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1. 08:35 AM - Re: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s (Dave & Eve Pelletier)
2. 08:37 AM - Spark Plug Gap (Kirby Dennis Contr ASC/TM)
3. 09:36 AM - Re: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s (Richard Pike)
4. 10:15 AM - Re: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s (John Hauck)
5. 10:28 AM - MKIII Throttle Extension (Harry Wingert)
6. 11:02 AM - Re: MKIII Throttle Extension (Larry Bourne)
7. 02:10 PM - FAA Inspection is over ... . (Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious)
8. 02:19 PM - Re: Testing Notes (WhiskeyVictor36@aol.com)
9. 02:27 PM - Re: MKIII Throttle Extension (Richard Pike)
10. 02:44 PM - Re: FAA Inspection is over ... . (Larry Bourne)
11. 02:51 PM - Web Pages - Done (Larry Bourne)
12. 03:09 PM - Re: FAA Inspection is over ... . (John Hauck)
13. 03:16 PM - Re: MKIII Throttle Extension (Harry Wingert)
14. 03:21 PM - Re: MKIII Throttle Extension (Harry Wingert)
15. 03:58 PM - Re: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s (jerb)
16. 04:38 PM - Re: MKIII Throttle Extension (ron wehba)
17. 04:58 PM - Re: FAA Inspection is over ... . (Larry Bourne)
18. 06:10 PM - TRIP, Oil pressure gauge & sad news (Scott Trask)
19. 06:43 PM - Re: Testing Notes (GeoR38@aol.com)
20. 06:55 PM - Annual Fly-in pics (Don Gherardini)
21. 07:21 PM - Re: TRIP, Oil pressure gauge & sad news (John Williamson)
22. 07:26 PM - Re: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s (Richard Pike)
23. 08:15 PM - Re: TRIP, Oil pressure gauge & sad news (John Hauck)
24. 08:17 PM - Re: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s (jerb)
25. 08:28 PM - Safety Question - Oil pressure gauge (jerb)
26. 08:34 PM - Michigan Thumb Fall Color Tour (Fackler, Ken)
27. 08:46 PM - Re: Safety Question - Oil pressure gauge (John Hauck)
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| Subject: | Re: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dave & Eve Pelletier" <pelletier@cableone.net>
John H./Richard/All
I'm a non-mechanic, so take what I'm saying with that in mind. Years
ago, I found that the best "fuel saver" was a vacuum gauge on my pickup. It
was amazing how quick you let up on the gas when you see the needle really
react and know that you're pouring gas thru the carbs. It sounds like your
fuel flow meter. Are they kind of the same? If so, I know vacuum gauges
then only cost around $10 or so (Does that tell you how long ago). If all
of this is correct, then would it be worth it to put one in the Mk III
(582)? I 'spect it would be hooked up to the vacuum line to the fuel pump,
wouldn't it?
Regards,
AzDave
Do Not Archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
> Richard/All:
>
> Save your pennies for a fuel flow meter. I have had one on
> the boat for years. It is one of the best instruments I
> have ever had. It is amazing how quickly I come back on the
> throttle when the flow reaches 12 to 13 gph. Found I could
> reduce power and get almost the same cruise at 10gph.
>
> I should start looking for one for the MK III. Probably
> really help get me into the best cruise/fuel burn power setting.
>
> I don't know if cleaning a prop helps performance or not. I
> clean mine periodically anyhow. Some say a rough surface is
> more efficient than a clean polished surface on a prop.
>
> It seems though, that when I wash ole Miss P'fer, she flies
> like a new one.
>
> Take care,
>
> john h
>
>
> Richard Pike wrote:
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
> >
> > Have had problems for a while with the Westach tach on my 582, turned
out
> > to be the tach coil in the Ducati ignition, apparently it's a fairly
common
> > problem. Added a Tiny Tach to the panel to compare against the original
> > tach and was pleasantly surprised at how well the Tiny Tach works.
> > Was unpleasantly surprised to very carefully do a series of airspeed/rpm
> > checks and discovered that 20P is not quite as speedy at various engine
> > settings as it seemed with the Westach. It is still a bit better than
TNK
> > advertises, but not as good as it seemed before. Bleah. Hate to have to
> > admit it, but it's true. And confession is good for the soul, even if it
> > doesn't do much for the ego...
> >
> > 4500 rpm = 50 mph
> > 5000 rpm = 60 mph
> > 5500 rpm = 70 mph
> > 6000 rpm = 80 mph
> > 6450 rpm = 90 mph
> >
> > Checked the prop on preflight, it was covered with bug guts, chose not
to
> > clean it, so these numbers are not optimum, but probably fairly typical
of
> > day in day out stuff. I know if I wash the airplane, polish the prop,
etc,
> > I can get a couple more mph here or there, and a 92-93 mph top end, but
I
> > think these numbers are probably real world performance.
> >
> > Climbout is at 6200-6250 and gives about 800-900 fpm with the oat around
> > 80, so that's not too bad. Now I need to get out the complicated and
> > confusing Rotax fuel flow chart and try and figure out what best economy
> > cruise REALLY is. And fix my web page to reflect the real numbers.
> >
> > Richard Pike
> > MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
> >
> > Do Not Archive
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Kirby Dennis Contr ASC/TM <Dennis.Kirby@kirtland.af.mil>
Kolb Friends -
What's the preferred method for setting the gaps on aviation spark plugs?
(The kind of plugs with the two side electrodes.)
Do I need a special tool, or will pliers or a vice work?
I have a blade-type feeler guage. Will this work, or do I need a wire-type
feeler guage?
Many thanks ...
Dennis Kirby
Mark-3, Verner-powred in
Cedar Crest, NM
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| Subject: | Re: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
Interesting thought. I bought one of those little vacuum gauges and hooked
it up to the primer port in the side of the Bing carbs, and got nothing,
zilch. But running a tee off the vacuum pulse line at the back of the fuel
pump? Hummm... It will have to have a restrictor in line to damp out the
pulses, but that's no problem. I'll let you know in a week or so how it
works. It could be that the tuning of the exhaust will affect the pressure
of the intake pulses, but who knows? And it could be that measuring the
pressure pulses in the crankcase of a 2-stroke is apples and oranges
compared to measuring the manifold vacuum of a 4-stroke.
But I already have the gauge, and I can use it to replace the useless
Westach tach.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 08:34 AM 9/3/03 -0700, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dave & Eve Pelletier"
><pelletier@cableone.net>
>
>John H./Richard/All
> I'm a non-mechanic, so take what I'm saying with that in mind. Years
>ago, I found that the best "fuel saver" was a vacuum gauge on my pickup. It
>was amazing how quick you let up on the gas when you see the needle really
>react and know that you're pouring gas thru the carbs. It sounds like your
>fuel flow meter. Are they kind of the same? If so, I know vacuum gauges
>then only cost around $10 or so (Does that tell you how long ago). If all
>of this is correct, then would it be worth it to put one in the Mk III
>(582)? I 'spect it would be hooked up to the vacuum line to the fuel pump,
>wouldn't it?
>Regards,
>AzDave
>Do Not Archive
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> >
> > Richard/All:
> >
> > Save your pennies for a fuel flow meter. I have had one on
> > the boat for years. It is one of the best instruments I
> > have ever had. It is amazing how quickly I come back on the
> > throttle when the flow reaches 12 to 13 gph. Found I could
> > reduce power and get almost the same cruise at 10gph.
> >
> > I should start looking for one for the MK III. Probably
> > really help get me into the best cruise/fuel burn power setting.
> >
> > I don't know if cleaning a prop helps performance or not. I
> > clean mine periodically anyhow. Some say a rough surface is
> > more efficient than a clean polished surface on a prop.
> >
> > It seems though, that when I wash ole Miss P'fer, she flies
> > like a new one.
> >
> > Take care,
> >
> > john h
> >
> >
> > Richard Pike wrote:
> >
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
> > >
> > > Have had problems for a while with the Westach tach on my 582, turned
>out
> > > to be the tach coil in the Ducati ignition, apparently it's a fairly
>common
> > > problem. Added a Tiny Tach to the panel to compare against the original
> > > tach and was pleasantly surprised at how well the Tiny Tach works.
> > > Was unpleasantly surprised to very carefully do a series of airspeed/rpm
> > > checks and discovered that 20P is not quite as speedy at various engine
> > > settings as it seemed with the Westach. It is still a bit better than
>TNK
> > > advertises, but not as good as it seemed before. Bleah. Hate to have to
> > > admit it, but it's true. And confession is good for the soul, even if it
> > > doesn't do much for the ego...
> > >
> > > 4500 rpm = 50 mph
> > > 5000 rpm = 60 mph
> > > 5500 rpm = 70 mph
> > > 6000 rpm = 80 mph
> > > 6450 rpm = 90 mph
> > >
> > > Checked the prop on preflight, it was covered with bug guts, chose not
>to
> > > clean it, so these numbers are not optimum, but probably fairly typical
>of
> > > day in day out stuff. I know if I wash the airplane, polish the prop,
>etc,
> > > I can get a couple more mph here or there, and a 92-93 mph top end, but
>I
> > > think these numbers are probably real world performance.
> > >
> > > Climbout is at 6200-6250 and gives about 800-900 fpm with the oat around
> > > 80, so that's not too bad. Now I need to get out the complicated and
> > > confusing Rotax fuel flow chart and try and figure out what best economy
> > > cruise REALLY is. And fix my web page to reflect the real numbers.
> > >
> > > Richard Pike
> > > MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
> > >
> > > Do Not Archive
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> John H./Richard/All I'm a non-mechanic, so take what I'm
> saying with that in mind. Years ago, I found that the
> best "fuel saver" was a vacuum gauge on my pickup.
> AzDave
Dave/All:
Good to hear form you. I send Eve my love. What a gal.
Best damn cook at MV. Course AZ Dave helped her a little.
That reminds me of what a good time everyone had at MV. I
look forward to doing it again soonest.
I have used the vacuum gauge in boat and car. It is a good
reminder to come off the power to save fuel. However, for
me, the fuel flow meter really gets my attention when it
shouts the full gallons and tenth of gallons racing through
the system. Maybe use both and get the max out of them.
Take care,
john h
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| Subject: | MKIII Throttle Extension |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
I am looking for the hardware to move my throttle from center to the left side
of the cockpit. Does anyone know where I can order it?
Harry Wingert
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| Subject: | Re: MKIII Throttle Extension |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
I'm not sure there's a kit available. It's pretty simple to build; if you
like, take a look at mine on my website, under "Building Vamoose."
Lar.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: MKIII Throttle Extension
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
>
> I am looking for the hardware to move my throttle from center to the left
side of the cockpit. Does anyone know where I can order it?
> Harry Wingert
>
>
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| Subject: | FAA Inspection is over ... . |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious" <bbrocious@hotmail.com>
And I have an airworthiness certificate AND a Repairman's certificate in my
possession! The FAA lady was a real sweetheart. Now there's one woman that
dearly loves general aviation! She talked about getting goose bumps
listening to the sound of the big radial engines at Oshkosh and touching the
fabric on their old wings. The inspection lasted 5 hours but that was only
because of all the stories she wanted to tell. Hardly took a glance at the
builder's log, pictures, or even the airplane for that matter.
Thanx again for all the Kolb List help. It was most valuable! See ya'll at
the Kolb Fly In later this month!
Bob
Bob, Kathleen, and Kory Brocious
Tenacity Farm
Campbellsburg, Kentucky
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| Subject: | Re: Testing Notes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: WhiskeyVictor36@aol.com
In a message dated 09/01/2003 9:47:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
oday@cableone.net writes:
> 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.
You got that right! I was stationed at Grand Forks, ND, AFB in 1959 and that
was the windiest place I have ever been subjected to. I had a little Ducati
motorcycle that wouldn't (couldn't) buck the head wind in 4th gear. Had to
shift down to 3rd, gain some speed, then try 4th again until it slowed down and
repeat the procedure all over again.
Do Not Archive
Bill Varnes
Original FireStar
Audubon NJ
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| Subject: | Re: MKIII Throttle Extension |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
Lockwood catalog, page 127, top right. I would use the two lever,
non-reversing SR2NI setup and use the red knob for the starter
enrichner. Be aware that you will need to weld some tabs to your cockpit
tubing to attach it, and also weld some cable housing retaining stops to
the cockpit tubing.
I am very satisfied with it, Aircraft Spruce and CPS also sell it.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
do not archive
At 12:27 PM 9/3/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
>
>I am looking for the hardware to move my throttle from center to the left
>side of the cockpit. Does anyone know where I can order it?
>Harry Wingert
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: FAA Inspection is over ... . |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Good for you................hope I get one like that. 5 hours ?? You
must've been wore out. Lar.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious" <bbrocious@hotmail.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: FAA Inspection is over ... .
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious"
<bbrocious@hotmail.com>
>
> And I have an airworthiness certificate AND a Repairman's certificate in
my
> possession! The FAA lady was a real sweetheart. Now there's one woman
that
> dearly loves general aviation! She talked about getting goose bumps
> listening to the sound of the big radial engines at Oshkosh and touching
the
> fabric on their old wings. The inspection lasted 5 hours but that was
only
> because of all the stories she wanted to tell. Hardly took a glance at
the
> builder's log, pictures, or even the airplane for that matter.
>
> Thanx again for all the Kolb List help. It was most valuable! See ya'll
at
> the Kolb Fly In later this month!
> Bob
>
> Bob, Kathleen, and Kory Brocious
> Tenacity Farm
> Campbellsburg, Kentucky
>
>
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| Subject: | Web Pages - Done |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
I'm pleased to say that after mighty exertions and brain straining thought, I finally finished the web pages on my trip. These final 2 cover my visit to Richard & Charlotte Harris in Arkansas, and the West page covers visits to Ronnie Wehba and Dave Rains, as well as Carlsbad Caverns. Take a look at: http://www.webpictures.homestead.com/travelling.html . Go to "Vacation 03" and click on the appropriate title. Nope.............no work on Vamoose yet - it's 112 degrees in the shade out there today, up from 108 yesterday, and ol' Lar is holed up for the time being, with the A/C running nearly steady. Snivel snivel ! ! ! Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
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| Subject: | Re: FAA Inspection is over ... . |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> Good for you................hope I get one like that. 5 hours ?? You
> must've been wore out. Lar.
Bob/All:
Big Lar wants to know if she was worn out? hehehe
john h
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: MKIII Throttle Extension |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
Thanks Richard
Harry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Pike" <rwpike@charter.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MKIII Throttle Extension
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
> Lockwood catalog, page 127, top right. I would use the two lever,
> non-reversing SR2NI setup and use the red knob for the starter
> enrichner. Be aware that you will need to weld some tabs to your cockpit
> tubing to attach it, and also weld some cable housing retaining stops to
> the cockpit tubing.
> I am very satisfied with it, Aircraft Spruce and CPS also sell it.
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
> do not archive
>
>
> At 12:27 PM 9/3/03 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
> >
> >I am looking for the hardware to move my throttle from center to the left
> >side of the cockpit. Does anyone know where I can order it?
> >Harry Wingert
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: MKIII Throttle Extension |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
Thanks Lar
Har
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MKIII Throttle Extension
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
>
> I'm not sure there's a kit available. It's pretty simple to build; if
you
> like, take a look at mine on my website, under "Building Vamoose."
> Lar.
>
> Larry Bourne
> Palm Springs, CA
> Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
> www.gogittum.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
> To: "Kolb Chat Line" <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: MKIII Throttle Extension
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
> >
> > I am looking for the hardware to move my throttle from center to the
left
> side of the cockpit. Does anyone know where I can order it?
> > Harry Wingert
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Richard,
Do you have an EIS engine monitor. You may be able to get it converted to
add the fuel flow option. I got it and really like it but it will set you
back about $300 if I recall right.
jerb
do not archive
At 11:07 PM 9/2/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
>Richard/All:
>
>Save your pennies for a fuel flow meter. I have had one on
>the boat for years. It is one of the best instruments I
>have ever had. It is amazing how quickly I come back on the
>throttle when the flow reaches 12 to 13 gph. Found I could
>reduce power and get almost the same cruise at 10gph.
snip...
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: MKIII Throttle Extension |
BAYES_30, QUOTED_EMAIL_TEXT, RCVD_IN_OSIRUSOFT_COM, REFERENCES)
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
Larry, really enjoyed your visit here, hope you had a great time,if anyone
on the list missed larry ,,you missed a swell fellow. thanks for the part in
you site,,ron in still hot texas.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MKIII Throttle Extension
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
>
> Thanks Richard
> Harry
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Pike" <rwpike@charter.net>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MKIII Throttle Extension
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
> >
> > Lockwood catalog, page 127, top right. I would use the two lever,
> > non-reversing SR2NI setup and use the red knob for the starter
> > enrichner. Be aware that you will need to weld some tabs to your
cockpit
> > tubing to attach it, and also weld some cable housing retaining stops to
> > the cockpit tubing.
> > I am very satisfied with it, Aircraft Spruce and CPS also sell it.
> >
> > Richard Pike
> > MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
> >
> > do not archive
> >
> >
> > At 12:27 PM 9/3/03 -0500, you wrote:
> >
> > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
> > >
> > >I am looking for the hardware to move my throttle from center to the
left
> > >side of the cockpit. Does anyone know where I can order it?
> > >Harry Wingert
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: FAA Inspection is over ... . |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Yah, I know what you're thinking, you nasty ol' man. Innocent
Lar. Do not Archive.
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: FAA Inspection is over ... .
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
>
> > Good for you................hope I get one like that. 5 hours ?? You
> > must've been wore out. Lar.
>
> Bob/All:
>
> Big Lar wants to know if she was worn out? hehehe
>
> john h
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
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| Subject: | TRIP, Oil pressure gauge & sad news |
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Scott Trask <sctrask@diisd.org>
Hi
Last month my wife and I flew down around lower Michigan and it was a nice
trip. The weather mostly was good. We had one day that we had to sit for 4
hours because of low ceiling. We didn't get over to see Rick Neilsen or my
wife's brother on that side of the state because the weather was not doing
too good.
We began our 5-day trip by flying up to Munising (Lake Superior) and
followed the shoreline for a ways. Then to Mackinac Island, around the
thumb area and ventured to the west. Our goal was to hop & stop at many
airports--flying short legs. We stopped at an airport in the thumb that had
sailplanes and caught a ride--that was great! Then we headed north, back
over the bridge to the U.P. We flew to Whitefish Point, following the Lake
Superior shoreline we had missed on the way down to Lower Michigan. Then I
experienced loss in oil pressure--or at least my gauge said so. It couldn't
have happened at a worse place! I watched the needle drop to about 20 lbs.
then back to 50 lbs. and then to 0 or below and then back up to 50 lbs. I
was playing with the throttle, seeing if the oil pressure would get better.
My wife asked me what I was doing. I pointed to the oil pressure gauge and
now she could sit on the edge of her seat too. All we had to land on was
tree tops. The engine kept running, the temperature didn't get any hotter.
I headed to the closest airport (Luce County in Newberry) about 40 miles
away. By then I knew my oil pressure gauge couldn't be right. I should
have put a piece of tape over the gauge so I couldn't see it, in case it did
its crazy dance again. From then on, however, the gauge read that I had
adequate pressure. When I got home, I put a manual gauge on and got rid of
the sending unit system!
John Hauck, John Williamson and Rick Neilsen, it was a pleasure to have
you guys as guests in my home on the way to Oshkosh this year. It was a
load of fun to watch you guys to fly in, as well as to fly out with you to
Oshkosh. Hope we can do it again next year. One thing I was a bit
disappointed in was that after I fed you guys pasties and venison, nobody
jumped up and volunteered to move my wood pile into the hangar for the
winter. (It's just a little 8-hour job, after all!) Maybe next year I'll
have to try porketta and wild turkey and see if I get any volunteers then!
Just a quick note and invitation to all you out there. My EAA Chapter 439
is sponsoring a fly-in at IMT on Saturday, Sept. 20 (rain day Sept. 21).
One sad note. Aaron Gustafson (the guy that flew in the day before our
Oshkosh trip and had a flat tire on his Firestar) lost his 29 year old son
in an auto accident. He had a wife and two kids.
Scott Trask
MKIII IMT
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| Subject: | Re: Testing Notes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: GeoR38@aol.com
In a message dated 9/1/03 9:47:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, oday@cableone.net
writes:
> 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
>
Do not archive
Why, I thought those were great pictures....sure wish I was smart enough to
put some on the web. BTW ...were those REALLY angels or someone's darling
daughters?...nice touch.
George RAndolph
firestar driver from Akron....er ... The Villages in Fla
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| Subject: | Annual Fly-in pics |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
I Just recieved a message from the webmaster of American Aero's web site. he
posted pictures of the Fly-in at Tommy's Airpark at lake Sangchris, where my
bird is hangared . The Fly-in was a HUGE success...over 100 planes showed
up.....well....about 90 airplanes and a half a dozen spam-cans!!..LOL
Anyway here is the link...lots of pretty birds to gaze at, and a wonderful
Fly-in to attend for all you fellas looking for a place to wander. Several
venders, including Wayne Ison and his new Tricycle Airbike...a couple of PPC
dealers...wonderful camping areas, lots of free food and drink..always held
the weekend before labor day..also BFI refresher courses on friday. Mark you
calanders for next year and consider it folks..its a real good one.
Go to Annual eaa flyin button....then 2003 flyin button...to look at flyin
pics. here is the link.
http://americanaero.us/
Oh Ya...the FlagFly got alot of celluloid....also on the photo gallery
page...I guess the photographer was kinda taken by my paint job.
I might add that there were 3 forced landings due to engine outs. 2 were
Kolbs .. no one hurt..but a bent gear on a Firestar...a busted boom and bent
gear an cage on a twinstar..he landed in a tall bean feild just 50 ft short
of runway.... and a total'd Team ?-Max..he found the CornFeild on the other
side....All 3 Rotax's ....To bad they didnt have a good American engine like
a Cuyuna!.(snicker)
Highlight for me was Sunday eve...everybody was about gone...and a P-51 and
a F4U Corsair buzzed us real low 3 times around (dethatched the runway) on
their way back from an Airshow somewhere...
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
Don Gherardini-
FireFly 098
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| Subject: | Re: TRIP, Oil pressure gauge & sad news |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Scott, & Kolber's
The pleasure was all mine Scott, truly enjoyed your hospitality. You should
have hinted harder you need some wood moved.
I recommend a stop at Iron Mountain, MI and a visit with Scott if you are
anywhere close.
Aaron if a great guy and my sympathy goes out to him for his lose.
Fly Safe,
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, SN: 008, Verner 133M
Airplane: 441 hours, Engine: 0 hours
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
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| Subject: | Re: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
Nope. Back when I built my Kolb, a friend sold me his firewall forward 532
along with the panel for the cost of just the panel.
So I am the "steam gauge man" to the max.
EIS would be better, but so it goes...
Might replace the tach with a NavMan fuel flow gauge???
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Do Not Archive
At 06:01 PM 9/3/03 -0700, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
>
>Richard,
>Do you have an EIS engine monitor. You may be able to get it converted to
>add the fuel flow option. I got it and really like it but it will set you
>back about $300 if I recall right.
>jerb
>do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: TRIP, Oil pressure gauge & sad news |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Scott Trask wrote:
> John Hauck, John Williamson and Rick Neilsen, it was a pleasure to have
> you guys as guests in my home on the way to Oshkosh this year.
> One sad note. Aaron Gustafson (the guy that flew in the day before our
> Oshkosh trip and had a flat tire on his Firestar) lost his 29 year old son
> in an auto accident. He had a wife and two kids.
Scott/All:
It was my pleasure to spend time at your home in the UP. I
love it up there. Another day or so and I would become a
real Yooper. I enjoyed meeting your Dad and all your flying
friends.
Sorry about the wood pile, but I was busy eating pasties and
venison burgers (always eat the freezer burned ones first).
We had a great flight to Oshkosh together.
I hope we can do it again.
Please give me Aaron's home address and telephone number bc.
Thanks,
john h
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Tiny Tach #s vs. Westach #s |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
I no more than sent the reply below and I recalled your having a
Westach...da....
If your interested in a fuel flow meter there are a couple of choices. One
if Floscan and the other is a unit made in Australia and is now being sold
over here in the states. I've seen recent ads for it but as normal I can't
find it when you need it. I'll keep an eye out for it. None of these fuel
flow toys are cheap, expect $300-$350. I've got the EIS option and it
works great.
jerb
At 10:20 PM 9/3/03 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
>Nope. Back when I built my Kolb, a friend sold me his firewall forward 532
>along with the panel for the cost of just the panel.
>So I am the "steam gauge man" to the max.
>EIS would be better, but so it goes...
>
>Might replace the tach with a NavMan fuel flow gauge???
>
>Richard Pike
>MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
>Do Not Archive
>
>
>At 06:01 PM 9/3/03 -0700, you wrote:
>
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
> >
> >Richard,
> >Do you have an EIS engine monitor. You may be able to get it converted to
> >add the fuel flow option. I got it and really like it but it will set you
> >back about $300 if I recall right.
> >jerb
> >do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Safety Question - Oil pressure gauge |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Here's a safety question. Should there be a restrictor inserted in the oil
pressure line in the event if should break it would reduce the oil
loss. Ask your A&I, A&P, and DAR?
jerb
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| Subject: | Michigan Thumb Fall Color Tour |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
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For those of you monitoring the list who live in or near the Michigan Thumb area,
we're planning another little "round the thumb" flight for October 4. Several
of you mentioned that when we did this last spring that you would have liked
to have been invited. So if you're interested, (and all pilots are welcome,
regardless of aircraft type, though we're primarily an ultralight club) please
contact me DIRECT, off-list at:
kfackler@ameritech.net
-Ken Fackler
Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
Rochester MI
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| Subject: | Re: Safety Question - Oil pressure gauge |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> Here's a safety question. Should there be a restrictor
> inserted in the oil pressure line in the event if should
> break it would reduce the oil loss. Ask your A&I, A&P,
> and DAR? jerb
jerb/Gang:
I'll stick with electronic guauges with senders. I use VDO
most of the time. Get them from marine suppliers. Once in
a great while I'll get a sender to start acting up on me,
but for the most part they seem to be pretty reliable.
Wouldn't look forward to the chance of hot oil being sprayed
on me from the pressure line.
john h
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