Today's Message Index:
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1. 12:01 AM - Re: finishing tapes (Larry Bourne)
2. 03:09 AM - Re: finishing tapes ()
3. 06:44 AM - Re: Vortex generators installed (Jack & Louise Hart)
4. 06:54 AM - Re: tailpost (johnjung@compusenior.com)
5. 07:09 AM - 2,200 mile transport (johnjung@compusenior.com)
6. 07:36 AM - Re: Vortex generators installed (Richard Pike)
7. 08:01 AM - Slingshot Landing Gear (Wayne F.Wilson)
8. 08:22 AM - Re: finishing tapes (Larry Bourne)
9. 08:29 AM - Re: 2,200 mile transport (Larry Bourne)
10. 08:39 AM - Re: Slingshot Landing Gear (Larry Bourne)
11. 09:04 AM - Re: Slingshot Landing Gear (Earl & Mim Zimmerman)
12. 09:42 AM - Re: Vortex generators installed (Jack & Louise Hart)
13. 10:47 AM - Re: Slingshot Landing Gear (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
14. 11:21 AM - Re: Slingshot Landing Gear (Bob Bean)
15. 11:42 AM - Re: Vortex generators installed (Richard Pike)
16. 02:35 PM - Re: finishing tapes (Richard Harris)
17. 03:11 PM - Re: Slingshot Landing Gear ()
18. 04:59 PM - Re: finishing tapes (Larry Bourne)
19. 07:41 PM - Bad Gearbox seal ()
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| Subject: | Re: finishing tapes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Sounds like an apples & oranges discussion from here. Jerb's comments below
were regarding putting finishing tapes over "Homer's Bumps," and Ben &
Denny's comments are regarding gap seal tapes - whole different critters, or
am I reading it wrong ?? Incidentally, I used bias
tape that I cut myself when I did the trailing edges of the tailfeathers,
and it was much easier. My A&P used straight cut fabric for the aileron and
flap gap seals, and made a mess of it. Looks really gnarly, and will
probably come off in the not too distant future. He did do a very nice job
on the rest of the plane. Confuzzled Lar. Do not
Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <rowedl@highstream.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: finishing tapes
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
>
> Ben,
> The fabric tape is fine and should be choice number one for builders of
any
> model Kolb.
> Some of us choose the book binding tape, I did because I did not want to
> attach my control surfaces until after painting, and also we saw some
planes
> at the 2000 TNK fly in with the book binding tape and liked the look.
> Totally a personal preference thing.
> Just make sure you do one or the other to a Mk-3 because the differance
it
> makes in the ships performance as compared to no tape is astonishing.
> Sincerely,
> Denny Rowe
> Mk-3 N616DR, 2SI 690L-70, Leechburg, PA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: finishing tapes
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com>
> >
> > Another thing I need to be caught up on -- what is so dang hard about
> > the per plans fabric gap seal? Is that the TNK plans method these days
> > or do they recommend book tape? Maybe the method depends on which
> > model plane? For the record, I thought the 2" fabric gap seal on the
> > firestar was easy -- and my threshold for "difficult" is pretty low! :)
> > -Ben
> >
> >
> > --- jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net> wrote:
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
> > >
> > > You may need to use a bias tape rather than a linear tape.. It's
> > > often
> > > used when doing curves or corners like on elevators. The diagonal
> > > bias of
> > > the material makes it able to lay flat and assume the shape of the
> > > surface
> > > upon which it is being applied. I agree discuss this with the
> > > Millers.
> > > jerb
> > >
> > > At 08:11 PM 10/11/03 -0500, you wrote:
> > > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson"
> > > <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
> > > >
> > > >Russ, and Homer Hump fabric coverers,
> > > >
> > > >There is a way to get straight tapes over the ribs. Give Jim or
> > > Dondi Miller
> > > >a call and they can talk you thru the procedure.
> > > >
> > > >Aircraft Technical Support, Inc 1-877-877-3334
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >John Williamson
> > > >Arlington, TX
> > > >
> > > >Kolb Kolbra, SN: 008, Jabiru 2200, 487 hours
> > > >http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
> > > >
> > > >do not archive
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > http://www.matronics.com/trouble-report
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > =====
> > http://mae.ucdavis.edu/~ransom
> >
> > __________________________________
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: finishing tapes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
Yeah Lar,
We did get off on a tangent there from the original subject, seems that
every time we talk tapes, we have to cover the whole gamit. No biggy though,
I figure with new owners and builders coming onto the list all the time it
doesn't hurt to be redundant.
Back to the original subject of finishing tapes, we (Linda and I) also used
bias tape over Homers Bumps "per Jim and Dondi"on the control surfaces, it
made it a whole lot easier and neater job.
Also used finishing tape everywhere tubing touched fabric on the entire
ship.
So lets review : When finish taping trailing edges of control surfaces that
have Homers bumps and also taping around curves such as the top of the
rudder or wing tips we should use bias finishing tapes of the proper width.
When installing "gap - seal" tape between the wing and control surfaces you
have at least two choices, 1) Non bias finishing tape glued and painted per
the plans, or 2) 3M 845 book binding tape installed after painting and final
assembly and replaced every year or two.
Sincerely,
Denny Rowe
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Bourne <biglar@gogittum.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: finishing tapes
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
>
> Sounds like an apples & oranges discussion from here. Jerb's comments
below
> were regarding putting finishing tapes over "Homer's Bumps," and Ben &
> Denny's comments are regarding gap seal tapes - whole different critters,
or
> am I reading it wrong ?? Incidentally, I used bias
> tape that I cut myself when I did the trailing edges of the tailfeathers,
> and it was much easier. My A&P used straight cut fabric for the aileron
and
> flap gap seals, and made a mess of it. Looks really gnarly, and will
> probably come off in the not too distant future. He did do a very nice
job
> on the rest of the plane. Confuzzled Lar. Do
not
> Archive.
>
> Larry Bourne
> Palm Springs, CA
> Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
> www.gogittum.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <rowedl@highstream.net>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: finishing tapes
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
> >
> > Ben,
> > The fabric tape is fine and should be choice number one for builders of
> any
> > model Kolb.
> > Some of us choose the book binding tape, I did because I did not want to
> > attach my control surfaces until after painting, and also we saw some
> planes
> > at the 2000 TNK fly in with the book binding tape and liked the look.
> > Totally a personal preference thing.
> > Just make sure you do one or the other to a Mk-3 because the differance
> it
> > makes in the ships performance as compared to no tape is astonishing.
> > Sincerely,
> > Denny Rowe
> > Mk-3 N616DR, 2SI 690L-70, Leechburg, PA
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com>
> > To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: finishing tapes
> >
> >
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Ben Ransom <bwr000@yahoo.com>
> > >
> > > Another thing I need to be caught up on -- what is so dang hard about
> > > the per plans fabric gap seal? Is that the TNK plans method these
days
> > > or do they recommend book tape? Maybe the method depends on which
> > > model plane? For the record, I thought the 2" fabric gap seal on the
> > > firestar was easy -- and my threshold for "difficult" is pretty low!
:)
> > > -Ben
> > >
> > >
> > > --- jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net> wrote:
> > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
> > > >
> > > > You may need to use a bias tape rather than a linear tape.. It's
> > > > often
> > > > used when doing curves or corners like on elevators. The diagonal
> > > > bias of
> > > > the material makes it able to lay flat and assume the shape of the
> > > > surface
> > > > upon which it is being applied. I agree discuss this with the
> > > > Millers.
> > > > jerb
> > > >
> > > > At 08:11 PM 10/11/03 -0500, you wrote:
> > > > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson"
> > > > <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
> > > > >
> > > > >Russ, and Homer Hump fabric coverers,
> > > > >
> > > > >There is a way to get straight tapes over the ribs. Give Jim or
> > > > Dondi Miller
> > > > >a call and they can talk you thru the procedure.
> > > > >
> > > > >Aircraft Technical Support, Inc 1-877-877-3334
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >John Williamson
> > > > >Arlington, TX
> > > > >
> > > > >Kolb Kolbra, SN: 008, Jabiru 2200, 487 hours
> > > > >http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
> > > > >
> > > > >do not archive
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > http://www.matronics.com/trouble-report
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > =====
> > > http://mae.ucdavis.edu/~ransom
> > >
> > > __________________________________
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Vortex generators installed |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
Richard,
Did you notice any change in aileron responsiveness?
Jack B. Hart FF004
Jackson, MO
>
>Sorry to rattle on for so long, but I have been looking forward to this for
>quite a while, and it was fun to see it come together.
>
>Richard Pike
>MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Jack & Louise Hart
jbhart@ldd.net
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "johnjung@compusenior.com" <johnjung@compusenior.com>
Steve and Group,
I replaced the fiberglass tailwheel spring on an original Firestar with
an aluminum on from Kolb.
I sawed off the old one flush with the steel, then used a drill to
remove the rest. It didn't take long
and was a nice update to the plane.
John Jung
Firestar II
Surprise, AZ
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| Subject: | 2,200 mile transport |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "johnjung@compusenior.com" <johnjung@compusenior.com>
Group,
Last week I moved my Firestar II from Upper Michigan to Surprise,
Arizona. I used an enclosed trailer for the move and the trailer will be
it's hanger for a while at least. My plan is to keep the Firestar in
Arizona. It was a long trip to tow a trailer, but it is behind me now.
I'm looking forward to seeing Arizona from the air, including Monument
Valley.
John Jung
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| Subject: | Re: Vortex generators installed |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
Not that I could tell, and that was something I checked. Bear in mind, I
already have changed the bellcrank geometry and the ailerons were already
very light and responsive, especially compared to the stock MKIII.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 08:33 AM 10/14/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
>
>Richard,
>
>Did you notice any change in aileron responsiveness?
>
>Jack B. Hart FF004
>Jackson, MO
>
>
> >
> >Sorry to rattle on for so long, but I have been looking forward to this for
> >quite a while, and it was fun to see it come together.
> >
> >Richard Pike
> >MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
>
>Jack & Louise Hart
>jbhart@ldd.net
>
>
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| Subject: | Slingshot Landing Gear |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Wayne F.Wilson" <wfwilson1@yahoo.ca>
To make storage easier due to height does anyone have
any Ideas or suggestions as to the landing gear. Can
it be shortened? If shortened the stance would be
narrower, what would be the results? Or should the
design not be changed?
Any comments would be appreciated.
Regards
Wayne F Wilson
Slingshot Ser 009
Amherstburg Ontario
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| Subject: | Re: finishing tapes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
When I get Vamoose back home with it's new landing gear (if he ever gets
moving on it) it won't be long before those shaggy gap seals come off and
book binding tape goes on. Looks like ----- . It's a little
tough..........he's a real nice guy, does very nice work, and charges fairly
for it, so he's become "the place to go" for all the hot rodders,
off-roaders, handymen, etc., as well as aircraft maintenance and repair.
Plus; he's the only game within many miles. He tends to work on whatever
project the owner is hanging over his shoulder on. Just gotta be patient, I
guess. Besides, it's STILL 100 in the shade out there. When's it gonna end
?? Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <rowedl@highstream.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: finishing tapes
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
>
> Yeah Lar,
> We did get off on a tangent there from the original subject, seems that
> every time we talk tapes, we have to cover the whole gamit. No biggy
though,
> I figure with new owners and builders coming onto the list all the time it
> doesn't hurt to be redundant.
> Back to the original subject of finishing tapes, we (Linda and I) also
used
> bias tape over Homers Bumps "per Jim and Dondi"on the control surfaces,
Message 9
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| Subject: | Re: 2,200 mile transport |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Good for you, John. Take a look at Marble Canyon, below Page, AZ, too, and
as much of the Grand Canyon as regs will allow. You'll be very pleased.
There's also some great scenery just north of Phoenix, too, going toward
Flagstaff, and especially around Sedona. Also, try the Mogollon Rim country
toward Show Low, AZ. Great Stuff ! ! ! Sounds like you're going to
leave the plane in AZ, rather than take it back home ????? Keep the
whale watching trip to Guerrero Negro, Mexico in mind for next Feb.
Travelin' Lar Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <johnjung@compusenior.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: 2,200 mile transport
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "johnjung@compusenior.com"
<johnjung@compusenior.com>
>
> Group,
>
> Last week I moved my Firestar II from Upper Michigan to Surprise,
> Arizona. I used an enclosed trailer for the move and the trailer will be
> it's hanger for a while at least. My plan is to keep the Firestar in
> Arizona. It was a long trip to tow a trailer, but it is behind me now.
> I'm looking forward to seeing Arizona from the air, including Monument
> Valley.
>
> John Jung
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Slingshot Landing Gear |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Not sure about the slingshot, but on my Mk III, narrowing the landing gear
3" also lowered it a couple of inches. Made it so's the leading edges of
the wings are less than 1 1/2" from the ground when folded. Can't move it
over anything larger than an ant without tearing up the leading edges, and
loading it into the trailer is a nightmare. This is the prime reason I'm
building my "bent" 4130 steel landing gear. One beauty of these is that
I'll be able to use standard Cessna 150 tapered shims to adjust toe-in and
camber. (they're also a little heavier) He's also built removeable
"jacking points" that go into the lower strut mounts, so the plane can be
lifted for landing gear work - such as alignment. I've made up drawings in
Paint, so if'n anyone's interested, I could build a quick web page about it.
Let me know. High-Steppin' Lar
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne F.Wilson" <wfwilson1@yahoo.ca>
Subject: Kolb-List: Slingshot Landing Gear
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Wayne F.Wilson" <wfwilson1@yahoo.ca>
>
> To make storage easier due to height does anyone have
> any Ideas or suggestions as to the landing gear. Can
> it be shortened? If shortened the stance would be
> narrower, what would be the results? Or should the
> design not be changed?
> Any comments would be appreciated.
> Regards
> Wayne F Wilson
> Slingshot Ser 009
> Amherstburg Ontario
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Slingshot Landing Gear |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Earl & Mim Zimmerman <emzi@supernet.com>
If shortened the stance would be
> narrower, what would be the results?
I think that the most important result would a lowered angle of attack
stance while on the ground causing a much faster takeoff and landing
speed. I would NOT shorten the gear on any Kolb they already have built
in the landing gear stance a lot of safety margin for taking off too
slow. Thus affecting there STOL ability. -- Earl
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| Subject: | Re: Vortex generators installed |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
Richard,
I am curious how it will perform in slow flight standing on the propeller just
above stall and no mushing. Do you have to occasionally kick a rudder pedal to
keep a it from dropping off on one wing? Under these conditions and if you
displace the ailerons slightly out of neutral, will it rotate without a wing dropping?
Jack B. Hart FF004
Jackson, MO
At 10:38 AM 10/14/03 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
>Not that I could tell, and that was something I checked. Bear in mind, I
>already have changed the bellcrank geometry and the ailerons were already
>very light and responsive, especially compared to the stock MKIII.
>
>Richard Pike
>MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
>
>At 08:33 AM 10/14/03 -0500, you wrote:
>
>>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
>>
>>Richard,
>>
>>Did you notice any change in aileron responsiveness?
>>
>>Jack B. Hart FF004
>>Jackson, MO
>>
>>
>> >
>> >Sorry to rattle on for so long, but I have been looking forward to this for
>> >quite a while, and it was fun to see it come together.
>> >
>> >Richard Pike
>> >MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Jack & Louise Hart
jbhart@ldd.net
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| Subject: | Re: Slingshot Landing Gear |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
I don't know about other Kolbs but the MKIIIc gear legs are to short
already. As soon as I can dig up the money I will be switching to the
factory spring steel gear. They are app. two inches longer which makes the
stance wider which is always good except for storage and they are taller. I
had a chance to fly the old factory demonstrator (Fat Albert) with these
legs and they were great. The ride on rough ground was a bunch better due to
more spring effect and they allowed you to do a slower landing. I find with
the stock gear I'm always touching down with the tail wheel first. With the
new gear it will be a three pointer. If they made them longer yet I would be
even happier.
My $.02 worth
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Slingshot Landing Gear
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
>
> Not sure about the slingshot, but on my Mk III, narrowing the landing gear
> 3" also lowered it a couple of inches. Made it so's the leading edges of
> the wings are less than 1 1/2" from the ground when folded. Can't move it
> over anything larger than an ant without tearing up the leading edges, and
> loading it into the trailer is a nightmare. This is the prime reason I'm
> building my "bent" 4130 steel landing gear. One beauty of these is that
> I'll be able to use standard Cessna 150 tapered shims to adjust toe-in and
> camber. (they're also a little heavier) He's also built removeable
> "jacking points" that go into the lower strut mounts, so the plane can be
> lifted for landing gear work - such as alignment. I've made up drawings
in
> Paint, so if'n anyone's interested, I could build a quick web page about
it.
> Let me know. High-Steppin' Lar
>
> Larry Bourne
> Palm Springs, CA
> Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
> www.gogittum.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wayne F.Wilson" <wfwilson1@yahoo.ca>
> To: "Kolb Matronics" <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Slingshot Landing Gear
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Wayne F.Wilson" <wfwilson1@yahoo.ca>
> >
> > To make storage easier due to height does anyone have
> > any Ideas or suggestions as to the landing gear. Can
> > it be shortened? If shortened the stance would be
> > narrower, what would be the results? Or should the
> > design not be changed?
> > Any comments would be appreciated.
> > Regards
> > Wayne F Wilson
> > Slingshot Ser 009
> > Amherstburg Ontario
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Slingshot Landing Gear |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
>. I find with
>the stock gear I'm always touching down with the tail wheel first. With the
>new gear it will be a three pointer. If they made them longer yet I would be
>even happier.
>
>My $.02 worth
>
>Rick Neilsen
>
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enough that a
novice wouldn't be able to haul it off too slow. That was one of my
former joys,
doing the zoomie, a quick jump to a steep stagger. Definitely solo only.
Seems to me a quick and simple exchange leg would do the trick......More
welding????
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| Subject: | Re: Vortex generators installed |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
If you are talking about stalls @ 5500 rpm, it was at a very steep deck
angle, stalled straight ahead, and didn't seem to have any fall off
tendency. If you are talking about stalls at max power, I didn't try
those. Guess I didn't take enough macho pills...
Flying in slow flight @ 4500 just barely above a stall with the prop
yowling like crazy, it was easy to do normal aileron turns using just
enough rudder to keep the yaw string centered. If you stalled it that way,
it dropped a little to the side you were turning toward, but not excessively.
I did a bunch of full aileron reversal turns at 40 mph and 4500 rpm and
there was no prop yowl and it seemed as happy there as at 50 or 60 mph,
probably descending about 150' minute in the process.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 11:27 AM 10/14/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
>
>Richard,
>
>I am curious how it will perform in slow flight standing on the propeller
>just above stall and no mushing. Do you have to occasionally kick a
>rudder pedal to keep a it from dropping off on one wing? Under these
>conditions and if you displace the ailerons slightly out of neutral, will
>it rotate without a wing dropping?
>
>Jack B. Hart FF004
>Jackson, MO
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| Subject: | Re: finishing tapes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris" <rharris@magnolia-net.com>
Hey Lar, I got a really nice place to work on airplanes, high of 65 today,
so bring Vamoose on over...
c-ya
Richard
Richard Harris
MK3 N912RH
>
> When I get Vamoose back home with it's new landing gear (if he ever gets
> moving on it) it won't be long before those shaggy gap seals come off and
> book binding tape goes on. Looks like ----- . It's a little
> tough..........he's a real nice guy, does very nice work, and charges
fairly
> for it, so he's become "the place to go" for all the hot rodders,
> off-roaders, handymen, etc., as well as aircraft maintenance and repair.
> Plus; he's the only game within many miles. He tends to work on whatever
> project the owner is hanging over his shoulder on. Just gotta be patient,
I
> guess. Besides, it's STILL 100 in the shade out there. When's it gonna
end
> ?? Lar. Do not Archive.
>
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| Subject: | Re: Slingshot Landing Gear |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
> I don't know about other Kolbs but the MKIIIc gear legs are to short
> already. As soon as I can dig up the money I will be switching to the
> factory spring steel gear. They are app. two inches longer which makes the
> stance wider which is always good except for storage and they are taller.
I
> had a chance to fly the old factory demonstrator (Fat Albert) with these
> legs and they were great. The ride on rough ground was a bunch better due
to
> more spring effect and they allowed you to do a slower landing. I find
with
> the stock gear I'm always touching down with the tail wheel first. With
the
> new gear it will be a three pointer. If they made them longer yet I would
be
> even happier.
>
> My $.02 worth
>
> Rick Neilsen
> Redrive VW powered
Rick,
I agree with what you say here. My way around it was to install the big
800-6 tires and to weld up a new double forked tailwheel assembly that is
raked out a little more than the stock tailwheel, next I may slightly
shorten the tailspring rod.
All these small changes raise the front and lower the tail which has put my
standard aluminum gear Mk-3 in a little more aggressive stance on the
ground. This helps quite a bit with three point landings.
Makes the ship look a little more muscular also. Still nothing like Miss
P-fer though.
Denny Rowe
Mk-3 N616DR, 2SI 690L-70, Leechburg, PA
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| Subject: | Re: finishing tapes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Rub it in, rub it in.................wouldn't I like to come back there to
get something done. I really want to take a closer look at those big
snappers, too. Maybe early next summer. Wanna catch a fish in Texas, too,
Ed. I think maybe the temp finally broke...........down to 90
today, and that 10 deg. makes a BIG difference. Lar.
Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Harris" <rharris@magnolia-net.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: finishing tapes
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris"
<rharris@magnolia-net.com>
>
> Hey Lar, I got a really nice place to work on airplanes, high of 65
today,
> so bring Vamoose on over...
>
> c-ya
> Richard
>
>
> Richard Harris
> MK3 N912RH
> >
> > When I get Vamoose back home with it's new landing gear (if he ever gets
> > moving on it) it won't be long before those shaggy gap seals come off
and
> > book binding tape goes on. Looks like ----- . It's a little
> > tough..........he's a real nice guy, does very nice work, and charges
> fairly
> > for it, so he's become "the place to go" for all the hot rodders,
> > off-roaders, handymen, etc., as well as aircraft maintenance and repair.
> > Plus; he's the only game within many miles. He tends to work on
whatever
> > project the owner is hanging over his shoulder on. Just gotta be
patient,
> I
> > guess. Besides, it's STILL 100 in the shade out there. When's it gonna
> end
> > ?? Lar. Do not Archive.
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Bad Gearbox seal |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: <rowedl@highstream.net>
Kolbers,
Well I finally have my first real technical problem with my 690L powerplant.
Yesterday while flying, my GB-1 gearbox developed a small gear oil leak. It looks
like the primary drive shaft that is linked to the crankshaft through the rubber
dampers has a bad seal. I noticed the leak during the post flight inspection.
A call to Roger Zerkle at ZDE has the parts in the mail and it sounds as if the
seal change should be a straight foreward job that I will be able to handle after
I make a homemade wrench to loosen the damper hub from the primary drive
shaft.
If all goes as planned the whole repair will be under $30.
I am just under 33 hours total time and the 2SI is running as advertised otherwise.
Its smooth, strong, and the average fuel burn so far is under 3.5 gph. Not
bad for a 70 hp two stroke that only weighs 105 pounds.
I'll let the list know how the repair goes.
Sincerely,
Denny Rowe
Mk-3, 2SI 690L-70, Leechburg, PA
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