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1. 05:54 AM - Re: Quieter prop, etc. (Joe Allman)
2. 07:39 AM - is it true? (artdog1512)
3. 07:51 AM - MKIII mods vs. inflight adjustable props (Richard Pike)
4. 07:57 AM - Re: Inflight adjustable props (Richard Pike)
5. 08:02 AM - hd wright brothers plane (boyd young)
6. 08:42 AM - Re: MKIII mods vs. inflight adjustable props (Kirk Smith)
7. 08:43 AM - Engine Changes (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
8. 10:22 AM - Stuff on eBay (czechsix@juno.com)
9. 10:42 AM - Re: MKIII mods vs. inflight adjustable props (Lanelle Freeman)
10. 11:07 AM - Cermakrome (J.L.Turner)
11. 01:20 PM - Re: water based system (Vic)
12. 01:48 PM - gizmos (Paul Petty)
13. 02:22 PM - Re: Cermakrome (HShack@aol.com)
14. 02:25 PM - Re: is it true? (Dale Sellers)
15. 03:07 PM - Re: Engine Changes (John Williamson)
16. 03:38 PM - Re: Engine Changes (Edward Chmielewski)
17. 04:07 PM - Email address (Dale Sellers)
18. 04:19 PM - Re: Inflight adjustable props ()
19. 05:47 PM - Re: Cermakrome (beauford)
20. 07:37 PM - Re:MKIII mods vs. inflight adjustable props (Native American Artist)
21. 08:12 PM - used 503 for sale (Mid-State Sandblasting)
22. 08:43 PM - Re: Inflight adjustable props (HShack@aol.com)
23. 09:06 PM - repitching prop (Aaron Hollingsworth)
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| Subject: | Quieter prop, etc. |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Joe Allman" <fisherallman@earthlink.net>
I might be interested in some left over tape.
Email me off list with a price.
thanks,
Joe
DO NOT ARCHIVE
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Richard Pike
Subject: Kolb-List: Quieter prop, etc.
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
Have spent the last three days modifying and testing the Ivoprop. Got some
really thick gen-u-wine prop tape and pinked one edge of it, installed it
full length on the Ivo. Can't tell that it improves the performance, but it
is quieter.
Details at
http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/pg14.html
Last month someone on the list - can't remember who - said that my web page
detailing the relocation of the MKIII flap control mechanism was unclear.
They were right, it was, and that page has been redone, hopefully better.
It is at
http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/pg3.htm
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: artdog1512 <nazz57@yahoo.com>
Time: 08:35:46 AM PST US
From: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Covering
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith"
<snuffy@usol.com>
> A couple of years ago, there was quite a bit of talk
about the water
based
> paint system for airplanes. Haven't heard anything
lately.
Interesting article on latex paint.
http://www.lightminiatureaircraft.com/generic34.html
if this is true then i would say i've been
vindicated. i've long professed that Latex paint would
work on Stits covering ...... tim (firefly)
do not archive
__________________________________
http://companion.yahoo.com/
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| Subject: | MKIII mods vs. inflight adjustable props |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
Original stock configuration top speed was 83, Rotax 532, 2.58:1 B box, 64"
3 blade Ivo
Changed to cut down windshield, wing center section was in free air, top
speed went to 88, climb improved.
Changed to 64", then 66" 2 blade Ivo, relocated muffler partially out of
airstream, rpm's lower at all cruise speeds
Changed to a semi-fairing in front of the engine and enclosed the fuselage
with Lexan as it is now, and got the flap actuator rod out of the
airstream, went to 68" Ivo, covered the wing with v/g's, top end went to
90-92 summer, 95 last Sunday afternoon. Stall is at 27 actual.
None of those mods affected prop noise. However the other thing I was
testing Sunday was putting pinked prop tape full length along the leading
edge of the prop. The pinked edge stops just shy of the high point of the
prop's airfoil. Was testing to see if it improved performance, and could
not see that it did, but it is quieter. Not by much, but enough to notice,
both on the ground, and in the cockpit.
Something to note - top speed on a MKIII is kind of a waste, the airplane
just does not seem happy at 95. Too much thrashing going on, things are
starting to shake, rattle and roll. I think all that turbulence rolling off
that fat fuselage is beating on the tail. But adding top speed capability
makes it a lot nicer at 75 to 80, because it does fly happy there, and once
you get the airframe to fly at 95, then the 582 is not working very hard to
push it at 75 to 80.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 08:47 AM 12/9/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
>
>Richard,
> How do these figures compare to before the mods? How much speed do you
>figure making it a full parasol gave you? Did making it a parasol cut down
>on prop noise? Thanks! Kirk
>
>
> > Flight testing yesterday, (winter rejet) full throttle level flight was 95
>mph.
> > At 5300rpm, cruise was 70.
>
>Do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Inflight adjustable props |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
This is not to disagree on your experience with in-flight adjustable props,
this is a comment on articles in Ultralight Flying! magazine:
Several years ago Ultralight Flying published an article from a
professional -at least he makes a living working with 2 stroke engines-
explaining how loading and unloading a prop on a 2-stroke engine affects
EGT's on 2-strokes and why. Unfortunately, he was 180 degrees out and and
following his advice would further degrade the already marginal 2-stroke
reliability factor. Haven't seen the article on in-flight adjustable props
you mentioned, but would be interested in knowing the name of the person
who wrote it. Hope it wasn't the same guy...
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
do not archive
At 08:37 AM 12/9/03 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: <JJP45@comcast.net>
>
> It somewhat erks me to read all the mis-information on this list
>about in - flight ajustable props
>on two strokes . There was a PROFFESIONAL article in Ultralight Flying just
>a few months back
>about how well suited in-flight ajustables ARE for two strokes .
> I think that it is more of a preference thing or more so a
>capability issue than suitablity .
>
>ps: Don't go to a dentist for a heart problem.
>
>JJP
>FS II
>503 DCDI ( in-flight adjustable , 68" Ivo )
>
>ARCHIVE
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrel@kfalls.net>
>To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Inflight adjustable props
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrel@kfalls.net>
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <GeoR38@aol.com>
> > . If the rpm is less than the peak
> > > torque point on the curve, then the hp is down again providing less hp
> > ouput
> > > to couple to the airstream as well. Only at that one rpm would the
> > horsepower
> > > be optimized and available to couple with the surrounding airstream.
> >
> > By George I believe that you have it! I think that is why they do not work
> > well on the two strokes. It puzzled me a lot when I brought the Mark III
> > home. Altitude here is 4100 feet. The plane came from 300 feet. I expected
> > to have trouble with the EGT's at the higher altitude. The prop had
> > defaulted to 6100 rpm's and was not working. The egt's were 1050. I tried
> > changing the needle settings, egt's went up. I had to send the motor to
>the
> > adjustable in to be repaired, (75.00) since it wasn't working under load.
>At
> > 6100, the best cruise that I could get was 62 MPH (GPS) I cranked it as
>far
> > up as I could get it- 6500 rpms, cruise went up to 67 mph (GPS) Egt's went
> > up to 1200. The egt's didn't go up on the full throttle, but it did in the
> > midrange area.I could have changed the jets to reflect the proper egt's at
> > the max rpm's. but I still think it would have been screwy and not worth
>the
> > effort. Where I am speed counts. Its sometimes a long way to the next
> > refueling area.
> > Larry, Oregon
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | hd wright brothers plane |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "boyd young" <by0ung@brigham.net>
. One of the featured planes
is the HD powered Wright Flyer.
on dec 17 the HD powered wright brothers plane will fly again at the brigham city
Ut.airport before being shiped back to Dayton. If anyone wants to drop
by i should be able to get you onboard for a photo.
boyd
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| Subject: | Re: MKIII mods vs. inflight adjustable props |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
> Something to note - top speed on a MKIII is kind of a waste, the airplane
> just does not seem happy at 95. Too much thrashing going on, things are
> starting to shake, rattle and roll. I think all that turbulence rolling
off
> that fat fuselage is beating on the tail. But adding top speed capability
> makes it a lot nicer at 75 to 80, because it does fly happy there, and
once
> you get the airframe to fly at 95, then the 582 is not working very hard
to
> push it at 75 to 80.
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Thanks much Richard! I was thinking along the same lines in that your mods
would improve effiency. Obviously a Kolb isn't going to go fast but if it
can burn less fuel in cruise that's a plus. Not only in fuel savings but
in wear and tear on the engine also. It has to be fun to see your ideas
working. It's interesting following your progress.
Do not archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
John W
I just noticed you new signoff. Does this mean that you aren't going to
switch to a Verner on the Kolbra??? Would you share with us why and how the
912 ULS is working on the Kolbra (MPHs).
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb trips
>
> John Williamson
> Arlington, TX
>
> Kolb Kolbra: 508 hours, Rotax 912 ULS
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
>
do not archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: czechsix@juno.com
Guys,
I have a few things on eBay if anyone's interested. If the link doesn't work just
search on the item number. If you have questions please contact me OFF LIST.
Thanks and Do Not Archive!
--Mark Navratil
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
RV-8A N2D finishing....
Turn Coordinator, item #2447588004
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2447588004
Andair Mini Gascolator, item #2447590842
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2447590842
Bendix Mags, item #2447592770
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2447592770
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| Subject: | Re: MKIII mods vs. inflight adjustable props |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Lanelle Freeman" <lanny1@gbronline.com>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Pike" <rwpike@charter.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: MKIII mods vs. inflight adjustable props
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
> Original stock configuration top speed was 83, Rotax 532, 2.58:1 B box,
64"
> 3 blade Ivo
>
> Changed to cut down windshield, wing center section was in free air, top
> speed went to 88, climb improved.
>
> Changed to 64", then 66" 2 blade Ivo, relocated muffler partially out of
> airstream, rpm's lower at all cruise speeds
>
> Changed to a semi-fairing in front of the engine and enclosed the fuselage
> with Lexan as it is now, and got the flap actuator rod out of the
> airstream, went to 68" Ivo, covered the wing with v/g's, top end went to
> 90-92 summer, 95 last Sunday afternoon. Stall is at 27 actual.
>
> None of those mods affected prop noise. However the other thing I was
> testing Sunday was putting pinked prop tape full length along the leading
> edge of the prop. The pinked edge stops just shy of the high point of the
> prop's airfoil. Was testing to see if it improved performance, and could
> not see that it did, but it is quieter. Not by much, but enough to notice,
> both on the ground, and in the cockpit.
>
> Something to note - top speed on a MKIII is kind of a waste, the airplane
> just does not seem happy at 95. Too much thrashing going on, things are
> starting to shake, rattle and roll. I think all that turbulence rolling
off
> that fat fuselage is beating on the tail. But adding top speed capability
> makes it a lot nicer at 75 to 80, because it does fly happy there, and
once
> you get the airframe to fly at 95, then the 582 is not working very hard
to
> push it at 75 to 80.
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
> At 08:47 AM 12/9/03 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
> >
> >Richard,
> > How do these figures compare to before the mods? How much speed do
you
> >figure making it a full parasol gave you? Did making it a parasol cut
down
> >on prop noise? Thanks! Kirk
> >
> >
> > > Flight testing yesterday, (winter rejet) full throttle level flight
was 95
> >mph.
> > > At 5300rpm, cruise was 70.
> >
> >Do not archive
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "J.L.Turner" <jimturner@mwt.net>
Has anybody had any experience with "Cermakrome" for coating exhaust pipes & mufflers?
One web site that formerly sold it now claims it is unavailable pending
reformulation. But I see Aircraft Spruce and others still offer it. Comments?
Jim Turner
Firestar 377
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| Subject: | Re: water based system |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Vic" <vicw@vcn.com>
I used the Aircraft Finishing Systems water based system, same one used by
Dawn Patrol, on my Kolb. Would use it again and would not go back to Stitz
with all the strong chemicals.
Vic
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Kolbers,
Today I looked in the NAPA catalogs for a shop apron. After polishing out those
scratches, I looked like I had been tar'd n feathered. Ran across a real cool
shop apron made by Mechaix the gloves guys. It has pockets 5 in all and a place
to put your marker. The pockets on the lower part will come in handy for clecos,
pliers, glasses ect... also has the adjustable straps and quick release
gizmos. Will save a bunch of steps from the horses to the roll around. Here's
the good part it's only 24.99 retail.
part number 763-1122 if anyone wants one.
pp
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com
In a message dated 12/10/2003 2:08:16 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jimturner@mwt.net writes:
Has anybody had any experience with "Cermakrome" for coating exhaust pipes &
mufflers? One web site that formerly sold it now claims it is unavailable
pending reformulation. But I see Aircraft Spruce and others still offer it.
Comments?
Jim Turner
Firestar 377
I would like to recommend "Jet-Hot", 1-800-432-3379
Howard Shackleford
FS II
SC
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dale Sellers" <dsel1@bellsouth.net>
Kolbers,
I didn't want to say anything before but I covered my Ultra Star with 1.7 oz
fabric. Once it was tightened and taped, I wiped the fabric surfaces down
with acetone to remove the sizing then brushed on two coats of latex primer
using flotrol mixed according to instructions with a foam brush, allowing
the first coat to dry thoroughly (over night) between coats. All paint was
Benjamin Moore.
Then I sprayed on two coats of white, gloss exterior house paint. The
finish is very glossy and you have to get really close to see any brush
marks. Then I had my paint store mix the yellow I wanted off a color chart
using the same base white I had used for the finish. I put a sunburst on
top and bottom of both wings, horizontal and vertical tail surfaces.
It really looks good! I bought 1 gal of primer ($20), one gal of White
gloss ($20) and a quart of yellow ($8) plus painter's tape and old
newspaper. I never touched it with a piece of sandpaper.
I got the instructions from a link on the Web site of Affordaplane.
(www.affordaplane.com). The guy who wrote the article said his plane had
been finished using this method and has been sitting outdoors for ten years
and the fabric still tests good. He keeps a coat of STP sun-or-a-gun on it
for UV protection. I was willing to give it a try. It was soooo easy and
inexpensive, looks good and flies great.
The only place I deviated from his instructions was (1 he said use
Enterprise paint from Lowes and (2 he said roll the finish coats and trim
with a foam roller. I sprayed mine on. Email me off-line and I'll sent you
a pic.
Dale Sellers
Georgia Ultra Star
----- Original Message -----
From: "artdog1512" <nazz57@yahoo.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: is it true?
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: artdog1512 <nazz57@yahoo.com>
>
> Time: 08:35:46 AM PST US
> From: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Covering
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith"
> <snuffy@usol.com>
>
>
> > A couple of years ago, there was quite a bit of talk
> about the water
> based
> > paint system for airplanes. Haven't heard anything
> lately.
>
> Interesting article on latex paint.
> http://www.lightminiatureaircraft.com/generic34.html
>
> if this is true then i would say i've been
> vindicated. i've long professed that Latex paint would
> work on Stits covering ...... tim (firefly)
> do not archive
>
>
> __________________________________
> http://companion.yahoo.com/
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Engine Changes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Rick and all,
The Kolbra is back in my garage for a few upgrades.
New engine and boxes of parts:
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/100_1434.JPG
Jabiru engine removed:
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/100_1436.JPG
Fabric removed from back half of fuselage:
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/100_1438.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/100_1439.JPG
Cardboard mock-up of new fuel tank:
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/100_1446.JPG
I'm shooting for a volume a little over 14 gallons. Thanks to Kolbra flyer
Larry G. for the tanks plans. I'll post more as progress is made.
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra: 508 hours, Rotax 912 ULS
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Engine Changes |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Edward Chmielewski" <edchmiel@mindspring.com>
Hi John,
That's sure a purdy engine!
Ed in JXN
MkII/503
Do not archive.
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Engine Changes
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
>
> Rick and all,
>
> The Kolbra is back in my garage for a few upgrades.
>
> New engine and boxes of parts:
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/100_1434.JPG
>
> Jabiru engine removed:
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/100_1436.JPG
>
> Fabric removed from back half of fuselage:
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/100_1438.JPG
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/100_1439.JPG
>
> Cardboard mock-up of new fuel tank:
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/100_1446.JPG
>
> I'm shooting for a volume a little over 14 gallons. Thanks to Kolbra flyer
> Larry G. for the tanks plans. I'll post more as progress is made.
>
>
> John Williamson
> Arlington, TX
>
> Kolb Kolbra: 508 hours, Rotax 912 ULS
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
>
> do not archive
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dale Sellers" <dsel1@bellsouth.net>
BTW, my email address is dsel1@bellsouth.net
Dale Sellers
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| Subject: | Re: Inflight adjustable props |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: <JJP45@comcast.net>
Richard ,
To my own amazment I've located the article in question : It's in the
July 2003 issue , Ultralight
Flying Magazine , on page 29 ,by Roger Zerkle , he's an FAA airframe and
powerplant mechanic with more than 30 years experience, a private pilot who
builds ultralights and other aircraft , and an aircraft maintenance
instructor for an area college for 15 years . Roger owns and manages ZDE , a
regional service center and distributor for 2 Stoke International and a
Rotax repair station .
I've tried to copy and paste this article for viewing on the list , but
my very limited knowledge
of computers has me inverted on final , maybe someone with greater ability
can perform this stunt
for the list' benefit . I am inclined it will make for a good read .
ps: I believe Roger's credentials removes him from the field of dentistry .
lol
JJP
FS II
503 DCDI ( 68" Ivo In - flight adjustable )
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Pike" <rwpike@charter.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Inflight adjustable props
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
>
> This is not to disagree on your experience with in-flight adjustable
props,
> this is a comment on articles in Ultralight Flying! magazine:
> Several years ago Ultralight Flying published an article from a
> professional -at least he makes a living working with 2 stroke engines-
> explaining how loading and unloading a prop on a 2-stroke engine affects
> EGT's on 2-strokes and why. Unfortunately, he was 180 degrees out and and
> following his advice would further degrade the already marginal 2-stroke
> reliability factor. Haven't seen the article on in-flight adjustable
props
> you mentioned, but would be interested in knowing the name of the person
> who wrote it. Hope it wasn't the same guy...
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
> do not archive
>
>
> At 08:37 AM 12/9/03 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >--> Kolb-List message posted by: <JJP45@comcast.net>
> >
> > It somewhat erks me to read all the mis-information on this list
> >about in - flight ajustable props
> >on two strokes . There was a PROFFESIONAL article in Ultralight Flying
just
> >a few months back
> >about how well suited in-flight ajustables ARE for two strokes .
> > I think that it is more of a preference thing or more so a
> >capability issue than suitablity .
> >
> >ps: Don't go to a dentist for a heart problem.
> >
> >JJP
> >FS II
> >503 DCDI ( in-flight adjustable , 68" Ivo )
> >
> >ARCHIVE
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Larry Cottrell" <lcottrel@kfalls.net>
> >To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> >Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Inflight adjustable props
> >
> >
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Cottrell"
<lcottrel@kfalls.net>
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <GeoR38@aol.com>
> > > . If the rpm is less than the peak
> > > > torque point on the curve, then the hp is down again providing less
hp
> > > ouput
> > > > to couple to the airstream as well. Only at that one rpm would the
> > > horsepower
> > > > be optimized and available to couple with the surrounding airstream.
> > >
> > > By George I believe that you have it! I think that is why they do not
work
> > > well on the two strokes. It puzzled me a lot when I brought the Mark
III
> > > home. Altitude here is 4100 feet. The plane came from 300 feet. I
expected
> > > to have trouble with the EGT's at the higher altitude. The prop had
> > > defaulted to 6100 rpm's and was not working. The egt's were 1050. I
tried
> > > changing the needle settings, egt's went up. I had to send the motor
to
> >the
> > > adjustable in to be repaired, (75.00) since it wasn't working under
load.
> >At
> > > 6100, the best cruise that I could get was 62 MPH (GPS) I cranked it
as
> >far
> > > up as I could get it- 6500 rpms, cruise went up to 67 mph (GPS) Egt's
went
> > > up to 1200. The egt's didn't go up on the full throttle, but it did in
the
> > > midrange area.I could have changed the jets to reflect the proper
egt's at
> > > the max rpm's. but I still think it would have been screwy and not
worth
> >the
> > > effort. Where I am speed counts. Its sometimes a long way to the next
> > > refueling area.
> > > Larry, Oregon
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "beauford" <beauford@tampabay.rr.com>
Jim:
Tried C-chrome on the 447 exhaust/muffler... paid careful attention to the
instructions... did it by the numbers... Lasted about 8 months before
fresh rust began to pop through in numerous places... Got angry and
unreasonable... chewed cigar and vigorously wirebrushed entire muffler
again, wiped it down with acetone, and brushed on C-chrome again right over
the old finish, right on the airplane.. no oven - no baking - no killing
the canary and house cats with the patented nerve-gas fumes.... That was
5 months ago... dried in 1 hour to a nice light gray flat finish which has
been totally durable so far... I like the way it looks and wish I had done
it this way the first time... Will report further developments as they
occur...
Cheap Beauford
FF # 076
Brandon, FL
----- Original Message -----
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "J.L.Turner" <jimturner@mwt.net>
>
> Has anybody had any experience with "Cermakrome" for coating exhaust pipes
& mufflers? Comments?
>
>
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| Subject: | Re:MKIII mods vs. inflight adjustable props |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Native American Artist <cartoonface2003@yahoo.com>
I really liked these idea's in particular:
Changed to cut down windshield, wing center section was in free air, top speed
went to 88, climb improved.
covered the wing with v/g's.
I would think most MKIII owners who had the time and money would at least add
VG's.
However...my question is, what impact does these configurations have on getting
an N numbered aircraft?
Are you deviating from the design the N number was assigned to? Do you need an
STC ?
I'm obviously rusty with FAR's but if you were experimental you could probably
get away with just about anything, but then again, where most ultralights fly
doesn't seem to tickle a "ramp inspection"....?
I'm in need of educating here guys N gals.
I'd like to think a MKIII Xtra with those mods would be sweet.
Marty
http://cartoonface.com
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| Subject: | used 503 for sale |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mid-State Sandblasting" <plane@rtmc.net>
rotax 503 single carb, single ignition, [points] electric start, muffler,
for Kolb type aircraft, adapter plate for gear box, no gear box
runs good less then 200 hour tt 900.00
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| Subject: | Re: Inflight adjustable props |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com
In a message dated 12/10/2003 7:20:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,
JJP45@comcast.net writes:
To my own amazment I've located the article in question : It's in the
July 2003 issue , Ultralight
Flying Magazine , on page 29 ,by Roger Zerkle , he's an FAA airframe and
powerplant mechanic with more than 30 years experience, a private pilot who
builds ultralights and other aircraft , and an aircraft maintenance
instructor for an area college for 15 years . Roger owns and manages ZDE , a
regional service center and distributor for 2 Stoke International and a
Rotax repair station .
That's the same guy.
Howard Shackleford
FS II
SC
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Aaron Hollingsworth" <aaron@gamespeak.com>
I want to repitch my warp-drive prop on my Mk3 and want the rundown on doing it.
I bought a warp-drive protractor/level for it but I'm not sure the following:
- how far onto the blade to clamp the level
- how to read the level... (bit embarrassing, but there are inner and outer #s
that look to be on different scales)
- what inch/# to re-torque prop bolts when I am done.
any other dos and don'ts in regards to pitching the blades would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all,
Aaron
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