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1. 07:27 AM - Winter Flying (John Williamson)
2. 07:49 AM - Re: Winter Flying (Larry Bourne)
3. 08:13 AM - winter flying (Bob Bean)
4. 08:36 AM - Haul-A-Hangar (Fackler, Ken)
5. 09:14 AM - q (Russ Kinne)
6. 09:18 AM - Gas tank on ebay (Don Gherardini)
7. 09:20 AM - Flying on Skis (Bill Vincent)
8. 09:45 AM - Re: q (jerb)
9. 10:47 AM - Re: www.milows.com (CRAIG M NELSON)
10. 11:50 AM - Re: www.milows.com (jerb)
11. 11:55 AM - things I should have done. (Don Gherardini)
12. 01:25 PM - Re: www.milows.com (CRAIG M NELSON)
13. 01:45 PM - Re: Flying on Skis (Thom Riddle)
14. 01:58 PM - Re: Haul-A-Hangar (Dale Sellers)
15. 02:17 PM - Chutes (Russ Kinne)
16. 05:11 PM - Cuyuna engine. (Dale Sellers)
17. 05:31 PM - Re: Flying on Skis (Bill Vincent)
18. 05:45 PM - Re: Re: Flying on Skis (Gary r. voigt)
19. 05:53 PM - Re: The Smell of Poly Brush in the Evening (John Hauck)
20. 06:05 PM - Re: The Smell of Poly Brush in the Evening (John Hauck)
21. 06:12 PM - Re: Re: Flying on Skis (Gary r. voigt)
22. 06:22 PM - Re: q (Bill Peterson)
23. 06:26 PM - Kolb Flight Time (John Williamson)
24. 06:33 PM - Landing on frozen lakes 'n stuff (Fackler, Ken)
25. 07:28 PM - Re: Kolb Flight Time (John Hauck)
26. 08:30 PM - Re: Cuyuna engine. (Richard Harris)
27. 08:42 PM - Matco Brakes - Breeding Help (Aaron Hollingsworth)
28. 08:44 PM - bending Lexan (Aaron Hollingsworth)
29. 09:14 PM - Re: bending Lexan (Dale Sellers)
30. 09:16 PM - Re: Matco Brakes - Breeding Help (Richard Pike)
31. 09:20 PM - Re: bending Lexan (Richard Pike)
32. 09:21 PM - Re: Matco Brakes - Breeding Help (Dale Sellers)
33. 10:02 PM - Re: Cuyuna engine. (Don Gherardini)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Since we don't get a lot of snow in my part of Texas, I enjoyed these photos
sent to me my Bill Vincent. It looks like flying on skies in Michigan is a
lot of fun for Scott and Bill.
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/Scott_WinterFlying.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/Bill_WinterFlying.jpg
I added this photo of a very nice Kolbra waiting for good Minnesota weather
before making it's first flight. Good luck Mark.
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/Mark_AlmostWinterFlying.jpg
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra: 508 hours, Rotax 912 ULS
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
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| Subject: | Re: Winter Flying |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Great Stuff ! ! !.................but it looks sooooo coooooold.
Brrrrrrr........... Years ago, in Idaho, friends and I would light a
big bonfire, have a big party, and trade off snow-cat rides at all hours of
the night.........in 20 below weather. Makes the ol' arthritis ache just
thinking about it now. Chicken Lar. Do not
Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Winter Flying
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson"
<kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
>
> Since we don't get a lot of snow in my part of Texas, I enjoyed these
photos
> sent to me my Bill Vincent. It looks like flying on skies in Michigan is a
> lot of fun for Scott and Bill.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Those pics make it look almost attractive. Actually right around 30 on a
still
sunny morning is exhilarating...but be sure to wear sunglasses.
Passing through low scattered snow showers is really beautiful.and on a
crisp
high pressure day your plane gains nearly 15% more hp and approaches
are like slow motion. -BB do not archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
I sent them a query using the link on that page and it got bounced. Looks
like they may not be in business, or at least don't have their email account
anymore.
-Ken
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----- Original Message -----
From: "jerb" <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Haul-A-Hangar
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
>
> Hey has anyone noticed the Haul-A-Hangar that serves the purpose of a
> enclosed trailer and a hangar once at site. A neat concept. Might be
> worth looking into.
> http://www.ultralightflyer.com/haulahangar/index.htm
> jerb
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Russ Kinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
I also emailed the Haul-A-Hanger folk, no answer. Too bad, looks like a good
idea. But wouldn't be hard to build one
Russ
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| Subject: | Gas tank on ebay |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Hey Boys..those of you who are building..here is a 18 gal gas tank that
might be of interest to you for a Kolbra..MKIII or who knows what..16x24x12
Looks like its gonna go cheap...but wont fit my FireFly!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=26451
&item=2451422126
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Don Gherardini
FireFly 098
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bill Vincent <emailbill@chartermi.net>
Hi Gang
Flying on skis is easier than on wheels ( except for the brakes )
although it is harder to judge how high you are when landing.
I remember one time when landing on an area lake which was covered with
fresh snow with no marks in the snow, I was making a very shallow
descent and I thought I had another 10-15 feet to go when I was startled
to see my skis in the snow.
Bill Vincent
Firestar II
Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Anyone try to call them?
It is an interesting concept - would probably be a little heavy and might
require a good vehicle to put it though.
jerb
At 12:13 PM 1/14/04 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Russ Kinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
>
>I also emailed the Haul-A-Hanger folk, no answer. Too bad, looks like a good
>idea. But wouldn't be hard to build one
>Russ
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: www.milows.com |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "CRAIG M NELSON" <vitalfx0@msn.com>
Happy new year gang:
didn't make the 17 as you know. but have made great progress. all I have left is
the painting of the gap sill and a little plumbing on the fuel system and one
day of wiring and it'll be ready. I have some carbon interment pods if any one
is interested in a little larger pod. Tim and I are working with the web sight
and have some extra pictures up showing fire wall ,permanent gap sill, spinner,
oil lines and stuff,
From you guys that are flying in snow are making me envious.....in fact any one
who is flying is killing me!!!!!!!!!!!
uncle craig
MKIIIex 912uls warp
Arizona
WWW.milows.com
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| Subject: | Re: www.milows.com |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Craig,
You by change didn't take some pictures detailed steps you went through
forming the shape on thru final lay ups and finishing. I would love to see
them. Looks really nice. Engine temps will quickly tell if you got
airflow through it right.
jerb
At 11:46 AM 1/4/04 -0700, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "CRAIG M NELSON" <vitalfx0@msn.com>
>
>
>Happy new year gang:
>didn't make the 17 as you know. but have made great progress. all I have
>left is the painting of the gap sill and a little plumbing on the fuel
>system and one day of wiring and it'll be ready. I have some carbon
>interment pods if any one is interested in a little larger pod. Tim and I
>are working with the web sight and have some extra pictures up showing
>fire wall ,permanent gap sill, spinner, oil lines and stuff,
> From you guys that are flying in snow are making me envious.....in fact
> any one who is flying is killing me!!!!!!!!!!!
>uncle craig
>MKIIIex 912uls warp
>Arizona
>WWW.milows.com
>
>
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| Subject: | things I should have done. |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
OK Gang....here is another idea...(I know..this might be dangerous!)
everyone who has built a kolb, and flown it for awhile, generally makes some
mods..sometimes before..and sometimes after flying awhile. Well the before
would have been alot easier huh!..
Everyone who hs the inclination, add to this post with a few of your "wish I
would have done" ideas..this might be of real value to the bunch of fellas
who are just begining right now...I'll start with about my biggest "wish i
woulda"...
I wish I would of welded a couple of tabs on the inner steel root rib to
better attach the between the wings gap cover. This gap cover is a pain in
the butt.
Velcro just aint enough ..how weather softens the glue.it wont lay
flush..the soft cover as plans suggest is pretty much a waste of time...and
a lexan..alum or thin metal cover is hard to attach if you didnt make
arrangements prior to covering the wings. A couple of tabs on the top or the
steel rib..about 1/3rd chord up from trailing edge...on top and bottom sure
would have been nice to stick a couple of bolts thru to hold my alum gap
cover..
Also a couple more tabs in the cockpit area to mount stuff along the
sides..within reach while strapped in would have been handy also. I did put
a couple in before I painted the cage...but wished I hade a couple more.
Don Gherardini
FireFly 098
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
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| Subject: | Re: www.milows.com |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "CRAIG M NELSON" <vitalfx0@msn.com>
----- Original Message -----
From: jerb
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: www.milows.com
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Craig,
You by change didn't take some pictures detailed steps you went through
forming the shape on thru final lay ups and finishing. I would love to see
them. Looks really nice.
Jerb
I have some pics. unfortunatly I lost most of them when I installed XP. I plan
on posting some in the near future
Thanks!
>uncle craig>MKIIIex 912uls warp
>Arizona
>WWW.milows.com
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Flying on Skis |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Thom Riddle" <jtriddle@adelphia.net>
Bill,
I moved to the great white north a couple of years ago from the deep south (I know,
its backwards from the mass migration) and am interested in flying on skis....maybe.
You said flying on skis is easier. How so?
Thom in Buffalo
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| Subject: | Re: Haul-A-Hangar |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dale Sellers" <dsel1@bellsouth.net>
Same here
Dale Sellers
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Haul-A-Hangar
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
>
> I sent them a query using the link on that page and it got bounced. Looks
> like they may not be in business, or at least don't have their email
account
> anymore.
>
> -Ken
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jerb" <ulflyer@verizon.net>
> To: "Kolb List" <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Haul-A-Hangar
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
> >
> > Hey has anyone noticed the Haul-A-Hangar that serves the purpose of a
> > enclosed trailer and a hangar once at site. A neat concept. Might be
> > worth looking into.
> > http://www.ultralightflyer.com/haulahangar/index.htm
> > jerb
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Russ Kinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
Has anyone ever deployed the emergency parachute? Deliberately OR
accidentally?
What happens? Any prop involvement?
Russ Kinne
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dale Sellers" <dsel1@bellsouth.net>
Kolbers,
I need the expertise and knowledge of any of you who has had experience with Cuyuna
engines.
About two years ago I traded a table saw for a Kolb UltraStar complete with a custom
trailer, a Cuyuna II-02 which runs fine and a second engine. One engine
was complete (the II-02) but the second had a cylinder, piston and head missing.
I put it on a shelf in my shop and forgot about it , until today. I got
it out and read the data plate. It is a Cuyuna, UL RR 430, sn18388. Can any
of you tell me anything about this engine? Is it rebuildable? Can I get parts
for it. What is the power output? Where do I get parts? Do you know of a
rebuild manual for it I can obtain?
Thanks for your help,
Dale Sellers
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| Subject: | Re: Flying on Skis |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bill Vincent <emailbill@chartermi.net>
Hi Thom and Gang
What I mean by skis being easier than wheels is when landing in average snow conditions
the snow seems to "suck" you down and there is no bounce back up in the
air like we all sometime experience when landing on
wheels.
In heavy wet snow conditions one has to be careful on take off so you don't nose
over. Also sometimes I have to bounce my skis on the runway to knock off the
heavy wet snow from them.
On my T-Bird I needed a tail ski, but with the Kolb there is no need for it. In
fact the tail wheel drags through the snow and helps slow down the plane when
landing.
I recommend a runner on the bottom of the ski so the plane does not slide sideways
when turning in the snow.
I also believe that wooden skis are better than aluminum skis because wooden skis
do not freeze into the ice as fast as the aluminum skis.
Bill Vincent
Firestar II
Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Thom Riddle wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Thom Riddle" <jtriddle@adelphia.net>
>
> Bill,
>
> I moved to the great white north a couple of years ago from the deep south (I
know, its backwards from the mass migration) and am interested in flying on skis....maybe.
You said flying on skis is easier. How so?
>
> Thom in Buffalo
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Flying on Skis |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt" <johndeereantique@qwest.net>
test...Gary!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Vincent" <emailbill@chartermi.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bill Vincent <emailbill@chartermi.net>
>
> Hi Thom and Gang
>
> What I mean by skis being easier than wheels is when landing in average
snow conditions the snow seems to "suck" you down and there is no bounce
back up in the air like we all sometime experience when landing on
> wheels.
>
> In heavy wet snow conditions one has to be careful on take off so you
don't nose over. Also sometimes I have to bounce my skis on the runway to
knock off the heavy wet snow from them.
>
> On my T-Bird I needed a tail ski, but with the Kolb there is no need for
it. In fact the tail wheel drags through the snow and helps slow down the
plane when landing.
>
> I recommend a runner on the bottom of the ski so the plane does not slide
sideways when turning in the snow.
>
> I also believe that wooden skis are better than aluminum skis because
wooden skis do not freeze into the ice as fast as the aluminum skis.
>
> Bill Vincent
> Firestar II
> Upper Peninsula of Michigan
>
> Thom Riddle wrote:
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Thom Riddle" <jtriddle@adelphia.net>
> >
> > Bill,
> >
> > I moved to the great white north a couple of years ago from the deep
south (I know, its backwards from the mass migration) and am interested in
flying on skis....maybe. You said flying on skis is easier. How so?
> >
> > Thom in Buffalo
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: The Smell of Poly Brush in the Evening |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> All things considered, 2003 was a pretty good year. The Kolbra flew 337.6
> hours, landed in 48 states, took me to some great places where I met some
> super Kolb flyers and builders. Hope 2004 can live up to this year!
> John Williamson
> Arlington, TX
John W/All:
Congratulations on a superb flying year.
You truly carry the "Kolb spirit".
Flying your Kolbra 337.6 hours in a year, landing in 48 States, plus all the
other places and events you attended is a difficult goal for anyone to
attain.
I am anxiously awaiting completion of your mods and flying with you, the
Kolbra, and her new engine.
Take care,
john h
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| Subject: | Re: The Smell of Poly Brush in the Evening |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> 337.6 hours in one year ! ! ! That hasta be some kinda record, John.
Good
> on you. Uh............does your wife still recognize you ?? :-)
> Lar.
Larry/All:
As far as I know, it is a record for a Kolb Kolbra.
However, Miss P'fer says, she doubts anyone knows she flew 461.2 hours
between 7 June 1994 and 2 June 1995. Says she doesn't know if that is a
record or not, but a good mark for someone to shoot for in a MK III.
Take care,
john h
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| Subject: | Re: Flying on Skis |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt" <johndeereantique@qwest.net>
ok guys now that i know i'am back online again i can post....anyway i
have not had to put on my skis yet this year do to very little snow on the
lakes....Ralph and i usually have them on this time of year but i must say
it is a challange skidding around on the ice with a little wind....you feel
like a sailboat without a keel....i must say you kinda have to be careful
with wheels on the ice because you know you are going to hit a drift sooner
or later, problem is...it is very hard to tell how tall it is from a
distance.
I LOVE TO FLY WITH SKIS!!! http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/s.o.s/
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Gary r. voigt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary r. voigt" <johndeereantique@qwest.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt"
<johndeereantique@qwest.net>
>
> test...Gary!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Vincent" <emailbill@chartermi.net>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bill Vincent <emailbill@chartermi.net>
> >
> > Hi Thom and Gang
> >
> > What I mean by skis being easier than wheels is when landing in average
> snow conditions the snow seems to "suck" you down and there is no bounce
> back up in the air like we all sometime experience when landing on
> > wheels.
> >
> > In heavy wet snow conditions one has to be careful on take off so you
> don't nose over. Also sometimes I have to bounce my skis on the runway to
> knock off the heavy wet snow from them.
> >
> > On my T-Bird I needed a tail ski, but with the Kolb there is no need for
> it. In fact the tail wheel drags through the snow and helps slow down the
> plane when landing.
> >
> > I recommend a runner on the bottom of the ski so the plane does not
slide
> sideways when turning in the snow.
> >
> > I also believe that wooden skis are better than aluminum skis because
> wooden skis do not freeze into the ice as fast as the aluminum skis.
> >
> > Bill Vincent
> > Firestar II
> > Upper Peninsula of Michigan
> >
> > Thom Riddle wrote:
> >
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Thom Riddle"
<jtriddle@adelphia.net>
> > >
> > > Bill,
> > >
> > > I moved to the great white north a couple of years ago from the deep
> south (I know, its backwards from the mass migration) and am interested in
> flying on skis....maybe. You said flying on skis is easier. How so?
> > >
> > > Thom in Buffalo
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bill Peterson" <b1bookie@lycos.com>
Russ..........the Haul-a hanger people are out of the area just north of us here
in Camarillo CA. They have delivered as I remember, five hangers to our ultralight
field thus far and are planning some more in the future as we just recieved
approval from the airport authority for more hanger spaces.
I will try to alert them that you are trying to get in touch with them.
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--------- Original Message ---------
DATE: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 12:13:57
From: Russ Kinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Russ Kinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
>
>I also emailed the Haul-A-Hanger folk, no answer. Too bad, looks like a good
>idea. But wouldn't be hard to build one
>Russ
>
>
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| Subject: | Kolb Flight Time |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
John H and all,
I thought my 337.6 hours was a good years flying but to my surprise I will
have to exceed 461.2 hours this year to get close to bragging rights. Way
to go John H.
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra: 508 hours, Rotax 912 ULS
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
do not archive
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| Subject: | Landing on frozen lakes 'n stuff |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
Last year, here in the lower part of Michigan, one of the other Kolb drivers
landed on a frozen lake and found to his chagrin that he'd chosen to land
over the mouth of a running stream. Crack! Splash!
No, it wasn't me! I'm allergic to cold water.
-Ken Fackler
Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
Rochester MI
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary r. voigt" <johndeereantique@qwest.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt"
<johndeereantique@qwest.net>
>
> ok guys now that i know i'am back online again i can post....anyway i
> have not had to put on my skis yet this year do to very little snow on the
> lakes....Ralph and i usually have them on this time of year but i must say
> it is a challange skidding around on the ice with a little wind....you
feel
> like a sailboat without a keel....i must say you kinda have to be careful
> with wheels on the ice because you know you are going to hit a drift
sooner
> or later, problem is...it is very hard to tell how tall it is from a
> distance.
> I LOVE TO FLY WITH SKIS!!! http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/s.o.s/
> do not archive
>
> Gary r. voigt
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary r. voigt" <johndeereantique@qwest.net>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt"
> <johndeereantique@qwest.net>
> >
> > test...Gary!
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bill Vincent" <emailbill@chartermi.net>
> > To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis
> >
> >
> > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bill Vincent
<emailbill@chartermi.net>
> > >
> > > Hi Thom and Gang
> > >
> > > What I mean by skis being easier than wheels is when landing in
average
> > snow conditions the snow seems to "suck" you down and there is no bounce
> > back up in the air like we all sometime experience when landing on
> > > wheels.
> > >
> > > In heavy wet snow conditions one has to be careful on take off so you
> > don't nose over. Also sometimes I have to bounce my skis on the runway
to
> > knock off the heavy wet snow from them.
> > >
> > > On my T-Bird I needed a tail ski, but with the Kolb there is no need
for
> > it. In fact the tail wheel drags through the snow and helps slow down
the
> > plane when landing.
> > >
> > > I recommend a runner on the bottom of the ski so the plane does not
> slide
> > sideways when turning in the snow.
> > >
> > > I also believe that wooden skis are better than aluminum skis because
> > wooden skis do not freeze into the ice as fast as the aluminum skis.
> > >
> > > Bill Vincent
> > > Firestar II
> > > Upper Peninsula of Michigan
> > >
> > > Thom Riddle wrote:
> > >
> > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Thom Riddle"
> <jtriddle@adelphia.net>
> > > >
> > > > Bill,
> > > >
> > > > I moved to the great white north a couple of years ago from the deep
> > south (I know, its backwards from the mass migration) and am interested
in
> > flying on skis....maybe. You said flying on skis is easier. How so?
> > > >
> > > > Thom in Buffalo
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Flight Time |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> I thought my 337.6 hours was a good years flying but to my surprise I
will
> have to exceed 461.2 hours this year to get close to bragging rights.
> John Williamson
> Arlington, TX
John W/All:
Miss P'fer said to tell you it isn't hard to do when you fly 260.1 hours in
less than two months, 7 June to 4 August 1994.
Her pilot got 490 hours that year, 29 in Old Kolb Company's MK III "Fat
Albert". That was all MK III time.
I can't even come close to that now. I was a mere 55 years old then.
Pushing 65, the hours do not rack up nearly as quickly. Must not be flying
as much. :-) I believe I did do 110 hours in exactly 30 days, during the
2001 flight to Alaska, at 62. Time takes its toll.
Take care,
john h
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| Subject: | Re: Cuyuna engine. |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris" <rharris@magnolia-net.com>
Dale, I ran a 430 R cuyuna on a B1RD back in the early 90s, good little
engine, but kinda like a woman- you got to treat it right. HP output is 35
at 5200rpm, mine turned about 7000rpm on take off but would not stand that
for long. I rebuilt it a couple of times. All parts at that time came from
Weisco. I don't even know if they are still in business or not, but they
were big time in the dirt bike parts when we raced those screaming machines
way back when...The 430 was also used on snowmobiles, some of those places
might have parts..
hope its helps..
Richard Harris
MK3 N912RH
Lewisville, Arkansas
DO NOT ARCHIVE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dale Sellers" <dsel1@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Cuyuna engine.
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dale Sellers" <dsel1@bellsouth.net>
>
> Kolbers,
>
> I need the expertise and knowledge of any of you who has had experience
with Cuyuna engines.
> About two years ago I traded a table saw for a Kolb UltraStar complete
with a custom trailer, a Cuyuna II-02 which runs fine and a second engine.
One engine was complete (the II-02) but the second had a cylinder, piston
and head missing. I put it on a shelf in my shop and forgot about it ,
until today. I got it out and read the data plate. It is a Cuyuna, UL RR
430, sn18388. Can any of you tell me anything about this engine? Is it
rebuildable? Can I get parts for it. What is the power output? Where do I
get parts? Do you know of a rebuild manual for it I can obtain?
>
> Thanks for your help,
> Dale Sellers
>
>
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| Subject: | Matco Brakes - Breeding Help |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Aaron Hollingsworth <aaron@gamespeak.com>
Hello all,
I have noticed that my left and right brake were not very consistent in
their braking power. Neither brakes all that well to begin with but I
can lock up the left side but not right (if I shove my heel into it as
hard as absolute possible.... almost hard enough to shove my foot
through the nose cone and stop flintstone style). I decided that
bleeding them would be the thing to do... I pulled the flooring up and
tried to bleed them before reading the list or any info on matco brakes.
First problem, I realized that bleeding them top down just isn't going
to work well (just read to do it bottom up... makes lots more sense).
Next thing... I used dot3 automotive before I read that it isn't good
for the brakes :( Now my plane is sitting out at the hanger with a 1/2
done brake job with dot3 fluid in the lines. How bad is the dot3 on the
O-rings? I am not sure what type of fluid was used before, but it sure
looked like clear dot3 to me. I'll call the previous owner tomorrow. Can
I just bleed them and then use red tranny fluid from now on?
Now... I am not sure what kind of tool I need to pump fluid into the
little nipple fitting on the brake end. I do have an oil can.. but it
doesn't fit over the little nipple.
Thanks for any info,
Aaron
Mk3/618
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Aaron Hollingsworth <aaron@gamespeak.com>
I am making a rudder tab for my MK3 out of an old lexan windshield as
suggested here. Now that I have it cut to the right size and shape I
want to bend it to about 20-25deg. This stuff is STIFF... what do others
use to bend this stuff? Stack of books isnt doing it for me :)
Aaron
Mk3/618
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| Subject: | Re: bending Lexan |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dale Sellers" <dsel1@bellsouth.net>
it takes a sheet metal brake
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aaron Hollingsworth" <aaron@gamespeak.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: bending Lexan
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Aaron Hollingsworth <aaron@gamespeak.com>
>
> I am making a rudder tab for my MK3 out of an old lexan windshield as
> suggested here. Now that I have it cut to the right size and shape I
> want to bend it to about 20-25deg. This stuff is STIFF... what do others
> use to bend this stuff? Stack of books isnt doing it for me :)
>
> Aaron
> Mk3/618
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Matco Brakes - Breeding Help |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
I use a little oil pump can with a piece of small diameter rubber tubing
that will fit over the end of the pump can nozzle and also the little
nipple. Put a rag inside to catch the overflow when it gets full, or you
will have a mess.
At 09:42 PM 1/4/04 -0700, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Aaron Hollingsworth <aaron@gamespeak.com>
>
>Hello all,
<snip>
>Now... I am not sure what kind of tool I need to pump fluid into the
>little nipple fitting on the brake end. I do have an oil can.. but it
>doesn't fit over the little nipple.
>
>Thanks for any info,
>
>Aaron
>Mk3/618
>
>
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/kolb.htm
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| Subject: | Re: bending Lexan |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
If you have one of those work benches that you can open and crank shut,
Black & Decker makes them, plus some others, clamp the Lexan in there and
then apply pressure with a board.
Or you can make a mold, lay the Lexan over it, and stick it in the oven.
Leave the light on and watch it, you can set it on fire.
(Guess how I know this?)
At 09:44 PM 1/4/04 -0700, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Aaron Hollingsworth <aaron@gamespeak.com>
>
>I am making a rudder tab for my MK3 out of an old lexan windshield as
>suggested here. Now that I have it cut to the right size and shape I
>want to bend it to about 20-25deg. This stuff is STIFF... what do others
>use to bend this stuff? Stack of books isnt doing it for me :)
>
>Aaron
>Mk3/618
>
>
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/kolb.htm
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| Subject: | Re: Matco Brakes - Breeding Help |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dale Sellers" <dsel1@bellsouth.net>
I used an oil can, one of the pump kind, with a small piece of rubber hose
slid over it that would also fit tight on the fitting on the brake. I used
an oil can that had never had oil in it.
Dale
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aaron Hollingsworth" <aaron@gamespeak.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Matco Brakes - Breeding Help
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Aaron Hollingsworth <aaron@gamespeak.com>
>
> Hello all,
>
> I have noticed that my left and right brake were not very consistent in
> their braking power. Neither brakes all that well to begin with but I
> can lock up the left side but not right (if I shove my heel into it as
> hard as absolute possible.... almost hard enough to shove my foot
> through the nose cone and stop flintstone style). I decided that
> bleeding them would be the thing to do... I pulled the flooring up and
> tried to bleed them before reading the list or any info on matco brakes.
> First problem, I realized that bleeding them top down just isn't going
> to work well (just read to do it bottom up... makes lots more sense).
> Next thing... I used dot3 automotive before I read that it isn't good
> for the brakes :( Now my plane is sitting out at the hanger with a 1/2
> done brake job with dot3 fluid in the lines. How bad is the dot3 on the
> O-rings? I am not sure what type of fluid was used before, but it sure
> looked like clear dot3 to me. I'll call the previous owner tomorrow. Can
> I just bleed them and then use red tranny fluid from now on?
>
> Now... I am not sure what kind of tool I need to pump fluid into the
> little nipple fitting on the brake end. I do have an oil can.. but it
> doesn't fit over the little nipple.
>
> Thanks for any info,
>
> Aaron
> Mk3/618
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Cuyuna engine. |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Dale..I think ZDE has a cd with all the manuals..parts lists and stuff for
your Cuyuna engine...I bought one from him some time ago..I think it was
only 20 bucks then. It was all in PDF I think...and it was easy to just
print the pages I wanted, as there are several engines on it.
Btw..if you have a fax machine...send me the number off list and ill send
you a hp/torque curve sheet on it.
Don Gherardini
FireFly 098
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
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