Kolb-List Digest Archive

Sat 08/30/03


Total Messages Posted: 22



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     1. 05:15 AM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: Hands Off! (DSmald@aol.com)
     2. 06:04 AM - Kitty Hawk (Larry Bourne)
     3. 07:00 AM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: Hands Off! (bryan green)
     4. 07:29 AM - Re: Kitty Hawk---> London (John Hauck)
     5. 07:35 AM - Re: Prop Pitch Checker (John Hauck)
     6. 08:02 AM - Re: Prop Pitch Checker (Kirk Smith)
     7. 09:59 AM - trailer (ron wehba)
     8. 10:31 AM - counter balances (boyd young)
     9. 10:44 AM - wrightflyer (boyd young)
    10. 02:40 PM - Roll (L. Ray Baker)
    11. 02:43 PM - Re: trailer (Jim Ballenger)
    12. 04:18 PM - Re: Prop Pitch Checker (Larry Bourne)
    13. 06:19 PM - Re: Prop Pitch Checker (Kirk Smith)
    14. 06:35 PM - Re: trailer (herbgh@juno.com)
    15. 06:39 PM - Re: trailer (Masqqqqqqq@aol.com)
    16. 07:13 PM - Re: Roll (Duncan McBride)
    17. 07:19 PM - props again (MEMATUZAK@aol.com)
    18. 07:31 PM - Re: Prop Pitch Checker (rharris@magnolia-net.com)
    19. 08:04 PM - Re: props again (Richard Pike)
    20. 08:34 PM - Re: Prop Pitch Checker (Larry Bourne)
    21. 08:56 PM - Re: Prop Pitch Checker (John Hauck)
    22. 09:12 PM - Re: props again (John Hauck)
 
 
 


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    Time: 05:15:38 AM PST US
    From: DSmald@aol.com
    Subject: Re: Kolb-List Digest: Hands Off!
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: DSmald@aol.com In a message dated 8/30/2003 2:57:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, kolb-list-digest@matronics.com writes: > >>Only Kolb I have flown that flies hands off. I still can;t believe it.<< Woody-- I should of let you fly my FS 1 when you were at Purdy Field ! At 50 mph, I can "trim" it by sliding my feet forwards or backwards, it pretty much stays where it's pointed. Darren Smalec, FS1 40hp HIRTH, Central MI. Do not archive


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    Time: 06:04:19 AM PST US
    From: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
    Subject: Kitty Hawk
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com> This morning I finally got the web page on my visit to Kitty Hawk published. I hope you guys enjoy it. See my new page at: http://www.webpictures.homestead.com/03homepage.html . Lar. Do not Archive. Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB www.gogittum.com


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    Time: 07:00:34 AM PST US
    From: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: Kolb-List Digest: Hands Off!
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com> Darren how many hours do you have on the Hirth and how do you like it? I'm thinking about replacing my 377 next spring. do not archive Bryan Green (Elgin SC) ----- Original Message ----- From: <DSmald@aol.com> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: Hands Off! > --> Kolb-List message posted by: DSmald@aol.com > > In a message dated 8/30/2003 2:57:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > kolb-list-digest@matronics.com writes: > > > >>Only Kolb I have flown that flies hands off. I still can;t believe it.<< > > > Woody-- > I should of let you fly my FS 1 when you were at Purdy Field ! At 50 mph, I > can "trim" it by sliding my feet forwards or backwards, it pretty much stays > where it's pointed. > Darren Smalec, FS1 40hp HIRTH, Central MI. > > Do not archive > >


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    Time: 07:29:28 AM PST US
    From: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: Kitty Hawk---> London
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> > What day(s) do you plan to be at Kitty Hawk? I may try to intersect your > flight path and join you at Kitty Hawk. Wouldn't be able to keep up for the > whole flight but would like to join you in NC. > > Steven Green Steven/All: Be glad to have to join up, as I am sure John W and John Bickham would also. I see John W has posted a flight plan. Stay in touch. Anyone else is also welcome to come on board for the flight. john h DO NOT ARCHIVE


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    Time: 07:35:56 AM PST US
    From: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: Prop Pitch Checker
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> > Since there has been some discussion on the list lately about making sure > that your prop blades are pitched the same, thought I would add two > pictures to my web page showing my ultra cheapo (but very accurate) blade > pitch checker. > Richard Pike Richard/All: Good idea. However, I have always used the protractor that is included with the Warp. Works for me. john h DO NOT ARCHIVE


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    Time: 08:02:23 AM PST US
    From: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
    Subject: Re: Prop Pitch Checker
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com> I don't need to check for pitch variances between blades on my Warp Drive unless I been brush hoggin with it. Then just use my 4 foot metal rule and a piece of wood on the ground. Snuf Do not archive


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    Time: 09:59:06 AM PST US
    From: "ron wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
    Subject: trailer
    HTML_30_40) --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net> need help, lost my hard drive, somewhere i saw a picture of a kolb trailer with a single square tube for the main part, the wheels were at the back, the plane sat on the trailer tail forward. anyone know where I can find the pictures of it again?


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    Time: 10:31:45 AM PST US
    From: "boyd young" <by0ung@brigham.net>
    "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
    Subject: counter balances
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "boyd young" <by0ung@brigham.net> ?? I had trouble figuring just where "neutral" was, cause of the weight of the flaps. I took the flaps off when i balanced the ailerons boyd


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    Time: 10:44:04 AM PST US
    From: "boyd young" <by0ung@brigham.net>
    Subject: wrightflyer
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "boyd young" <by0ung@brigham.net> http://wrightflyer.usurf.usu.edu ============================== much more fun to ride in than read about.... i will have to get some pictures posted. boyd i guess it was not kolb related so if any would like any info let me know.


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    Time: 02:40:17 PM PST US
    From: "L. Ray Baker" <rbaker-@atlantic.net>
    Subject: Roll
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "L. Ray Baker" <rbaker-@atlantic.net> John, My Mark III with a 912 rolls left. L. Ray Baker Gainesville. FL Woody, You got to share the secret with us. I use a digital level, two or three rolls of string and a couple of days when I do my rigging and they still want to roll left. Is this just me or is it the torque of the 2 stroke pusher motor? How about you fellows with the 912's, do you roll right or left when you let go of the stick? Before trim tabs and such of course. Later, John Cooley


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    Time: 02:43:02 PM PST US
    From: "Jim Ballenger" <ulpilot@cavtel.net>
    Subject: Re: trailer
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim Ballenger" <ulpilot@cavtel.net> Ron The new brochure from TNK company has a picture of the trailer you are describing. Jim Ballenger Flying a FS KXP 447 Building a MK III X Virginia Beach, VA DO NOT ARCHIVE ----- Original Message ----- From: "ron wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net> Subject: Kolb-List: trailer > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net> > > need help, lost my hard drive, somewhere i saw a picture of a kolb trailer with a single square tube for the main part, the wheels were at the back, the plane sat on the trailer tail forward. anyone know where I can find the pictures of it again? > >


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    Time: 04:18:13 PM PST US
    From: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
    Subject: Re: Prop Pitch Checker
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com> Yah, they work, but the trouble with bubbles (aside from "tiny bubbles") is that it's very difficult to differentiate between a couple of degrees. The bubble works quite well, but we're down to nit-picking now. Simplest and most accurate way to pitch a prop that I've seen is to use a digital level. They give truly accurate repeat-ability, but if you don't own one they're expensive to buy for a one-time use like this. If you DO own one, or can borrow one, go for it. Lar, at home in Palm Springs since noon today - after 2 months and 2 days; 13,950 miles; 24 states; 5 Canadian provinces. Sigh..........back to reality...........where's that Waaaambulance ?? Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB www.gogittum.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Prop Pitch Checker > --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> > > > > Since there has been some discussion on the list lately about making sure > > that your prop blades are pitched the same, thought I would add two > > pictures to my web page showing my ultra cheapo (but very accurate) blade > > pitch checker. > > Richard Pike > > Richard/All: > > Good idea. > > However, I have always used the protractor that is included > with the Warp. > > Works for me. > > john h > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > >


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    Time: 06:19:15 PM PST US
    From: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
    Subject: Re: Prop Pitch Checker
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com> > Yah, they work, but the trouble with bubbles (aside from "tiny bubbles") is > that it's very difficult to differentiate between a couple of degrees. The > bubble works quite well, but we're down to nit-picking now. Simplest and > most accurate way to pitch a prop that I've seen is to use a digital level. > They give truly accurate repeat-ability, but if you don't own one they're > expensive to buy for a one-time use like this. If you DO own one, or can > borrow one, go for it. Lar, at home in Palm Springs since > noon today - after 2 months and 2 days; 13,950 miles; 24 states; 5 Canadian > provinces. Sigh..........back to reality...........where's that > Waaaambulance ?? > > Larry Bourne > Palm Springs, CA > Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB > www.gogittum.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> > To: <kolb-list@matronics.com> > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Prop Pitch Checker > > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> > > > > > > > Since there has been some discussion on the list lately about making > sure > > > that your prop blades are pitched the same, thought I would add two > > > pictures to my web page showing my ultra cheapo (but very accurate) > blade > > > pitch checker. > > > Richard Pike > > > > Richard/All: > > > > Good idea. > > > > However, I have always used the protractor that is included > > with the Warp. > > > > Works for me. > > > > john h > > > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > > > > > >


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    Time: 06:35:31 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: trailer
    From: herbgh@juno.com
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: herbgh@juno.com Ronnie The Ultra Star plans that I have came with a single page drawing that is as you describe. Scanner is busted. I can borrow my buddys computer tomorrow and scan it if you want. It uses square tubing, 2X2 inches with 1/8 inch wall for the most part. You are on your own for the axle and springs however. Suggested tires are 4.80--4.00X8. Herb in Ky On Sat, 30 Aug 2003 11:56:47 -0500 HTML_30_40) "ron wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net> writes: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net> > > need help, lost my hard drive, somewhere i saw a picture of a kolb > trailer with a single square tube for the main part, the wheels were > at the back, the plane sat on the trailer tail forward. anyone know > where I can find the pictures of it again? > > > > > > > > > >


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    Time: 06:39:57 PM PST US
    From: Masqqqqqqq@aol.com
    Subject: Re: trailer
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Masqqqqqqq@aol.com I wonder if it was my pictures. Here: http://www.iverstuff.com/my_1984_kolb_ultrastar.htm


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    Time: 07:13:48 PM PST US
    From: "Duncan McBride" <duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Roll
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Duncan McBride" <duncanmcbride@comcast.net> Mine too. I've been reading the archives and I think I'm going to raise the thrust angle (washers under the front edge of the engine) so as to induce a little p-factor into the mix. I have to use an aileron trim tab about 2.5 inches by 20 inches angled down about 20 degrees to fly the right aileron now. At cruise the right aileron wants to fly up about 3/4 inch at the trailing edge (that's eyeballing it from the cockpit) and that's enough that the stick pressure to keep the wings level is negligible. Sure hate to fly with the ailerons sticking out in the airflow. ----- Original Message ----- From: "L. Ray Baker" <rbaker-@atlantic.net> Subject: Kolb-List: Roll > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "L. Ray Baker" <rbaker-@atlantic.net> > > John, > > My Mark III with a 912 rolls left. > > L. Ray Baker > Gainesville. FL > > > Woody, > > You got to share the secret with us. I use a digital level, two or three > rolls of string and a couple of days when I do my rigging and they still > want to roll left. Is this just me or is it the torque of the 2 stroke > pusher motor? How about you fellows with the 912's, do you roll right or > left when you let go of the stick? Before trim tabs and such of course. > > Later, > John Cooley > >


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    Time: 07:19:08 PM PST US
    From: MEMATUZAK@aol.com
    Subject: props again
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: MEMATUZAK@aol.com Ive got a FSII with a 503. Presently have a Tenn. wood prop. Just got a a full lotus system so she will be seeing more H2O. What are the suggestion on make and size of prop to invest in?? Also sounds like VG's would help get her off the water. Where do I get the details on making them. Thanks everyone:) FSII 200 GREAT hours


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    Time: 07:31:40 PM PST US
    From: rharris@magnolia-net.com
    Subject: Re: Prop Pitch Checker
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: rharris@magnolia-net.com Lar. YOU are is serious trouble, Made that post about being here and didn't say nothing about Charlotte's cornbread... I couldn't help it She read the post. Richard > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com> > > Yah, they work, but the trouble with bubbles (aside from "tiny bubbles") is > that it's very difficult to differentiate between a couple of degrees. The > bubble works quite well, but we're down to nit-picking now. Simplest and > most accurate way to pitch a prop that I've seen is to use a digital level. > They give truly accurate repeat-ability, but if you don't own one they're > expensive to buy for a one-time use like this. If you DO own one, or can > borrow one, go for it. Lar, at home in Palm Springs since > noon today - after 2 months and 2 days; 13,950 miles; 24 states; 5 Canadian > provinces. Sigh..........back to reality...........where's that > Waaaambulance ?? > > Larry Bourne > Palm Springs, CA > Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB > www.gogittum.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> > To: <kolb-list@matronics.com> > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Prop Pitch Checker > > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> > > > > > > > Since there has been some discussion on the list lately about making > sure > > > that your prop blades are pitched the same, thought I would add two > > > pictures to my web page showing my ultra cheapo (but very accurate) > blade > > > pitch checker. > > > Richard Pike > > > > Richard/All: > > > > Good idea. > > > > However, I have always used the protractor that is included > > with the Warp. > > > > Works for me. > > > > john h > > > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------- This message was sent using Magnolia Internet Services. http://www.magnolia-net.com/


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    Time: 08:04:57 PM PST US
    From: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
    Subject: Re: props again
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net> Although I am an IVO user I would go with a 66" 2-blade Warp. (assuming a 2.58:1 gearbox) Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) At 10:18 PM 8/30/03 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: MEMATUZAK@aol.com > >Ive got a FSII with a 503. Presently have a Tenn. wood prop. Just got a a >full lotus system so she will be seeing more H2O. What are the suggestion on >make and size of prop to invest in?? > >Also sounds like VG's would help get her off the water. Where do I get the >details on making them. > >Thanks everyone:) >FSII 200 GREAT hours > >


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    Time: 08:34:43 PM PST US
    From: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
    Subject: Re: Prop Pitch Checker
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com> Please, Kind Sir: Explain to your lovely wife that if I tried to list all the neat and good stuff I enjoyed during my visit with you, it would've been 2 pages long, and the whole Kolb List would have been not only mad, but jealous, too, and we couldn't have that, could we ?? It was a GOOD visit................good food too - all the food ! ! ! Sure hated to come home; I really like that on-the-road lifestyle. Fattened Up Lar. Do not Archive. Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB www.gogittum.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <rharris@magnolia-net.com> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Prop Pitch Checker > --> Kolb-List message posted by: rharris@magnolia-net.com > > Lar. YOU are is serious trouble, Made that post about being here and > didn't say nothing about Charlotte's cornbread... I couldn't help it She > read the post. > > Richard


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    Time: 08:56:40 PM PST US
    From: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: Prop Pitch Checker
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> Larry Bourne wrote: > Yah, they work, but the trouble with bubbles (aside from > "tiny bubbles") is that it's very difficult to > differentiate between a couple of degrees. I beg to disagree. Using my trusty little Warp Drive Protractor correctly, which isn't difficult if I can do it, I keep the bubble between the lines. If I do all three blades the same, then I am not differentiating a couple of degrees. I don't really care what the pitch or the degree of the angle is, all I want is for all three blades to be the same. The protractor will get me close to the first setting. Static runup, increase or decrease until I have it where I want it. One half of one degree pitch change is simple to attain with the Warp Drive Protractor. Warps don't like to fly with blades of different pitch settings. It will tell you right away that it is unhappy. Don't think I have been flying the last 10 years with prop out of pitch. :-) The bubble > works quite well, but we're down to nit-picking now. Keep on nit-picking and you'll spend more time nit-picking than flying. > Simplest and most accurate way to pitch a prop that I've > seen is to use a digital level. They give truly accurate > repeat-ability, Probably not at repeatable as the old spirit level. Bet that high dollar digital thing-a-ma-jig has to be calibrated periodically, is sensitive to heat and cold, and extremely sensitive to the sudden stop on a concrete floor after it has been dropped. > Lar, at home in Palm Springs since noon today - after 2 > months and 2 days; 13,950 miles; 24 states; 5 Canadian > provinces. Sigh..........back to > reality...........where's that Waaaambulance ?? Welcome home. Now you can enjoy the thrill of "after trip withdrawal pains". john h (Some things do not need to be reinvented)


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    Time: 09:12:04 PM PST US
    From: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: props again
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> MEMATUZAK@aol.com wrote: > What are the suggestion on > make and size of prop to invest in?? MEMATUZAK/All: That isn't your name is it? I'm sure the Power Fin and IVO boys will tell you to use their prop. However, I think is I was going to fly off water I could expect a lot of the same type atmosphere as flying in heavy rain. In that case, I personally, would not want to fly with a wooden prop (tried that in heavy rain without a protected edge), an IVO with silver tape leading edges, or a Power Fin which probably also uses silver tape for leading edge protection. I have personally experienced flight in heavy rain for extended periods of time with the old faithful Warp Drive with 15" of nickel steel inlaid leading edge on a solid carbon fiber blade. Warp comes through with "flying" colors. Do you know if you are going to get caught in a rain storm, rain shower, or a sprinkle, at some time during your flying career? john h




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