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1. 05:04 AM - Re: [QT]Fabric Rivet Size (Bob Bean)
2. 05:20 AM - Kolb Fly-In list (Airgriff2@aol.com)
3. 08:58 AM - EIS (Wayne F.Wilson)
4. 02:17 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In list (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
5. 02:49 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In list (John Hauck)
6. 02:51 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In list (SGreenpg@aol.com)
7. 03:43 PM - Re: back in the saddle (Eugene Zimmerman)
8. 03:58 PM - Polish (Paul Petty)
9. 03:59 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In list (Eugene Zimmerman)
10. 04:17 PM - Re: Polish (Richard Harris)
11. 05:18 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In list (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
12. 06:17 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In list (Richard Harris)
13. 06:36 PM - Octoberlite fly-in (John Williamson)
14. 07:00 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In list (Eugene Zimmerman)
15. 07:18 PM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 26 Msgs - 09/17/03 (Lawrence M. Rice)
16. 07:50 PM - Soob (ULDAD@aol.com)
17. 08:02 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In list (Larry Bourne)
18. 08:08 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In list (Larry Bourne)
19. 08:27 PM - Re: Octoberlite fly-in (John Hauck)
20. 09:23 PM - Twinstar MK II rear windows (Ron Behie)
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| Subject: | Re: [QT]Fabric Rivet Size |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
George, I used Marson ABL4-3A , 1/8 dia large flange, grip range 1/8 -
3/16
Grainger cat no. 4Y036 (available for me with a 15 min drive) -BB
george murphy wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: george murphy <geomurphy@direcway.com>
>
>I am trying to find a local source for Fabric Rivets and I think they are
>1/8 in dia. with a 3/8 head but am not sure of the exact size. Does anyone
>know if this is the correct size?
>
>George Murphy / Old Firestar reconstruction / Alpine Al
>
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| Subject: | Kolb Fly-In list |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Airgriff2@aol.com
My wifes gall bladder comes out Monday, so she has said she will be fine for
me to head west to London KY on Friday. What a gal! Here is the list of
responses for ones planning to make the Fly-In. Sorry in advance for leaving
someone out and misspellings.
Dave-- tampa Bay---drive
Richard Pike
James Tripp---Alabama---drive
Jim Ballenger & wife---Virgina---drive
Ed Diebel
Paul petty, Charley Harris, Johnny Dees---central MS--drive
John Hauck---Alabama---fly (what else?)
John Williamson---Texas---fly (what else)
Vince Nicely---TN---fly
John Bickham---fly
Duane
Gene Ledbetter---Ohio---fly
Steve Green---fly
Bob Griffin, Robert Rayow---NY---drive
Jim & Dondi
Gary Haley Houston TX---fly
Duncon McBride---Ft. Myers FL---fly
Last year , the people at TNK company and their familes went way beyond what
was expected from them to assure that everyone had a wonderful time! For
those coming,have a safe trip and plan on having a GREAT weekend !!!
PS anyone lurking on the list even thinking of sometime becoming a "Kolb
flyer" and owner, should try to make it. Sept 27th & 28th London KY
Bob Griffin
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Wayne F.Wilson" <wfwilson1@yahoo.ca>
Wanted to purchase EIS for 2 stroke 582 with ALT & VIS
Option.
Contact Wayne at wfwilson1@yahoo.ca or call
519-736-0577 evenings.
Thanks
Wayne
Soon to be Slingshot Pilot
Amherstburg Ontario
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In list |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
I have been trying to get ready to fly my VW powered MKIIIc down but it
isn't running right. I think it got some bad fuel and plugged up one on the
carbs. If I can get it fixed in time I will fly otherwise I'm going to
drive from Michigan.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
Do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: <Airgriff2@aol.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Kolb Fly-In list
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Airgriff2@aol.com
>
> My wifes gall bladder comes out Monday, so she has said she will be fine
for
> me to head west to London KY on Friday. What a gal! Here is the list of
> responses for ones planning to make the Fly-In. Sorry in advance for
leaving
> someone out and misspellings.
>
> Dave-- tampa Bay---drive
> Richard Pike
> James Tripp---Alabama---drive
> Jim Ballenger & wife---Virgina---drive
> Ed Diebel
> Paul petty, Charley Harris, Johnny Dees---central MS--drive
> John Hauck---Alabama---fly (what else?)
> John Williamson---Texas---fly (what else)
> Vince Nicely---TN---fly
> John Bickham---fly
> Duane
> Gene Ledbetter---Ohio---fly
> Steve Green---fly
> Bob Griffin, Robert Rayow---NY---drive
> Jim & Dondi
> Gary Haley Houston TX---fly
> Duncon McBride---Ft. Myers FL---fly
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In list |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Richard/Gang:
Get busy and get that VW working. You have a week to work
on it. Would be nice for all the flyin folks to get a look
at your bird.
Except for waxing the windshield and doors, inside and out,
I think I am about as ready as I will ever be. I did a
couple hour cross country over to Ted Cowan's between
Tuskegee, Alabama, and Fort Benning, Georgia, yesterday.
Got to look at his new Sling Shot which in in the
construction phase of the fun. It looks good. Powered with
a 582 Rotax, he will have a really nice airplane when completed.
I don't think my MK III knows the difference between the
engine being mounted 5/8" high in the front or in the normal
position. I can not really tell any significant difference.
I'll fly it to London the way it is configured. If I decide
I liked it better the other way, I'll jack it back up in the
front.
Take care,
john h
Richard & Martha Neilsen wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
>
> I have been trying to get ready to fly my VW powered MKIIIc down but it
> isn't running right. I think it got some bad fuel and plugged up one on the
> carbs. If I can get it fixed in time I will fly otherwise I'm going to
> drive from Michigan.
>
> Rick Neilsen
> Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
>
> Do not archive
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Airgriff2@aol.com>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Kolb Fly-In list
>
>
>
>>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Airgriff2@aol.com
>>
>>My wifes gall bladder comes out Monday, so she has said she will be fine
>
> for
>
>>me to head west to London KY on Friday. What a gal! Here is the list of
>>responses for ones planning to make the Fly-In. Sorry in advance for
>
> leaving
>
>>someone out and misspellings.
>>
>>Dave-- tampa Bay---drive
>>Richard Pike
>>James Tripp---Alabama---drive
>>Jim Ballenger & wife---Virgina---drive
>>Ed Diebel
>>Paul petty, Charley Harris, Johnny Dees---central MS--drive
>>John Hauck---Alabama---fly (what else?)
>>John Williamson---Texas---fly (what else)
>>Vince Nicely---TN---fly
>>John Bickham---fly
>>Duane
>>Gene Ledbetter---Ohio---fly
>>Steve Green---fly
>>Bob Griffin, Robert Rayow---NY---drive
>>Jim & Dondi
>>Gary Haley Houston TX---fly
>>Duncon McBride---Ft. Myers FL---fly
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In list |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: SGreenpg@aol.com
In a message dated 9/18/03 5:18:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
NeilsenRM@comcast.net writes:
> If I can get it fixed in time I will fly otherwise I'm going to
> drive from Michigan.
>
> Rick Neilsen
> Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
It could be worth $300 for you to fly it down. Have you looked at the Kolb
website lately.
Steven
N58SG
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: back in the saddle |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Eugene Zimmerman <eugenezimmerman@dejazzd.com>
Ben Ransom wrote:
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com>
>
> Hi folks,
> Happy to report that my Firestar KXP is back in the air. :))
>
> 4 years, 4 months since the blow-over accident. Briefly, this ruined
> one wing and aileron, 20% of 2nd wing and aileron, 20% of each
> elevator, and bent the cage and lift struts in a few places. After
> rebuilding structurally, all of the plane was recovered except for the
> horiz stabs, vert stab and rudder. Modification in this rebuild
> included shortening the wings by 4.5" each, changing the wing tip shape
> (top is airfoil, bottom is cupped instead of flat),
Snip--
Ben,
Would you have a pict of your covered wing tips? I'd like to see how
they look. I was thinking of doing something similar on a Firestar II
I'm working on. I'd like to make mine similar to the old Piper wing tip.
Thanks,
EZ
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Kolbers,
My 30" metal brake/sheer/slip roll came today and I have cut the three tubes for
the right horz. stab. and are going to begin the rivet process tonight. Last
night I was fooling around after finishing and grabbed one of the pieces and
took it over to the bench polisher. Wow that stuff polished out quick! I was wondering,
since it only takes a few seconds to polish can any of you see any reason
I should not do this? It would make any scratches show up real good.
pp
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In list |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Eugene Zimmerman <eugenezimmerman@dejazzd.com>
Richard & Martha Neilsen wrote:
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
>
> I have been trying to get ready to fly my VW powered MKIIIc down but it
> isn't running right. I think it got some bad fuel and plugged up one on the
> carbs. If I can get it fixed in time I will fly otherwise I'm going to
> drive from Michigan.
>
> Rick Neilsen
> Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
>
> Do not archive
Rick,
Do you have any suggestions on how to mount a VW with redrive on a Kolb
keeping the thrust line close to the original. I'm am assuming a major
cage modification is required. To lower the engine the major problem is
the rear wing attach point and its carry through member. I'd like to
hear your thoughts.
EZ
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris" <rharris@magnolia-net.com>
Paul Petty wrote..
> Kolbers,
> My 30" metal brake/sheer/slip roll came today and I have cut the three
tubes for the right horz. stab. and are going to begin the rivet process
tonight. Last night I was fooling around after finishing and grabbed one of
the pieces and took it over to the bench polisher. Wow that stuff polished
out quick! I was wondering, since it only takes a few seconds to polish can
any of you see any reason I should not do this? It would make any scratches
show up real good.
>
> pp
Paul, I can't think of any reason, except wasting building time, and no one
will see it anyway.
c-ya
Richard Harris
MK3 912 N912RH
Lewisville, AR.
Do NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In list |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
No there is nothing short of a cage modification but I was looking at a mod
that was done for a GEO at Oshkosh that didn't require a change to the spar
carry thru. This mod adapted for the VW should get the thrust line down very
close to that of a Rotax. I talked to Kolb briefly about doing a custom cage
for me and they seemed agreeable. It would seem that even if they charged
300-400 dollars extra for the cage they could make money and save people
better than $5000 dollars over the cost of a 912. I have a rough drawing of
an idea for the cage mod for a lowered VW mount. I can send it to anyone
that wants a copy. I figured I would talk to the factory people more at the
flyin
Got to get to work on my airplane
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eugene Zimmerman" <eugenezimmerman@dejazzd.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Fly-In list
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Eugene Zimmerman
<eugenezimmerman@dejazzd.com>
>
> Richard & Martha Neilsen wrote:
> >
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
<NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
> >
> > I have been trying to get ready to fly my VW powered MKIIIc down but it
> > isn't running right. I think it got some bad fuel and plugged up one on
the
> > carbs. If I can get it fixed in time I will fly otherwise I'm going to
> > drive from Michigan.
> >
> > Rick Neilsen
> > Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
> >
> > Do not archive
>
>
> Rick,
>
> Do you have any suggestions on how to mount a VW with redrive on a Kolb
> keeping the thrust line close to the original. I'm am assuming a major
> cage modification is required. To lower the engine the major problem is
> the rear wing attach point and its carry through member. I'd like to
> hear your thoughts.
>
> EZ
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In list |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris" <rharris@magnolia-net.com>
Rick,
When I was building my MK3 back in 95-96, I had the very privileged
opportunity to talk to Homer Kolb ( anybody remember him ) at sun and fun.
My stance at that time was that Rotax was ripping us off for the price of
the 912, and I would like to put something else on my MK3. We talked about
Subaru,VW, and continental 200. At that time the man that started all this
told me that.... The 200 would shake the MK3 apart, the Subaru was untested
as far as mount on the MK3 ( although a guy named Griffin from AL. was
trying it....still is ) and they could not find a VW engine that was
reliable, or produced enough HP to fly the MK3 with two folks in it.
Sorry Big Lar, but that's what the man told me in 96.. He also said, when I
asked about steel gear legs, that the aluminum gear legs would keep you from
tearing up something else when they bent, and he lots of them for sale at 29
bucks each.
My nickels worth, or what old Beauford says Worth what you paid for it..
Richard Harris
MK3 N912RH
Lewisville, Arkansas
DO NOT ARCHIVE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Fly-In list
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
<NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
>
> No there is nothing short of a cage modification but I was looking at a
mod
> that was done for a GEO at Oshkosh that didn't require a change to the
spar
> carry thru. This mod adapted for the VW should get the thrust line down
very
> close to that of a Rotax. I talked to Kolb briefly about doing a custom
cage
> for me and they seemed agreeable. It would seem that even if they charged
> 300-400 dollars extra for the cage they could make money and save people
> better than $5000 dollars over the cost of a 912. I have a rough drawing
of
> an idea for the cage mod for a lowered VW mount. I can send it to anyone
> that wants a copy. I figured I would talk to the factory people more at
the
> flyin
>
> Got to get to work on my airplane
>
> Rick Neilsen
> Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eugene Zimmerman" <eugenezimmerman@dejazzd.com>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Fly-In list
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Eugene Zimmerman
> <eugenezimmerman@dejazzd.com>
> >
> > Richard & Martha Neilsen wrote:
> > >
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
> <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
> > >
> > > I have been trying to get ready to fly my VW powered MKIIIc down but
it
> > > isn't running right. I think it got some bad fuel and plugged up one
on
> the
> > > carbs. If I can get it fixed in time I will fly otherwise I'm going
to
> > > drive from Michigan.
> > >
> > > Rick Neilsen
> > > Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
> > >
> > > Do not archive
> >
> >
> > Rick,
> >
> > Do you have any suggestions on how to mount a VW with redrive on a Kolb
> > keeping the thrust line close to the original. I'm am assuming a major
> > cage modification is required. To lower the engine the major problem is
> > the rear wing attach point and its carry through member. I'd like to
> > hear your thoughts.
> >
> > EZ
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Octoberlite fly-in |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
I understand the annual Shane Smith Memorial Octoberlite fly-in will be the weekend
of Oct. 17,18 and 19.
Anybody know where this fly-in is located?
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, SN: 008, Jabiru 2200, 446 hours
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In list |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Eugene Zimmerman <eugenezimmerman@dejazzd.com>
Richard & Martha Neilsen wrote:
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
>
> No there is nothing short of a cage modification but I was looking at a mod
> that was done for a GEO at Oshkosh that didn't require a change to the spar
> carry thru. This mod adapted for the VW should get the thrust line down very
> close to that of a Rotax. I talked to Kolb briefly about doing a custom cage
> for me and they seemed agreeable. It would seem that even if they charged
> 300-400 dollars extra for the cage they could make money and save people
> better than $5000 dollars over the cost of a 912. I have a rough drawing of
> an idea for the cage mod for a lowered VW mount. I can send it to anyone
> that wants a copy. I figured I would talk to the factory people more at the
> flyin
>
>
Yes, I would like to see your drawing when you have time to send it.
Thanks,
EZ
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb-List Digest: 26 Msgs - 09/17/03 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Lawrence M. Rice" <tailwind5@juno.com>
Don,
Excellent posting on 2 stroke characteristics!
Thanks!
Larry the microMong guy
do not archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: ULDAD@aol.com
In a message dated 9/18/03 8:18:11 PM Central Daylight Time,
rharris@magnolia-net.com writes:
<< the Subaru was untested
as far as mount on the MK3 ( although a guy named Griffin from AL. was
trying it....still is )
I traded the MKIII project for another plane. I've still got my FireStar. I
don't think he's going to use the Soob (bad decision, Dave!) so it's for sale.
Rebuilt EA-81 w/Amax prsu: $2500. The Amax alone was $1900. If any of you are
interested drop me a line.
Bill
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In list |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
I hear ya, Richard, but that was 8 yrs ago, and the idea of the re-drive VW
wasn't out there yet. I think I had the idea, but it was Rick Neilsen who
actually put it into practise, and it appears that the VW is doing extremely
well for him............with the re-drive. Far as I know, it's also been
very reliable - his current carburetor problem (which can happen on any
engine) notwithstanding. Also - reliability ??..........2 strokes
??..........I rest my case. As for the aluminum gear legs; my
particular (and unique) problem would be (much more) difficult to solve by
staying with aluminum. John H. has amply shown that the steel gear legs are
a viable option............mine will be basically a modified clone of his.
The bending and fitting should be done tomorrow, and then they'll go in for
heat treating. Good to hear from you, you sturdy feller, you.
Please say hello to Charlotte for me. Lar.
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: Kolb Fly-In list
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris"
<rharris@magnolia-net.com>
>
> Rick,
> When I was building my MK3 back in 95-96, I had the very privileged
> opportunity to talk to Homer Kolb ( anybody remember him ) at sun and fun.
> My stance at that time was that Rotax was ripping us off for the price of
> the 912, and I would like to put something else on my MK3. We talked about
> Subaru,VW, and continental 200. At that time the man that started all
this
> told me that.... The 200 would shake the MK3 apart, the Subaru was
untested
> as far as mount on the MK3 ( although a guy named Griffin from AL. was
> trying it....still is ) and they could not find a VW engine that was
> reliable, or produced enough HP to fly the MK3 with two folks in it.
>
> Sorry Big Lar, but that's what the man told me in 96.. He also said, when
I
> asked about steel gear legs, that the aluminum gear legs would keep you
from
> tearing up something else when they bent, and he lots of them for sale at
29
> bucks each.
>
> My nickels worth, or what old Beauford says Worth what you paid for it..
>
>
> Richard Harris
> MK3 N912RH
> Lewisville, Arkansas
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Fly-In list
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
> <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
> >
> > No there is nothing short of a cage modification but I was looking at a
> mod
> > that was done for a GEO at Oshkosh that didn't require a change to the
> spar
> > carry thru. This mod adapted for the VW should get the thrust line down
> very
> > close to that of a Rotax. I talked to Kolb briefly about doing a custom
> cage
> > for me and they seemed agreeable. It would seem that even if they
charged
> > 300-400 dollars extra for the cage they could make money and save people
> > better than $5000 dollars over the cost of a 912. I have a rough drawing
> of
> > an idea for the cage mod for a lowered VW mount. I can send it to anyone
> > that wants a copy. I figured I would talk to the factory people more at
> the
> > flyin
> >
> > Got to get to work on my airplane
> >
> > Rick Neilsen
> > Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Eugene Zimmerman" <eugenezimmerman@dejazzd.com>
> > To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Fly-In list
> >
> >
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Eugene Zimmerman
> > <eugenezimmerman@dejazzd.com>
> > >
> > > Richard & Martha Neilsen wrote:
> > > >
> > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
> > <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
> > > >
> > > > I have been trying to get ready to fly my VW powered MKIIIc down but
> it
> > > > isn't running right. I think it got some bad fuel and plugged up one
> on
> > the
> > > > carbs. If I can get it fixed in time I will fly otherwise I'm going
> to
> > > > drive from Michigan.
> > > >
> > > > Rick Neilsen
> > > > Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
> > > >
> > > > Do not archive
> > >
> > >
> > > Rick,
> > >
> > > Do you have any suggestions on how to mount a VW with redrive on a
Kolb
> > > keeping the thrust line close to the original. I'm am assuming a major
> > > cage modification is required. To lower the engine the major problem
is
> > > the rear wing attach point and its carry through member. I'd like to
> > > hear your thoughts.
> > >
> > > EZ
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In list |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
I should add...............I'm surprised to hear that Homer had that opinion
of the 0-200. I've put in quite a few hours behind them in Cessna 150's a
few years ago, and didn't notice any special amounts of vibration. I
certainly won't argue, tho', I just don't know, and Homer's proven to be
pretty sharp. By now, the Subaru's are well proven on many
other designs, and personally, if I were going to start again, (shudder) I'd
go with the Subie over the VW...........in an instant. Now, let the flames
begin.............. Lar.
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: Kolb Fly-In list
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris"
<rharris@magnolia-net.com>
>
> Rick,
> When I was building my MK3 back in 95-96, I had the very privileged
> opportunity to talk to Homer Kolb ( anybody remember him ) at sun and fun.
> My stance at that time was that Rotax was ripping us off for the price of
> the 912, and I would like to put something else on my MK3. We talked about
> Subaru,VW, and continental 200. At that time the man that started all
this
> told me that.... The 200 would shake the MK3 apart, the Subaru was
untested
> as far as mount on the MK3 ( although a guy named Griffin from AL. was
> trying it....still is ) and they could not find a VW engine that was
> reliable, or produced enough HP to fly the MK3 with two folks in it.
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| Subject: | Re: Octoberlite fly-in |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
John W/All:
Here's the info on the Fly In at South Mississippi Light
Aircraft, Lucedale, Mississippi:
http://www.flysmla.com/smlaevt.htm
It is a good down home flyin. Good food and good folks.
john h
John Williamson wrote:
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| Subject: | Twinstar MK II rear windows |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ron Behie" <behie@gtn.on.ca>
I am hoping someone can help me out with pictures and/or instructions on making
rear windows for the MK II. Any help would be appreciated.
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