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1. 04:48 AM - 1/2 VW (Kirk Smith)
2. 05:47 AM - Re: 1/2 VW (jerb)
3. 05:50 AM - Re: 1/2 VW (jerb)
4. 06:05 AM - Re: VW Engines (jerb)
5. 06:09 AM - Re: 1/2 VW (Kirk Smith)
6. 07:13 AM - MK3 Throttle (H MITCHELL)
7. 08:01 AM - Re: MK3 Throttle (Duncan McBride)
8. 08:41 AM - Re: 1/2 VW (BMWBikeCrz@aol.com)
9. 09:15 AM - Re: [ Paul Petty ] : New Email List Photo Share Available! (CaptainRon)
10. 09:15 AM - Re: [ Paul Petty ] : New Email List Photo Share Available! (CaptainRon)
11. 01:35 PM - 2003 List Fund Raiser - Please Support Your Lists... (Matt Dralle)
12. 03:38 PM - Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear (Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious)
13. 04:31 PM - Re: Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear (Richard Pike)
14. 04:33 PM - VW for Kolb -ebay (Richard Pike)
15. 04:50 PM - Re: Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear (ul15rhb@juno.com)
16. 05:29 PM - Best way to lift a KOLB Mark III (Jim)
17. 06:06 PM - Re: Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear (Bob Bean)
18. 06:29 PM - Re: VW for Kolb -ebay (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
19. 06:46 PM - Re: VW for Kolb -ebay (Richard Pike)
20. 06:50 PM - Re: Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear (David & Maria Lumgair)
21. 07:41 PM - Re: VW Engines / Vamoose' Landing Gear. (Larry Bourne)
22. 07:44 PM - Re: This used to be an airplane (Larry Bourne)
23. 07:49 PM - Re: Re: Jury struts (Larry Bourne)
24. 07:54 PM - Twillys (Larry Bourne)
25. 08:19 PM - Re: Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear (Larry Bourne)
26. 09:15 PM - Jacking Point (Larry Bourne)
27. 11:06 PM - New Pages (Larry Bourne)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
Here's an interesting little 4 stroke 2 banger.
http://www.ultralightnews.com/engineinfo/thunderchief.htm
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
I've seen the engine. It had some promise but due to issues between the
two principle parties development was never fully completed. Story goes
one wanted to ship units the other wanted to finish the refinement before
shipping. Because of this both parted company. I don't recommend
contacting the party at the number provided on link shown. He's a real
hard ass and the problem behind it.
Not to long ago I spoke directly with the other principle and he is willing
to sell the engine he has been doing the development on and the
engineering info for a very reasonable cost. If some one engine orientated
picked this up and finished it, it could turn into a small gold mine. It
has good weight, right HP, reduction drive, charging system and
starter. Just perfect match for tractor style single place planes like
Hipps, N3-Pup, MiniMax, and could even be used on ThunderGull, Titan, maybe
the smaller lighter Kolbs.
jerb
At 07:47 AM 11/1/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
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>Here's an interesting little 4 stroke 2 banger.
>http://www.ultralightnews.com/engineinfo/thunderchief.htm
>Do not archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Can't comment about performance on a Kolb but a 1/2-VW on a 290# N3-Pup if
you got 150 foot/minute climb you were in nose bleed country. Had to
adjust the mixture during takeoff roll and climb out to get that. Didn't
like the ride. I'm confident to say a Rotax 377 would be much better.
Commenting on redrives, the power pulses on a 1/2-VW are very sharp thus
most redrives will not hold up for long. They do make a unit for the
4-cylinder VW. The links below take you to one manufacturer of VW
redrives. They also resell through Great Plains Aircraft which sells VW
based engine solutions. I've seen the difference in performance between
the same plane with a 4 cylinder VW and then again with a Valley redrive on
it. What a difference it made. Sounded good and kicked butt.
jerb
http://members.sockets.net/~ranchair/
http://www.culverprops.com/culverintro.asp
http://www.greatplainsas.com/pg12a.html
At 04:23 PM 6/19/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Dwight.Kottke@hti.htch.com
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>Is anyone out there using the 1/2 VW engine on their Firestar?
>
>The Flying Farmer
>
>Do not archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Rick,
Interesting is we both come away with the same perception of the guy from
Altimizer. I just don't get warm fuzzies after talking to him. If his
products were as great as he claims you would see them more widely
used. Counting my fingers.....
jerb
At 05:38 PM 10/31/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
><NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
>
>John and Jerb
>
>This is the reduction drive I have on my airplane. Gene Smith at Valley
>makes it. They also own Culver Props. Great Plains and the guy at altimizer
>also sell what appears to be the same redrive. I have talked at length with
>the guy at altimizer and I don't trust him he is big on promises and his
>claims are? Great Planes seems to be a much more reputable company.
>
>Rick Neilsen
>Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
>To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: VW Engines
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson"
><kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
> >
> > My next project might be powered by a VW engine so I have looked around
>and
> > found these 2275cc and 2500cc VW based engines and a PSRU with four
> > different ratios.
> >
> > 2275cc: 105hp 3800 rpm / 4 GPH 92+ Octane 175 lbs
> > 2500cc: 100hp 3000 rpm / 4.1 GPH 92+ Octane 160 lbs
> > Expect 1500+ hours between major overhauls.
> >
> > High-Horsepowere 4-cylinder engine with propeller speed reduction unit
> > (PSRU):
> > 2500cc: 180hp 4500 rpm / 7.1 GPH 92+ Octane 190 lbs
> >
> > Here is their website:
> > http://www.altimizer.com/specs.html
> >
> >
> > John Williamson
> > Arlington, TX
> >
> > Kolb Kolbra, SN: 008, Jabiru 2200, 497 hours
> > http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
> >
> > do not archive
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
Jerb,
Apparently, one of the parties, Holbrook, has bought Ison Aircraft Co.
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Seal-Send-Time: Sat, 1 Nov 2003 10:12:50 -0500
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "H MITCHELL" <mitchmnd@msn.com>
During pre-flight testing it became obvious that my Mk3/912's throttle was wa-a-a-y
to quick. Idle was o.k. but the RPMs were up to 4K with the throttle only
1/4 th inch off the stop.
My setup is the standard fail-go arrangement per the plans. It is spring-loaded
to go wide open if the throttle cable is not holding it at idle. The pivot point
for this setup is between the knob on top and the connection to the cable
linkage at the bottom.
I noticed that when the throttle is closed the linkage to the cable the arm at
the bottom is at the beginning of the most effective part of it's arc of travel
(seven o'clock). When you first start to move it you will be getting maximum
movement at the carbs.
My fix was to make a new throttle that puts the arm at the bottom at the nine o'clock
position at idle. The throttle is definitely improved but I am now considering
shortening the bottom arm for even better control of the first part of
throttle movement.
I know I can't be the first one to run into this problem and would appreciate input
from any of you who are flying machines like mine.
Duane the plane, Tallahassee, FL, FireFly SN 007, Mk3/912 in test phase.
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: MK3 Throttle |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Duncan McBride" <duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
I rigged my own throttle, because I wanted to keep the fail-go arrangement
and I wanted to place it on an armrest I made to fit over the rudder cables.
I messed with it to place the arc where I'd get as linear a throttle
response as possible. I have 108 hours on it, and I haven't thought about
it, except to check the connections. I get to full throttle about 3/4 of
the travel.
----- Original Message -----
From: "H MITCHELL" <mitchmnd@msn.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: MK3 Throttle
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "H MITCHELL" <mitchmnd@msn.com>
>
> During pre-flight testing it became obvious that my Mk3/912's throttle was
wa-a-a-y to quick. Idle was o.k. but the RPMs were up to 4K with the
throttle only 1/4 th inch off the stop.
>
> My setup is the standard fail-go arrangement per the plans. It is
spring-loaded to go wide open if the throttle cable is not holding it at
idle. The pivot point for this setup is between the knob on top and the
connection to the cable linkage at the bottom.
>
> I noticed that when the throttle is closed the linkage to the cable the
arm at the bottom is at the beginning of the most effective part of it's arc
of travel (seven o'clock). When you first start to move it you will be
getting maximum movement at the carbs.
>
> My fix was to make a new throttle that puts the arm at the bottom at the
nine o'clock position at idle. The throttle is definitely improved but I am
now considering shortening the bottom arm for even better control of the
first part of throttle movement.
>
> I know I can't be the first one to run into this problem and would
appreciate input from any of you who are flying machines like mine.
>
> Duane the plane, Tallahassee, FL, FireFly SN 007, Mk3/912 in test phase.
>
> Do not archive
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: BMWBikeCrz@aol.com
looks great !!!
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| Subject: | Re: [ Paul Petty ] : New Email List Photo Share Available! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: CaptainRon <aerialron@yahoo.com>
Good work on doing your solo. Its only the beginning
for both fun, and adventure (and learning until you
turn into an expert, and get to be where you know
everything that there is know. Which takes
surprisingly little time).
Your pics remind me of my solo flight. I refused to
let them cut my T shirt, even though it seemed that a
bunch of them led by the Bosses (Msrs Kubly and Stone)
were about to jump me for it. I guess the tradition
was pretty hard to break at the Westborough Airport in
Mass Back in 74. Regrettably the airport was plowed
under to make room for a factory, which is closed now.
I didn't know he was going to let me loose solo on
that day.
Being a poor student, and letting go of my sweat shirt
was not going to happen. I did bring in an old T shirt
the following day, and let him write whatever he
wanted on it. It probably was plowed under with the
rest of the things in that old shack. :-)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: CaptainRon <aerialron@yahoo.com>
Good work on doing your solo. Its only the beginning
for both fun, and adventure (and learning until you
turn into an expert, and get to be where you know
everything that there is know. Which takes
surprisingly little time).
Your pics remind me of my solo flight. I refused to
let them cut my T shirt, even though it seemed that a
bunch of them led by the Bosses (Msrs Kubly and Stone)
were about to jump me for it. I guess the tradition
was pretty hard to break at the Westborough Airport in
Mass Back in 74. Regrettably the airport was plowed
under to make room for a factory, which is closed now.
I didn't know he was going to let me loose solo on
that day.
Being a poor student, and letting go of my sweat shirt
was not going to happen. I did bring in an old T shirt
the following day, and let him write whatever he
wanted on it. It probably was plowed under with the
rest of the things in that old shack. :-)
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| Subject: | 2003 List Fund Raiser - Please Support Your Lists... |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
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| Subject: | Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious" <bbrocious@hotmail.com>
Kolber's,
I've joined the "Bent Gear Club." What's the best way to lift a Mark III to
remove the landing gear?
Bob
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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Tenacity Farm
Campbellsburg, Kentucky
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| Subject: | Re: Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
I put a 2x4 under the cross brace that runs between the mains, it is almost
as wide as the bottom of the fuselage so that the load is mostly at the
ends close to the gear, and raise it with a floor jack next to the leg you
want to take out, no problems. Chock the other gear REAL well.
(Now you're a real Kolber)
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 06:37 PM 11/1/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious"
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>Kolber's,
>I've joined the "Bent Gear Club." What's the best way to lift a Mark III to
>remove the landing gear?
>
>Bob
do not archive
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| Subject: | VW for Kolb -ebay |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
There is Revmaster VW on ebay, already set up for a MKIII,
$2100
An EAA chapter is selling it because it is over 200 pounds.
I thought they were lighter than that?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6755&item=
2440221477
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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| Subject: | Re: Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: ul15rhb@juno.com
On Sat, 01 Nov 2003 18:37:59 -0500 "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious"
<bbrocious@hotmail.com> writes:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious"
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> Kolber's,
> I've joined the "Bent Gear Club." What's the best way to lift a
> Mark III to
> remove the landing gear?
One way is to first take the wings off (one bolt on each side). Use a
canoe mount under the root and tip of each wing. Store the wings safely.
Chock one wheel and tailwheel or place the fuse tube on a support. Next
jack one side up with a hydraulic jack on the inside of the gear leg and
put some stacking planks under the bent wheel. Let down the jack and
carefully place a jackstand under the crossmember inside the gear leg.
Remove some of the planks so the weight of the front half of the plane is
sitting on the jackstand. Do the same to the other side. Remove each
wheel then remove the 1/4" bolt inside the gear leg socket and remove
each leg.
While the weight of the plane is sitting on the jackstands, place
something underneath the front part of the fuse tube just in case the
plane would shift off the jackstand. I have used an upside down milk cart
with a tire on top for cushion.
Ralph
Original Firestar
16 years flying it
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| Subject: | Best way to lift a KOLB Mark III |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim" <flykolb@carolina.rr.com>
Kolber's,
> I've joined the "Bent Gear Club." What's the best way to lift a
> Mark III to
> remove the landing gear?
I've done this several times ;-( . Did it today in fact. I just use a hydraulic
jack on the brace just inside of the gear leg, raise it up a little more than
needed to remove the gear leg. Then lower it onto a jack stand with just a 6"
piece of 2x4 on the top of the jack stand. Repeat for the other leg. I've never
had a problem with this method. Quick and easy.
Jim
Mark III
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| Subject: | Re: Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
If you happen to have one of those snug fitting legs....I made a dandy
attachment
for my slide impact gear puller. I welded the appropriate size nut to
the end
of a piece of 1" pipe, drilled a 1/4" hole about 2" from the end. Pops
that
stubborn piece out nice and slick. You do have to jack the plane up quite
a bit to clear the whole arrangement. If you straighten it on a press
use another
piece of 1" pipe on the bent end to yield the most effective leverage while
saving the surface from damage. Carefully mark the top of the bend with
a black marker first. -BB
Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious" <bbrocious@hotmail.com>
>
>Kolber's,
>I've joined the "Bent Gear Club." What's the best way to lift a Mark III to
>remove the landing gear?
>
>Bob
>
>DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>Bob, Kathleen, and Kory Brocious
>Tenacity Farm
>Campbellsburg, Kentucky
>
>Surf and talk on the phone at the same time with broadband Internet access.
>Get high-speed for as low as $29.95/month (depending on the local service
>providers in your area). https://broadband.msn.com
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: VW for Kolb -ebay |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
Yes, they are lighter than that but look at all the junk that's on that
engine. To top it all off its direct drive. These engines normally have a
custom crank shaft that will not except the Gene Smith reduction drive.
Don't buy this engine for a Kolb. The aft CG problem they talk about can be
a problem with the VW and Rotax 912 engines that's why I moved the battery
to the nose cone on my plane. I have a friend that caries a ten pound brick
around with him when he is flying solo in his 912 powered MKIIIc.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Pike" <rwpike@charter.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: VW for Kolb -ebay
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
> There is Revmaster VW on ebay, already set up for a MKIII,
> $2100
>
> An EAA chapter is selling it because it is over 200 pounds.
> I thought they were lighter than that?
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6755&item> 2440221477
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
> do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: VW for Kolb -ebay |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
Thanks for the heads up
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 09:24 PM 11/1/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
><NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
><snip>These engines normally have a
>custom crank shaft that will not except the Gene Smith reduction drive.
>Don't buy this engine for a Kolb. <snip>
>Rick Neilsen
>Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Richard Pike" <rwpike@charter.net>
>To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Kolb-List: VW for Kolb -ebay
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
> >
> > There is Revmaster VW on ebay, already set up for a MKIII,
> > $2100
> >
>do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "David & Maria Lumgair" <dlummy@visi.net>
Try two friends and a sturdy saw horse - worked for us.... :-)
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious" <bbrocious@hotmail.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious"
<bbrocious@hotmail.com>
>
> Kolber's,
> I've joined the "Bent Gear Club." What's the best way to lift a Mark III
to
> remove the landing gear?
>
> Bob
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
> Bob, Kathleen, and Kory Brocious
> Tenacity Farm
> Campbellsburg, Kentucky
>
> Surf and talk on the phone at the same time with broadband Internet
access.
> Get high-speed for as low as $29.95/month (depending on the local service
> providers in your area). https://broadband.msn.com
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: VW Engines / Vamoose' Landing Gear. |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Rick and many others have had excellent results with their 2180cc VW
engines - and those results are proven. I chose to stay with a 2110cc VW
w/re-drive for reasons listed in my website in the engine section. It looks
like I may have been overly cautious, but that's fine, and the power output
(still un-proven) is apparently more than adequate. What does worry me is
engines over 2180cc - I believe that so much metal is removed for crankshaft
and connecting rod clearance, as well as the larger cylinders, that it
affects the stability and rigidity of the crankcase. This is probably ( ! !
! ) not a good thing.
BTW - on the way home from Little Lake II today, I stopped at the A&P's shop
where Vamoose' landing gear is being fabricated. If you asked a tortoise to
swim in molasses in January, you'd have an idea of the
progress...............but it IS being - slowly - moved along, and he is
doing a terrific, meticulous job. I got that un-easy feeling that the
sticker shock is gonna - uh - shock me, but...............?? I took some
pics of it today, and will publish them later - prob'ly tomorrow.
Lar.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: VW Engines
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
<NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
>
> John and Jerb
>
> This is the reduction drive I have on my airplane. Gene Smith at Valley
> makes it. They also own Culver Props. Great Plains and the guy at
altimizer
> also sell what appears to be the same redrive. I have talked at length
with
> the guy at altimizer and I don't trust him he is big on promises and his
> claims are? Great Planes seems to be a much more reputable company.
>
> Rick Neilsen
> Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: VW Engines
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson"
> <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
> >
> > My next project might be powered by a VW engine so I have looked around
> and
> > found these 2275cc and 2500cc VW based engines and a PSRU with four
> > different ratios.
> >
> > 2275cc: 105hp 3800 rpm / 4 GPH 92+ Octane 175 lbs
> > 2500cc: 100hp 3000 rpm / 4.1 GPH 92+ Octane 160 lbs
> > Expect 1500+ hours between major overhauls.
> >
> > High-Horsepowere 4-cylinder engine with propeller speed reduction unit
> > (PSRU):
> > 2500cc: 180hp 4500 rpm / 7.1 GPH 92+ Octane 190 lbs
> >
> > Here is their website:
> > http://www.altimizer.com/specs.html
> >
> >
> > John Williamson
> > Arlington, TX
> >
> > Kolb Kolbra, SN: 008, Jabiru 2200, 497 hours
> > http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
> >
> > do not archive
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: This used to be an airplane |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Take it APART ?? Phooey.................I don't even have it together yet !
! ! Slowpoke Lar............ Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Duncan McBride" <duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: This used to be an airplane
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Duncan McBride"
<duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
>
> It all started when I got my repairman's certificate. The Mark III needed
> >
> Another lesson. Be careful about taking a perfectly good airplane apart.
I
> tell ya, Lar, when you get it together, you be real careful before you
take
> it home again.
>
> Happy Halloween, guys
>
> Duncan McBride
> 319DM, Mark III parts
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
My buddy ! ! ! (-; Big Lar Dangerfield
Do not Archive. Uh ??............ Schooling ?? Snappers ??
Where ?? Boat's ready ! ! !
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: Re: Jury struts
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris"
<rharris@magnolia-net.com>
>
> Lar. It is sooo hard for me to imagine someone pickin on you..... For
what
> reason? Oh by the way, fish are schooling, big snappers are up sunning,
and
> my MK3 is flying... see ya buddy..
>
>
> Richard Harris
> MK3 N912RH
> Lewisville, Arkansas
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Jury struts
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
> >
> > Yah, right, Pal.................I think the Bourne effect has affected
my
> > sanic Identity. Vamoose is STILL at the A&P's for the landing gear. I
> > literally hafta BE there, whuppin' him, or he'll work on who ever IS
there
> > and whuppin' on him. It's getting ridiculous. "Next Week," for sure.
> :-)
> > ...............and doan be pickin' on me. Lar.
> > Do not Archive.
> >
> > Larry Bourne
> > Palm Springs, CA
> > Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
> > www.gogittum.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
> > To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Jury struts
> >
> >
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
> > <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > The attached is a photo of a page from my blue prints for my MKIIIc.
> > >
> > > I see you going to get the instrument panel from Craig. He appears to
do
> > > great work. If I had known he is in Phoenix I would have stopped by
when
> I
> > > was there two week ago to measure his engine cowl for my VW wow would
> that
> > > ever be nice. More streamlining, less noise, and looks better.
> > >
> > > Just don't get side tracked with too many modifications. When you
change
> > one
> > > thing often it will lead to another. Don't get caught in the Bourne
> > effect.
> > >
> > > Rick Neilsen
> > > Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
After all that, yer gonna hafta publish an on-line catalog for us, George.
I have a couple of 3rd cousins who would have a ball antagonizing the
neighbors if they could get their little paws on such a toy.
Hmmm.........wonder if'n my cousin would still talk to me afterwards ??
Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <GeoR38@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Porcupines or Vortex Generators
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: GeoR38@aol.com
>
> In a message dated 10/28/03 9:58:45 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> jhauck@elmore.rr.com writes:
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> >
> >
> > > P.S. Do YOU know what a "twilly" is, or did George just make that
up....?
> > > b.
> >
> > Beauford/All:
> >
> > I do not know what a "twilly" is, and have not done a Google
> > search to find out. Maybe we can't find out in Alabama?> > john h
> >
> > DO NOT ARCHIVE
> >
> Nope ...I guess I'm the only one who would know what a Twilly is, as it is
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| Subject: | Re: Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
I took some pics of the little doo-hickeys Jim built to support Vamoose
while building the landing gear. Simple, cheap, solid,
secure..................a simple J-hook. I'll see if'n I can't get those
pics published tonight.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious" <bbrocious@hotmail.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Best way to lift Kolb to replace gear
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious"
<bbrocious@hotmail.com>
>
> Kolber's,
> I've joined the "Bent Gear Club." What's the best way to lift a Mark III
to
> remove the landing gear?
>
> Bob
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
> Bob, Kathleen, and Kory Brocious
> Tenacity Farm
> Campbellsburg, Kentucky
>
> Surf and talk on the phone at the same time with broadband Internet
access.
> Get high-speed for as low as $29.95/month (depending on the local service
> providers in your area). https://broadband.msn.com
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
OK - as promised, here's a pic of one of the jacking points that A&P Jim Johnson built to support Vamoose while he's building the new landing gear. The pic doesn't show it as well as I'd hoped, and the ones I took today are in the wrong format. Anyway, it's a simple "J" hook with an upper extension that lets you bolt it to the lower wing strut fitting to keep it from rotating, and a lower extension to contact the jack. The nut on the bolt just needs to be on there for security - don't tighten it. The whole thing is simple and strong. See it at: http://www.flyingpics.homestead.com/jackingpoint.html I'll put up a couple more pics a little later. Lar.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
I can see future problems with these new pages, so decided to go about it in the old way. One of a kind pics, like the "jacking point" earlier, or 2 more that I've just added will all be listed on their own home page. Picture #2 is the mock-up of the new landing gear that I took today. #3 is the "VaMoose" cartoon, and the logo created for me.............and which I also need more help with. Take a look at them at: http://www.flyingpics.homestead.com/flyingpicshome.html Any artists who can help with that logo, I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Kolb Mk III - Vamoose N78LB
www.gogittum.com
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