---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 01/04/04: 33 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:27:36 AM PST US From: "John Williamson" Subject: Kolb-List: Winter Flying --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" 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/ do not archive ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:49:07 AM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Winter Flying --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" 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" Subject: Kolb-List: Winter Flying > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" > > 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. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:13:33 AM PST US From: Bob Bean Subject: Kolb-List: winter flying --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean 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 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:36:36 AM PST US From: "Fackler, Ken" Subject: Kolb-List: Haul-A-Hangar --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" 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" Subject: Kolb-List: Haul-A-Hangar > --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb > > 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 > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:14:01 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: q From: Russ Kinne tests=DATE_IN_FUTURE_96_XX --> Kolb-List message posted by: Russ Kinne 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 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:18:33 AM PST US From: "Don Gherardini" Subject: Kolb-List: Gas tank on ebay --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" 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 Do not archive Don Gherardini FireFly 098 http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:20:46 AM PST US From: Bill Vincent Subject: Kolb-List: Flying on Skis --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bill Vincent 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 Do Not Archive ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:45:41 AM PST US From: jerb Subject: Re: Kolb-List: q --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb 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 > >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 > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 10:47:12 AM PST US From: "CRAIG M NELSON" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: www.milows.com --> Kolb-List message posted by: "CRAIG M NELSON" 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 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 11:50:07 AM PST US From: jerb Subject: Re: Kolb-List: www.milows.com --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb 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" > > >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 > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 11:55:58 AM PST US From: "Don Gherardini" Subject: Kolb-List: things I should have done. --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" 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 ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 01:25:10 PM PST US From: "CRAIG M NELSON" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: www.milows.com --> Kolb-List message posted by: "CRAIG M NELSON" ----- Original Message ----- From: jerb Subject: Re: Kolb-List: www.milows.com --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb 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 > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 01:45:25 PM PST US From: "Thom Riddle" Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Thom Riddle" 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 do not archive ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 01:58:35 PM PST US From: "Dale Sellers" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Haul-A-Hangar --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dale Sellers" Same here Dale Sellers do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fackler, Ken" Subject: Kolb-List: Haul-A-Hangar > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" > > 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" > To: "Kolb List" > Subject: Kolb-List: Haul-A-Hangar > > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb > > > > 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 > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 02:17:16 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Chutes From: Russ Kinne tests=DATE_IN_FUTURE_96_XX --> Kolb-List message posted by: Russ Kinne Has anyone ever deployed the emergency parachute? Deliberately OR accidentally? What happens? Any prop involvement? Russ Kinne ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 05:11:06 PM PST US From: "Dale Sellers" Subject: Kolb-List: Cuyuna engine. --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dale Sellers" 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 ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 05:31:53 PM PST US From: Bill Vincent Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bill Vincent 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" > > 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 > > ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 05:45:42 PM PST US From: "Gary r. voigt" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt" test...Gary! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Vincent" Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bill Vincent > > 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" > > > > 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 > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 05:53:16 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Smell of Poly Brush in the Evening --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" > 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 DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 06:05:04 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Smell of Poly Brush in the Evening --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" > 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 DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 06:12:43 PM PST US From: "Gary r. voigt" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt" 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" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt" > > test...Gary! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bill Vincent" > To: > Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis > > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bill Vincent > > > > 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" > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 06:22:08 PM PST US From: "Bill Peterson" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: q --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bill Peterson" 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. do not archive -- --------- Original Message --------- DATE: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 12:13:57 From: Russ Kinne >--> Kolb-List message posted by: Russ Kinne > >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 > > ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 06:26:38 PM PST US From: "John Williamson" Subject: Kolb-List: Kolb Flight Time --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" 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 ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 06:33:52 PM PST US From: "Fackler, Ken" Subject: Kolb-List: Landing on frozen lakes 'n stuff --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" 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" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt" > > 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" > To: > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis > > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt" > > > > > test...Gary! > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Bill Vincent" > > To: > > Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Flying on Skis > > > > > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bill Vincent > > > > > > 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" > > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 07:28:11 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Kolb Flight Time --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" > 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 DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 08:30:43 PM PST US From: "Richard Harris" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Cuyuna engine. --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Harris" 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" Subject: Kolb-List: Cuyuna engine. > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dale Sellers" > > 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 > > ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 08:42:27 PM PST US From: Aaron Hollingsworth Subject: Kolb-List: Matco Brakes - Breeding Help --> Kolb-List message posted by: Aaron Hollingsworth 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 ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 08:44:13 PM PST US From: Aaron Hollingsworth Subject: Kolb-List: bending Lexan --> Kolb-List message posted by: Aaron Hollingsworth 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 ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 09:14:15 PM PST US From: "Dale Sellers" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: bending Lexan --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dale Sellers" it takes a sheet metal brake ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aaron Hollingsworth" Subject: Kolb-List: bending Lexan > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Aaron Hollingsworth > > 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 > > ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 09:16:23 PM PST US From: Richard Pike Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Matco Brakes - Breeding Help --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike 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 > >Hello all, >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 ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 09:20:30 PM PST US From: Richard Pike Subject: Re: Kolb-List: bending Lexan --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike 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 > >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 ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 09:21:30 PM PST US From: "Dale Sellers" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Matco Brakes - Breeding Help --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dale Sellers" 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" Subject: Kolb-List: Matco Brakes - Breeding Help > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Aaron Hollingsworth > > 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 > > ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 10:02:19 PM PST US From: "Don Gherardini" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Cuyuna engine. --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" 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