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1. 05:17 AM - Responses to the Fly-In (Airgriff2@aol.com)
2. 08:27 AM - Re: Ben Ransom (Gherkins Tim-rp3420)
3. 08:52 AM - Re: Ben Ransom (Paul Petty)
4. 09:33 AM - Re: Ben Ransom (Ben Ransom)
5. 09:52 AM - Re: Ben Ransom (John Williamson)
6. 09:59 AM - Re: jackpot (John Williamson)
7. 10:20 AM - CAVU (Bob Bean)
8. 11:50 AM - Re: jackpot (kuffel)
9. 12:18 PM - Wheel Pants (Harry Wingert)
10. 12:28 PM - Re: jackpot (John Williamson)
11. 01:23 PM - Re: Wheel Pants (Jim Ballenger)
12. 02:09 PM - Transition from C-172 (Blackwell, Charlie & Meredith)
13. 02:43 PM - Re: kid at Christmas (Woody)
14. 02:43 PM - Re: Kit on order (Woody)
15. 02:43 PM - Re: Wheel Pants (Harry Wingert)
16. 02:56 PM - Re: Michigan Fall Color Tour (Woody)
17. 03:56 PM - wating..... (Paul Petty)
18. 04:54 PM - Re: kid at Christmas (Larry Bourne)
19. 05:03 PM - Re: kid at Christmas (Kirk Smith)
20. 05:17 PM - Cracks in 912 oil reservoirmounting bracket (Peter Volum)
21. 05:19 PM - Borrowed Photo (Peter Volum)
22. 05:26 PM - Re: wating..... (James and Cathy Tripp)
23. 06:24 PM - Some old pictures I found, enjoy (WillUribe@aol.com)
24. 07:52 PM - Re: Cracks in 912 oil reservoirmounting bracket (Woody)
25. 09:14 PM - Re: jackpot (kuffel)
26. 11:00 PM - help (boyd young)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Airgriff2@aol.com
Wow, we have had 2 days of responses on the list to the question I asked
about who was planning to attend the Kolb Fly-In. In that short time, about 22
people have said they will be there. It sounds like there will be a great turn
out. I'm sure many others are going to be there also. My wife is waiting for
her doctor to schedual surgery for her. Hopefully it isnt around that weekend
so I can make the 14 hr drive and attend.
To all those driving or flying, Have a safe trip.
Bob Grifin
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Gherkins Tim-rp3420 <rp3420@motorola.com>
Hey Ben,
Congrats on the completion of your rebuild! Good to hear your going back up in
the air in your Firestar! The best for you and the plane come this Saturdays
hop. Hope all goes well. Good to see your presence on the list lately. Make
sure you post some pictures of the new/rebuilt plane and let us know how it
all goes with a detailed test flight report.
For those new to the list in the last few years, Ben was a "daily poster" four
years ago when I joined this list. Love his detailed comments, and especially
his web site with all the pictures of his local flying/landing spots. Lots a
neat ideas/engineering he has tried are also posted on his site. Lost his plane
due to high winds on mothers day three years ago (I hate looking at those
pictures). Ben has always been super friendly to me and full of great advise.
Kindest regards,
Tim Gherkins
Fabric and tape complete. Waiting for cooler weather to paint.
Phx,AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: Ben Ransom [mailto:bwr000@yahoo.com]
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New Kolb Owner
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com>
-Ben
...thinking a bit about first flights myself. Almost took my FS to
the airport last night, but trailer lights were screwy after sitting in
the weather for 3 years. Will probably just play it conservative and
wait till Sat morning. Ready to go tho. :)
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--- Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com> wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com>
>
> The Firestar is a very nicely mannered ultralight; it has no bad
> habits. I would recommend (strongly) that you take a lesson in any
> other dual ultralight. I assume the Powered Parachute flies and
> handles quite differently, and the C-172 is too fast and heavy to
> give
> you the cues needed in the Firestar. Getting just one lesson in a
> light wing-loading airplane (any ultralight trainer) would be $50
> well
> spent IMO. Lots of things are easy once you know how to do them.
> -Ben Ransom
> Firestar KXP
>
> --- "J.L.Turner" <jimturner@mwt.net> wrote:
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "J.L.Turner" <jimturner@mwt.net>
> >
> > Greetings!
> >
> > I recently purchased a Kolb Firestar I with a 377 Rotax and BRS
> > system. My aviation background is 150 hours of Powered Parachute
> > flying with a Basic Flight Instructor license, 40 hours of ground
> > school for private pilot license, and 15 hours in a Cessna 172. I
> > bought the Firestar because I wanted a safe ultralight that was
> > relatively easy to fly. All my research pointed me to the
> Firestar.
> >
> > Initially I was very confident in being able to transition to the
> > Firestar. I've spent a few hours practicing high speed taxi runs
> and
> > ground maneuvering while waiting for an evening with little wind.
> > I've read everything I can about the Kolb, including the owners
> > manual. I fully understand that you fly the Firestar to the ground
> > without flare at about 40 mph and maintain your airspeed while
> > inflight at about 45-50 mph. As I said, I felt very confident with
> my
> > ability and other GA instructors and pilots tell me I'd have no
> > problem. However, the previous owner talks about the Firestar as
> if
> > it were a "widow maker" and insisting I receive several hours of
> dual
> > instruction in a Kolb, (something I have not been able to find
> around
> > SW Wisconsin). While getting as much experience is always best, at
> > some point I feel that you have to get the Firestar off the ground
> to
> > advance the flying technique of a particular aircraft. Any
> comments?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> =====
> http://mae.ucdavis.edu/~ransom
>
> __________________________________
> http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
>
>
>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
What is the address for Ben's website?
pp
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Gherkins Tim-rp3420" <rp3420@motorola.com>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Ben Ransom
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Gherkins Tim-rp3420 <rp3420@motorola.com>
>
> Hey Ben,
>
> Congrats on the completion of your rebuild! Good to hear your going back
up in the air in your Firestar! The best for you and the plane come this
Saturdays hop. Hope all goes well. Good to see your presence on the list
lately. Make sure you post some pictures of the new/rebuilt plane and let
us know how it all goes with a detailed test flight report.
>
> For those new to the list in the last few years, Ben was a "daily poster"
four years ago when I joined this list. Love his detailed comments, and
especially his web site with all the pictures of his local flying/landing
spots. Lots a neat ideas/engineering he has tried are also posted on his
site. Lost his plane due to high winds on mothers day three years ago (I
hate looking at those pictures). Ben has always been super friendly to me
and full of great advise.
>
>
> Kindest regards,
> Tim Gherkins
> Fabric and tape complete. Waiting for cooler weather to paint.
> Phx,AZ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ben Ransom [mailto:bwr000@yahoo.com]
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New Kolb Owner
>
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com>
> -Ben
> ...thinking a bit about first flights myself. Almost took my FS to
> the airport last night, but trailer lights were screwy after sitting in
> the weather for 3 years. Will probably just play it conservative and
> wait till Sat morning. Ready to go tho. :)
> do not archive
> --- Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com>
> >
> > The Firestar is a very nicely mannered ultralight; it has no bad
> > habits. I would recommend (strongly) that you take a lesson in any
> > other dual ultralight. I assume the Powered Parachute flies and
> > handles quite differently, and the C-172 is too fast and heavy to
> > give
> > you the cues needed in the Firestar. Getting just one lesson in a
> > light wing-loading airplane (any ultralight trainer) would be $50
> > well
> > spent IMO. Lots of things are easy once you know how to do them.
> > -Ben Ransom
> > Firestar KXP
> >
> > --- "J.L.Turner" <jimturner@mwt.net> wrote:
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "J.L.Turner" <jimturner@mwt.net>
> > >
> > > Greetings!
> > >
> > > I recently purchased a Kolb Firestar I with a 377 Rotax and BRS
> > > system. My aviation background is 150 hours of Powered Parachute
> > > flying with a Basic Flight Instructor license, 40 hours of ground
> > > school for private pilot license, and 15 hours in a Cessna 172. I
> > > bought the Firestar because I wanted a safe ultralight that was
> > > relatively easy to fly. All my research pointed me to the
> > Firestar.
> > >
> > > Initially I was very confident in being able to transition to the
> > > Firestar. I've spent a few hours practicing high speed taxi runs
> > and
> > > ground maneuvering while waiting for an evening with little wind.
> > > I've read everything I can about the Kolb, including the owners
> > > manual. I fully understand that you fly the Firestar to the ground
> > > without flare at about 40 mph and maintain your airspeed while
> > > inflight at about 45-50 mph. As I said, I felt very confident with
> > my
> > > ability and other GA instructors and pilots tell me I'd have no
> > > problem. However, the previous owner talks about the Firestar as
> > if
> > > it were a "widow maker" and insisting I receive several hours of
> > dual
> > > instruction in a Kolb, (something I have not been able to find
> > around
> > > SW Wisconsin). While getting as much experience is always best, at
> > > some point I feel that you have to get the Firestar off the ground
> > to
> > > advance the flying technique of a particular aircraft. Any
> > comments?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > =====
> > http://mae.ucdavis.edu/~ransom
> >
> > __________________________________
> > http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> =====
> http://mae.ucdavis.edu/~ransom
>
> __________________________________
> http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com>
Hi Tim,
Thanks for the nice "plug" -- i'll get you that $20 we talked about! :)
Paul, and others who might care to look at my first round of FS flying,
the web site is http://mae.ucdavis.edu/ransom and is usually shown
in the signature block of my emails.
I look forward to getting some of my rebuild pictures and comments
posted -- I have learned a lot during the process, and perhaps some of
my lessons will be helpful to others.
-Ben
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--- Gherkins Tim-rp3420 <rp3420@motorola.com> wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Gherkins Tim-rp3420
> <rp3420@motorola.com>
>
> Hey Ben,
>
> Congrats on the completion of your rebuild! Good to hear your going
> back up in the air in your Firestar! The best for you and the plane
> come this Saturdays hop. Hope all goes well. Good to see your
> presence on the list lately. Make sure you post some pictures of the
> new/rebuilt plane and let us know how it all goes with a detailed
> test flight report.
>
> For those new to the list in the last few years, Ben was a "daily
> poster" four years ago when I joined this list. Love his detailed
> comments, and especially his web site with all the pictures of his
> local flying/landing spots. Lots a neat ideas/engineering he has
> tried are also posted on his site. Lost his plane due to high winds
> on mothers day three years ago (I hate looking at those pictures).
> Ben has always been super friendly to me and full of great advise.
>
>
> Kindest regards,
> Tim Gherkins
> Fabric and tape complete. Waiting for cooler weather to paint.
> Phx,AZ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ben Ransom [mailto:bwr000@yahoo.com]
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New Kolb Owner
>
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com>
> -Ben
> ...thinking a bit about first flights myself. Almost took my FS to
> the airport last night, but trailer lights were screwy after sitting
> in
> the weather for 3 years. Will probably just play it conservative and
> wait till Sat morning. Ready to go tho. :)
> do not archive
> --- Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com>
> >
> > The Firestar is a very nicely mannered ultralight; it has no bad
> > habits. I would recommend (strongly) that you take a lesson in any
> > other dual ultralight. I assume the Powered Parachute flies and
> > handles quite differently, and the C-172 is too fast and heavy to
> > give
> > you the cues needed in the Firestar. Getting just one lesson in a
> > light wing-loading airplane (any ultralight trainer) would be $50
> > well
> > spent IMO. Lots of things are easy once you know how to do them.
> > -Ben Ransom
> > Firestar KXP
> >
> > --- "J.L.Turner" <jimturner@mwt.net> wrote:
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "J.L.Turner" <jimturner@mwt.net>
> > >
> > > Greetings!
> > >
> > > I recently purchased a Kolb Firestar I with a 377 Rotax and BRS
> > > system. My aviation background is 150 hours of Powered Parachute
> > > flying with a Basic Flight Instructor license, 40 hours of ground
> > > school for private pilot license, and 15 hours in a Cessna 172.
> I
> > > bought the Firestar because I wanted a safe ultralight that was
> > > relatively easy to fly. All my research pointed me to the
> > Firestar.
> > >
> > > Initially I was very confident in being able to transition to the
> > > Firestar. I've spent a few hours practicing high speed taxi runs
> > and
> > > ground maneuvering while waiting for an evening with little wind.
>
> > > I've read everything I can about the Kolb, including the owners
> > > manual. I fully understand that you fly the Firestar to the
> ground
> > > without flare at about 40 mph and maintain your airspeed while
> > > inflight at about 45-50 mph. As I said, I felt very confident
> with
> > my
> > > ability and other GA instructors and pilots tell me I'd have no
> > > problem. However, the previous owner talks about the Firestar as
> > if
> > > it were a "widow maker" and insisting I receive several hours of
> > dual
> > > instruction in a Kolb, (something I have not been able to find
> > around
> > > SW Wisconsin). While getting as much experience is always best,
> at
> > > some point I feel that you have to get the Firestar off the
> ground
> > to
> > > advance the flying technique of a particular aircraft. Any
> > comments?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > =====
> > http://mae.ucdavis.edu/~ransom
> >
> > __________________________________
> > http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> =====
> http://mae.ucdavis.edu/~ransom
>
> __________________________________
> http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
=====
http://mae.ucdavis.edu/~ransom
__________________________________
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Paul and all,
Try this for Ben's website:
http://mae.ucdavis.edu/~ransom/BensAlbum/contents.html
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, SN: 008, Jabiru 2200, 444 hours
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Boyd and all,
I won't make Jackpot or Monument Valley in 2004.
I like big trees and water so next spring I am planning this trip:
1 ARLINGTON MUNI [GKY]
2 CHEYENNE [CYS]
3 RAWLINS MUNI [RWL]
4 FORT BRIDGER [FBR]
5 41 15.88' N 111 45.93' W
6 BRIGHAM CITY [BMC]
7 BURLEY MUNI [BYI]
8 BOISE AIR TERMINAL [BOI]
9 WEISER MUNI [S87]
10 -13 Flying north over the Hell's Canyon
14 OROFINO MUNI [S68]
15 RAVALLI CO [6S5]
16 DUBOIS MUNI [U41]
17 RIVERTON RGNL [RIW]
18 MONDELL FLD [ECS]
19 CUSTER STATE PARK [3V0]
20 STURGIS MUNI [49B]
21 BISMARCK MUNI [BIS]
22 PIERRE RGNL [PIR]
23 ARLINGTON MUNI [GKY]
For me it works out to be 50 hours of flying over 8 or 9 days.
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, SN: 008, Jabiru 2200, 444 hours
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
It was a morning too good to pass up here in the nasty northeast, new
tach working good,
a few mods to the cooling system aaaand....no excuses, gotta take
advantage of what life
has to offer. Just as I attempt to round out from my parking spot, I
see my brother coming
down the strip - good, someone to pick up the pieces. Arrgh, tailspring
wimps out, have
to pull it out from the corn. Just happen to have better ones in my
bag, change 'em, OK!
Good take off- minimum bouncing, circle around a couple times, still has
the wing drop
thing in a steep turn. My neighbor has a lovely, long, smooth, wide
grass strip, very
unlike my own, so I make a couple passes on his and make a nice long
uneventful landing
there. My brother came over with the tools and I tweaked the prop a bit,
never experienced
LESS rpm in cruise than in static. Also shortened the flap rods a bit.
Good take-off but those legs DO need to be longer. The flap adjustment
helped the turns,
may do a bit more. Also need to do something about that unnerving cough
when advancing
the throttle from idle on short final. Temp is staying just right, prop
pitch is acceptable for
now, ASI is definitely off, maybe I'll unplug the static line and see
what the gage port
gives me. I got the impression I was speeding right along, have to
bring along the gps
next time. -BB, Mk III , enough excitement for one day.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: kuffel <kuffel@cyberport.net>
John,
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<<I won't make Jackpot or Monument Valley in 2004.
I like big trees and water so next spring I am planning this trip:
15 RAVALLI CO [6S5]>>
How can you come all the way to Hamilton, MT and not hop up to Glacier
Park International (FCA) to visit Betty and me? When it comes to big
trees and water we have a lot. Unless all the trees have been burned
down and all the water has been used to fight the fires. Its been
raining most of this week so the situation has improved greatly. Expect
most of the smoke will be gone by next spring.
Tom Kuffel
Whitefish, MT 59937
Building Original FireStar
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
Hi All,
Am looking for wheel pants for my MKIII. I have 8.00 x 6 tires. I have an aircraft
spruce catalog with many choices but would appreciate any input from those
of you who have them.
Harry Wingert
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Tom and Betty,
Was saving the visit with you until we meet for the Alaska Trip the end of
June. Hopefully!
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, SN: 008, Jabiru 2200, 444 hours
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim Ballenger" <ulpilot@cavtel.net>
Harry
TNK has wheel pants for the MK III. You might want to give them a call for
comparison.
Jim Ballenger
Flying a FS KXP 447
Building a MK III X
Virginia Beach, VA
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Wheel Pants
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
>
> Hi All,
> Am looking for wheel pants for my MKIII. I have 8.00 x 6 tires. I have
an aircraft spruce catalog with many choices but would appreciate any input
from those of you who have them.
> Harry Wingert
>
>
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| Subject: | Transition from C-172 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Blackwell, Charlie & Meredith" <wozani@optonline.net>
J.L.-
I had some time in C-172 and C-150 before getting into a Kolb MKII for 10 hours
of lessons. Still had lots to learn.
One thing is that adding power on the cessnas will bring your nose up a bit,
more noticeable on the 150. Yet on the high thrust line pusher Kolbs, adding
power will encourage the nose to drop a little bit, especially when going slow
like during a go-around. This can be a bit unexpected even if you mentally
know it will happen. So always get ready to pull back as you add power to compensate.
While I thought the cessnas had only a little float compared to low-wing pipers,
the Kolbs had nothing, zilch, like dropping a soda can if you come in slow
(<1.2 stall speed), with power almost out, and only flare a little bit-- it
just plops hard.
Don't mistake the seating height. Your buns are only inches above the ground
compared to the 3 or 4 feet height of a cessna. The first few landings I could
have sworn I was going to hit when I was still 3 feet high. Think of skimming
the taller weeds before you let out the rest of the throttle. Or wait til
you feel the wheels rub.
Don't go by the book numbers on stall. Practice and use whatever the ASI gives
you to use on the landing. Hopefully it will be close to what you read,
meaning the ASI was calibrated.
Besides practicing landings at 1,000' to get the feel, I also learned from
coming in and buzzing the field at 20' to get a feel for the visuals and strange
turbulence off the trees at the local grass strip. Try to keep it at 1.2X
mushing speed as you maintain altitude the entire length. For me this meant coming
in long final at 50, over the numbers at 40 or 42 mph (30 stall, 35 mushiness)
and continuing it at 42 with adding power just a bit, until adding full
power at the end of the field, anticipating the nose going down, and climbing
out to try it again. Low passes aren't good as a habit because of the danger,
but one or two will teach you a lot.
Don't forget that it is a taildragger. Your instinct from the tricycle geared
planes will be to flare normally, but a normal flare might put your tail down
first, not too healthy for the gear. If you have access to a taildragger
of any stripe, try an hour or so of landings to get the feel.
Also, two strokes take a bit of time to spool up compared to 125hp lycomings.
Practice with the lag.
Good luck. The Kolb is just a load of fun compared to the commuter car feel
of the 4 place trainer fleet.
Charlie Blackwell, NJ, MKII, 503dcdi, IVO 3blade, BRS
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| Subject: | Re: kid at Christmas |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
I will wait until tonight to do a check in of all the parts. Man after all
this waiting it seems I'm finally a Kolb owner.
On the past 2 Mk 111's I have built my only building goal was to beat Lar
into the air. Perhaps you can use the same time table as a goal also.
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| Subject: | Re: Kit on order |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
> Derek
> way to go is kinda like "isn't it lovely A?"hahaha!
> uncle Craig
> Mk III extra
> Arizona
Damm Yanks. It is spelled "Eh" not "A" and I think it is more a Canadian
custom. I don't say "Eh:" much at the Kolb picnics do I ?
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
Jim,
Called them and they said they only have wheel pants for the 600 x 6 inch
tires. Mine are 800 x 6 so they said theirs wouldn't work.
Harry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Ballenger" <ulpilot@cavtel.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Wheel Pants
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim Ballenger" <ulpilot@cavtel.net>
>
> Harry
> TNK has wheel pants for the MK III. You might want to give them a call
for
> comparison.
> Jim Ballenger
> Flying a FS KXP 447
> Building a MK III X
> Virginia Beach, VA
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
> To: "Kolb Chat Line" <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Wheel Pants
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Harry Wingert" <Geezertwo@cox.net>
> >
> > Hi All,
> > Am looking for wheel pants for my MKIII. I have 8.00 x 6 tires. I have
> an aircraft spruce catalog with many choices but would appreciate any
input
> from those of you who have them.
> > Harry Wingert
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Michigan Fall Color Tour |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
Any empty seats that need filling?
> do not archive
>
> Dear Fellow Kolbers, particularly those in or near SE Michigan:
>
> We're planning another trip "round the thumb" of Michigan, as we did last
spring. The route this time will be slightly different to accommodate a
chance to see some fall colors, combined with a little coastline flying as
well.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Kolbers,
Waited all day for the motor freight folks to deliver the rest of kit 1..... no
show... guess I'm to far out in the sticks. Hopefully tomorrow. Tried to find
the air powered rivet gun last night but no luck. So I ordered a new on from
Harbor Freight today. Went for the $99.00 aircraft model. Good choice?
I'm wondering why TNK pre cut the drag strut gusset's and vert stab gusset's and
left all the rest for me to cut. And on that note, what's the best way for
cutting the sheet AL for the rest of the gusset's?
I guess I'll go down to the shop and just look over and get familiar with the parts
I have and maybe do a little more cleaning..
pp
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: kid at Christmas |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Awwww, Maaannn................here we go again. You'll see - you'll see.
Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: kid at Christmas
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
>
> I will wait until tonight to do a check in of all the parts. Man after all
> this waiting it seems I'm finally a Kolb owner.
>
> On the past 2 Mk 111's I have built my only building goal was to beat
Lar
> into the air. Perhaps you can use the same time table as a goal also.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: kid at Christmas |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
> On the past 2 Mk 111's I have built my only building goal was to beat
Lar
> into the air. Perhaps you can use the same time table as a goal also.
Now that's a good one eh?? hehehehe :o))
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Cracks in 912 oil reservoirmounting bracket |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Peter Volum" <peterv@saftron.com>
Hello Kolbers.
I've been off the list for a while. I hope everybody here is happy and
well.
I discovered THREE cracks in the brackets that support the oil reservoir
(Mk. III Classic / Rotax 912) during preflight a couple of weeks ago.
Checked the archives and found mention of this happening only once to
somebody else on the list. Maybe I used the wrong key words.
I then called Kolb and learned that about 50 brackets of the original design
had been replaced in the field for the same reason. (That being the case, I
was a surprised not to have received some sort of AD from Kolb). I ordered
the redesigned "new and improved" beefier version that mounts to the root
tube instead of the engine. It arrived a few days ago - looks to be
bullet-proof.
Moral: If you have the old style bracket - look at it VERY carefully and
frequently.
(PS - Is big LAR still building?)
Peter Volum
Kolb Mk III
Miami, FL
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Peter Volum" <peterv@saftron.com>
Some time ago one of the members on this list posted a neat picture that I
"borrowed" and have now used on our club's web site (www.lafa.com
<http://www.lafa.com/> ) as our "photo of the month".
Whoever you are, I hope you don't mind. If you do, let me know and I'll
remove it. Better still, tell me your name and I'll give you the credit for
it.
(Do not archive)
Peter Volum
Kolb Mk. III
Miami, FL
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "James and Cathy Tripp" <jtripp@elmore.rr.com>
Paul,
The smaller cheaper harbor freight rivet gun is really all you need and cost
about half of what paid for the big one. I cut my sheet aluminum with a band
saw with a fine tooth blade and then used a belt sander to smooth the edges.
James Tripp
FSII, Covering Stage
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: wating.....
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
>
> Kolbers,
> Waited all day for the motor freight folks to deliver the rest of kit
1..... no show... guess I'm to far out in the sticks. Hopefully tomorrow.
Tried to find the air powered rivet gun last night but no luck. So I ordered
a new on from Harbor Freight today. Went for the $99.00 aircraft model. Good
choice?
> I'm wondering why TNK pre cut the drag strut gusset's and vert stab
gusset's and left all the rest for me to cut. And on that note, what's the
best way for cutting the sheet AL for the rest of the gusset's?
>
> I guess I'll go down to the shop and just look over and get familiar with
the parts I have and maybe do a little more cleaning..
>
>
> pp
>
> do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Some old pictures I found, enjoy |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: WillUribe@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/WillUribe/FireStar.jpg
http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/visit/
Will Uribe
El Paso, TX
FireStar II N4GU
C-172 N2506U
http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/
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| Subject: | Re: Cracks in 912 oil reservoirmounting bracket |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
>
>
> (PS - Is big LAR still building?)
>
>
> Peter Volum
>
Shhhhh. He is very sensitive about that. I try not to mention it.
The plane I bought from you is now flying.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: kuffel <kuffel@cyberport.net>
John,
Do not archive
<<Was saving the visit with you until we meet for the Alaska Trip the
end of
June. Hopefully!>>
But you are allowed to visit twice. Big Lar did and he is still
welcome. Just seems Hamilton is so close and by July the smoke from
wild fires might have returned to obscure the view. Its been like the
LA basin for most of the last two months.
Tom, Betty & Val
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "boyd young" <by0ung@brigham.net>
Derek
( two nations separated by a common language)
and I still do not understand "way to go"
american to english it comes out something like " good on you mate
"
spent two years in england in the 70's
boyd
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