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1. 05:07 AM - Re: VERY IMPORTANT INFO (Sandy Hegyi)
2. 05:37 AM - Imitation Duct Tape (Mike Pierzina)
3. 05:59 AM - Re: Imitation Duct Tape (ronnie wehba)
4. 06:52 AM - carbon fiber instrument pod (CRAIG M NELSON)
5. 06:58 AM - Re: Imitation Duct Tape (jerb)
6. 08:07 AM - Re: VERY IMPORTANT INFO (Mhqqqqq@aol.com)
7. 09:15 AM - Re: tapes (John Hauck)
8. 09:33 AM - Re: Heaters? (John Hauck)
9. 09:58 AM - First Flight!! (Mark German)
10. 10:14 AM - Re: First Flight!! (John Hauck)
11. 10:18 AM - Re: Heaters? (Guy and Jodi Swenson)
12. 10:20 AM - old Kolb video (Kelvin Kurkowski)
13. 10:59 AM - Re: First Flight!! (John Hauck)
14. 10:59 AM - heated seat (Timandjan@aol.com)
15. 11:08 AM - Re: old Kolb video (John Hauck)
16. 11:51 AM - Re: First Flight!! (Duncan McBride)
17. 12:23 PM - Re: First Flight!! (John Cooley)
18. 12:46 PM - solo and capacitor question (Mike Thomason)
19. 12:56 PM - Re: solo and capacitor question (Bob N.)
20. 01:03 PM - Re: solo and capacitor question (Bob N.)
21. 01:14 PM - Re: Heaters? (Fackler, Ken)
22. 01:41 PM - the heat thing (Paul Petty)
23. 02:21 PM - Re: First Flight!! (Mike Thomason)
24. 02:24 PM - Old Kolb tape (Kelvin Kurkowski)
25. 02:46 PM - Re: Re: First Flight!! aka bad cap. (Bob N.)
26. 02:54 PM - Re: Heaters? (Timandjan@aol.com)
27. 03:31 PM - Re: solo and capacitor question (John Hauck)
28. 03:42 PM - Re: Heaters? (John Hauck)
29. 04:25 PM - Re: First Flight!! (Bob Bean)
30. 04:43 PM - rudder tab (Aaron Hollingsworth)
31. 06:08 PM - Re: Heaters? (Earl & Mim Zimmerman)
32. 06:55 PM - Re: solo and capacitor question (James and Cathy Tripp)
33. 08:06 PM - Re: solo and capacitor question (jerb)
34. 08:09 PM - Re: solo and capacitor question (jerb)
35. 09:33 PM - Re: Kolb Database (Larry Bourne)
36. 10:01 PM - Re: First Flight!! (John Williamson)
37. 10:15 PM - when is your first flight (CRAIG M NELSON)
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| Subject: | Re: VERY IMPORTANT INFO |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Sandy Hegyi" <sandyh@dccnet.com>
What a ripoff! In Canada if you join COPA you get PL and PD insurance for
$125 CDN. Ultralights are up to 1232 lbs. here.
----- Original Message -----
From: "George" <gtb@georgesmail.com>
<kolb-list@matronics.com>; "H PAUL BURNS" <pliz03@msn.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: VERY IMPORTANT INFO
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "George" <gtb@georgesmail.com>
>
> The info below was received via another list that
> I belong to. I felt it was of the utmost importance
> that I should forward the text to you (and get it out
> to all the club members, & list members) ASAP.
>
> George
>
> =============================
>
> USUA has secured an agreement with First Flight Insurance,
> underwritten by Lloyds of London, to provide liability insurance for
> ultralights & fat-ultralights, at an estimated annual cost of $376.
> You'll have to join USUA ($25) and register your craft with USUA
> ($25) in order to buy the coverage.
>
> By trade I am a claims adjuster for the nations 7th largest insurance
> company. People...you do not know the seriousness of the litigation
> problems this country faces! Rest assured you WILL BE sued should
> you have any type of incident causing injury or damages. I know, I
> know...everyone thinkgs it will not happen to them. Just one
> incident could cost you everything you own! I suggest you join USUA
> and buy the coverage for $375 +/-.
>
> http://www.usua.org
>
>
> ---
>
>
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| Subject: | Imitation Duct Tape |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" <planecrazzzy@lycos.com>
Hi Guys,
Sounds like you've got "imitation" duct tape...
I use "357" ...it's the best duct tape...I was with a Top Fuel Dragster , we use
to call it 200mph tape...
Until Kenny Bernstein broke 300mph...
That other generic duct tape has a good purpose.
It saves your GOOD TAPE from being wasted.
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN
Do not archive
SNIP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
There are tapes and tapes -- duct tape is OK for light use and comes in
sevaral colors.
The military has "90-mile an hour tape", sort of duct tape on steroids;
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| Subject: | Re: Imitation Duct Tape |
required 5, BAYES_00)
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
I thought eddie hill did it first?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Pierzina" <planecrazzzy@lycos.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Imitation Duct Tape
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" <planecrazzzy@lycos.com>
>
> Hi Guys,
> Sounds like you've got "imitation" duct tape...
> I use "357" ...it's the best duct tape...I was with a Top Fuel Dragster ,
we use to call it 200mph tape...
> Until Kenny Bernstein broke 300mph...
>
> That other generic duct tape has a good purpose.
> It saves your GOOD TAPE from being wasted.
>
> Gotta Fly...
> Mike in MN
>
> Do not archive
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>
> SNIP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
> There are tapes and tapes -- duct tape is OK for light use and comes in
> sevaral colors.
> The military has "90-mile an hour tape", sort of duct tape on steroids;
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| Subject: | carbon fiber instrument pod |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "CRAIG M NELSON" <vitalfx0@msn.com>
Hay guyes
I now have my instrument pods ready for sale if any one is interested. Jim building
a MKIII ex in cal. yours is ready , email me off the list. check the web
sight for pictures
uncle craig
MLIIIex 912uls warp
Arizona
www.milows.com
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| Subject: | Re: Imitation Duct Tape |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Lowe's sells 200 MPH duct tape - says it right on the wrapping.
jerb
At 08:37 AM 1/10/04 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" <planecrazzzy@lycos.com>
>
>Hi Guys,
> Sounds like you've got "imitation" duct tape...
> I use "357" ...it's the best duct tape...I was with a Top Fuel Dragster
> , we use to call it 200mph tape...
> Until Kenny Bernstein broke 300mph...
>
> That other generic duct tape has a good purpose.
> It saves your GOOD TAPE from being wasted.
>
> Gotta Fly...
> Mike in MN
>
>Do not archive
>
>
>SNIP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
>There are tapes and tapes -- duct tape is OK for light use and comes in
>sevaral colors.
>The military has "90-mile an hour tape", sort of duct tape on steroids;
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| Subject: | Re: VERY IMPORTANT INFO |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Mhqqqqq@aol.com
In Canada UL's need to be certified and also you need a license to fly them.
It is not much different from having a normal airplane.
I like it here better.
Mark
twinstar
s.e. Minnesota
do not archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Russ Kinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
>
> There are tapes and tapes -- duct tape is OK for light use and comes in
> sevaral colors.
Hi Russ/All:
I have discovered, over the years, just about any tape will do in a pinch.
I was using "Army 90 mph tape" long before I was patching holes in Kolbs.
Twenty years ago, if I got a hole in my Kolb fabric, I would go to the
extreme to repair, even though finished in Aerothane two part polyurethane.
The longer I played with Kolbs the lazier I got. I discovered repairs to a
hole made by a dropped screw driver into the top of a wing could be
accomplished with clear packaging tape. Simply cut a dollar patch with
pinking shears and stick it on. I could then go over it with a coat or two
of Aerothane and the patch would last indifinitely, or until I crashed the
next time.
I once put extremely large holes in the bottom of wing and aileron on my
Ultrastar. On takeoff from local airport, the "famous" Ultrastar muffler
mounting bolt, fender washer, and nut, tried to go through the prop, but
failed. Brand new Jim Culver wood prop with urethane edge was destroyed,
then the foot long urethane edge went through the bottom of the wing and out
the top. The bolt, nut, or fender washers went through the aileron. A nice
dead stick landing before the engine shook itself out of the mounts, a
request for my buddy to go up to hauck's holler and retrieve my spare prop
off the mantel, and a roll of cheap duct tape, got the Ultrastar back to
Gantt International Airport under her owner power. BTW, my first airplane
was named "P'fer".
During a failed attempt to land on "Sparky", an unimproved private airstrip
next to the Alaska Highway, between Tok and Delta Junction, resulted in a
lot of damage to the upper horizontal stabilizer fabric from the alder
bushes being whipped over the leading edges. I had some 2" wide plastic
electrical tape on board. Patched up the holes and busted paint, flew the
remaining flight to Dead Horse, and back to Titus, Alabama.
Today, Miss P'fer has many, many decals all over her fabric. These are
primarily to cover holes and cracked paint in the fabric. The do a good
job, some longer than others. I keep a good supply all the time from
Oshkosh and Lakeland, replacing decals as they become aged and ugly.
I use "gaffer's" tape, supplied by a friend that works at the local civic
center. I use it primarily to cover radiator in winter temps to bring
cylinder head and engine oil temps up to normal operating range. It is good
because it sticks well, but is easy to remove without leaving adhesive
residue.
It is nearly noon and nearly 35F here at hauck's holler, alabama. My EAA
chapter meeting is at Wetumpka Airport at 1400 with a briefing from Dan
Horton about his new Chech "round" engine he is going to install in the bipe
he is building. Sorry, can not remember the name of the plane. I probably
will miss the engine brief because it will be done at Dan's hanger that has
no heat...........
Take care and stay warm,
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> What kind of
> heating systems are you using? I was thinking of using a water heating
> system. -- Earl
Hi Earl/All:
I thought a lot about cabin heat over the years, especially in the Arctic
when I was so bundled up with winter clothing I could hardly get in and out
of the MK III.
Prior to the 2001, or it may have been the 2000 flight, I purchased a Chilli
Vest from Sargeant MC Equip in Orlando, FL.
http://www.sargentcycle.com/chillivest.htm
Folks, it is still only $179.95, and worth every cent. Works like a charm
simply by hooking up a couple 12VDC wires to your battery, or if no battery,
to your 12DVC reg/rec. Operates with a digital thermostat. Much better
than the old fashioned mechanical thermostats. Maintains constant heat
rather than high heat with a cool off cycle until the thermostat turns back
on again.
Eliminates the requirement for hoses, heater cores, fans, valves, and the
possibility of getting sprayed with hot water during flight. Not to mention
what happens to visibility inside the cockpit if this should happen. Ask
Norm Labhart or Brian Blackwook what happens when hot engine coolant is
blown into the cockpit while flying. This happened on two occassions with
two seperate Kolbs.
I flew into White Horse, Yukon Territory, in 2001. OAT was 28F. I had on
Levis, T Shirt, Chilli Vest, leather flight jacket and no gloves. I was
comfortable in the cockpit.
BTW, be sure and order a little larger vest than your chest size to
accomodate any unexpected increases in chest sizes over the years. Mine is
fitting a little snug these days. :-)
Take care,
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mark German" <aerofab@worldnet.att.net>
Kolbers:
I had my first flight today at 9:30am OAT was 22F Wind was less then 5.
Flight lasted 35 minuets. The Kolbra handled better than expected. The 912
took control and blasted me off the ground. Just stayed around the airport
for the first flight to test. Had to hold just a little back pressure on
the stick. What a blast to fly!!.
We did a video and will try to get some pictures posted. Had lots of
airport people watching. I think they were impressed.
Would like to thank all you on the list for help over the last 3 years. and
TNK for there support. Looking forward to the Monument Valley trip.
Mark G.
MN.
912-Kolbra
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight!! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> The 912
> took control and blasted me off the ground.
Had to hold just a
> the stick.
> Mark G.
Hi Mark G/Gang:
Congratulations on your Kolbra's first flight.
Would have loved to have seen the 912 "blast you off the ground".
Maybe a tab of aileron reflex would take care of your pitch trim problem.
Got to hand it to you, first flight in 22F weather.
I am sitting here debating whether to reinstall my radiator and fly 11 miles
over to Wetumpka AP for my EAA meeting. Might put on my thermals, grab my
Chilli Vest and go do it. I have been house bound all week because of
weather. The "cabin fever" is running rampart at hauck's holler.
Take care,
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Guy and Jodi Swenson" <guyandjodi@bvillemn.net>
Earl,
I have bee using the exhaust heater for two years now. It works great, I do
recommend you have the muffler coated. Jet Hot did mine for just over
$100.00. If you go with a painted muffler of use it as it comes stock it
will still work fine but you won't know if there's any corrosion eating away
at the muffler. This is not a heater that can be readily removed. I vent the
heat tube into the wing gap area for summer flying. Have not had any
problems doing it that way. EGT's have not been affected at all summer of
winter.
The only drawback to this system is it requires air flow to bring heat into
the cabin. You do get a little air movement during run-up. It is enough to
keep the windows defogged. Then once you are moving you have plenty of heat.
I am flying a Mark III Xtra built per the plans and have not made any
changes to the wing gap seal and still get enough heat to fly comfortably.
The coldest I have flow to date is -10 degrees F. You still need your winter
clothing at that temp, anything above zero I can start to shed the heavy
winter clothing. The coldest part is set up and take down, I store my xtra
in an enclosed trailer.
I have a friend that flies a T-bird II with a model 90-582, he installed a
truck cab (water) heater in it. He placed the heater first in line from the
engine then from the heater out line to the radiator. This worked fine until
spring, he had to add a bypass line with a valve around the heater to get
enough cooling for summer flying. Now all he has to do is close the valve on
the bypass line for winter flying and open it for summer flying. I don't
think he ever installed a thermostat. I could check with him if you decide
to go the water route.
Guy Swenson
MK III Xtra 3053B
----- Original Message -----
From: "Earl & Mim Zimmerman" <emzi@supernet.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Heaters?
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Earl & Mim Zimmerman <emzi@supernet.com>
>
> Hey Guys,
> Does anyone have any experience with the exhaust cabin heater system
> that LEAF sells part # H7311? How does it work on a 582? What kind of
> heating systems are you using? I was thinking of using a water heating
> system. But I'm not sure how well that would work without using a
> thermostat in the cooling system,and I don't like doing that on a model
> 90 582 (non bluehead). I'm open to any ideas. -- Earl
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kelvin Kurkowski" <kkurkow@chase3000.com>
Kolb guys,
Several years ago, I think about 91, a friend of mine in MN sent me my first
glimpse of the Kolb world. It is a tape that has first, an early clip of Homer,s
life, and the "Flyer" in the air, then a promo of the UltraStar, a clip that
is, I think, Dennis in an UltraStar "aerobatic test flight", pretty wild, then
a promo of the, old Kolb Co aircraft with the Firestar, the brand new Mark
III, and the Lazer. The second half is a promo for Rans with all the models
of their aircraft at that time.
The quality through most of it is good with a few fair spots, we've cleaned it
up a bit and have a new copying system that is about as good as it gets in dubbing.
I had tried to copy it before to preserve a copy for myself but couldn't
get a decent recopy. My boys have played it hundreds of times and I just
knew it was going to get ruined, but now we finally got some good copies.
If anyone would like one, I'll send one, for a "donation" of about $10 to cover
the tapes and priority mailing.
Kelvin Kurkowski Grant NE
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight!! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> > The 912
> > took control and blasted me off the ground.
Hi Mark/Gang:
Forgot to mention earlier, this is probably the first 912 powered Kolbra to
fly.
I have seen pics of Marks Kolbra and it really looks great, proffessionally
finished. I especially like his ideas on finishing the doors and instrument
panel.
Take care,
john h
PS: I have gained enough courage to brave, the now 39F weather, to fly.
Only problem is i have to reinstall the radiator and fill it with antifreeze
before I take off. My battery will probably be down, so that will have to
be jumped off. Oh well, any day is a good day to fly........almost!
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Timandjan@aol.com
You know for xmas my wife bought me a heated seat padr for the car, I was
skepticle but now that it's a high of 22 today I finally used it, I am amazed at
how warm it gets. I imagine it draws a fair amount of current but if you are
set up for it, it would work great in your seat. Other heat would be great
but this as a bonus would be real nice.
Tim
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| Subject: | Re: old Kolb video |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> Several years ago, I think about 91, a friend of mine in MN sent me my
first glimpse of the Kolb world. > Kelvin Kurkowski Grant NE
Kelvin/All:
TNK may still have copies of those tapes, or may be able to get new ones
from the outfit that originally made them, if you are interested.
Take care,
john h
PS: If Travis is monitoring the List, he will know for sure.
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight!! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Duncan McBride" <duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
Well done. It's great to hear of first flights, never get tired of it.
It's one of the good things about this list, the frequency of successful
first flights. Post pictures!
Duncan McBride, sunny south Florida
319DM
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark German" <aerofab@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: First Flight!!
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mark German" <aerofab@worldnet.att.net>
>
> Kolbers:
> I had my first flight today at 9:30am OAT was 22F Wind was less then 5.
> Flight lasted 35 minuets. The Kolbra handled better than expected. The
912
> took control and blasted me off the ground. Just stayed around the
airport
> for the first flight to test. Had to hold just a little back pressure on
> the stick. What a blast to fly!!.
> We did a video and will try to get some pictures posted. Had lots of
> airport people watching. I think they were impressed.
> Would like to thank all you on the list for help over the last 3 years.
and
> TNK for there support. Looking forward to the Monument Valley trip.
>
> Mark G.
> MN.
> 912-Kolbra
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Cooley" <johnc@datasync.com>
Mark G.,
Congratulations on your successful first flight. I admire all you folks
that fly in the kind of temperature. It's 44 degrees right now in south
Mississippi and way to cold for me to fly. Might have to invest in one
of those fancy chili vest John H has or one of them seat heaters Tim
talked about when I get the Mark III classic I'm building completed.
Look forward to you posting some pictures of your flight.
Do not archive
Later,
John Cooley
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mark German"
--> <aerofab@worldnet.att.net>
Kolbers:
I had my first flight today at 9:30am OAT was 22F Wind was less then 5.
Flight lasted 35 minuets. The Kolbra handled better than expected. The
912 took control and blasted me off the ground. Just stayed around the
airport for the first flight to test. Had to hold just a little back
pressure on the stick. What a blast to fly!!. We did a video and will
try to get some pictures posted. Had lots of airport people watching.
I think they were impressed. Would like to thank all you on the list for
help over the last 3 years. and TNK for there support. Looking forward
to the Monument Valley trip.
Mark G.
MN.
912-Kolbra
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| Subject: | solo and capacitor question |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Thomason" <thomason@scrtc.com>
I soloed in my Firefly the first day of 2004! Just want to say
thanks to my instructor Alan Laymon of SoLo Aviation and Brian
Milburn of TNK who built my Firefly and taught me to land a Kolb.
Flying is just fantastic and a fulfillment of a life long dream. I
know from my brief flight I'm going to love the Firefly.
One question. Upon achieving altitude my EIS began going haywire and
eventually quite altogether. Back on the ground I found that the
capacitor used as a battery eliminator (?) had a broken wire. It was
broken right up against the barrel of the capacitor so repairing it
is out of the question. I carefully copied down all of the
information from the capacitor and then lost it somewhere between the
hanger and my home. Can any one tell me what kind of capacitor I
need and where I can get it? From my search on the list I have
determined it is probably 22,000mfd which I seem to recall as correct
but beyond that I am lost. My plane is a two hour drive away so
anyone having the information at hand would be helpful.
Mike Thomason
Glasgow, Kentucky
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| Subject: | Re: solo and capacitor question |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net>
Mike,
Look on the cap and see what working voltage--prolly less than 50V. I'll
look at Radio Sh*t--they used to have all kinda parts, but now it's
almost all phones and toys.
Bob N. worn out EE FF SN 70 (old Kolb)
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| Subject: | Re: solo and capacitor question |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net>
Fergot, it's a big electrolytic capacitor---aka a "condenser" to some.
Bob N.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
John Hauk:
I echo your concerns about hot water and coolant spraying into the cockpit
as a great way to ruin your day. I have similar concerns about systems that
draw heat from the exhaust side. But one of the Kolb jockeys here locally is
pulling heat from the cooling shroud. He has (literally) duct-taped a length
of dryer hose from the opening in the shroud and then run the tube down to
his cockpit. What's your opinion about using heat from the heads in such a
way? Any risks or down-side that you can see?
-Ken Fackler
Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
Rochester MI
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RCVD_IN_DYNABLOCK 2.60, RCVD_IN_SORBS 0.10)
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
Kolbers,
I have seen John's Chili vest. Real light weight and works great according to him.
Also another out there for those who don't mind plopping down a bunch of cash
to keep warn. It comes from Harley Davidson. Full body wear from finger tips
to toes. Pricey around 5 bills for the whole set up but has a thermostat and
will work off a scooters charging system. It is to windy to fly today so I'm
off to the shop to finish wing 1! Going to Kenneth Reeves tomorrow and have a
look at his Kolbra in the works.
Less than 5 months working a couple of hours a night and have tail section complete
and one wing. Am I doing ok? Phoned my congrads to Mark on his first flight.
his aircraft is a work of art and a goal for me to complete one as nice as
his.
Take care folks....
Paul Petty
Building Ms. Dixie
Kolbra/912UL/Warp
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight!! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Thomason" <thomason@scrtc.com>
Thanks Bob but my problem is I don't have the capacitor with me. It
is two hours away on my plane. I left it on there to be sure I
installed the new one correctly. My brilliance exceeded by ability
to keep tract of a simple piece of paper
Mike Thomason
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kelvin Kurkowski" <kkurkow@chase3000.com>
....dah, should have included the address in the first post, just didn't know
if anyone would be interested. And thanks John H, hope the footage still survives
somewhere.
Kelvin Kurkowski Rt 1 Box 103 76795 Rd 332 Grant, NE 69140
no need to archive
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight!! aka bad cap. |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net>
Ok, Mike--I'll ck with RS tomorrow, and if they have one, I'll let you
know, and can mail.
Bob N.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Timandjan@aol.com
I made a heater like this off my cooling fan air attachhed to the ductwork,
no duct tape, a real refined model and it works great. I admit that I use if
only when it is real cold so the cht's stay low, but it works great. I have a
control cable and a door that can dump the air if the cht's get too warm.
Decided I had better do something to extend my flying season, here in the DC area,
today it's a high of 24. That sucks. I have 200 hours on my 503 and was leary
of adding to the cht's. but after 2 seasons now it works great.
tim
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: solo and capacitor question |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
From my search on the list I have
> determined it is probably 22,000mfd > Mike Thomason
> Glasgow, Kentucky
Hi Mike/All:
I use a 22,000mf capacitor on my electrical system. It acts much the same
as a battery eliminator when I turn off the alternator.
Should work ok, unless the EIS people encourage you to use a different size.
They are available from Electornic Shops or the internet.
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> What's your opinion about using heat from the heads in such a
> way? Any risks or down-side that you can see?
>
> -Ken Fackler
Hi Ken/All:
Folks have been using heat off exhaust manifolds, mufflers, and engines, for
a long time. Model A Fords, 1928-1931, had an after market exhaust manifold
heater. And, of course, VW's. However, I never had a VW (all mine were
buses) heater that worked very well.
The only down side I see is carbon monoxide poisoning. Other than that,
something else to get attached to the airplane.
I just got back from flying. We had a low of 34 and a high of 39 today. I
got home about sundown and it was 35F. A lot colder out of the cockpit than
in it. The Chilli Vest worked great. I set the thermostat about 75% and
stayed nice and warm. BTW the sun was not shining, which is a great help to
heat the cockpit when it is.
I contemplated heating systems for many years and never designed and built
one. Glad I didn't now. Was much simpler and cleaner to attach two wires
to the battery, zip up the Chilli Vest, plug it in, and stay warm. When not
in use, it folds up into a tiny package that takes little room and weighs
nothing.
Take care,
john h
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight!! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Mark German wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mark German" <aerofab@worldnet.att.net>
>
>Kolbers:
>I had my first flight today at 9:30am OAT was 22F
>
>
Good work Mark, looks like eventually Kolbs might even outnumber Cessnas!
-BB , still minus numbers here in W. NY
>
>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Aaron Hollingsworth" <aaron@gamespeak.com>
I just test flew with my rudder tab. Feels great. instead of 50% left rudder on
takeoff... I need a TINY bit of right. In flight it seems pretty even. I'll fly
a little more with it and see if I need to ease out a slight bit of bend. Thanks
to everyone that helped me out with tips / advice on it.
Aaron\MK3
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Earl & Mim Zimmerman <emzi@supernet.com>
> Prior to the 2001, or it may have been the 2000 flight, I purchased a Chilli
> Vest from Sargeant MC Equip in Orlando, FL.
>
> http://www.sargentcycle.com/chillivest.htm
>
> Folks, it is still only $179.95, and worth every cent.
Ok, but that's x2 if you want anybody to go with you when it's cold!
-- Earl
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| Subject: | Re: solo and capacitor question |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "James and Cathy Tripp" <jtripp@elmore.rr.com>
Mike,
I've got the capacitor that came with my EIS right here in my hand. It is
blue and about 1" long with a wire out the top and one out the bottom. It
comes from BC and the label on it says 2200 yf .16V. Actually, it's not
really a y but a backward y like you're looking at it in a mirror. Hope that
helps.
James Tripp
FS II
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Thomason" <thomason@scrtc.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: solo and capacitor question
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Thomason" <thomason@scrtc.com>
>
> I soloed in my Firefly the first day of 2004! Just want to say
> thanks to my instructor Alan Laymon of SoLo Aviation and Brian
> Milburn of TNK who built my Firefly and taught me to land a Kolb.
> Flying is just fantastic and a fulfillment of a life long dream. I
> know from my brief flight I'm going to love the Firefly.
> One question. Upon achieving altitude my EIS began going haywire and
> eventually quite altogether. Back on the ground I found that the
> capacitor used as a battery eliminator (?) had a broken wire. It was
> broken right up against the barrel of the capacitor so repairing it
> is out of the question. I carefully copied down all of the
> information from the capacitor and then lost it somewhere between the
> hanger and my home. Can any one tell me what kind of capacitor I
> need and where I can get it? From my search on the list I have
> determined it is probably 22,000mfd which I seem to recall as correct
> but beyond that I am lost. My plane is a two hour drive away so
> anyone having the information at hand would be helpful.
> Mike Thomason
> Glasgow, Kentucky
> Do not archive
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: solo and capacitor question |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Cap's also have a voltage rating - he needs that to get one rated at least
that or higher - you can always go higher but may cost more $. 22,000 mfd
is a electrolytic and there is a polarity to them - you will need to
install the new one with +/- terminals/wire ends matching the old one.
jerb
At 05:31 PM 1/10/04 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
> From my search on the list I have
> > determined it is probably 22,000mfd > Mike Thomason
> > Glasgow, Kentucky
>
>Hi Mike/All:
>
>I use a 22,000mf capacitor on my electrical system. It acts much the same
>as a battery eliminator when I turn off the alternator.
>
>Should work ok, unless the EIS people encourage you to use a different size.
>
>They are available from Electornic Shops or the internet.
>
>john h
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: solo and capacitor question |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
That is a 2200 mfd 16 Volt - I would think radio Shack would have one of
that size. The mfd value can impact the filtering it does for certain
frequencies so say with the same mfd value - voltage can be higher but not
lower.
jerb
At 08:55 PM 1/10/04 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "James and Cathy Tripp"
><jtripp@elmore.rr.com>
>
>Mike,
>I've got the capacitor that came with my EIS right here in my hand. It is
>blue and about 1" long with a wire out the top and one out the bottom. It
>comes from BC and the label on it says 2200 yf .16V. Actually, it's not
>really a y but a backward y like you're looking at it in a mirror. Hope that
>helps.
>
>James Tripp
>FS II
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Mike Thomason" <thomason@scrtc.com>
>To: <Kolb-List@matronics.com>
>Subject: Kolb-List: solo and capacitor question
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Thomason" <thomason@scrtc.com>
> >
> > I soloed in my Firefly the first day of 2004! Just want to say
> > thanks to my instructor Alan Laymon of SoLo Aviation and Brian
> > Milburn of TNK who built my Firefly and taught me to land a Kolb.
> > Flying is just fantastic and a fulfillment of a life long dream. I
> > know from my brief flight I'm going to love the Firefly.
> > One question. Upon achieving altitude my EIS began going haywire and
> > eventually quite altogether. Back on the ground I found that the
> > capacitor used as a battery eliminator (?) had a broken wire. It was
> > broken right up against the barrel of the capacitor so repairing it
> > is out of the question. I carefully copied down all of the
> > information from the capacitor and then lost it somewhere between the
> > hanger and my home. Can any one tell me what kind of capacitor I
> > need and where I can get it? From my search on the list I have
> > determined it is probably 22,000mfd which I seem to recall as correct
> > but beyond that I am lost. My plane is a two hour drive away so
> > anyone having the information at hand would be helpful.
> > Mike Thomason
> > Glasgow, Kentucky
> > Do not archive
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Database |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Guess I'm gonna hafta update my brain a little more often, and get a new 2x4
to pound the info in with. I took a quick look at the California page, and
see that Jim Clayton is in Santa Clara. Hmmm.............just drove thru
there yesterday, on my way to see an old friend in Marin City after leaving
the Native American Artist in Santa Maria. Now, THERE's one sharp fella
who's getting ready to start a Kolb. Thanks for the Photoshop help, Marty.
Also stopped in Manteca, CA on the way home today to meet lurker Bob Dalton,
who's also getting ready to start a Kolb. He's another nice fella, who's
head works so much like mine that it's scary.............and he says it
doesn't hurt, either. Travelin' Lar Do not
Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "dama" <dama@mindspring.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Kolb Database
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "dama" <dama@mindspring.com>
>
> It's been a while since I mentioned it on the list but to those that are
not aware, you will find the best of the Kolb-type people in the database
found here...
> http://www.springeraviation.net/
>
> Happy Flying...
> Kip
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight!! |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Way to go Mark,
I have been waiting for you to post this message for several days now. I'm
real glad the first flight went pretty good.
I'm kinda late in posting this 'caus I spent the whole day in the garage
painting and installing new windows in my Kolbra.
Keep us posted on the progress of the next 39.4 hours.
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra: 508 hours, Rotax 912 ULS
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/
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| Subject: | when is your first flight |
Seal-Send-Time: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 23:14:59 -0700
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "CRAIG M NELSON" <vitalfx0@msn.com>
John
was up working on our web sight when I saw your post. Guess I'm not the only one
kolbing late hours. have been watching your progress I like what you have done,
tank, engine and all looks like you are moving at light speed. when are you
planning on the first flight? my extra is still moving at a snail pace with
my bud Larry doing the gap sil
good luck
uncle craig mk
MKIIIex 912uls warp
Arizona www.milow.com
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