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1. 01:50 AM - Re: FireFlys Maiden Flight! (John Cooley)
2. 05:00 AM - Re: New Engine for FireStar (johnjung@compusenior.com)
3. 05:10 AM - Re: (OT) Kolb list trackware/trojans/data mining (Bruce n' Kathy)
4. 06:00 AM - Possum (dixieshack@webtv.net (Mike and Dixie Shackelford))
5. 06:14 AM - Re: Possum message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:56:18 (possums)
6. 07:35 AM - Re: FireFlys Maiden Flight! (Don Gherardini)
7. 07:44 AM - Re: Firefly. (jerb)
8. 07:52 AM - FireFly Gap Seal (jerb)
9. 07:57 AM - Travelin' Lar...... (dixieshack@webtv.net (Mike and Dixie Shackelford))
10. 08:08 AM - Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax (BMWBikeCrz@aol.com)
11. 08:12 AM - FireFly Who made Fairing / GAP SEAL (BMWBikeCrz@aol.com)
12. 08:18 AM - FireFly Chute (jerb)
13. 08:59 AM - Re: Travelin' Lar...... message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:56:18 -0700 ()
14. 09:01 AM - NPR segment on ultralights (Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com)
15. 09:37 AM - Re: FireFlys Maiden Flight! (T. K. Frantz)
16. 10:29 AM - Re: FireFly Who made Fairing / GAP SEAL (Beauford)
17. 11:52 AM - Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax (Bob Bean)
18. 12:20 PM - Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax (Bob N.)
19. 12:50 PM - : (BMWBikeCrz@aol.com)
20. 02:42 PM - Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax (jerb)
21. 02:44 PM - Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax (jerb)
22. 03:03 PM - Airmap 100 (Mike Pierzina)
23. 04:07 PM - Re: Airmap 100 (Robert Laird)
24. 06:21 PM - Re: Possum message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:56:18 -0700 (Richard Harris)
25. 06:43 PM - Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax (Richard Harris)
26. 07:06 PM - Fw: Possum message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:56:18 -0700 (Richard Harris)
27. 07:35 PM - Re: New Engine for FireStar (Ken W Korenek)
28. 08:10 PM - Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax (Woody)
29. 09:02 PM - Hearth Vs. Hirth (BMWBikeCrz@aol.com)
30. 09:05 PM - Re: FireFly Gap Seal (DAquaNut@aol.com)
31. 09:28 PM - Re: FireFly Chute (DAquaNut@aol.com)
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| Subject: | Re: FireFlys Maiden Flight! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Cooley" <johnc@datasync.com>
Congratulations Don! Sounds like you have a fine little plane and most
certainly a pretty one.
Later,
John Cooley
"do not archive"
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From: kolb-list@matronics.com
Subject: Kolb-List: FireFlys Maiden Flight!
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Mission accomplished!
Today I flew the Firefly...or "FlagFly" as some of you have started to call
her!....WOW...what a beauty...perfect handleing....no bad habits , Just as
you told me John Hauck! I had trim tabs ready to mount....but I threw em
back in the toolbox as it just does not need any! First time was gonna be a
few crowhops..but it cliombed out so dang fast...I just went around...landed
a tad hard with one bounce..went around again and 2nd landing was a little
better....3rd landing I greased her in..probably lucky, but dang I was so
proud I stopped and taxi'd over to the hanger where the lookers were and got
out to see if anything had loosened up...and of course to hear the
compliments from the gallery....back up for a little cruise...Airspeed
indicator is way off and thats the only gripe I could write down...
all you Kolber's were right, this is one Dandy little airplane...special
thanks to John H for the check ride, and all of you fellas for the sharing
of knowledge that has no doubt contributed to a perfect first flight!
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
Don Gherardini-
FireFly 098
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| Subject: | Re: New Engine for FireStar |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "johnjung@compusenior.com" <johnjung@compusenior.com>
Ken and Group,
Although I wouldn't recommend it, I have seen a 582 running on an original Firestar.
One problem that I see on a Firestar II is W&B. Most are already at or near the
aft
limit with a 503.
Also, if I were thinking about it, I would want to get Dennis Souder's input.
How fast are these guys cruising? My Firestar can cruise at 75 - 80 with it's 503.
And that is pitched for best climb.
There are ways to make a 503 go faster. A company in Wisconsin makes a perforance
exhaust that can add some hp. Pitching your prop for cruise can help. The large
windscreen makes a difference, as well as side panels for the back seat.
John Jung
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| Subject: | Re: (OT) Kolb list trackware/trojans/data mining |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bruce n' Kathy" <n3nrr@erols.com>
I use Ad aware, But better yet or extra is spybot SD(Search and destroy)
http://www.safer-networking.org/
--
Bruce n' Kathy
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message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:56:18 -0700
--> Kolb-List message posted by: dixieshack@webtv.net (Mike and Dixie Shackelford)
Possum, could you send your phone # to my email address ?? I'll be in
your area in a couple of days. Lar. Do not
Archive.
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| Subject: | Re: Possum message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:56:18 |
-0700
--> Kolb-List message posted by: possums <possums@mindspring.com>
At 08:57 AM 8/11/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: dixieshack@webtv.net (Mike and Dixie
>Shackelford)
>
>Possum, could you send your phone # to my email address ?? I'll be in
>your area in a couple of days. Lar. Do not
>Archive.
Lar who? Not "the" Larry? Not "gogittum" Larry?
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| Subject: | Re: FireFlys Maiden Flight! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Ed....
Empty weight was 302lbs...which I'm happy with...
extras included 6.00x6 tires and alum wheels..strut fairings..electric fuel
pump...wet cell battery(from small ATV) gps and mount, alum storage
compartment in cage behind tank..left side switch panel..battery box..extra
rib braces and bow reinforcements, and polyspray uv coat..abnd who knows how
much extra weight in paint!
After thinking an awful lot on just where the aft weight is...id say that
the paint on the tail is responsible for most of it...there is alot more
tail surface to cover with paint than one would think, and the CG changes
dramatically by just leaning forward in the seat..for instance...while on
the scales with me in it, I leaned forward til my head hit the full
enclosure windscreen, and tailwheel weight went from 47 to 41, and the % of
cord changes by several % just doin this. Tail wheel arm measurement is
172.5, so a pound or 2 here makes a whole bunch of difference.
Don
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
You'll probably have to feed the throttle in slowly as speed increases
during takeoff. We found this to be true with our FireFly with a Rotax
447. While you can hold it, it's much easier just to continue to increase
power as your speed increases during the takeoff run. Once you get to the
speed where your rudder is more effective, you can go to full power. We
find it kind thrilling when you kick in the afterburner and away you go.
jerb
At 09:17 PM 8/10/03 -0700, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "June Daum" <gjdaum@camano.net>
>
>I"ve just completed a Firefly in which I installed a Hirth 2702 -40 HP
>engine. This engine turns slower than a Rotax 447 by 1000 RPM. It has a
>2.59 reduction gear. The engine obviously produces more torque. In taxi
>tests the airplane pulls to the right so much that I have to cut the power
>to stay on the runway. I have 100 hours on the engne whch I flew in my
>firestar. I may be getting too much "P" factor. I would like to hear
>from anyone who has used the Hirth 2702 in a Fireflyand if they have
>experienced any problems.
>Thanks-- George Daum
>
>
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| Subject: | FireFly Gap Seal |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Ed,
So what type of gap seal are you leaning towards, book binding tape, Stits
fabric, automotive trim tape, none.... We used the trim tape, it has held
up very well, it's been on almost 6 years and only replace one piece which
was more due to original installation than anything. Sticks real well,
stays adhered and is UV resistant. I did get some book binding tape later
for another project and I like the stuff but it's not UV resistant.
jerb
At 11:49 PM 8/10/03 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
>
>In a message dated 8/10/03 9:11:00 PM Central Standard Time,
>donghe@one-eleven.net writes:
>
><<
> all you Kolber's were right, this is one Dandy little airplane...special
> thanks to John H for the check ride, and all of you fellas for the sharing
> of knowledge that has no doubt contributed to a perfect first flight!
>
> http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
> Don Gherardini-
> FireFly 098 >>
>
> Don,
>
>Congratulations. Glad to here it went so well on that first flight. As
>soon as I do my weight & balance on my Firefly and figure what gap seal to
>install & install my BRS I will be approching engine start up. It is
>comforting to
>here what you had to say about your Firefly's good manners. I intend to get
>some time in a Mark 11 or 111. Please keep us posted on future
>flights and
>adjustments. Sure hope I get mine flying by the fall.
>
> Ed (in Houston)
>
> Do Not Archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Travelin' Lar...... |
message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:56:18 -0700
--> Kolb-List message posted by: dixieshack@webtv.net (Mike and Dixie Shackelford)
Big Lar left here this AM heading for Baltimore, Md. to visit in
person, the suppliers of his 19" chrome wheels on the Dodge. He spent
two days and nites with us here on Bunner's Ridge and sampled some of
Dixie's homemade bread, pepperoni rolls and blackberry cobbler, and took
us on a tour through the archives contained on his Sony laptop.
I expect the Cummins is humming to Lar along I-68 east of
Morgantown, WV right now, with Lar watching his GPS, Nikon in hand and
watching for photo ops along with keeping an eye on the traffic. Get
some shots of Sideling Hill, Lar......
His trip home tentatively involves heading south out of Baltimore
through Virginia and the Outer Banks or North Carolina, South Carolina,
maybe west toward Tennessee and maybe not, then south making a loop
through Florida, into Lousy Anna, Texas.....and I can't remember beyond
that. Ooops, he wants to see John in Alabama and pat Miss P'Fer on the
nose again.
Look out, world, Lar's on the loose!!!
Have a great trip Larry, we enjoyed your company.
Mike and Dixie in West Virginia
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
I have a question does the hearth turn in the opposite direction from the
Rotax ? ' Cause my firestar sure seems to pull to the Left ... Dave
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| Subject: | FireFly Who made Fairing / GAP SEAL |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
Somewhere I saw a great fiberglass gap seal / Ramair for engine/fairing
anyone know who made this ? Dave
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Ed,
What type of chute are you using, a canister or VLS?
If you use the VLS, I modified the wing root seal to fit around the VLS. I
cut out the center area slight smaller than the actual size of the VLS and
hemmed in small diameter elastic bungie cord. (I think I cut the hole
about 1"-2" smaller than the actual size of the unit and used that extra
material to make the hem that contains the elastic cord.) The end shape of
the hemmed cut out is a Vee extending into square opening behind it. The
pointy end of the Vee goes towards the front which slightly covers the
front say 1/3 of the unit and extends over the sides to pull tight against
the sides and rear of the unit. When installed the elastic keeps the cloth
pulled up tight around the VLS and rocket. By it covering the front part
of the VLS, it does catch any wind. It has worked really well. See rough
diagram below.
jerb
+----------O--+
! !
! !
! !
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!
At 01:33 AM 8/11/03 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
>
>In a message dated 8/10/03 10:38:19 PM Central Standard Time,
>donghe@one-eleven.net writes:
>
><<
> Wing Gap seal
> I used .018 stainless with an 3/8ths alum angle rivet to edges underneath to
> sit align with wing root sides. velcro'ed down on all edges, and safety
> wired from alum angle to cage on rear end of angle. inspiration for this
> style of gap seal came from this forums advice.
>
> so Since you are at this stage..I thought I might share this with you..
>
> http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
> Don Gherardini-
> FireFly 098 >>
>
> Don,
> That Firefly is a beaut. Looks an awful lot like the factory Fly. I had
>seen your page before but did not realize you were the one who was
>building the
>plane that was purchased partialy built. Thanks so much for the numbers. It
>would be helpful if I knew the total weight so I could compare. Im not
>sure if I
>can use a light alum sheet with the ballistic chute installed in that area. I
>think the chute will have to be able to go through it somehow.
>
> Ed (in Houston)
> Firefly 062
>
> Do Not Archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Travelin' Lar...... message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:56:18 |
-0700
--> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
Mike,
We have got to get together when I get my 40hrs flown off, homemade bread
and blackberry cobler, Whoooeeee! I am in!!!
Denny Rowe
Mk-3 Leechburg, PA
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike and Dixie Shackelford <dixieshack@webtv.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Travelin' Lar...... message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003
23:56:18 -0700
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: dixieshack@webtv.net (Mike and Dixie
Shackelford)
>
> Big Lar left here this AM heading for Baltimore, Md. to visit in
> person, the suppliers of his 19" chrome wheels on the Dodge. He spent
> two days and nites with us here on Bunner's Ridge and sampled some of
> Dixie's homemade bread, pepperoni rolls and blackberry cobbler, and took
> us on a tour through the archives contained on his Sony laptop.
> I expect the Cummins is humming to Lar along I-68 east of
> Morgantown, WV right now, with Lar watching his GPS, Nikon in hand and
> watching for photo ops along with keeping an eye on the traffic. Get
> some shots of Sideling Hill, Lar......
> His trip home tentatively involves heading south out of Baltimore
> through Virginia and the Outer Banks or North Carolina, South Carolina,
> maybe west toward Tennessee and maybe not, then south making a loop
> through Florida, into Lousy Anna, Texas.....and I can't remember beyond
> that. Ooops, he wants to see John in Alabama and pat Miss P'Fer on the
> nose again.
> Look out, world, Lar's on the loose!!!
>
> Have a great trip Larry, we enjoyed your company.
>
> Mike and Dixie in West Virginia
>
> do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | NPR segment on ultralights |
08/11/2003 11:58:14 AM
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com
On Sunday, NPR broadcast a segment on Arty Trost and her ultralight
adventures - You can hear a replay from their website:
http://www.npr.org/display_pages/features/feature_1386557.html
There was also a short segment about ultralights on CNN during Oshkosh.
Nice to see some favorable press coverage.
Regards to all.
Erich Weaver
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| Subject: | Re: FireFlys Maiden Flight! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "T. K. Frantz" <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
Don Gherardini wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
>
> Mission accomplished!
> Today I flew the Firefly...or "FlagFly" as some of you have started to call
> her!....WOW...what a beauty...perfect handleing....no bad habits , Just as
> you told me John Hauck! I had trim tabs ready to mount....but I threw em
> back in the toolbox as it just does not need any! First time was gonna be a
> few crowhops..but it cliombed out so dang fast...I just went around...landed
> a tad hard with one bounce..went around again and 2nd landing was a little
> better....3rd landing I greased her in..probably lucky, but dang I was so
> proud I stopped and taxi'd over to the hanger where the lookers were and got
> out to see if anything had loosened up...and of course to hear the
> compliments from the gallery....back up for a little cruise...Airspeed
> indicator is way off and thats the only gripe I could write down...
>
> all you Kolber's were right, this is one Dandy little airplane...special
> thanks to John H for the check ride, and all of you fellas for the sharing
> of knowledge that has no doubt contributed to a perfect first flight!
>
> http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
> Don Gherardini-
> FireFly 098
Don, Congratulations on putting another Firefly in the air and a beauty at
that. Glad to hear you don't need all of those trim tabs, speaks well of the
builder! It was a real pleasure to meet you at Oshkosh.
Enjoy your new freedom,
Terry - FireFly #95
Do Not Archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: FireFly Who made Fairing / GAP SEAL |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Beauford" <beauford@tampabay.rr.com>
Not sure, but I'll bet you might be talking about Richard Pike's beautifully
faired-in MkIII...
Beauford
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From: <BMWBikeCrz@aol.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: FireFly Who made Fairing / GAP SEAL
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
>
> Somewhere I saw a great fiberglass gap seal / Ramair for engine/fairing
> anyone know who made this ? Dave
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Oooooh, you left yourself open with that one, "which way does the (h)earth
turn?" depends if you live north or south of the equator. CCW or CW.
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BMWBikeCrz@aol.com wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
>
>I have a question does the hearth turn in the opposite direction from the
>Rotax ? ' Cause my firestar sure seems to pull to the Left ... Dave
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net>
I just looked at both my fireplaces, and neither one's hearth would turn
very much--in fact I couldn't see them turn at all. Now going outside to
ck the chimneys to see whether they are still pointing (mostly) up.
Bob N.
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) spelling
--> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
Thanks guys ! Youall made my day .... I really should check a wee bit
closer ...lol Dave
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Maybe you need to strap that BMW to the top - it should really turn then.
jerb
At 11:05 AM 8/11/03 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
>
>I have a question does the hearth turn in the opposite direction from the
>Rotax ? ' Cause my firestar sure seems to pull to the Left ... Dave
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Some Hurths I know didn't turn for very long at all.
jerb 8
)
At 11:05 AM 8/11/03 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
>
>I have a question does the hearth turn in the opposite direction from the
>Rotax ? ' Cause my firestar sure seems to pull to the Left ... Dave
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" <planecrazzzy@lycos.com>
Hey Guys,
I forgot who it was that told us about the airmap 100 at only
229.00
But, THANKS !!! I've been eyeing that thing for quite a while.... I called
them up to find out if they were some kind of " RETURNS or SECONDS " .....their
brand NEW , So I had to jump on it..... The power cord cost me 10.00 more....still,
what a deal.
It's J A AIR CENTER - 1 800 323 5966 ( Chicago )
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN
P.S. last weekend I made an all in one " throttle stop & remote EIS switch- bracket"
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and build your wings on the way down...
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Robert Laird <rlaird@cavediver.com>
At 04:59 PM 8/11/2003, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" <planecrazzzy@lycos.com>
>
> Hey Guys,
> I forgot who it was that told us about the airmap 100
> at only 229.00
> But, THANKS !!! I've been eyeing that thing for quite a while.... I
> called them up to find out if they were some kind of "
> RETURNS or SECONDS " .....their brand NEW , So I had to jump on
> it..... The power cord cost me 10.00 more....still, what a deal.
They're selling them so low because there are two new models coming out ...
one, the AirMap 500, is already out, I believe. The other one, the AirMap
1000, will be out late this year. Both have bigger screens, use
non-proprietary memory cards for the databases, and will use WAAS if
found. Luckily, the lawyers did NOT succeed in intimidating Lowrance for
the obstructions databases are still there, thank goodness!
Both models are shown on the Lowrance web site.
I've had an AirMap 100 for 2 years and love it.
-- Robert
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| Subject: | Re: Possum message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:56:18 -0700 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris" <rharris@magnolia-net.com>
Yea Possums, I would be very careful giving any information to this guy Lar,
wondering around the country the way he is, only reporting in AFTER he has
left a place, and not really telling where is going.. Not only that but the
guy is from California. This is the place that has almost 200 folks running
for Governor as we speak...
Shoot I can see the APB now..Crazed A/C man terrorizing the U. S. in a big
Dodge Cummins diesel pulling a V bottom ( aka Yankee ) boat to all points
known to Kolb drivers. BOTLO (be on the look out ) suspect is armed with
digital camera and spinning reels. Should be considered *&
%$#
((*&+@@!#*&)(&&
but don't hold that against him.
Richard Harris
MK3 N912RH
Lewisville, Arkansas
DO NOT ARCHIVE
DO NOT ARCHIVE
----- Original Message -----
From: "possums" <possums@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Possum message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:56:18 -0700
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums <possums@mindspring.com>
>
> At 08:57 AM 8/11/2003 -0400, you wrote:
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: dixieshack@webtv.net (Mike and Dixie
> >Shackelford)
> >
> >Possum, could you send your phone # to my email address ?? I'll be in
> >your area in a couple of days. Lar. Do not
> >Archive.
>
> Lar who? Not "the" Larry? Not "gogittum" Larry?
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris" <rharris@magnolia-net.com>
Come on back in Grey Ghost, you gonna scare Santa away..
Richard Harris
MK3 N912RH
Lewisville, Arkansas
DO NOT ARCHIVE
DO NOT ARCHIVE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net>
>
> I just looked at both my fireplaces, and neither one's hearth would turn
> very much--in fact I couldn't see them turn at all. Now going outside to
> ck the chimneys to see whether they are still pointing (mostly) up.
>
> Bob N.
>
> do not archive
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Possum message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:56:18 -0700 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris" <rharris@magnolia-net.com>
Richard Harris
MK3 N912RH
Lewisville, Arkansas
DO NOT ARCHIVE
DO NOT ARCHIVE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Harris" <rharris@magnolia-net.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Possum message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:56:18 -0700
> Yea Possums, I would be very careful giving any information to this guy
Lar,
> wondering around the country the way he is, only reporting in AFTER he has
> left a place, and not really telling where is going.. Not only that but
the
> guy is from California. This is the place that has almost 200 folks
running
> for Governor as we speak...
>
> Shoot I can see the APB now..Crazed A/C man terrorizing the U. S. in a big
> Dodge Cummins diesel pulling a V bottom ( aka Yankee ) boat to all points
> known to Kolb drivers. BOTLO (be on the look out ) suspect is armed with
> digital camera and spinning reels. Should be considered *&
%$#
> ((*&+@@!#*&)(&&
but don't hold that against him.
>
>
> Richard Harris
> MK3 N912RH
> Lewisville, Arkansas
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "possums" <possums@mindspring.com>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 8:11 AM
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Possum message of Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:56:18 -0700
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums <possums@mindspring.com>
> >
> > At 08:57 AM 8/11/2003 -0400, you wrote:
> > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: dixieshack@webtv.net (Mike and Dixie
> > >Shackelford)
> > >
> > >Possum, could you send your phone # to my email address ?? I'll be in
> > >your area in a couple of days. Lar. Do not
> > >Archive.
> >
> > Lar who? Not "the" Larry? Not "gogittum" Larry?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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| Subject: | Re: New Engine for FireStar |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Ken W Korenek <kenkorenek@charter.net>
Hey, John,
Thanks for the response. Do you know if that 582 configuration is
still flying, who did it, where it is and how I can reach that person?
I'd go to some trouble to reach him.
The weight and balance may not be an issue at all. The 503 UL DCDI
weighs in at 69 pounds and the 582 is only 60.4 pounds; from the Rotax
Operators' Manual each a dry weight and without exhaust or radiator.
When I built my Powered Parachute, the radiator, hoses and water
weighted in at a little over 10 pounds, so the operating weight of the
503 and the 582 is roughly the same. Strategic placement of the
radiator will actually help the aft CG problem.
How do you get a 75 to 80 MPH cruise out of your 503 powered
FireStar? With a fresh wax job, nearly empty fuel tanks, wheel pants
and me half starved, mine will only do 85 at WOT. I went to a lot of
trouble to calibrate my airspeed indicator, so I know for sure I'm going
slower than you.
What's your beauty secret?
Ken Korenek
FireStar #438
N104KK
johnjung@compusenior.com wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "johnjung@compusenior.com" <johnjung@compusenior.com>
>
>Ken and Group,
>
>Although I wouldn't recommend it, I have seen a 582 running on an original Firestar.
>
>One problem that I see on a Firestar II is W&B. Most are already at or near the
aft
>limit with a 503.
>
>Also, if I were thinking about it, I would want to get Dennis Souder's input.
>
>How fast are these guys cruising? My Firestar can cruise at 75 - 80 with it's
503.
>And that is pitched for best climb.
>
>There are ways to make a 503 go faster. A company in Wisconsin makes a perforance
>exhaust that can add some hp. Pitching your prop for cruise can help. The large
>windscreen makes a difference, as well as side panels for the back seat.
>
>John Jung
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly.Hearth Vs. Rotax |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
>
> Some Hurths I know didn't turn for very long at all.
> jerb 8
> )
>
Ya know I keep hearing stuff like that but when I ask for examples there
are none. I can't imagine ever hearing about a Rotax quitting. Just not
possible I guess. Them Hirths just give up every 5 minutes. I own a magic
Hirth and so does a friend. Both keep running smoothly. Must be a lot of
these magic HIrths out there because I haven't heard a first hand account of
a Hirth just giving up and failing. HIirth and Rotax both turn the same
direction.
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| Subject: | olb-List:Hearth Vs. Hirth |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
Boy was I tired when I posted thay one :
) still cant figure out why the
firestar pulls to the left ... Dave
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| Subject: | Re: FireFly Gap Seal |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
Jerb,
I was speaking of the gap seal between the wings & above the pilot.
Ed (in Houston)
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| Subject: | Re: FireFly Chute |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
Jerb,
I hate to sound dumb, but I have a BRS chute. It is called a soft pack. Is
that similar to a VLS? Also is your seal made of fabric or aluminum. Bill
Tuton sent me some good pictures of his nicely painted aluminum gap seal. I
think he has the cannister BRS. I want to use aluminum if I can. I think I heard
where someone put a hinge on the aluminum gap seal on a firestar. Im going
to explore that . I just dont want to rig it up and it not work IF I ever
needed it.
Ed (in Houston)
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