Kolb-List Digest Archive

Tue 03/30/04


Total Messages Posted: 15



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     1. 12:12 AM - Re: Re:John's MKIII on floats? (GeoR38@aol.com)
     2. 12:35 AM - Re: Riverside Air Show (GeoR38@aol.com)
     3. 05:24 AM - pictures (ronnie wehba)
     4. 05:45 AM - Re: pictures (G. T. Alexander, Jr.)
     5. 09:09 AM - Noise level (Terry)
     6. 10:20 AM - Using Velcro (H MITCHELL)
     7. 10:43 AM - reminder program (ronnie wehba)
     8. 05:56 PM - Re: reminder program (Thom Riddle)
     9. 06:45 PM - Re: reminder program (wiserguy)
    10. 07:04 PM - Re: reminder program (ronnie wehba)
    11. 07:28 PM - Re: reminder program (George Bass)
    12. 07:43 PM - Re: reminder program (wiserguy)
    13. 08:47 PM - Mark 3 classic vs the xtra (Rick Pearce)
    14. 10:26 PM - Re: Mark 3 classic vs the xtra (Denny Rowe)
    15. 10:30 PM - Tom Olenik phone number (Denny Rowe)
 
 
 


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    Time: 12:12:26 AM PST US
    From: GeoR38@aol.com
    Subject: Re:John's MKIII on floats?
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: GeoR38@aol.com In a message dated 3/27/04 6:46:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, jhauck@elmore.rr.com writes: > I think putting faces and names together at MV, last year, was a > highlight of that flight. > > Take care, > > john h > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > good think I"M not goin.....some have been known to laff at mine George Randolph


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    Time: 12:35:15 AM PST US
    From: GeoR38@aol.com
    Subject: Re: Riverside Air Show
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: GeoR38@aol.com In a message dated 3/28/04 6:09:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, rwpike@charter.net writes: > > cause 1 picture is so unusual that I've just gotta share > >it. Explanation is on the page > >at: http://www.tempics.homestead.com/doubles.html > ><snip> > >Larry Bourne > whadaneatopicture!! geez! george randolph seeyans at S n F at Swiderski's Kolb flyin....waddatrailor HE has!!!


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    Time: 05:24:37 AM PST US
    From: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
    Subject: pictures
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net> anyone tell me how to determine the size in dots per inch on a picture I have on my system?


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    Time: 05:45:35 AM PST US
    From: "G. T. Alexander, Jr." <gtalexander@att.net>
    Subject: pictures
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "G. T. Alexander, Jr." <gtalexander@att.net> Assuming you've got the standard setup delivered on most PCs, open the image in Paint. Then look under the toolbar..... Image, then Attributes DO NOT ARCHIVE -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of ronnie wehba Subject: Kolb-List: pictures --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net> anyone tell me how to determine the size in dots per inch on a picture I have on my system?


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    Time: 09:09:26 AM PST US
    From: Terry <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
    Subject: Noise level
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net> Jack, Richard, All, I took another step in the reduction of noise on my FireFly and thought I would share. As most of you know, I made a big improvement in the sound level by cutting my prop tips to the Top Flight configuration. After doing that, it became clear that most of the noise I was hearing was from the carburetor intake. So, I decided to pursue that. After looking around at ideas and asking for information to build my own silencer, I finally conceded to purchase the one made by Rotax. Was able to purchase one at a reduced price and thought it would be worth the experiment. Richard, I was surprised when I got the silencer that the two ports that are inserted into the plastic chamber are of the same length which goes counter to what I was told is the science of sound wave cancellation. The good news is that it works!! I guess who ever engineered this for Rotax must know something. I did have to mount the silencer upside down to allow my being able to fold the wings, but this turned into an advantage in that the air filter is facing rearward now and not taking the blast of the air stream head on. This also made it easier to make the mounting brackets which I attached to the engine cowling. I changed the main jet to #155 as recommended by Rotax for a 447 and had expected some loss of performance or having to mess with needle position, etc. To my great surprise and pleasure, everything stayed the same. EG temps, CH temps, RPM and performance were the same!!! Wonder if my fuel use will change because of the smaller main? Will have to fly some more to determine that. Anyway, I'm pleased with the further reduction in noise. With my standard passive headset on, I have less noise then driving down the highway with the windows open. Don't have a DB meter to give any definitive numbers. Now , I'm hearing the prop chopping because of it's close clearance to the aileron tube. Having a wood prop keeps me from putting a spacer on. So I'm looking at Jack's idea of fairing the aileron tube to cut turbulence. Think I will make up some temporary fairings and tape them on to evaluate. Sorry for the long post, hope it's of some value to the list, Terry - Firefly #95


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    Time: 10:20:09 AM PST US
    From: "H MITCHELL" <mitchmnd@msn.com>
    Subject: Using Velcro
    Seal-Send-Time: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 13:17:04 -0500 --> Kolb-List message posted by: "H MITCHELL" <mitchmnd@msn.com> I have seen about eight responses re my question on how to get the sticky-back Velcro off after it wears out. You folks are the kind that makes this list worthwhile. The use of solvents (gasoline, Goo-getter, mineral spirits etc) all require soaking to the adhesive through the Velcro strip. I found that the backing for this material was sealed air tight and would not allow the solvent to penetrate to the adhesive. The solvent would have to be worked in around the edges to do it's work. After an appropriate amount of agonizing I decided to try the heat gun first because it was the easiest. The heat was applied with a hair blower type gun, set at "lo" heat, with great care to keep it on the Velcro and away from the adjacent fabric. I could only do about four inches at a time but it worked and I had it all off in about 15 minutes. Whew! I re-activated the adhesive that remained on the fabric with a quick wipe of ascetone and applied the new "Industrial Strength" Velcro. It went on beautifully and looks like it will be plenty tight. One note of caution: The leading edge of the forward panel of my wing gap cover is mechanically locked in place but the back part has to be Velcroed so that the ballistic chute can blow the whole panel open if it is ever fired. The aft panel is locked in place by straps. I would not feel safe if the Velcro was the only thing holding the wing gap cover in place because I have learned that it does loose it's grip over time. Thanks for the help guys, Duane Mitchell, Tallahassee, FL


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    Time: 10:43:22 AM PST US
    From: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
    Subject: reminder program
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net> anyone know of a downloadable reminder calender??, thought i had one on here,,but??""


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    Time: 05:56:26 PM PST US
    From: "Thom Riddle" <jtriddle@adelphia.net>
    Subject: Re: reminder program
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Thom Riddle" <jtriddle@adelphia.net> I use Microsoft Works Calendar with great satisfaction. I think it is included in many computer software packages when sold by the retailer. If your PC did not have it I think you can buy a new version pretty cheap or find an older version free for download. I don't know where though. Thom in Buffalo


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    Time: 06:45:55 PM PST US
    From: "wiserguy" <wiserguy@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: reminder program
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "wiserguy" <wiserguy@comcast.net> Ron, Try this one it's very basic, but practical! It's free too! www.date-manager.com Bob Dalton Manteca,CA. (lurker) do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net> Subject: Kolb-List: reminder program > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net> > > anyone know of a downloadable reminder calender??, thought i had one on here,,but??"" > >


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    Time: 07:04:55 PM PST US
    From: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net>
    Subject: Re: reminder program
    required 5, autolearn=not spam, BAYES_00) --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net> thanks, i'll give it a try. ----- Original Message ----- From: "wiserguy" <wiserguy@comcast.net> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: reminder program > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "wiserguy" <wiserguy@comcast.net> > > Ron, > Try this one it's very basic, but practical! It's free too! > www.date-manager.com > > Bob Dalton > Manteca,CA. > (lurker) > do not archive > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net> > To: <kolb-list@matronics.com> > Subject: Kolb-List: reminder program > > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "ronnie wehba" <rwehba@wtxs.net> > > > > anyone know of a downloadable reminder calender??, thought i had one on > here,,but??"" > > > > > >


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    Time: 07:28:40 PM PST US
    From: "George Bass" <gtb@commspeed.net>
    Subject: Re: reminder program
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "George Bass" <gtb@commspeed.net> W_A_R_N_I_N_G____: Ron; I would be very suspect of the link to a free Date Manager program that you were told to visit ....... the primary concern is that it is another part of a T_E_R_R_I_B_L_E kind of company called GAIN. This company is responsible for MANY, MANY TRACKING PROGRAMS that are installed into unsuspecting users' machines when they think all they are doing is getting a nice little benign tool to assist in their daily, simple, tasks. It is far more of a SPYWARE program than anything that you will benefit from. NOT RECOMMENDED. George ---


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    Time: 07:43:00 PM PST US
    From: "wiserguy" <wiserguy@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: reminder program
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "wiserguy" <wiserguy@comcast.net> George, Ron, All George your right, it is GAIN backed. I forgot and should have mentioned this, "I'm sorry all". I have had this on our pc's for two years plus and it seems to be not intrusive at all, besides a Pop-up every now and then. I do use and enjoy the ease of this program though. But you are right noth'in is free anymore. Thank's for you input! Bob D. do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Bass" <gtb@commspeed.net> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: reminder program > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "George Bass" <gtb@commspeed.net> > > W_A_R_N_I_N_G____: > > Ron; > > I would be very suspect of the link to a free > Date Manager program that you were told > to visit ....... the primary concern is that it is > another part of a T_E_R_R_I_B_L_E kind > of company called GAIN. > > This company is responsible for MANY, > MANY TRACKING PROGRAMS that are > installed into unsuspecting users' machines > when they think all they are doing is getting > a nice little benign tool to assist in their > daily, simple, tasks. It is far more of a > SPYWARE program than anything that you > will benefit from. > > NOT RECOMMENDED. > > George > > > --- > >


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    Time: 08:47:32 PM PST US
    From: "Rick Pearce" <rap@isp.com>
    Subject: Mark 3 classic vs the xtra
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rick Pearce" <rap@isp.com> I recently purchased the wing kit for a Kolb Classic 3 from a fellow worker. As I under stand it I can still buy the classic or the xtra. How cramped is the classic? I keep hearing talk about how much more leg room the xtra has. I'm 6foot 3inches tall and weight 310. I'm planning on flying the plane as a single. I have never sat in a Kolb classic to see how cramped it is. Also is anyone flying the Kolb 3 with HKS700E engine? I would like a preformance report.


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    Time: 10:26:45 PM PST US
    From: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net>
    Subject: Re: Mark 3 classic vs the xtra
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Pearce" <rap@isp.com> Subject: Kolb-List: Mark 3 classic vs the xtra > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rick Pearce" <rap@isp.com> > > I recently purchased the wing kit for a Kolb Classic 3 from a fellow worker. As I under stand it I can still buy the classic or the xtra. How cramped is the classic? I keep hearing talk about how much more leg room the xtra has. I'm 6foot 3inches tall and weight 310. I'm planning on flying the plane as a single. I have never sat in a Kolb classic to see how cramped it is. > Also is anyone flying the Kolb 3 with HKS700E engine? I would like a preformance report. > > > Rick, Welcome to the Kolb list. I figured I would go ahead and put my three cents worth in and we'll see what others think. I fly a Classic with a little narrower enclosure than stock, I am 6' tall and 190#, plenty of room. I can take up to a 260 # passenger and stay within the weight and balance envelope but things get real cozy. I let a 300 + # fellow sit in my bird one day to see if he fit and the answer was a definite no. It was a width problem mostly, I don't think the door would even have shut. The Classic is not a smallish two seater, but it has its limitations. If you can, I suggest taking a trip down to TNK and try both on for size, I think you will find the Extra a better fit. On the subject of the HKS, it is on the under powered side for a Mk-3, it would perform similar to a Rotax 503 with a 3.47 to 1 gearbox and a large prop. This is not quite enough umph for either Mk-3 models "in my opinion". Homer and gang tried an HKS on a Slingshot some years back and thought it was under powered, I understand that HKS has made some improvements since these tests, but the Mk-3 is a lot more of a load than a Slingshot so I am sure it still would be marginal. Maybe someone else has first hand experience, also give Tom Olenik at Olenik Aviation a call, he sells the HKS and Rotax and could give you good info about it. Good Luck, and again welcome aboard. Denny Rowe, Mk-3, Leechburg, PA


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    Time: 10:30:09 PM PST US
    From: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net>
    Subject: Tom Olenik phone number
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net> Rick, Sorry I left out Olenik Aviations phone number in my last post. Its 877-247-6686. Denny do not archive




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