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1. 05:37 AM - Re: trailer (Bruce n' Kathy)
2. 07:37 AM - Re: Firefly Seat (John Hauck)
3. 07:49 AM - Re: Firefly Seat (John Hauck)
4. 08:18 AM - Re: trailer (ZepRep251@aol.com)
5. 08:50 AM - Kolb Seat (Think ) (BMWBikeCrz@aol.com)
6. 08:54 AM - Re: Firefly Seat (GeoR38@aol.com)
7. 10:57 AM - Re: Kolb Seat (Think ) (Bob Bean)
8. 12:02 PM - seating (Blackwell, Charlie & Meredith)
9. 04:54 PM - Deep South (Larry Bourne)
10. 05:13 PM - Re: props for waterflying (Frank Reynen)
11. 05:18 PM - EGT Instrument problem (Gene Ledbetter)
12. 06:46 PM - Re: EGT Instrument problem (Bob Bean)
13. 06:46 PM - Testing Notes (Jim O'Day)
14. 06:46 PM - pictures@matronics.com=sobig worm virus (Richard Pike)
15. 07:13 PM - Re: pictures@matronics.com=sobig worm virus (Larry Bourne)
16. 07:51 PM - Re: Testing Notes (Don Gherardini)
17. 08:05 PM - Re: Deep South (John Hauck)
18. 09:09 PM - Re: pictures@matronics.com=sobig worm virus (Cy Galley)
19. 09:09 PM - Rotax 582 (Wayne)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bruce n' Kathy" <n3nrr@erols.com>
Masqqqqqqq Can you contact me off list
wanted to ask q about U-Star and trailer
--
Bruce n' Kathy
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly Seat |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> Yes ...I am haveing the Sling seat blues also....only have 12 hours logged,
> and I cant go very far on the 5 gallons...
> Don Gherardini-
Don/All:
That's the normal reaction from someone who doesn't do the
mods before they fly. I did the same thing with the
Ultrastar, a whopping 3.5 gal capacity. After the first
cross country flight of about 80 miles, I was quite aware of
the need for more fuel. Added another 1.75 gal go cart tank
behind my head and above the engine.
When it came time to build the Firestar I made arrangements
to have enough fuel to cross country.
I also used a fiberglass jon boat seat. It was rigid,
light, and fit into the airframe. The Firefly used the
front portion of the original Firestar fuselage. In fact,
the original Firestar was shipped with the fuselage in two
pieces, fore and aft, that were bolted together with 4 ea
3/16 bolts. Brother Jim welded the fuselage parts together
and sewed up a nice seat cover for the jon boat seat. I
think I recently sent it to Kolb heaven when was cleaning
out the basement recently.
john h
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly Seat |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
I tried one of
> those fiberglass seats with a 5 gallon tank made on the back but it just
> would not fit with out alot of trouble, and then would sit too high I think.
> I have flown along time one of those and i was sure hoping it would
> fit..solving my fuel prob and seat problem also...
> Don Gherardini-
Don/All:
I initially went the Ken Brock 8 gal seat tank route, with
the original 5 gal jug tank in the rear for reserve. Would
fly two hours off the clock, then open a fuel valve and
gravity feed the 5 gal rear tank into the seat tank. That
worked out great unless I got preoccupied and forgot to
drain fuel. My first clue that I had not opened the valve
in time was a suddenly dead engine.
The seat tank, as you indicated, was too big and sat me up
too high in the Firestar cockpit.
When Jim and I reconfigured the Firestar we went with the
jon boat seat and an 18 gal aluminum fuel tank in the top
rear of the fuselage. Configured the same as the 25 gal
fuel system in my MK III. Putting the fuel tank up top
opened up the bottom for my gear.
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: ZepRep251@aol.com
That was my trailer.Jim Oday {oday@cableone.net} scaned the pictures and
posted them.G.Aman FS2
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| Subject: | Kolb Seat (Think ) |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
You guys are missing the point ! The sling will cradle you during a crash !
A seat fastened by its bottom will transmit all the force right up through
your bottom ... I speak from experience here ... Dave
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly Seat |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: GeoR38@aol.com
In a message dated 8/31/03 6:40:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
BMWBikeCrz@aol.com writes:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
>
> My Firestar has the sling I would replace it with the same thing in a
> heartbeat ! It will save your bacon in a hard landing !!! ...
>
>
>
> Dave
>
>
I love my sling too....as a matter of fact it is a true sling not like on the
plans...I never attached it to the bottom as designed and it is very
forgiving on MY back...(I have had two back operations for the lower back in the
'70's) By being a true sling, I can sit up if I want to treat it like a seat..or
run my CG back an inch or so...and i can slouch forward if I want to go nose
heavy and sleep...er...well...just go nose heavy. I have a long torso and short
legs....what a sight!!
George Randolph
Firestar driver from Akron Ohio...er... The Villages in Fla
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Seat (Think ) |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
If you hinge it at the front you can suspend it from web belts at the back,
looped over the spar carry-through beam. -Now it's similar to sling
and can be adjusted up and down a little by adjusting the belts.
If you don't trust the seat back it can be reinforced with a short piece
of steel tube. You may be able to see my arrangement on BigLar's
web site. -BB do not archive
BMWBikeCrz@aol.com wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
>
>You guys are missing the point ! The sling will cradle you during a crash !
>A seat fastened by its bottom will transmit all the force right up through
>your bottom ... I speak from experience here ... Dave
>
>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Blackwell, Charlie & Meredith" <wozani@optonline.net>
The sling seats in my MKII were turned into meshback chairs, like lawn chairs,
by riveting the material between aluminum strips and mounting to the plane frame
at the back/bottom of the seat. This gives a permanent shape and angle to
the seat. Onto this I put removable 2" foam seats made by a custom boat cushion
maker. The combination works reasonably well, but sometimes I use an orthopedic
lumbar support driving cushion for the longer flights. I don't see a reason
to add the extra weight of plastic or fiberglass seating when the mesh sling
can be given a permanent angle and tension. Also it comes out for cleaning
or storage, which frustrates the mice nicely.
Good luck on your seating quest.
Charlie, NJ, '90 MKII 503dcdi,Ivo,BRS
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Still at it................just published the new web page on the deep south, including Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. I do think I pulled a boo-boo with another page, tho'. I may have deleted a small image (river 1) from another page. If anyone notices a glitch in a previous page - somewhere in the whole gogittum website - I'd sure like to know about it. Take a look at Gantt International Airport at: http://www.webpictures.homestead.com/03homepage.html . Busy Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
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| Subject: | Re: props for waterflying |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Frank Reynen" <frank_reynen@ix.netcom.com>
Hi all,
I have been flying from water since 1991 using an IVO three blade with edge
protection and after 750 hours and over a thousand landings and take-off's
have
not found any problems with it.
If you mention to IVO that you intend to fly off the water they will add
extra long (18") edge pieces to your prop.
Frank Reynen KolbMIII/912/Full Lotus
for more info see my webside:
http://www.webcom.com/reynen
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Subject: Kolb-List Digest: 21 Msgs - 08/31/03
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> 1. 03:16 AM - Re: trailer (ron wehba)
> 2. 03:24 AM - Re: trailer (ron wehba)
> 3. 04:00 AM - Re: props again (johnjung@compusenior.com)
> 4. 05:06 AM - Re: Roll (Woody)
> 5. 06:40 AM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 08/30/03
(DSmald@aol.com)
> 6. 07:47 AM - Fuel Pump or Vapor Lock ? (Mike Pierzina)
> 7. 10:46 AM - Re: Kolb: props reply (MEMATUZAK@aol.com)
> 8. 01:38 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 08/30/03 (bryan
green)
> 9. 02:02 PM - Firefly Seat (Chuck Davis - Comcast)
> 10. 02:51 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (Richard Pike)
> 11. 03:39 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (BMWBikeCrz@aol.com)
> 12. 04:02 PM - Re: trailer (Masqqqqqqq@aol.com)
> 13. 04:42 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (Bob Bean)
> 14. 04:52 PM - Re: Roll (Bob Bean)
> 15. 06:08 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (Don Gherardini)
> 16. 06:17 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (Larry Bourne)
> 17. 07:18 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (CRAIG M NELSON)
> 18. 07:51 PM - Re: trailer (ron wehba)
> 19. 08:19 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (jerb)
> 20. 08:49 PM - Re: Firefly Seat (Don Gherardini)
> 21. 10:59 PM - Web Page (Larry Bourne)
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> Time: 03:16:31 AM PST US
> From: "ron wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: trailer
> QUOTED_EMAIL_TEXT, REFERENCES)
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
>
> that would be great to have something to go by! thanks
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <herbgh@juno.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: trailer
>
>
> > --> 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: 03:24:35 AM PST US
> From: "ron wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: trailer
> BAYES_30, QUOTED_EMAIL_TEXT, REFERENCES)
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
>
> great, thanks,,,where is your shoulder harness hooked to?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Masqqqqqqq@aol.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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: 04:00:31 AM PST US
> From: "johnjung@compusenior.com" <johnjung@compusenior.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: props again
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "johnjung@compusenior.com"
<johnjung@compusenior.com>
>
> Unnamed 503er and Group,
>
> I used a 66" two blade Warp on an original Firestar with a 377. It
> worked great and sounded good. After I built my Firestar II, I bought a
> wood prop to sell with the original Firestar, so that I could use the
> Warp on the II. I used it on the II for less than 30 minutes. It was way
> too loud for me. And a Warp is too heavy to add the extension that you
> can use on an IVO (at least on a B box). So I have been using an IVO on
> an extension for the last 5 years on my Firestar II.
>
> John Jung
>
>
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> Time: 05:06:12 AM PST US
> From: "Woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Roll
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
>
> I wish I knew what I did. I will have to set it up and take a whole bunch
> of measurements to find out what is going on. If I discover anything I
will
> post it to the list.
>
> > 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.
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 5
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>
> Time: 06:40:50 AM PST US
> From: DSmald@aol.com
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 08/30/03
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: DSmald@aol.com
>
> Bryan:
> I have about 120 hours on my Hirth 2702, and the only problem I have had
> with it is it does not like bad connections in the ignition system, and
would
>
> run rough on the mag checks usually after shutting down, and restarting
when
> warm. I removed all of my bullet connectors in my wiring and soldered all
of
> them, even to the ignition switches. I had to tighten the factory bullet
> connectors between the CDI box and generator coil by squeezing the female
and
> reconnecting them-- I think that was where the problem was to begin with,
I haven't
> had
> any problem since doing that. It has been dependable, and cold it usually
> starts on the second pull with the choke on. At 4200 rpm and a 64 inch 2
blade
>
> warp, I cruise at 50 mph. using around 2 gal/hr. in my FS1. It is a bit
heavier
>
> than the Cuyuna and 2SI that I had on my FS1, and uses slightly more fuel,
> but it stays running!!! In all I am satisfied with it.
> Fly Safe! Darren Smalec, FS1, Central MI.
>
> In a message dated 8/31/2003 2:59:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> kolb-list-digest@matronics.com writes:
>
> > Time: 07:00:34 AM PST US
> > From: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
> > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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)
> > -
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 6
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>
> Time: 07:47:06 AM PST US
> From: "Mike Pierzina" <planecrazzzy@lycos.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Fuel Pump or Vapor Lock ?
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" <planecrazzzy@lycos.com>
>
> Hey Guys,
> I fired up my 582 the other day and "top end" was rough....I
figured it
> was old fuel....I didn't have a decent hose to sipfon the fuel , so I
pulled
> the fuel line apart and drained most the fuel. I added the new fuel and
with
> a few primes it was running. I warmed it up to 140 degrees and then
started to
> raise the RPM's higher until I could test "top end".
> It ran great , top end was smooth again.
> Next day I loaded it on the trailer , packed all the gear, and while I
was doing
> my warm-up I couldn't get it to rev up , I noticed the fuel line going to
> the rear carb wasn't pushing the fuel. and after the engine would die , I
noticed
> the fuel in the line would return to the fuel pump....
> I'm getting a new rebuild kit for the Mikuni fuel pump.
> Do any of you guys think it has anything to do with "Vapor Lock" .....I
wouldn't
> think so because of the run time the day before 10 - 15 min ......
> and wouldn't you know it parts place is closed today...
> Well, back to work on my Kolb. I'm still fabracating a 2cycle oil
tank....which
> was delayed because of the heat & humidity...
> Gotta Fly...
> Mike in MN FSII 503 w/injection
> "B" w/ 3 blade-66" IVO ,EIS,GPL, 90% done 90% to go...
>
> ---
> Sometimes you just have to take the leap
> and build your wings on the way down...
> Gotta Fly...
>
>
> Get advanced SPAM filtering on Webmail or POP Mail ... Get Lycos Mail!
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 7
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>
> Time: 10:46:14 AM PST US
> From: MEMATUZAK@aol.com
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb: props reply
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: MEMATUZAK@aol.com
>
> Thanks for the input. And no I NEVER get caught in rain living in the
> Sunshine state. Just like it never rains at SunNFun. Or wait 20 minutes
and it
> will
> change:)
>
> Thanks
> Richard P
> John H
> John J
> and Bryan for the VG plans
>
> MEMatuzak
> AKA
> Mike Matuszczak
> FSII
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 8
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>
> Time: 01:38:59 PM PST US
> From: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 08/30/03
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
>
> Thanks for the input Darren. Do not archive
> Bryan Green (Elgin SC)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <DSmald@aol.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 08/30/03
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: DSmald@aol.com
> >
> > Bryan:
> > I have about 120 hours on my Hirth 2702, and the only problem I have
had
> > with it is it does not like bad connections in the ignition system, and
> would
> > run rough on the mag checks usually after shutting down, and restarting
> when
> > warm. I removed all of my bullet connectors in my wiring and soldered
all
> of
> > them, even to the ignition switches. I had to tighten the factory bullet
> > connectors between the CDI box and generator coil by squeezing the
female
> and
> > reconnecting them-- I think that was where the problem was to begin
with,
> I haven't had
> > any problem since doing that. It has been dependable, and cold it
usually
> > starts on the second pull with the choke on. At 4200 rpm and a 64 inch
2
> blade
> > warp, I cruise at 50 mph. using around 2 gal/hr. in my FS1. It is a bit
> heavier
> > than the Cuyuna and 2SI that I had on my FS1, and uses slightly more
fuel,
> > but it stays running!!! In all I am satisfied with it.
> > Fly Safe! Darren Smalec, FS1, Central MI.
> >
> > In a message dated 8/31/2003 2:59:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > kolb-list-digest@matronics.com writes:
> >
> > > Time: 07:00:34 AM PST US
> > > From: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
> > > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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)
> > > -
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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>
> Time: 02:02:41 PM PST US
> From: "Chuck Davis - Comcast" <davis207@comcast.net>
> "Kolb-List Digest List" <kolb-list-digest@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Chuck Davis - Comcast"
<davis207@comcast.net>
>
> The stock seat in my firefly is coming apart. I know several list members
> have replaced their seats with office chairs. I have a chair I'm looking
to
> mount in the firelfy. Any tips on good ideas or what to aviod?
>
> thanks
>
>
> Chuck Davis
> Firefly 028
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 10
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>
> Time: 02:51:19 PM PST US
> From: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
> You might want to avoid this one. But it is a nice office chair...
> http://www.fairfieldchair.com/cgi-bin/showprodthumb.cgi?sid=1030-35
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
> Do Not Archive
>
> At 05:02 PM 8/31/03 -0400, you wrote:
>
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Chuck Davis - Comcast"
> ><davis207@comcast.net>
> >
> >The stock seat in my firefly is coming apart. I know several list
members
> >have replaced their seats with office chairs. I have a chair I'm looking
to
> >mount in the firelfy. Any tips on good ideas or what to aviod?
> >
> >thanks
> >
> >
> >Chuck Davis
> >Firefly 028
> >
> >
>
>
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>
>
> Time: 03:39:55 PM PST US
> From: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
>
> My Firestar has the sling I would replace it with the same thing in a
> heartbeat ! It will save your bacon in a hard landing !!! ...
>
>
> Dave
>
> In a message dated 8/31/03 5:52:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> rwpike@charter.net writes:
>
> << http://www.fairfieldchair.com/cgi-bin/showprodthumb.cgi?sid=1030-35 >>
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 12
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>
>
> Time: 04:02:21 PM PST US
> From: Masqqqqqqq@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: trailer
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Masqqqqqqq@aol.com
>
> I bolted the shoulder harnesses to the upper engine mounts, up on the
frame
> where the pivots bolt through. Then I crossed the straps before they get
to my
>
> shoulders. I'll keep your e-mail address, and let you know when I post
pics
> of it.
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 13
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>
>
> Time: 04:42:06 PM PST US
> From: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
>
> I love that chair....could use cupholders though. -BB do not archive
> -english is a doofuss language, should be spelt arkive
>
> Richard Pike wrote:
>
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
> >
> >You might want to avoid this one. But it is a nice office chair...
> >http://www.fairfieldchair.com/cgi-bin/showprodthumb.cgi?sid=1030-35
> >
> >Richard Pike
> >MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
> >
> >Do Not Archive
> >
> >At 05:02 PM 8/31/03 -0400, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Chuck Davis - Comcast"
> >><davis207@comcast.net>
> >>
> >>The stock seat in my firefly is coming apart. I know several list
members
> >>have replaced their seats with office chairs. I have a chair I'm
looking to
> >>mount in the firelfy. Any tips on good ideas or what to aviod?
> >>
> >>thanks
> >>
> >>
> >>Chuck Davis
> >>Firefly 028
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 14
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>
>
> Time: 04:52:48 PM PST US
> From: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Roll
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
>
> Maybe you made enough compensating mistakes to achieve kolb nirvana.
> Several years back an old-timer in the area had a really ratty pre-war
> T-craft. If you stood back of it you could see a goodly twist in one
wing.
> Seems to me one of our listers who goes by the initials E.S. did some
> flying in it. Later this now senior aviator told me that bird had a nasty
> tendency to spin at stall. hmm, wonder who used to sign that rat off?
> Ed??? -BB do not archive
>
> Woody wrote:
>
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
> >
> > I wish I knew what I did. I will have to set it up and take a whole
bunch
> >of measurements to find out what is going on. If I discover anything I
will
> >post it to the list.
> >
> >
> >
> >> 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.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 15
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>
>
> Time: 06:08:51 PM PST US
> From: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
>
> Yes ...I am haveing the Sling seat blues also....only have 12 hours
logged,
> and I cant go very far on the 5 gallons...bit no matter..and hour inthe
> sling seat and im ready to get out....so Im building a 10 gal tamk and
> thinking of what im gonna do about that seat..office chair seems heavy and
> large for a Firefly..but Im listening to all ideas
>
> do not archive
>
> http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
> Don Gherardini-
> FireFly 098
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 16
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>
>
> Time: 06:17:29 PM PST US
> From: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
>
> I used upholstered fiberglass bucket seats for a dune buggy, and it seems
> like it'll be fine. Not too heavy and fairly comfy. I think it'll be
> better with temper foam and a bit of lumbar support. Lar.
>
> Larry Bourne
> Palm Springs, CA
> Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
> www.gogittum.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini"
<donghe@one-eleven.net>
> >
> > Yes ...I am haveing the Sling seat blues also....only have 12 hours
> logged,
> > and I cant go very far on the 5 gallons...bit no matter..and hour inthe
> > sling seat and im ready to get out....so Im building a 10 gal tamk and
> > thinking of what im gonna do about that seat..office chair seems heavy
and
> > large for a Firefly..but Im listening to all ideas
> >
> > do not archive
> >
> > http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
> > Don Gherardini-
> > FireFly 098
> >
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 17
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>
>
> Time: 07:18:53 PM PST US
> From: "CRAIG M NELSON" <vitalfx0@msn.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "CRAIG M NELSON" <vitalfx0@msn.com>
>
> I have three of the 1030-35 executive swivels in my extra and can't wait
to try
> them on a long x country
> uncle Craig
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Richard Pike
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
> You might want to avoid this one. But it is a nice office chair...
> http://www.fairfieldchair.com/cgi-bin/showprodthumb.cgi?sid1030-35
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
> Do Not Archive
>
> At 05:02 PM 8/31/03 -0400, you wrote:
>
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Chuck Davis - Comcast"
> ><davis207@comcast.net>
> >
> >The stock seat in my firefly is coming apart. I know several list
members
> >have replaced their seats with office chairs. I have a chair I'm looking
to
> >mount in the firelfy. Any tips on good ideas or what to aviod?
> >
> >thanks
> >
> >
> >Chuck Davis
> >Firefly 028
> >
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 18
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>
>
> Time: 07:51:33 PM PST US
> From: "ron wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: trailer
> BAYES_20, QUOTED_EMAIL_TEXT, REFERENCES)
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
>
> thanks, much help!! ron in tx.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Masqqqqqqq@aol.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: trailer
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Masqqqqqqq@aol.com
> >
> > I bolted the shoulder harnesses to the upper engine mounts, up on the
> frame
> > where the pivots bolt through. Then I crossed the straps before they
get
> to my
> > shoulders. I'll keep your e-mail address, and let you know when I post
> pics
> > of it.
> >
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 19
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>
>
> Time: 08:19:39 PM PST US
> From: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
>
> We use a cushion seat and back we got from on of those aeroplane
> companies. It's not real thick but it comfortable. Don't recall which
one
> but I look at it next trip to the aeroport. Does the front edge of your
> seat cut into the back of your thighs? When I ordered the kit I had Kolb
> lower the bar about an inch on the front of the seat, helped a lot. I'm
> not the only one that has complained about this.
> jerb
>
> At 08:14 PM 8/31/03 -0500, you wrote:
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
> >
> >Yes ...I am haveing the Sling seat blues also....only have 12 hours
logged,
> >and I cant go very far on the 5 gallons...bit no matter..and hour inthe
> >sling seat and im ready to get out....so Im building a 10 gal tamk and
> >thinking of what im gonna do about that seat..office chair seems heavy
and
> >large for a Firefly..but Im listening to all ideas
> >
> >do not archive
> >
> >http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
> >Don Gherardini-
> >FireFly 098
> >
> >
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 20
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>
>
> Time: 08:49:00 PM PST US
> From: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly Seat
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
>
> Well....no The front bar does not bother me..I made a seat cusion with 2
> squares of temper foam..one green and one blue...and a back pad of 1 layer
> of blue. covered with denim. But it still is uncomfortable I tried one of
> those fiberglass seats with a 5 gallon tank made on the back but it just
> would not fit with out alot of trouble, and then would sit too high I
think.
> I have flown along time one of those and i was sure hoping it would
> fit..solving my fuel prob and seat problem also...
>
> I think the sling back angle is most of my problem...
>
> dO NOT ARCHIVE
>
> http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
> Don Gherardini-
> FireFly 098
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 21
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>
>
> Time: 10:59:55 PM PST US
> From: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Web Page
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
>
> Okefenokee is published, and ol' Lar's gonna hit the hay. Enjoy ! ! !
>
> http://www.webpictures.homestead.com/03homepage.html . Do not
Archive.
>
> Larry Bourne
> Palm Springs, CA
> Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
> www.gogittum.com
>
>
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| Subject: | EGT Instrument problem |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Gene Ledbetter <gdledbetter@earthlink.net>
Kolbers,
While flying last week, the temperature needle for the front cylinder
on my 447 starting vibrating and then died. Analysis of the problem
indicates that the sender thermocouples for both cylinders function
correctly so the problem is either the wiring between my terminal strip
and the instrument or the instrument.
Have any of you folks had the instrument (Westach Dual EGT) fail? I
lean toward that to be the problem but really don't want to spend the
$74 plus shipping to find it's a wiring problem...
Gene Ledbetter
Cincinnati
Firefly 445 - 240 hrs
85 hrs since January (I've really been flying this thing)
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| Subject: | Re: EGT Instrument problem |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Gene, swap wires/cylinders....BB do not archive
Gene Ledbetter wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Gene Ledbetter <gdledbetter@earthlink.net>
>
>Kolbers,
>
>While flying last week, the temperature needle for the front cylinder
>on my 447 starting vibrating and then died. Analysis of the problem
>indicates that the sender thermocouples for both cylinders function
>correctly so the problem is either the wiring between my terminal strip
>and the instrument or the instrument.
>Have any of you folks had the instrument (Westach Dual EGT) fail? I
>lean toward that to be the problem but really don't want to spend the
>$74 plus shipping to find it's a wiring problem...
>
>Gene Ledbetter
>Cincinnati
>Firefly 445 - 240 hrs
>85 hrs since January (I've really been flying this thing)
>
>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim O'Day" <oday@cableone.net>
I took my just completed FSII out for some taxi testing yesterday. The wind
was at about a 30 deg X-Wind to the runway @8 KT. I made 20 +/- taxi/hop
runs up and down a rural runway with long grass.
My notes:
After about 3 passes, very comfortable with the directional control.
I accidentally got airborne (4th pass down the runway) one time and nearly
lost it. The wind was a bit gusty....and.... - whoops! Important, keep
angle of attack low at low speeds. Cindy was sure I was going to crash in
the plowed field. Recovered with adding a bit of power and lowering the
nose and steered it back onto the runway.
Flew several runs down the runway (it is 5000' long) at 3' and 45 +/- mph
indicated. I let it crab into the wind, fly for 500', then cross control
and land. Very easy to manage.
Need to remember to lower the nose to keep from climbing, got up 20+ ft
again by mistake.
I have flown gliders a lot and the visual reference is nearly identical.
The engine runs incredibly smooth, but there is more lag in the power coming
in than I am used to.
Landed tail first, felt OK, landed 3 point, felt fine, landed with the
mains, that felt good too.
I imagine getting more airspeed will be a different feel again.
I posted a couple of pictures to the web. My pictures are not great, but it
is of interest just how flat the ND land is. Trees in this part of the
country are all planted.
http://myweb.cableone.net/ODAY/index.html
Much to windy today for UL novice flying. Will wait for a calm wind
condition (rare in ND) or a light wind aligned with the runway. Looking
forward to a test in the pattern.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
Be careful what you open -
Just got an attachment from an address called
pictures@matronics.com
and it was the sobig.f worm/virus as part of a
wicked_scr1.scr attachment.
AVG antivirus intercepted it, but just because some attachment comes to you
from matronics, don't be too eager to open it...
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
do not archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Thanks...............seems to be a rash of 'em going around. I've caught
several viruses just today, and I'll watch for that'n. Lar.
Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Pike" <rwpike@charter.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: pictures@matronics.com=sobig worm virus
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
> Be careful what you open -
>
> Just got an attachment from an address called
> pictures@matronics.com
> and it was the sobig.f worm/virus as part of a
> wicked_scr1.scr attachment.
>
> AVG antivirus intercepted it, but just because some attachment comes to
you
> from matronics, don't be too eager to open it...
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
> do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Testing Notes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Im excited for you Jim..congrats..
do not archive
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
Don Gherardini-
FireFly 098
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> Still at it................just published the new web
> page on the deep south, including Alabama, Mississippi
> and Louisiana.
> Busy Lar.
Larry/All:
Thanks for the fine pictures of my AO and airstrip. You did
a good job and enjoyed your visit, even though it was short.
Take care,
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Cy Galley" <cgalley@qcbc.org>
NO attachments come from Matronics as Matronics strips them all. Anything
with an attachment purported to some from there is a virus.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Pike" <rwpike@charter.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: pictures@matronics.com=sobig worm virus
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
> Be careful what you open -
>
> Just got an attachment from an address called
> pictures@matronics.com
> and it was the sobig.f worm/virus as part of a
> wicked_scr1.scr attachment.
>
> AVG antivirus intercepted it, but just because some attachment comes to
you
> from matronics, don't be too eager to open it...
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
> do not archive
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Wayne" <boyter@mcsi.net>
HELP
Need Stator plate, And Flywheel for rotax 582 Blue head motor.
A good used one would be nice.
Wayne Boyter
Kolb mark 111
Rotax 582
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