Today's Message Index:
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1. 07:04 AM - Re: Engine Change (Larry Bourne)
2. 07:51 AM - Re: TRIP, Oil pressure gauge & sad news (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
3. 09:42 AM - tinted windshield (Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com)
4. 09:52 AM - Re: tinted windshield (HShack@aol.com)
5. 11:01 AM - Testing Update (Jim O'Day)
6. 11:06 AM - Re: tinted windshield (Bob N.)
7. 12:01 PM - learning (Paul Petty)
8. 12:13 PM - Re: tinted windshield (Richard Pike)
9. 01:30 PM - Fw: Kolb Mk III parts (John Richmond)
10. 01:44 PM - Re: Engine Change (Richard Harris)
11. 02:12 PM - Re: Engine Change (Larry Bourne)
12. 02:15 PM - Re: tinted windshield (Larry Bourne)
13. 02:16 PM - Re: Alaska 2004 (John Hauck)
14. 02:19 PM - Re: MK III 3 X RUDDER CABLES (Larry Bourne)
15. 02:32 PM - Re: TRIP, Oil pressure gauge & sad news (John Hauck)
16. 02:55 PM - In flight adjustable (Larry Cottrell)
17. 03:16 PM - Re: In flight adjustable (John Hauck)
18. 03:41 PM - Re: learning (SGreenpg@aol.com)
19. 04:16 PM - Rotax 582 for sale (John Richmond)
20. 04:27 PM - Re: Rotax 582 for sale (John Hauck)
21. 04:30 PM - Kolbra Modificaitions (John Williamson)
22. 05:13 PM - Re: In flight adjustable (Larry Cottrell)
23. 06:13 PM - Mk III/912 Certification (H MITCHELL)
24. 06:41 PM - Re: Testing Update (bryan green)
25. 06:44 PM - Re: Kolbra Modificaitions (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
26. 06:50 PM - Re: learning (Don Gherardini)
27. 06:59 PM - Re: Kolbra Modificaitions (John Williamson)
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| Subject: | Re: Engine Change |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Can't open the movie, John. I get a broken Quick Time logo, and it just
sits there. Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Engine Change
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson"
<kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
>
> Hello,
>
> Well I finally got the Verner 133M engine started today. I had a wiring
problem yesterday that kept it from starting and the exhaust system the
dealer built for me won't fit and be flyable.
>
> Here is what the Verner 133M looks like on top of the Kolbra:
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot5/100_1012.JPG
>
> I rigged the exhaust with just straight pipes so I could at least start
it. Here is the QuickTime Movie of the engine start (5.5 MB):
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot5/100_1014.MOV
>
> Since it will be a while before I can get an exhaust system built that I
will fly under, I will remove the Verner and install the Jabiru back on the
Kolbra. I have some serious flying to do this month and I won't let the
exhaust problem slow me down.
>
>
> 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: TRIP, Oil pressure gauge & sad news |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
Scott
Sorry to hear about Aaron's son please share my sympathy.
I just got back from another mini vacation on Lake Michigan with my wife.
Thanks again for your hospitality and allowing this troll to stay a your
lovely home in Gods country. I have deer at my place but you have so many
you are literally tripping over them, wow. I truly enjoyed the trip to
Oshkosh and hope to make it next year also. I did have a concern (did I
share this with you?) that two of your trees seemed to be waiting to grab
my left wig tip, but they stayed put and didn't.
I have this strip in lower Michigan that has only had one non resident
airplane land at this year. All those promises about visits and even Larry
Bourne thumbed his nose at me.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIII
Do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Trask" <sctrask@diisd.org>
<kolb-list@matronics.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: TRIP, Oil pressure gauge & sad news
> --> 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.
>
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| Subject: | tinted windshield |
09/07/2003 12":39:20.PM@matronics.com,
MIME-CD complete at 09/07/2003 12:39:20.PM@matronics.com,
Serialize by Router on SMTP102/URSCorp(Release 5.0.11 |July 24, 2002) at
09/07/2003 12:42:19.PM@matronics.com
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com
I am considering replacing the existing windshield on my Mrk III, which is
scratched some, with tinted lexan. Has anybody else done this? I was
concerned it might be too dark to be safe. Im pretty much a fair-weather
only pilot, and definitely wont be flying at night, so that is not an
issue. Would like to hear any experience and opinions on this.
regards,
Erich Weaver
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| Subject: | Re: tinted windshield |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com
In a message dated 9/7/03 12:43:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com writes:
> I am considering replacing the existing windshield on my Mrk III, which is
> scratched some, with tinted lexan. Has anybody else done this? I was
> concerned it might be too dark to be safe. Im pretty much a fair-weather
> only pilot, and definitely wont be flying at night, so that is not an
> issue. Would like to hear any experience and opinions on this.
>
>
>
The tinting will decrease your vision when fying at dust [somewhat].
Get the least shade of tint & it won't affect you too much.
It looks cool too.
Shack
FS II
SC
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim O'Day" <oday@cableone.net>
Well, I took my FSII up for the 1st time this morning. Wind, down the
runway @ 6 KT. Climbed up to 1000' to feel it out, and all felt good.
Flew the pattern a couple of circuits @ 1000' and then did some slow flight
at 40 MPH (indicated) and 4000 rpm. Reduced power to feel for the stall
holding altitude, not much more than a mush, no buffet felt, and the nose
just dropped about 5 deg and flew out of it.
First landing: not bad, but the next one was just fine. Took a break to
inspect everything, have some coffee and then up for another flight. Wind
was now 10+ KTs and still down the runway.
Now it had warmed up quite a bit and the thermals off the black plowed
fields were creating turbulence, the first flight was smooth as glass
though. Winds aloft were quite a bit stronger at 1000', seemed to have 0
ground speed against the wind. Thermals were creating a lot of lift and it
was fun to feel them out. I decided to call it a day, I could see the wind
was increasing and I am leaving town in the AM. Did not want to bust it up
and have to think about that.
Plane flew hands and feet off - straight and level, no trim will be needed.
TT in the air - 1.0 hour. Engine ran good, temps in the target range. ASI
jumped around much more than I would expect, my static source is behind the
panel, maybe this is why.
Much different than I am used to flying, but very stable and super simple to
fly. The Kolb = fun. A real blast.
Jim O'Day
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: tinted windshield |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net>
I replaced my so-called clear windscreen on Cardinal--with very light
neutral grey. Old one had been polished too many times without washing
first--scratches very annoying in sun. The new one was nice, except for
thick haze and smog. When I used neutral grey eyeglasses it made it
almost too dark, but I still liked it a lot.
Bob N.
do not archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Kolbers,
IFR weather kept me from flying lessons today:-( so ground school has been it for
today. I am in the weight and balance section of my ground school. I am using
the ASA ground school test prep for my training. They mention that the "datum
line" is provided from the aircraft engineer. So I am wondering, where is the
datum line on a Kolb and is it provided by the factory or is this a reference
point that has to be figured out by me, the builder? In the lesson they show
the datum line at or about the prop on a C-172. Is this normal? And how does
a pusher configuration compare? Geeeeessss... flight training and learning to
built at the same time!! I must be nuts!
King Kolbra ordered.....
pp
the student
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| Subject: | Re: tinted windshield |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
When I next replace my windshield, I will put some of that plastic window
tint film on the inside. We have picture windows on the south side of our
house at the dining room, and we used plastic tinted film to cut the sun's
heat and glare. It does not scratch like Lexan, it seems almost scratch
proof in normal usage. I plan to use amber (bronze) to improve visibility
in hazy conditions.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 12:39 PM 9/7/03 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com
>
>
>I am considering replacing the existing windshield on my Mrk III, which is
>scratched some, with tinted lexan. Has anybody else done this? I was
>concerned it might be too dark to be safe. Im pretty much a fair-weather
>only pilot, and definitely wont be flying at night, so that is not an
>issue. Would like to hear any experience and opinions on this.
>
>
>regards,
>
> Erich Weaver
>
>
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| Subject: | Fwd: Kolb Mk III parts |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Richmond <twoschmoops@yahoo.com>
For sale, parts from Mk III.
Gas cans (4), tires(4), brake set, 5-point
harnesses (2), cushions(2), strobes(2), facet fuel pumps (2, not
pictured), ASI, tach, ignition.
Make offers, will take checks, reasonable shipping charges.
If not satisfied, your $$ back.
Contact me off-list at this YAHOO address. Thanks.
*********
VIEW PICTURES
http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b32e3f642592
(If you can't click on this link, try copying and pasting it
into your web browser.)
NOTE : You don't have to buy any of these pictures....these are just for you to
view for my sale. They would LIKE you to buy pictures, but NOTrequired.
John & Lynn Richmond
Mary Kay Cosmetics - D.I.Q. !
lynn-richmond@marykay.com
---------------------------------
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| Subject: | Re: Engine Change |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris" <rharris@magnolia-net.com>
Me too John, Am on a dial up connection, took for ever to download. Still
could not play, it just sits there.
By the way Lar. We really enjoyed your visit, and appreciate the write up
and the good things you had to say, however there must be something wrong
with your camera, makes me look fat. Must be the depth of field thing.
c-ya
Richard Harris
DO NOT ARCHIVE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Engine Change
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
>
> Can't open the movie, John. I get a broken Quick Time logo, and it just
> sits there. Lar. Do not Archive.
>
> Larry Bourne
> Palm Springs, CA
> Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
> www.gogittum.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Engine Change
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson"
> <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > Well I finally got the Verner 133M engine started today. I had a wiring
> problem yesterday that kept it from starting and the exhaust system the
> dealer built for me won't fit and be flyable.
> >
> > Here is what the Verner 133M looks like on top of the Kolbra:
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot5/100_1012.JPG
> >
> > I rigged the exhaust with just straight pipes so I could at least start
> it. Here is the QuickTime Movie of the engine start (5.5 MB):
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot5/100_1014.MOV
> >
> > Since it will be a while before I can get an exhaust system built that I
> will fly under, I will remove the Verner and install the Jabiru back on
the
> Kolbra. I have some serious flying to do this month and I won't let the
> exhaust problem slow me down.
> >
> >
> > 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: Engine Change |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Sturdy's the word, Richard, sturdy..............uh - didn't I say something
about South-run Cookin'.................?? I enjoyed the visit, too. I'll
bet it's good to have your computer back, eh ?? Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Harris" <rharris@magnolia-net.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Engine Change
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris"
<rharris@magnolia-net.com>
>
> Me too John, Am on a dial up connection, took for ever to download. Still
> could not play, it just sits there.
>
> By the way Lar. We really enjoyed your visit, and appreciate the write up
> and the good things you had to say, however there must be something wrong
> with your camera, makes me look fat. Must be the depth of field thing.
>
> c-ya
>
> Richard Harris
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Engine Change
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
> >
> > Can't open the movie, John. I get a broken Quick Time logo, and it just
> > sits there. Lar. Do not Archive.
> >
> > Larry Bourne
> > Palm Springs, CA
> > Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
> > www.gogittum.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
> > To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Kolb-List: Engine Change
> >
> >
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson"
> > <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
> > >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > Well I finally got the Verner 133M engine started today. I had a
wiring
> > problem yesterday that kept it from starting and the exhaust system the
> > dealer built for me won't fit and be flyable.
> > >
> > > Here is what the Verner 133M looks like on top of the Kolbra:
> > http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot5/100_1012.JPG
> > >
> > > I rigged the exhaust with just straight pipes so I could at least
start
> > it. Here is the QuickTime Movie of the engine start (5.5 MB):
> > http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot5/100_1014.MOV
> > >
> > > Since it will be a while before I can get an exhaust system built that
I
> > will fly under, I will remove the Verner and install the Jabiru back on
> the
> > Kolbra. I have some serious flying to do this month and I won't let the
> > exhaust problem slow me down.
> > >
> > >
> > > 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: tinted windshield |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
You'll want to get the good stuff, and follow the directions exactly. I see
many, many cars here in the desert with window film that's a mass of
bubbles. Can't do the visibility any good. Lar.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Pike" <rwpike@charter.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: tinted windshield
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
> When I next replace my windshield, I will put some of that plastic window
> tint film on the inside. We have picture windows on the south side of our
> house at the dining room, and we used plastic tinted film to cut the sun's
> heat and glare. It does not scratch like Lexan, it seems almost scratch
> proof in normal usage. I plan to use amber (bronze) to improve visibility
> in hazy conditions.
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
>
> At 12:39 PM 9/7/03 -0400, you wrote:
>
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com
> >
> >
> >I am considering replacing the existing windshield on my Mrk III, which
is
> >scratched some, with tinted lexan. Has anybody else done this? I was
> >concerned it might be too dark to be safe. Im pretty much a fair-weather
> >only pilot, and definitely wont be flying at night, so that is not an
> >issue. Would like to hear any experience and opinions on this.
> >
> >
> >regards,
> >
> > Erich Weaver
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> I was planning on flying to Alaska next summer, probably in July. Going to
> do some fishing and prospecting. Let us know what time period your
> thinking about.
> Dave Rains
Dave/All:
We are shooting for July 2004. Nothing is in concrete yet.
Since this is an Unplanned, unsponsored, unorganized
flight, we may never know for sure.
However, as we go along with the planning for the flight,
serious stuff, we might want to come up with an email list
of those planning on participating at fliers, supporters
(may have a good place to eat or RON in your area), and
interested folks that could contribute something to our
adventure.
You would be welcomed with open arms, my friend, to make
this journey with us.
john h
PS: Don't want to take up Kolb List band width with
something that does not interest all on the List.
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| Subject: | Re: MK III 3 X RUDDER CABLES |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Vamoose is in the trailer, which is backed up to a block wall, so I can't
see in the tube, but seems to me I ran the cables under the H-beam. Didn't
want them laying on it and rubbing. Anyone else ?? Seems to be
cooling off a bit, down around 102 - 104 during the days
now..............when it gets well down into the 90's, that's winter
weather, and it'll come out of the trailer for the final preparation.
Yessssss ! ! ! GoGittum Lar.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Ballenger" <ulpilot@cavtel.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: MK III 3 X RUDDER CABLES
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim Ballenger" <ulpilot@cavtel.net>
>
> Kolbers
> I am installing the rudder cables in my MK III 3 X. The manual does not
say how to route the cables through the boom tube either above the "H"
assembly or below it. Does anybody on the list remember how they routed
theirs. While I'm asking, how did you route the elevator cables in the boom
tube?
>
> Thanks
> Jim Ballenger
> Flying a FS KXP 447
> Building a MK III X
> Virginia Beach, VA
>
> 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>
> I have this strip in lower Michigan that has only had one non resident
> airplane land at this year. All those promises about visits and even Larry
> Bourne thumbed his nose at me.
>
> Rick Neilsen
Rick/All:
Rick has a beautiful grass strip.
I got a good look at it from the air, but could not roust
anyone from the house. Decided, after four or five noisy
passes, that no one was home. I would have landed anyway,
but the wind was howling out of the west. The approach to
the west was a little hairy for this first time visitor
because of some beautifully large trees. So, I did the next
best thing and flew to Snuffy Smith's place, to find him
also AWOL from the homestead. :-)
Next time I'll get in there.
john h
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | In flight adjustable |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrel@kfalls.net>
Gang,
It has been said before that the in-flight adjustable did not work very
well on a Kolb. When I bought my Mark III it had a non working in-flight
adjustable on it. Well I sent it to Long Beach to get repaired because I was
only able to get 6100 wot and I knew that at 4100 feet altitude I needed all
the rpm that I could get for climb out. I put it on last night and was able
to fly it for the first time today. I took all the pitch out of the blade
that I could get and headed down the runway. By pitching it as flat as I
could get I achieved 6600 on climb out. It was better. Once I attained
altitude I started applying pitch. It was very noticeable in the sound of
the engine. Next I ran it all the way up to as close to 6700 as I could get
and then cut the throttle back to 6000 rpms, and observed my air speed. 67
mph on my GPS. I flew a triangle and did not see any change in air speed so
I felt sure that the wind was not a factor. Leaving the throttle alone I
applied pitch until my rpm's dropped to 5500. My air speed also dropped to
55 mph GPS. The motor noise was again noticeably laboring.
All in all I flew 74 miles and burned approximately 5 gal of gas. I did
quite a bit of engine runs on the ground trying to get the prop torked
properly, so the gas burn may be a bit off. I find it hard to believe that a
harder working engine using the same amount of throttle could possibly burn
less fuel. I do know that it would take quite a bit longer to go anywhere. I
can find no reason to pitch the plane for anything other than 6600.
Larry
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| Subject: | Re: In flight adjustable |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
I can find no reason
> to pitch the plane for anything other than 6600. Larry
Larry/All:
Thanks for sharing the test info with us.
Did you happen to record, paper or memory, what you EGT's
were doing as you changed pitch adjustments?
Would be very interesting to find out.
I agree with you on single pitch, best approach, for Kolbs.
Especially two stroke engines. We do not have a report
from Kolbs with 4 stroke and inflight adjustable prop.
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: SGreenpg@aol.com
In a message dated 9/7/03 3:01:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ppetty@c-gate.net
writes:
> So I am wondering, where is the datum line on a Kolb and is it provided by
> the factory or is this a reference point that has to be figured out by me,
> the builder?
Paul,
The instructions with my M3 used the wing leading edge. But you can
establish your own datum and it will work out too. It is just a reference point
to do
all measurements and calculations from.
Steven
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| Subject: | Rotax 582 for sale |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Richmond <twoschmoops@yahoo.com>
Rotax 582 for sale, Silver Head, approximately 81.5 hrs since major overhaul by
A&P 314820886AP. AT 44 hrs, installed new Rotax radiator / cooling system, and
both pistons. Oil injector and two, three blade props included (composite
WARP drive, and one wood). Excellent condition, runs GREAT. $2000 o.b.o.
Contact me off-list at this YAHOO address. Thanks.
*********
VIEW PICTURES
http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b32e31792588
(If you can't click on this link, try copying and pasting it
into your web browser.)
NOTE : You don't have to buy any of these pictures....these are just for you to
view for my sale. They would LIKE you to buy pictures, but NOTrequired.
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| Subject: | Re: Rotax 582 for sale |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
John Richmond wrote:
> Rotax 582 for sale, Silver Head,
John/All:
Looks like you are doing a major parting out. Hope I am not
prying, but how come you are selling all your stuff?
john h
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| Subject: | Kolbra Modificaitions |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Larry, Richard and all,
For those folks following the changes I am making to the Kolbra, I have added a web page to my website with photos of the old and new parts. http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot5/KolbraMods.htm
When I get the new exhaust system built for the Verner 133M, I will complete the
engine and propeller change.
Hopefully the links to the movies work better from the webpage.
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, SN: 008, Jabiru 2200, 441 hours
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
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| Subject: | Re: In flight adjustable |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrel@kfalls.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: In flight adjustable
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> Did you happen to record, paper or memory, what you EGT's
> were doing as you changed pitch adjustments?
>
> Would be very interesting to find out.
Sorry I left that out, I considered it to be one of the more interesting
things that occurred during the test. At first there did not seem to be any
difference other than the reduction of speed, then about 10 minutes into the
flight with the 6600 rpm's I got a warning light on my EIS telling me that
the egt temps were over 1200. I was of course operating in the mid range of
6000 rpm's. I then pitched the blades just a bit more, not more than 100
rpms down and brought the temps back down to the 1160 range. They did not go
much more than 1210 at the highest, but I considered the fact that I may
need to change the needle setting.
I am not sure if I told every one the plane was set up to be operating
at approx 300 feet altitude. I was sure that I would have trouble with the
setting at 4000 feet. I changed the needles in both carbs because the plugs
were a bit darker than I thought they should have been.After the change I
found that it was running way too lean, due to higher egt temps, so I reset
it to the original setting.It seemed to stay between 1050 and 1100 with that
jet setting. Now with the prop turning where it should be I may need to
change. I will need to look into it more, taking the plugs out and doing
some checking that way. I will probably reset the needles again and see what
that does.
For the first time I felt that the plane performed as it should have. So
far the performance has been the same as my firestar with a 447, only it
burned more gas.
I may be open to a offer for the In- Flight adjustable, if any one wants
it. Now I think that I will sell my Firestar II as well.
Larry, Oregon
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| Subject: | Mk III/912 Certification |
Seal-Send-Time: Sun, 7 Sep 2003 21:12:37 -0400
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "H MITCHELL" <mitchmnd@msn.com>
Mk III N7078A was inspected this morning and a Special Airworthiness Certificate
was issued. I still have some clean up items but she is ready to go for forty
hours within 25 miles of home base.
Thanks to all who have helped through your postings on this site.
Special thanks to L. Ray Baker, John Hauck, Richard Pike and others re where to
locate the ELT antenna. It finally ended up clamped to a frame member just aft
of the passenger seat. It works but I am not sure why :)
I'll try to get some pics on line of some of the more unique features of this machine.
Duane the plane, Tallahassee, FL
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| Subject: | Re: Testing Update |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
Congradulations Jim.
Bryan Green (Elgin SC)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim O'Day" <oday@cableone.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Testing Update
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim O'Day" <oday@cableone.net>
>
>
> Well, I took my FSII up for the 1st time this morning. Wind, down the
> runway @ 6 KT. Climbed up to 1000' to feel it out, and all felt good.
>
> Flew the pattern a couple of circuits @ 1000' and then did some slow
flight
> at 40 MPH (indicated) and 4000 rpm. Reduced power to feel for the stall
> holding altitude, not much more than a mush, no buffet felt, and the nose
> just dropped about 5 deg and flew out of it.
>
> First landing: not bad, but the next one was just fine. Took a break to
> inspect everything, have some coffee and then up for another flight. Wind
> was now 10+ KTs and still down the runway.
>
> Now it had warmed up quite a bit and the thermals off the black plowed
> fields were creating turbulence, the first flight was smooth as glass
> though. Winds aloft were quite a bit stronger at 1000', seemed to have 0
> ground speed against the wind. Thermals were creating a lot of lift and
it
> was fun to feel them out. I decided to call it a day, I could see the
wind
> was increasing and I am leaving town in the AM. Did not want to bust it
up
> and have to think about that.
>
> Plane flew hands and feet off - straight and level, no trim will be
needed.
> TT in the air - 1.0 hour. Engine ran good, temps in the target range.
ASI
> jumped around much more than I would expect, my static source is behind
the
> panel, maybe this is why.
>
> Much different than I am used to flying, but very stable and super simple
to
> fly. The Kolb = fun. A real blast.
>
> Jim O'Day
>
> do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolbra Modificaitions |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
John
I got the movie to work just fine but I did need to down load the quick time
player. The sound of that unmuffled Verner was wild
I looked at your photos for the Verner. I looked like it was mounted higher
than the Jabiru that you had. Is the thrust line higher or does it just look
that way in the photo. My concern is that you will have more thrust with the
redrive engine and maybe a higher thrust line you will have to reduce your
forward CG limits. Also don't go for full throttle till you get some air
speed or you will be looking at the ground more than you want.
I'm trying to decide if I dislike the high trust line of my VW enough to
modify the cage to get the lower thrust line.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Kolbra Modificaitions
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson"
<kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
>
> Larry, Richard and all,
>
> For those folks following the changes I am making to the Kolbra, I have
added a web page to my website with photos of the old and new parts.
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot5/KolbraMods.htm
>
> When I get the new exhaust system built for the Verner 133M, I will
complete the engine and propeller change.
>
> Hopefully the links to the movies work better from the webpage.
>
>
> John Williamson
> Arlington, TX
>
> Kolb Kolbra, SN: 008, Jabiru 2200, 441 hours
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
>
> do not archive
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Paul...It might not be the same on a Kolbra..but on my FireFly the factory
suggested Datum is the leading edge of the wing with the tail jacked up to
in-flight atrtitude.
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
Don Gherardini-
FireFly 098
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| Subject: | Re: Kolbra Modificaitions |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Hi Rick and all,
Thanks for the advice on not going full power too soon.
The thrust line is 3 inches higher with the Verner compared to the Jabiru.
Yes it did sound awesome with the straight pipes pointed outward.
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, SN: 008, Jabiru 2200, 441 hours
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
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