---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 09/28/03: 34 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:12 AM - First Piece (Mike Pierzina) 2. 06:24 AM - Typical (Mike Pierzina) 3. 07:49 AM - Re: Typical (Dave & Eve Pelletier) 4. 08:09 AM - typical-not (Bob Bean) 5. 08:31 AM - Re: typical-not (ron wehba) 6. 08:45 AM - windshield thickness (Larry Cottrell) 7. 08:52 AM - Re: typical-not (possums) 8. 09:17 AM - Re: typical-not (Gene Ledbetter) 9. 10:27 AM - Re: typical-not (ul15rhb@juno.com) 10. 10:40 AM - Possum's new seat (William George) 11. 11:29 AM - Thankx Possums (Mike Pierzina) 12. 11:37 AM - Re: windshield thickness () 13. 11:40 AM - Re: Typical (Matt Dralle) 14. 01:00 PM - Re: Possum's new seat (Don Gherardini) 15. 02:19 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In/Drive-In (Richard Pike) 16. 02:37 PM - Re: Mark III seatbelts (Jack & Louise Hart) 17. 03:31 PM - Oil (Ed Bonsell) 18. 03:39 PM - Understanding (Ron or Mary) 19. 04:12 PM - nose bowl (ron wehba) 20. 04:33 PM - Re: Oil (J.L.Turner) 21. 04:33 PM - Re: Mark III seatbelts (John Hauck) 22. 04:57 PM - Re: Possum's new seat (possums) 23. 05:04 PM - Re: Possum's new seat (possums) 24. 05:06 PM - Re: Oil (tony webster) 25. 05:28 PM - Re: typical-not (possums) 26. 05:40 PM - Re: Thankx Possums (bryan green) 27. 05:53 PM - Re: Mark III seatbelts (bryan green) 28. 06:21 PM - seat belts (Bob Bean) 29. 06:43 PM - Re: Oil (Jack & Louise Hart) 30. 07:18 PM - Re: Mark III seatbelts (possums) 31. 07:29 PM - RAD intercom with an ICOM A5 (boyd young) 32. 08:10 PM - Re: Mark III seatbelts (John Hauck) 33. 09:07 PM - Re: typical-not (possums) 34. 09:47 PM - Fly in (Paul Petty) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:12:45 AM PST US From: "Mike Pierzina" Subject: Kolb-List: First Piece --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" Hey Paul, Don't forget to cap the ends of the tubes with aluminum tape before the fabric stage....I wouldn't do it right now because your not done with that piece yet. Gotta Fly... Mike in MN --- Sometimes you just have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down... Gotta Fly... Get advanced SPAM filtering on Webmail or POP Mail ... Get Lycos Mail! ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:24:38 AM PST US From: "Mike Pierzina" Subject: Kolb-List: Typical --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" Hey Guys, Well, another typical reply....Nobody answers the question but I get plenty of smart ass answers.... this is one of the reasons that I'm going to atempt to make my next project a Witman -Tailwind....you guys have showed me ( by not helping) that I can do it without much help.... Fire away , assholes.... Get advanced SPAM filtering on Webmail or POP Mail ... Get Lycos Mail! ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:49:02 AM PST US From: "Dave & Eve Pelletier" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Typical --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dave & Eve Pelletier" Mike, I've spent 22 years as an enlisted man in the USAF and have heard and used my share of foul language. But this is one place that was kinda clean. Congratulations, you've lowered the "Crude Bar" a notch. I don't know what your question was but if you've been on this site for very long you ought to realize that the "smart ass" answers are usually in fun and probably were so in your case. (Oh by the way, I expect you use the term "smart ass" quite a bit. Just so you know, it should be hyphenated "smart-ass.") (I'm just trying to help you not look like a dumb-xxx, hope this helps.) AzDave Do Not Archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Pierzina" Subject: Kolb-List: Typical > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" > > Hey Guys, > Well, another typical reply....Nobody answers the question but I get plenty of smart ass answers.... this is one of the reasons that I'm going to atempt to make my next project a Witman -Tailwind....you guys have showed me ( by not helping) that I can do it without much help.... > Fire away , assholes.... > > > Get advanced SPAM filtering on Webmail or POP Mail ... Get Lycos Mail! > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:09:53 AM PST US From: Bob Bean Subject: Kolb-List: typical-not --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean Alas, 'tis regretful to see chagrin or disharmony in our ranks. Perhaps those with any knowledge pertaining to the question were absent, like at TNK? If I don't know I just keep quiet. Don't paint us all with the same brush and maybe get that prozac prescription refilled. You will no doubt find rough edges anywhere else you go. -BB, MkIII gathering dust ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:31:18 AM PST US From: "ron wehba" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: typical-not --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" I miss sum tin' here,,what question was asked? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Bean" Subject: Kolb-List: typical-not > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean > > Alas, 'tis regretful to see chagrin or disharmony in our ranks. > Perhaps those with > any knowledge pertaining to the question were absent, like at TNK? If I > don't know > I just keep quiet. Don't paint us all with the same brush and maybe > get that prozac > prescription refilled. You will no doubt find rough edges anywhere else > you go. > -BB, MkIII gathering dust > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:45:47 AM PST US From: "Larry Cottrell" Subject: Kolb-List: windshield thickness --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Cottrell" I am going to replace my current windshield enclosure with one with doors. Anybody tell me which thickness Lexan I should get. Want it to be pretty stiff, but not so stiff that it causes trouble making the curves. the options are 60-80-93-125. Thanks Larry ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:52:51 AM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: typical-not --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums At 10:28 AM 9/28/2003 -0500, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" > >I miss sum tin' here,,what question was asked? >----- Original Message ----- It was about Wall mart oil -I think. And I should have just answered the question. I use Wall Mart "Super Tech" TC-W3 Outboard 2 cycle Engine oil. 515 hours in a little over 4 years - 503 dual carbs - never decarboned the engine. And I'm not telling anyone not to decarbon their engines or use Outboard engine oil or buy stock in Pennzoil or which church to go to. There! - I think I've managed to hit all the hot buttons. Oil, Politics, Religion and decarboning 2 stroke engines. >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" > > Hey Guys, > I was at Wal Mart today to check out their 2 cycle oil....This > question is for the guys using it....What is the name of the stuff....is > it that TR3 stuff ? > I might go with the Castrol air cooled oil..... > I didn't like it when I found out that "Bush" owns Pennzoil & Quaker State > > Still doing research.... > Gotta Fly... > Mike in MN ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:17:47 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: typical-not From: Gene Ledbetter --> Kolb-List message posted by: Gene Ledbetter Possums, We missed your smiling face at the Factory Fly-in. The clutch of 5 Kolbs flying in on Friday from Kitty Hawk was awesome. Their formation looked like they had practiced for days instead of hours. Too bad the rain on Saturday kept so many folks away but the sun came out in the afternoon and there were lots of folks flying. One good piece of news from Bruce Saturday evening was that they had sold two kits at the fly-in. Gene ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 10:27:06 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: typical-not From: ul15rhb@juno.com --> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 11:52:37 -0400 possums writes: > There! - I think I've managed to hit all the hot buttons. > Oil, Politics, Religion and decarboning 2 stroke engines ....... and Seafoam ..... :) By the way Mike, it's nice to be a 'smart-ass' once in awhile ...... do not archive Ralph Original Firestar 16 years flying it (all in fun, but serious about my flying) ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 10:40:52 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Possum's new seat From: William George --> Kolb-List message posted by: William George Really enjoyed the photos of Possum's airplane. Would love to see more detailed shots of panel, etc. Possum, please share details of the seat. Dimensions? Where'd you get it? Thanks do not archive Bill George Kolb Mk-3/Verner1400SVS/Powerfin 68" "F" ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 11:29:11 AM PST US From: "Mike Pierzina" Subject: Kolb-List: Thankx Possums --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" Thanks, I wasn't sure about the wal mart that I went to had the same stuff....I guess I was looking for it to say "wal mart" on the container....I'm gona use that stuff because it will probly be easier to find on a cross country flight.... Gotta Fly... Mike in MN SNIP>>>>>>>>> --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums > I use Wall Mart "Super Tech" TC-W3 Outboard 2 cycle Engine oil. 515 hours in a little over 4 years - 503 dual carbs - never decarboned the engine. --- Do Not Archive Get advanced SPAM filtering on Webmail or POP Mail ... Get Lycos Mail! ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 11:37:45 AM PST US From: Subject: Re: Kolb-List: windshield thickness --> Kolb-List message posted by: Larry, If its a standard Mk-3 windshield, it calls for the .125, I made gullwing doors on mine and eliminated the winshield so the deeper curves of the doors alowed the use of .090. Again, if its a Mk-3, the center windshield should be .125 lexan. Denny Rowe ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Cottrell Subject: Kolb-List: windshield thickness > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Cottrell" > > I am going to replace my current windshield enclosure with one with doors. > Anybody tell me which thickness Lexan I should get. Want it to be pretty > stiff, but not so stiff that it causes trouble making the curves. the > options are 60-80-93-125. > Thanks > Larry > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 11:40:55 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Typical --> Kolb-List message posted by: Matt Dralle Mike, I generally try to say out of the discussions on the List because I believe in the free expression and I do not like the idea of a moderated List. We are all adults here and should be capable of policing ourselves. Over the years, I have found that this is generally true. Unfortunately, I have to take exception to your message below and classify it as "inappropriate" for the List. I will ask that you please refrain from this behavior in the future, or I will be forced to block your posts. Thanks, Matt Dralle List Admin. At 06:24 AM 9/28/2003 Sunday, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" > >Hey Guys, > Well, another typical reply....Nobody answers the question but I > get plenty of smart ass answers.... this is one of the reasons that I'm > going to atempt to make my next project a Witman -Tailwind....you guys > have showed me ( by not helping) that I can do it without much help.... > Fire away , assholes.... Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 01:00:02 PM PST US From: "Don Gherardini" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Possum's new seat --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" Possum's..Boy, I sure like that seat!, however I cant read the tape..how wide is it? where did you get it? In the pic of the cage without the seat installed..it looks like you might have put a plate in there from the front seat cross tube rearward to the back one..is this to mount the new one? Thx Don do not archive ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 02:19:53 PM PST US From: Richard Pike Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Fly-In/Drive-In --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike Just got back an hour ago. Saturday morning the wife & I drove up from Kingsport, 110 miles southeast of Chestnut Knolls. Until I got to Middlesboro, KY, I was thinking, "With a little cautious scud running, I think I could have pulled this off." Yeah, right. Dumb. Ten miles NW of Middlesboro, we couldn't hear the radio for the thunder, and visibility was about 1/4 of a mile in heavy rain. Argh.. After we got to Chestnut Knolls, it had pretty much quit, and by late afternoon, it had cleared off and was a totally perfect day, watching Norm fly the Yellow Firestar against a purple and magenta clouded sunset was awesome. Got to fly Steve Green's excellent MKIII (Thanks Steve!) and remembered once again that Chestnut Knolls is the only cleared off area within 3 or 4 miles. Drove home this afternoon and it was pretty windy, strong from the NW, a few sprinkles, but flyable. Walked out to the hangar, 20P was sitting there, washed, fueled, unused and all forlorn. Told her, "Tough luck kid, I went to the prom and danced with someone else." I could almost hear her sniveling as I walked back to the house... Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) do not archive At 08:25 PM 9/27/03 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: possums > >At 06:48 AM 9/27/2003 -0400, you wrote: > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike > > > >Got up and took one last hopeful look at the radar map... > >Bummer. Hope those guys got lots of tiedowns. > >Looks like a good day to drive to Chestnut Knolls, > >and leave the MKIII in the hangar. > > > >Richard Pike > >Got back tooo late to look at weather.com >How bad was it up there?? > > ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 02:37:27 PM PST US From: Jack & Louise Hart Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Mark III seatbelts --> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart jerb, You are correct. My original intention was to make the belts strong enough to keep me in the seat while passing through rough air. I used the radiator clamps to hold a "U" shaped stainless steel strap in place. This allowed me to slip the cable and belt arrangement back and forth to find the optimum belt angle for over the shoulders. I have never changed it. But I will because with a simple change I can make it stronger and lighter. I will mark the cable position, and then remove the radiator clamps. Then I will slip the shoulder straps out of the adjusters and reverse their positions. This will let the "U" shaped strap face the rear instead of the front. Then I will drill and place three SS pop rivets through the strap into the engine support tube. The trade off of three pop rivets for two hose clamps is very good trade for greater strength and less weight. Thanks for making me thing about it again. I will probably do it next week, and I will put up an update to the page. This list is great. Jack B. Hart FF004 Jackson, MO At 11:11 AM 9/25/03 -0700, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb > >Jack, >Went to your site. Am I correct the shoulder straps are secured using a >couple radiator clamps? That's not good if that's the case. Even in a >moderate crash/sudden stop, there is far more force involved that most >people realize. Belts just them selves will stretch inches. >jerb > >At 09:41 AM 9/25/03 -0500, you wrote: >>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart >> >>At 08:39 AM 9/25/03 -0400, you wrote: >> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious" >> >> > >> >Kolbers, >> >I'm not crazy about my 3 point seatbelts. They don't hold me at my hips >> >where I prefer but are closer to my belly button. The discomfort comes >> with >> >any turbulance because I come up off my seat. I've got quite a few >> hours in >> >sailplanes so I don't mind the turbulance as long as I can stay in my >> seat. >> >My 12 year old co-pilot-son, Kory, has been spared the experience of >> >turbulance for just the same reason. We wait till the evening when things >> >are nice and calm. The attach points seem to be part of the problem >> because >> >I currently use the large tube behind the seats. I want my son to feel >> >secure before I introduce him to mid day flying. >> > >> >Any one have a suggestion or two? >> > >> >Bob, Kathleen, and Kory Brocious >> >Tenacity Farm >> >Campbellsburg, Kentucky >> > >> >>Bob, >> >>I had the same problem. I used to fly sail planes and if my back comes >>off the seat in the FireFly, I get uncomfortable. I prefer a five point >>belt. The double shoulder straps keep my back against the seat, and the >>strap down between the legs keeps the lap belt were it should be. >> >>I have been criticized for my belt system being too light, but so far it >>has kept me in my seat with no problems. If you are interested, you can >>see it at: >> >>http://www.thirdshift.com/jack/firefly/firefly78.html >> >>Jack B. Hart FF004 >>Jackson, MO >> >> >>Jack & Louise Hart >>jbhart@ldd.net >> >> > Jack & Louise Hart jbhart@ldd.net ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 03:31:48 PM PST US From: "Ed Bonsell" Subject: Kolb-List: Oil --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ed Bonsell" > Funny how we all need the oil companies more than about any other industry > that is in the USA..and how a certain political party has tried to make us > all hate them huh! Yes, Lets help the oil companies and support terrorism too! Buy another gas guzzling SUV. Ed Bonsell ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 03:39:23 PM PST US From: "Ron or Mary" Subject: Kolb-List: Understanding --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ron or Mary" I don't post much on this list anymore but I felt that I had to say something. I understand Mikes frustration in his posts. I used to post my opinion on things that I thought would be of interest to Kolb builders. After finding what I thought was a flaw in the control design of the new FireStar and FireStar and could not get any one in Kolb to discuss it with me, I posted my concerns to this list. Many of you may remember this subject. I was then threatened with legal action by Kolb as they said I was guilty of slander so I shut up. They since have changed their controls to my design. Also after expressing an honest opinion different from the resident guru of the list, and I am sure you know who this is, I was threatened with physical violence. My opinion may also not be judged as appropriate for the list but so be it. These are the things that kill what started off as a good thing for all. Ron Payne ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 04:12:13 PM PST US From: "ron wehba" Subject: Kolb-List: nose bowl --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" anyone know of a nosebowl that will fit a ultrastar with room for a couple of instruments ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 04:33:06 PM PST US From: "J.L.Turner" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Oil Received: ...with SMTP id h8SNWlv25709\n\t\234Sun, 28 Sep 200... --> Kolb-List message posted by: "J.L.Turner" How about we NOT talk about off topic politically charged items and just stick to Kolb related issues, huh? Don't fill my mailbox with such B.S., please. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Bonsell" Subject: Kolb-List: Oil > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ed Bonsell" > > > Funny how we all need the oil companies more than about any other industry > > that is in the USA..and how a certain political party has tried to make us > > all hate them huh! > > > Yes, Lets help the oil companies and support terrorism too! Buy another gas guzzling SUV. > > Ed Bonsell > > ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 04:33:10 PM PST US From: John Hauck Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Mark III seatbelts --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck > I have been criticized for my belt system being too > light, but so far it has kept me in my seat with no > problems. > Jack B. Hart Jack/All: Was intended as "constructive criticism", rather than plain ole criticism. I have no doubt your attachment system will hold you in the seat during turbulence encountered in flight. However, I seriously doubt the restraint system will successfully do its job in the event of a serious crash. Many people are seriously injured as the result of no shoulder restraint or a system that fails. You wil probably never see more than 1 G negative during flight in your Fire Fly. So, it doesn't take much to keep your body in the seat. In event of a sudden stop, i.e., crash, you gonna need all the restraint you can have to keep you face out of the instrument panel and your ole bod in the seat. I do not think I have ever registered more than one G negative on my G meter. Today I hit 3.2 G's plus in turbulence returning from The 2003 Kolb Homecoming!!! That is the most I have ever registered in turbulence. 3.0+ was the highest until today. We care about you Jack, or we wouldn't waste our time trying to help. john h (survivor of several serious crashes) ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 04:57:57 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Possum's new seat --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums At 03:05 PM 9/28/2003 -0500, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" > >Possum's..Boy, I sure like that seat!, however I cant read the tape..how >wide is it? where did you get it? It's an Aquilla Trike "Back" seat from So. Africa. We got some trikes in our club http://www.georgiasportflyers.com/ so I got to try it out before I ordered one. It's kind of squishy so it may fit into a smaller space. If you are really interested I will take some pictures of the seat itself, front, back and with the cover zipped off the foam inside form - it comes all apart real easy. The bottom just velcros to the alum plat I riveted on the tubes. The back has a thin laminated curved wood form to hold it's shape - that it easy to build. - I would have to show you what it looks like. ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 05:04:14 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Possum's new seat --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums Sorry ......... supposed to go to Don. At 07:57 PM 9/28/2003 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: possums > >At 03:05 PM 9/28/2003 -0500, you wrote: > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" > > > >Possum's..Boy, I sure like that seat!, however I cant read the tape..how > >wide is it? where did you get it? > >It's an Aquilla Trike "Back" seat from So. Africa. We got some trikes in >our club >http://www.georgiasportflyers.com/ >so I got to try it out before I ordered one. It's kind of squishy so it may ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 05:06:09 PM PST US From: tony webster Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Oil --> Kolb-List message posted by: tony webster there are a lot of mean people on this list Ed Bonsell wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ed Bonsell" > > > Funny how we all need the oil companies more than about any other industry > > that is in the USA..and how a certain political party has tried to make us > > all hate them huh! > > Yes, Lets help the oil companies and support terrorism too! Buy another gas guzzling SUV. > > Ed Bonsell > ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 05:28:53 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: typical-not --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums At 12:17 PM 9/28/2003 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: Gene Ledbetter > >Possums, >We missed your smiling face at the Factory Fly-in. The clutch of 5 >Kolbs flying in on Friday from Kitty Hawk was awesome. Their formation >looked like they had practiced for days instead of hours. >Too bad the rain on Saturday kept so many folks away but the sun came >out in the afternoon and there were lots of folks flying. One good >piece of news from Bruce Saturday evening was that they had sold two >kits at the fly-in. >Gene I thought about coming - but I would have had hitch up "Ole Dollar" and fly into the sunset ,,,by myself ...again. Beside we had a club ralley/flyin at "Headquarters" Alabama on Saturday and I was going to fly to the Talladega Race again on Sunday/Today, http://www.georgiasportflyers.com/pages/newsletters/Flying%20to%20Talladega.pdf Anyway my banker didn't come though with the 4 free tickets - guess I don't have enough on deposit. So I cleaned up the hanger. It was windy anyway. Glad Bruce is making some money. I'll bet he really isn't even breaking even. But I think he likes it. ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 05:40:59 PM PST US From: "bryan green" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Thankx Possums --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" If you buy your oil by the case and carry what you need with you, you don't have to find it. Bryan Green Elgin SC Firestar I 377 BRS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Pierzina" Subject: Kolb-List: Thankx Possums > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" > > Thanks, > I wasn't sure about the wal mart that I went to had the same stuff....I guess I was looking for it to say "wal mart" on the container....I'm gona use that stuff because it will probly be easier to find on a cross country flight.... > Gotta Fly... > Mike in MN > > SNIP>>>>>>>>> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums > > > > > I use Wall Mart "Super Tech" TC-W3 Outboard 2 cycle Engine oil. > 515 hours in a little over 4 years - 503 dual carbs - never decarboned the > engine. > > --- > Do Not Archive > > ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 05:53:24 PM PST US From: "bryan green" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Mark III seatbelts --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" Glad to hear you made it back safely John I enjoyed meeting all of you in Columbia on the way up. I've been thinking of the very thing your speaking of and intend to upgrade the belt in my plane. Take care. Bryan Green Elgin SC Firestar I 377 BRS ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Mark III seatbelts > --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck > > > > I have been criticized for my belt system being too > > light, but so far it has kept me in my seat with no > > problems. > > Jack B. Hart > > Jack/All: > > Was intended as "constructive criticism", rather than plain > ole criticism. > > I have no doubt your attachment system will hold you in the > seat during turbulence encountered in flight. However, I > seriously doubt the restraint system will successfully do > its job in the event of a serious crash. Many people are > seriously injured as the result of no shoulder restraint or > a system that fails. You wil probably never see more than 1 > G negative during flight in your Fire Fly. So, it doesn't > take much to keep your body in the seat. In event of a > sudden stop, i.e., crash, you gonna need all the restraint > you can have to keep you face out of the instrument panel > and your ole bod in the seat. > > I do not think I have ever registered more than one G > negative on my G meter. Today I hit 3.2 G's plus in > turbulence returning from The 2003 Kolb Homecoming!!! That > is the most I have ever registered in turbulence. 3.0+ was > the highest until today. > > We care about you Jack, or we wouldn't waste our time trying > to help. > > john h (survivor of several serious crashes) > > ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 06:21:18 PM PST US From: Bob Bean Subject: Kolb-List: seat belts --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean cordial friends, since I hadn't yet created doors, and may not for awhile, I really cinched in good for those maiden flights. My navel wouldn't have moved much more than a quarter inch in a rollover. Makes you think about all those fearless souls who used to ride in open cockpit planes with just a lap belt. -oops, where'd Wilbur go? Still not quite comfy with the view out the side but a big thrill (on a nice warm summer day). -BB ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 06:43:59 PM PST US From: Jack & Louise Hart Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Oil --> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart J.L. You just did. Do not archive. Jack B. Hart FF004 Jackson, MO At 06:31 PM 9/28/03 -0500, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "J.L.Turner" > > >How about we NOT talk about off topic politically charged items and just >stick to Kolb related issues, huh? Don't fill my mailbox with such B.S., >please. >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Ed Bonsell" >To: >Subject: Kolb-List: Oil > > >> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ed Bonsell" >> >> > Funny how we all need the oil companies more than about any other >industry >> > that is in the USA..and how a certain political party has tried to make >us >> > all hate them huh! >> >> >> Yes, Lets help the oil companies and support terrorism too! Buy another >gas guzzling SUV. >> >> Ed Bonsell >> >> > > Jack & Louise Hart jbhart@ldd.net ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 07:18:02 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Mark III seatbelts --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums At 06:33 PM 9/28/2003 -0500, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck > Today I hit 3.2 G's plus in >turbulence returning from The 2003 Kolb Homecoming!!! That >is the most I have ever registered in turbulence. 3.0+ was >the highest until today. Well tell us about what we missed at the show. ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 07:29:49 PM PST US From: "boyd young" Subject: Kolb-List: RAD intercom with an ICOM A5 --> Kolb-List message posted by: "boyd young" > I am trying to setup a RAD intercom with an ICOM A5 > radio in a FirestarII with 503,CDI ignition. I have a > nearly perfectly tuned external antenna and can power > the equipment with their own batteries or engine > power. > > The system seems to work fine electronically but when > the engine is running I can't get out a receivable > transmission. The ambient engine sound nearly > completely overpowers the mike and the receiver hears > a lot of engine and a little voice. ---------------------------------------------------- i am not familiar with the RAD equipment..... i have a question about what you are experiencing..... is it that the input from the engine noise is keeping the intercom in an ' in use ' mode???( constant intercom noise)..... or is the static noise from the engine causing the squelch on the radio to be overcome????(constant radio noise) constant intercom noise may be a problem with the intercom. ( not capable of high noise envioment ) or the mike gains on the headsets may be set too high. constant radio noise may be reduced by shielding the kill wires, shielding the spark plugs,, adding a capasitor or suficient size to the electrical system,,,,, there may be other solutions but it should be determined what the corect symtoms are. boyd ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 08:10:54 PM PST US From: John Hauck Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Mark III seatbelts --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck possums wrote: > Well tell us about what we missed at the show. Possum/All: Now that I have fed my face, ate the last two sandwiches which were shipped to hauck's holler air freight on Miss P'fer, and had a hot bath, I'll share a little of what you missed. John Williamson, Arlington, TX, John Bickam, St Francisville, LA, and Gary Haley, Houston, TX, converged on Wetumpka Airport, AL, about 1630, 23 Sep. James Tripp, Millbrook, AL, and Bill Griffin, Montgomery, AL, helped me transport the three Musketeers to hauck's holler, with a chow stop at Boomer T's for BBQ. After a good night's sleep, James Tripp arrived at hauck's holler to transport the guys back to Wetumpka AP after going by Gantt International Airport to help me push my loaded MK III out of the hanger. When I arrived at Wetumpka AP, the others were arriving by POV. The four of us flew to Milledgeville, GA, for our first stop. Kip Laurie was waiting for us with his Firestar. After refueling and a short visit we headed out for Trenton, SC, and the Trenton Light Flyers. John W went on to Columbia Downtown AP to visit the Capital, while JB, GH, and I enjoyed the hospitality of Howard Shackleford and the others from the club. They had their aircraft lined up in front of the club house when we flew overhead. I think there were 5 Kolbs. They fed us a great lunch, then presented all of us with club T-shirts. A great group. After picking up John W at Columbia Downtown, we headed out for Elizabethton, NC. Passed right by Darlington Speedway. Steven Green, Etowah, TN, and his MK III, were waiting, unbeknownst to us at the airport. All five of us flew to Wallace, NC, to RON. Next day we flew the Outer Banks from Beaufort to Kitty Hawk, but could not land at Kitty Hawk because of Park closure. We circled the Wright Monument and grounds, got some pics and headed out for Williamston, NC. One of my SF buddies Command Sergeant Major Reggie Mann, Army Retired, was waiting on us at the airport. The CSM and his wife took good care of us. Got us to the local country club for a sea food buffet, and brought us coffee bright and early the next morning. Friday we were off to Mount Airy, NC, for fuel, then on to London, KY. After regrouping at London Airport, we took off and formed up in a V formation with Steven Green leading us to Chesnut Knolls Air Foundation and the 2003 Kolb Homecoming. We did a nice tight formation flyover in a five ship V, then came around for a echelon right, and around again for landing in trail. Each aircraft, one through five, landed taxied to the south side of the airstrip, turned to face the factory and the crowd. John W was last to land and turn left to face the crowd. He gave us an up and we taxied across the airstrip to the other side on line. The crowd like it and relayed how good the five aircraft sounded flying over in tight formation. We were well fed Fri supper to Sunday lunch. Had an afternoon of seminars Saturday, flying, a BBQ supper, and entertainment by a group that played and sang oldies but goodies. A great time was had by all. Met a lot of new folks and renewed acquaintances with a lot of old ones. Kolb Aircraft went out of its way to show one and all a good time and make up welcome and comfortable. We all appreciate what Bruce Chesnut and the Kolb gang are doing. BTW, all the food was free with optional donation, except the hot dogs and drinks Sat lunch, which was put on by a local Cub Scout Pack to help them out. I feel this was to best flyin/homecoming to date. I'll save a little for my four other compadres to share, plus all the others on the Kolb List that attended the Homecoming. It was over to quickly. When I landed at Gantt IAP I had flown 1,800 miles, 26.4 hours, and 120 gal fuel and no oil, since last Wed morning. The 912S and MK III performed great with no mechanical problems. Take care, john h DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 09:07:28 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: typical-not --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums At 11:52 AM 9/28/2003 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: possums > >At 10:28 AM 9/28/2003 -0500, you wrote: > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" > > > >I miss sum tin' here,,what question was asked? > >----- Original Message ----- I take it back - maybe we've forgotten what the real question is. Dedicated to the men, women and children who lost their lives, those brave people who gave their lives. We didn't start this. http://home.comcast.net/~sept11/ ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 09:47:41 PM PST US From: "Paul Petty" Subject: Kolb-List: Fly in --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" Kolbers, Ditto to John Hauck's statements. What a great time.Hope everyone made it home safe. I'm here typing this while Charley and Steve Sullivan are stuck on the side of I-20 with a blown right front tire that happened just out of Meridian MS. The nearest service truck was 80 miles away and at 11:00 pm now they should be getting back underway. Ever have a blow out in a 40' motor home doing 80mph? Happened right before an overpass!!!! all I was watching was that bridge pilling out the front of the big picture window windshield!!!! Charley did a great job of keeping us off the railing. So why am I here? Well there was no point in all three of us waiting for a tire change that we could only watch so I jumped in the Jeep and rushed home. See, John Williams made me a CD of his building and could not wait to see it. Problem is, I left it in the motorhome errrrgggg. BTW Thanks John H. for taking Charley up. He really enjoyed the flight. Also, thanks to everyone's interest and support for the Harley Davidson engine program. I had a lot of folks that asked why not use a Rotax gear box. I have only seen the inside of one thus far and if anyone out there care's to donate one to science I'm all ears. I really learned a great deal this weekend. I finally got to ride in the plane I have purchased and have no doubt I made the right choice for the type flying that I will be doing. Also, after all the interest in the engine program, I plan to finish what I have started with the HD project. I have also decided on a color for the bird. Are ya ready? Yep, Black! Haven't seen a black one out there yet. And of course, with black ya gotta have chrome. So here is a question for the list. I want to have the tail post and any steel part's that are visible chrome plated. And any aluminum parts (except the boom tube) polished. Anyone see a problem here? Also, one thing that I have noticed about All aircraft (especially Kolb's) is that the end of the fuselage on the inner sides that you see, is very hard to paint,clean and keep looking new. I want to make a piece out of aluminum that will fit into the end and fasten using counter set screws from the outside to fit and cover the inner rivet's and the section of the tube. A piece that you can clean and keep polished or paint. Any takers? The HD project, I plan to call Harley Davidson tomorrow and see if they might be interested in helping out with this project. Who knows. They helped out that Wright flyer with 2 free engines. Perhaps they have a few GA pilots in the right spots. From biker to pilot....... Folks. Last year this weekend I spent it at a Harley rally near by that is the same weekend as the Kolb homecoming. Funny thing is, after a weekend of a Harley Davidson rally, one finds himself hearing the sounds of loud pipe's for a couple of days in total silence.... Right now I'm hearing screaming Rotax engine's with warp drive props. Perhaps one year I'll be hearing Harley engine's and Warp Drive props and feeling a lump in my wallet hehehe........ What a great time and great people.. pp building "The Screaming Eagle" Kolbra 012