. The features -- particularly the aviaiton-specific features -- are top-notch. You should enjoy it! -- Robert At 03:47 PM 8/7/2003, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: AULSU@aol.com > > Hi Gang, > >Decided to junk my GPS 12 after it lead me astray. I asked around at our Eaa >Chapter meeting and several recommended the above. I checked Ebay and you can >buy one for $226.00. You can also call JA Air at 1-800-323-5966 and have one >shipped with the power card for $229.00 thru UPS. You could also bed on >one and >probably get it cheaper. Go to Lorance site and you can down load the manual >free. > >Tom Guidroz-Kolb MK III 259 >Houma La. > > -- cell: 713-503-2949 -- fax : 425-928-3369 -- web pages: http://www.rlaird.net http://www.texas-flyer.com ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 03:10:02 PM PST US From: Robert Laird Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Lorance airmap 100 --> Kolb-List message posted by: Robert Laird BTW, if you ever want to, ahem, "share" the database upgrade, let me know. They're kind of pricey. -- Robert P.S. Check out my website when you get a minute: http://Texas-Flyer.com >Tom -- > >I've had one for a couple of years, and I'm _very_ happy with it. The >screen is small, but it's sharpness almost makes up for that. The >features -- particularly the aviaiton-specific features -- are >top-notch. You should enjoy it! > > -- Robert At 03:47 PM 8/7/2003, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: AULSU@aol.com > > Hi Gang, > >Decided to junk my GPS 12 after it lead me astray. I asked around at our Eaa >Chapter meeting and several recommended the above. I checked Ebay and you can >buy one for $226.00. You can also call JA Air at 1-800-323-5966 and have one >shipped with the power card for $229.00 thru UPS. You could also bed on >one and >probably get it cheaper. Go to Lorance site and you can down load the manual >free. > >Tom Guidroz-Kolb MK III 259 >Houma La. ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 04:56:41 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Magellan Meridian series GPS From: ul15rhb@juno.com --> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com Guys, Another great but cheap ($200) GPS is the Magellan Meridian series. I have the Gold model and it's not only easy to use, but has the whole map of the US stored in it's memory along with all the airports. The mapping feature shows what's under me as I'm flying along. The screen is bigger than most of them with better resolution showing cities/towns, airports, highways, RR tracks, lakes, and points of interest. A CD can be ordered for finer detail of city and residential streets or topographical maps. Batteries last 14 hours and can plug into a 9-35 volt external power source. I use a 9.5vdc external rechargeable battery with the internal "AA" batteries as a backup. I love it and the price is right. 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! ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 05:29:14 PM PST US From: "bryan green" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Magellan Meridian series GPS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" Hello Ralph I've recently purchased a older Firestar I (about 89) with approx. 200 hrs. I am looking at adding a full enclosure before winter. If you have any suggestions or advice please let me know and send me a picture of your bird if you have one. I am attaching one of mine. Fly safe and have fun. Bryan Green (Elgin SC) ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Kolb-List: Magellan Meridian series GPS > --> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com > > Guys, > > Another great but cheap ($200) GPS is the Magellan Meridian series. I > have the Gold model and it's not only easy to use, but has the whole map > of the US stored in it's memory along with all the airports. The mapping > feature shows what's under me as I'm flying along. > > The screen is bigger than most of them with better resolution showing > cities/towns, airports, highways, RR tracks, lakes, and points of > interest. > > A CD can be ordered for finer detail of city and residential streets or > topographical maps. > > Batteries last 14 hours and can plug into a 9-35 volt external power > source. I use a 9.5vdc external rechargeable battery with the internal > "AA" batteries as a backup. > > I love it and the price is right. > > 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! > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 05:38:45 PM PST US From: "bryan green" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Magellan Meridian series GPS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" Dont know what happen to the pic but here it is again. Bryan Green (Elgin SC) ----- Original Message ----- From: "bryan green" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Magellan Meridian series GPS > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" > > Hello Ralph I've recently purchased a older Firestar I (about 89) with > approx. 200 hrs. I am looking at adding a full enclosure before winter. If > you have any suggestions or advice please let me know and send me a picture > of your bird if you have one. I am attaching one of mine. Fly safe and have > fun. > Bryan Green (Elgin SC) > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Subject: Kolb-List: Magellan Meridian series GPS > > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com > > > > Guys, > > > > Another great but cheap ($200) GPS is the Magellan Meridian series. I > > have the Gold model and it's not only easy to use, but has the whole map > > of the US stored in it's memory along with all the airports. The mapping > > feature shows what's under me as I'm flying along. > > > > The screen is bigger than most of them with better resolution showing > > cities/towns, airports, highways, RR tracks, lakes, and points of > > interest. > > > > A CD can be ordered for finer detail of city and residential streets or > > topographical maps. > > > > Batteries last 14 hours and can plug into a 9-35 volt external power > > source. I use a 9.5vdc external rechargeable battery with the internal > > "AA" batteries as a backup. > > > > I love it and the price is right. > > > > 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! > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 06:26:43 PM PST US From: "Cy Galley" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Magellan Meridian series GPS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Cy Galley" ALL attachments are stripped. Send Picture off list. ----- Original Message ----- From: "bryan green" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Magellan Meridian series GPS > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" > > Dont know what happen to the pic but here it is again. > Bryan Green (Elgin SC) > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "bryan green" > To: > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Magellan Meridian series GPS > > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" > > > > Hello Ralph I've recently purchased a older Firestar I (about 89) with > > approx. 200 hrs. I am looking at adding a full enclosure before winter. If > > you have any suggestions or advice please let me know and send me a > picture > > of your bird if you have one. I am attaching one of mine. Fly safe and > have > > fun. > > Bryan Green (Elgin SC) > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: > > To: > > Subject: Kolb-List: Magellan Meridian series GPS > > > > > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com > > > > > > Guys, > > > > > > Another great but cheap ($200) GPS is the Magellan Meridian series. I > > > have the Gold model and it's not only easy to use, but has the whole map > > > of the US stored in it's memory along with all the airports. The mapping > > > feature shows what's under me as I'm flying along. > > > > > > The screen is bigger than most of them with better resolution showing > > > cities/towns, airports, highways, RR tracks, lakes, and points of > > > interest. > > > > > > A CD can be ordered for finer detail of city and residential streets or > > > topographical maps. > > > > > > Batteries last 14 hours and can plug into a 9-35 volt external power > > > source. I use a 9.5vdc external rechargeable battery with the internal > > > "AA" batteries as a backup. > > > > > > I love it and the price is right. > > > > > > 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! > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 06:46:13 PM PST US From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" Subject: Kolb-List: Oshkosh --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" I'm finally back from Oshkosh. I wanted to leave Monday morning early but was delayed till almost airshow time by fog. I then got caught in school craft county for most of the day on Tuesday by fog. Wednesday also fogged me in Gaylord till almost 11AM. Then there was a big thunder storm that sat over my runway most of the evening on Wednesday so I landed at a nearby strip and retrieved my plane this morning. I flew 20.2 hours from Grand Ledge Michigan to Oshkosh and back. There were two times I had to back track or divert due to weather for a total of 120miles. I burned 81.5 gallons for a average fuel burn of 4.03 gallons per hour. The VW ran super the whole way without skipping a beat even over Beaver Island. The trip was wonderful. The flight from Iron Mountain to Oshkosh was a experience that I will NEVER forget. I flew with three other Kolbs and a Kitfox the 120 miles on a morning that was perfectly smooth. We dropped down to 300 AGL for approach to Oshkosh and blasted in at 75mph single file. I was forth in line watching John Hawk then John Williamson then Scott Trash ahead of me bouncing around in each other's wake for a fly by of the Ultralight strip and then in for a landing. Wow what a blast. My face really did hurt from a ear to ear grin. Thank you Scott for hosting the get to gether at you place in what really is gods country. And thanks to everyone I flew with for a super experience. Rick Neilsen Redrive VW powered MKIII ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 08:06:13 PM PST US From: John Hauck Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Oshkosh --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck Rick/Gang: Glad to hear you got back home safely and had a good flight home. Was beginning to worry a little cause you hadn't posted anything to the Kolb List. Thank goodness I got out Sunday afternoon, 1400, and really lucked out on the weather all the way back to Alabama. I am looking forward to another flight as good as this last one. Take care, john h DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 08:50:53 PM PST US From: "Blackwell, Charlie & Meredith" Subject: Kolb-List: intercom/radio --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Blackwell, Charlie & Meredith" For my radio setup, which performs very well, I got all the parts from CPS (California Power Systems, www.800-airwolf.com). The Ultra-com headsets are comfortable and quiet, the Ultra-com II intercom is both battery powered and can be connected to the plane power supply. I got a comtronics patch cord with push to talk switch that performs well. The catalog has a list of radios that they work with (looks like over 70 choices). I use it with a Vertex standard pro V radio for good results. Only change I plan on is the shielded spark plug covers and maybe wires if needed. Much of my flying is near or into busy airports. Last thing anyone needs is more complaints of ultralights not communicating in the pattern. Seems like there are enough places we are not welcome already. Charlie Blackwell, MKII in NJ