Kolb-List Digest Archive

Mon 01/12/04


Total Messages Posted: 22



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     1. 07:35 AM - fellow builder (Paul Petty)
     2. 08:24 AM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 01/11/04 (Vic)
     3. 09:32 AM - Re: markers (jerb)
     4. 09:37 AM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 01/11/04 (Christopher Armstrong)
     5. 09:38 AM - Re: markers (Bob N.)
     6. 09:42 AM - Re: solo and capacitor question (Bob N.)
     7. 10:58 AM - Re: markers (jerb)
     8. 11:01 AM - Re: solo and capacitor question (herbgh@juno.com)
     9. 12:06 PM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 01/11/04 (DMe5430944@aol.com)
    10. 02:10 PM - Rotax Carb Heaters-4 sale (Gherkins Tim-rp3420)
    11. 02:45 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 01/11/04 (Duncan McBride)
    12. 02:50 PM - Rotax 912 ul  (Kirk Smith)
    13. 02:56 PM - Re: Rotax 912 ul  (Edward Chmielewski)
    14. 03:21 PM - Re: solo and capacitor question (Bob N.)
    15. 04:24 PM - calling (CRAIG M NELSON)
    16. 04:40 PM - Re: solo and capacitor question (herbgh@juno.com)
    17. 06:49 PM - Beauford's add? (Bob N.)
    18. 08:51 PM - Re: calling (Edward Chmielewski)
    19. 09:01 PM - Re: Beauford's add? (Richard Pike)
    20. 09:33 PM - Re: Rotax 912 ul  (owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com)
    21. 09:48 PM - Kolbra Update (John Williamson)
    22. 10:03 PM - Re: calling (Don Gherardini)
 
 
 


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    Time: 07:35:03 AM PST US
    From: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net>
    Subject: fellow builder
    RCVD_IN_DYNABLOCK 2.60, RCVD_IN_SORBS 0.10) --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <ppetty@c-gate.net> Hi Kolbers, Charley and I drove over to Coffeeville Alabama yesterday to visit and talk Kolb's with a fine fella named Kenneth Reeves. He is building a Kolbra also and is knee deep into kit 2. Kenneth, for those of you that do not know him, is related some how to James Tripp and was the man that bought his second kit at this past Kolb fly in. He and his lovely wife Bobbie were very pleasant to visit with and have a beautiful place. Driving over we kept wondering if he had a strip at his place because that area of Alabama is very hilly. Low and behold just like the Kolb factory he has the only flat 1200' section of property in the county. He explained how some 25 years ago after building his home he built the shop in which he works just for an airplane. 25 years later...WOW that's sticking to a plan folks.It was very neat to see a builder just ahead of where I am with my plane and well worth the drive. He is planning on buying a computer this week and joining in on the list. It was amazing how two people from two different states could take a set of plans,well almost plans, and a pile of aluminum and come with the same thing. After returning home I rushed of to the shop and are as of this morning are just few rivets from completing my first wing! Cant wait to start the next.... Having a blast....... pp do not archive


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    Time: 08:24:32 AM PST US
    From: "Vic" <vicw@vcn.com>
    Subject: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 01/11/04
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Vic" <vicw@vcn.com> Looking for a gas PICKUP TUBE for a Kolb Firestar 5 gallon gas tank . Anyone have an extra one they want to sell. Vic Do not archive


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    Time: 09:32:54 AM PST US
    From: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
    Subject: Re: markers
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net> The best markers I've used are the German made ones - they often have a pinkish color to the body and are often sold at larger graphic stores. Brand is Stabilo - Permanent Fine Tip While building parts for an RV-6 I tried the Sharpies, they draw about one or two lines on aluminum sheet metal and then do not want to write any more. Pilots work but there very fine tips don't last long and dry out faster than the German brand. Haven't tried the Mark's-A-Lot brand. I've lost my local source for the German ones, last batch I got while working in Australia. Any body knows of mail order place that carries them PLEASE let me know. Thanks, jerb At 05:57 PM 1/11/04 -0500, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Clay Stuart" <tcstuart@adelphia.net> > >Here is an item that might be handy for the builder: > >http://www.ishopwiz.com/4/4-1670.html > >It is a set of retractable fine tip markers that can be used >one-handed. Avery Marks-A-Lot Retractable Fine Tip Marker. No top to >lose. I got some at Office Depot and I also saw some at Walmart. I was >always misplacing tops before and letting mine dry out. > >Clay Stuart >Building Mark IIIXtra >Danville KY > >


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    Time: 09:37:26 AM PST US
    From: "Christopher Armstrong" <tophera@centurytel.net>
    Subject: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 01/11/04
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Christopher Armstrong" <tophera@centurytel.net> Hay Vic I was going to send you the gas cap from my busted tank and I forgot, sorry, but I might have a pickup in there too so if I remember the next time I get out there I will check, then you can get them both for the price of none. Topher -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Vic Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 01/11/04 --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Vic" <vicw@vcn.com> Looking for a gas PICKUP TUBE for a Kolb Firestar 5 gallon gas tank . Anyone have an extra one they want to sell. Vic Do not archive == == == ==


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    Time: 09:38:47 AM PST US
    From: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net>
    Subject: Re: markers
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net> This has come up several times before, BUTT don't mark aluminum with a lead (graphite) pencil. May cause corrosion. Marking pens OK. Bob N. really old aircraft sheet metal mech


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    Time: 09:42:50 AM PST US
    From: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net>
    Subject: Re: solo and capacitor question
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net> Yep, Herb, you're right about the plethora of mostly good parts on junked electronics. The problem is that most of the components are sitting on ckt boards with leads almost too short to splice. And locally we have to PAY $ to junk stuff! Bob N.


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    Time: 10:58:17 AM PST US
    From: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
    Subject: Re: markers
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net> It has been established cracks have formed along the pencil mark line. It's considered a no-no in aircraft construction industry to use pencil marking aluminum. jerb At 12:38 PM 1/12/04 -0500, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net> > >This has come up several times before, BUTT don't mark aluminum with a >lead (graphite) pencil. May cause corrosion. Marking pens OK. > >Bob N. really old aircraft sheet metal mech > >


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    Time: 11:01:49 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: solo and capacitor question
    From: herbgh@juno.com
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: herbgh@juno.com Hi Bob I went to my junk box and found a 2200 ufd 25 volt electrolytic that should work. I assumed that it was surface mounted ? It is probably on the power conditioning input? I am in Scottsville ky and the Minister(sorry forgot your name) is in/near Glasgow which is about 30 miles away. I have soldering /de soldering tools and wanted to see the fire fly anyway!! Email me off list. Herb do not archive On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:42:57 -0500 "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net> writes: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net> > > Yep, Herb, you're right about the plethora of mostly good parts on > junked electronics. The problem is that most of the components are > sitting on ckt boards with leads almost too short to splice. And > locally > we have to PAY $ to junk stuff! > > Bob N. > > > = > = > = > = > > > > > >


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    Time: 12:06:06 PM PST US
    From: DMe5430944@aol.com
    Subject: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 01/11/04
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: DMe5430944@aol.com I agree, lets keep the Kolb list intact for what it is intended, not world news or such Don Mekeel Firefly No 002 El Paso, Texas


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    Time: 02:10:59 PM PST US
    From: Gherkins Tim-rp3420 <rp3420@motorola.com>
    Subject: Rotax Carb Heaters-4 sale
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Gherkins Tim-rp3420 <rp3420@motorola.com> Kolbers, All this talk about heaters reminded me I have some carb heaters. No need for carb heaters in the Sonoran desert. So I have a pair for sale. Designed for 2 stroke, Bing 54 series Rotax engines. They are new, never used. Anyone interested in the cold parts of the country, I am taking offers. let me know off the list at:< rp3420@email.sps.mot.com > Thanks, Tim


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    Time: 02:45:19 PM PST US
    From: "Duncan McBride" <duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 01/11/04
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Duncan McBride" <duncanmcbride@comcast.net> Sure, I have some extras since I built my custom tank. Send me your address offline. Duncan McBride 319DM duncanmcbride@comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vic" <vicw@vcn.com> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 22 Msgs - 01/11/04 > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Vic" <vicw@vcn.com> > > Looking for a gas PICKUP TUBE for a Kolb Firestar 5 gallon gas tank . > Anyone have an extra one they want to sell. > > Vic > > Do not archive > >


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    Time: 02:50:12 PM PST US
    From: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
    Subject: Rotax 912 ul
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com> ROTAX 912 UL . FOR SALE . ROTAX 912 UL with 250hrs total time . worked perfect til Dec.31 03 when it blew # 3 and 4 cylinder and punched a hole in the top of the case, the engine was maintained very well and was flown 148.15 hrs in 2003 engine is complete and in Rotax crate ready for shipping . engine is rebuildable to the right person. . Contact Glen Hill - located Saskatoon, SK Canada . Guess they do puke once in a while. Do not archive


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    Time: 02:56:06 PM PST US
    From: "Edward Chmielewski" <edchmiel@mindspring.com>
    Subject: Re: Rotax 912 ul
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Edward Chmielewski" <edchmiel@mindspring.com> Snuffy/all, I'd like to know what happened, someone misused/abused it I'll bet. Do not archive. Ed in JXN MkII/503 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com> Subject: Kolb-List: Rotax 912 ul > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com> > > ROTAX 912 UL . FOR SALE . ROTAX 912 UL with 250hrs total time . worked > perfect til Dec.31 03 when it blew # 3 and 4 cylinder and punched a hole in > the top of the case, the engine was maintained very well and was flown > 148.15 hrs in 2003 engine is complete and in Rotax crate ready for shipping > . engine is rebuildable to the right person. . Contact Glen Hill - located > Saskatoon, SK Canada . > > Guess they do puke once in a while.


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    Time: 03:21:18 PM PST US
    From: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net>
    Subject: Re: solo and capacitor question
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net> OK, ever-buddy hole whatcha got. I was just looking for a cap for "Mike Thomason" <thomason@scrtc.com> By now he may hopefully be near to flying! Mike, talk to Herb... herbgh@juno.com Bob N. way over an' out


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    Time: 04:24:52 PM PST US
    From: "CRAIG M NELSON" <vitalfx0@msn.com>
    Subject: calling
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "CRAIG M NELSON" <vitalfx0@msn.com> Kolbers no moor stuff. just kolb related. sorry to be sooooooooooooo rude to put any stupid petty things on the site, my fault. sorry. Hay, I work on the MKIII every day, getting real close, the gap sill is finally done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I put some pictures on the web site showing techniques I used to make the calling today if any one is interested. again sorry for the lat post. uncle craig MKIIIex 912uls warp arizona www.milows.com


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    Time: 04:40:41 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: solo and capacitor question
    From: herbgh@juno.com
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: herbgh@juno.com Hi Bob Yep! Met Mike at a flyin at Franklin Ky. Was going to go over to his place near Glasgow and look his plane over. Glad to give him a hand if he needs it. I will email him and extend the offer---Mike are you listening??? Herb in Scottsville. KY On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:22:05 -0500 "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net> writes: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net> > > OK, ever-buddy hole whatcha got. I was just looking for a cap for > "Mike Thomason" <thomason@scrtc.com> > > By now he may hopefully be near to flying! > > Mike, talk to Herb... > herbgh@juno.com > > Bob N. way over an' out > > > = > = > = > = > > > > > >


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    Time: 06:49:48 PM PST US
    From: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net>
    Subject: Beauford's add?
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net> Anyone have a Good add fer ol' Beauford? I keep getting a reject notice, saying... over quota... What quota? Is he rationed? Bob N.


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    Time: 08:51:48 PM PST US
    From: "Edward Chmielewski" <edchmiel@mindspring.com>
    Subject: Re: calling
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Edward Chmielewski" <edchmiel@mindspring.com> Gap sill? Calling? Must be the polytone . ; () (Keep up the good work, Craig!) Do not archive. Ed in JXN MkII/503 > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "CRAIG M NELSON" <vitalfx0@msn.com> > > Kolbers > no moor stuff. just kolb related. sorry to be sooooooooooooo rude to put any stupid petty things on the site, my fault. sorry. > Hay, I work on the MKIII every day, getting real close, the gap sill is finally done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I put some pictures on the web site showing techniques I used to make the calling today if any one is interested. > again sorry for the lat post. > uncle craig > MKIIIex 912uls warp > arizona www.milows.com


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    Time: 09:01:55 PM PST US
    From: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net>
    Subject: Re: Beauford's add?
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <rwpike@charter.net> Last I heard it was beauford@tampabay.rr.com Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) do not archive At 09:51 PM 1/12/04 -0500, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net> > >Anyone have a Good add fer ol' Beauford? I keep getting a reject notice, >saying... >over quota... What quota? Is he rationed? > >Bob N. > >


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    Time: 09:33:05 PM PST US
    From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
    Subject: Re: Rotax 912 ul
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Hello Kirk. How much do you want for it? Best regards, Johann G. Firestar II flyer and builder, Zenith 701 builder. Iceland. > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com> > > ROTAX 912 UL . FOR SALE . ROTAX 912 UL with 250hrs total time . worked > perfect til Dec.31 03 when it blew # 3 and 4 cylinder and punched a hole in > the top of the case, the engine was maintained very well and was flown > 148.15 hrs in 2003 engine is complete and in Rotax crate ready for shipping > . engine is rebuildable to the right person. . Contact Glen Hill - located > Saskatoon, SK Canada . > > Guess they do puke once in a while. > > > Do not archive > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------


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    Time: 09:48:01 PM PST US
    From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
    Subject: Kolbra Update
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net> Fellow Kolbers, For those folks keeping track of me, here are links to photos of the latest updates on progress: Kolbra Mods Update 01/10/2004 http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/KolbraMods-2.htm Kolbra Mods Update 12/31/2003 http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/KolbraMods-1.htm John Williamson Arlington, TX Kolb Kolbra: 508 hours, Rotax 912 ULS http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot/ do not archive


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    Time: 10:03:40 PM PST US
    From: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
    Subject: Re: calling
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net> Tell ya what Craig....that is a great site..good looking bird too!.....now I know how ya got it all done tho....maybe when ya get done here soon ya could send Lt Dan or Slick over here to give me a hand too! Don Gherardini FireFly 098 http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm




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