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1. 05:40 AM - (robert mason)
2. 01:16 PM - Re: replacing fuel line (Mike Pierzina)
3. 01:50 PM - Re: Re: replacing fuel line (John Hauck)
4. 01:56 PM - replacing fuel line (boyd young)
5. 01:56 PM - antennas (boyd young)
6. 02:09 PM - Re: replacing fuel line (WillUribe@aol.com)
7. 02:21 PM - Transporting Mk3 (Aaron Hollingsworth)
8. 02:26 PM - Re: replacing fuel line (Kirby Dennis Contr ASC/TM)
9. 02:45 PM - Re: Re: replacing fuel line (HShack@aol.com)
10. 02:50 PM - Re: Re: replacing fuel line/Neoprene Over Plastic (John Hauck)
11. 03:03 PM - Re: Re: replacing fuel line (jerb)
12. 03:29 PM - Re: Re: replacing fuel line/Neoprene Over Plastic (jerb)
13. 03:31 PM - Re: Re: replacing fuel line (jerb)
14. 04:26 PM - Re: Homer Kolb and Monument Valley (Jim Clayton)
15. 04:27 PM - Re: Re: replacing fuel line/Neoprene Over Plastic (John Hauck)
16. 04:33 PM - Neoprene fuel line versus clear plastic (Fackler, Ken)
17. 04:46 PM - Re: Neoprene fuel line versus clear plastic (John Hauck)
18. 06:30 PM - brake cylinders (bryan green)
19. 07:08 PM - Off Topic: antennas (The Kuffels)
20. 07:48 PM - Re: Neoprene fuel line versus clear plastic (Fackler, Ken)
21. 07:52 PM - Re: Transporting Mk3 (Denny Rowe)
22. 08:11 PM - Re: Transporting Mk3 (Aaron Hollingsworth)
23. 09:06 PM - Re: Transporting Mk3 (Richard Pike)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "robert mason" <masonclan@sbcglobal.net>
Started to look into radio's for my Xtra..anyone out there that has the Xcom
760 or something around the same size!
I'm new to the Kolbler group and looking forward to meeting everybody at
MV..hopefully I will be able to fly in next year...
Robert Mason
Simi Valley Ca
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| Subject: | Re: replacing fuel line |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mike Pierzina" <planecrazzzy@lycos.com>
Hi,
Another thing you can do is Force it onto a Tappered Punch...you can get alittle
heat going by twisting while you force it on the tappered whatever.
Then hurry and slip it on your fitting...
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN
Do not archive (this message is probly too late)
( no comments on those parking brakes )
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My Web Site:
http://www.geocities.com/planecrazzzy/Planecrazzzy.html
Sometimes you just have to take the leap
and build your wings on the way down...
Gotta Fly...
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| Subject: | Re: replacing fuel line |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
| Gotta Fly...
| Mike in MN
Mike/Gang:
Is it permissible to spit on it?
(Let me see............should I put a smiley face or "hehehe" before
or after the note after my signature?)
On a serious side, I use that method quite a bit when necessary.
(Seems like I am digging my hole deeper and deeper.)
john h (Watching/waiting for a weather window to head SE for Lakeland.
Too many thunder bumpers rolling around my area to leave home.)
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | replacing fuel line |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "boyd young" <by0ung@brigham.net>
. Is there any "easy" way
to slip the line over the various connections? Dang that's hard to do
without removing things off the plane. Any suggestions would be
appreciated.
Thanx,
Bob
try some silicone grease on the fittings.... and with a q tip spread some on the
inside of the tube.... first make sure it wont cause a problem with the hose.
boyd
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"kuffel" <kuffel@cyberport.net>
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "boyd young" <by0ung@brigham.net>
Of course, since you are only transmitting on 118-130(or so) and 144-148
then a multi-element flexible dipole might work quite well. The trapped
dipole is mechanically and electronically more complex and less
desirable since the critical application is the lower frequency. In
other words, aircraft com would suffer the losses and radiation
inefficiencies of the traps.
Take care,
Tom Kuffel
tom
i have used my dipole antenna and the reception on the fm broadcast band was poor......
so for now i am using the rubberduck, which is working quite well,
until i can find an answer to the problems. maybe i can mount the rubberduck
in the nose cone with a ground plane. contact with salt lake approach
from 60 miles is good with the duck. it will be fun to experiment with a multi
stran dipole and see what the results are.
the radio uses a sma connector and i would like to adapt it to bnc for quick disconect.....
I could slap yeasu for that blunder.
boyd
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| Subject: | replacing fuel line |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: WillUribe@aol.com
I dip the fuel line ends in 2 cycle oil
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[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of boyd young
Subject: Kolb-List: replacing fuel line
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "boyd young" <by0ung@brigham.net>
. Is there any "easy" way
to slip the line over the various connections? Dang that's hard to do
without removing things off the plane. Any suggestions would be
appreciated.
Thanx,
Bob
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| Subject: | Transporting Mk3 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Aaron Hollingsworth" <aaron@gamespeak.com>
Hello all.
I sold my MK3 and the new owner plans on renting a trailer to take it home
in. I was going to call Kolb to find out what hardware I need to fold the
wings and get their recommendation for transport; however, they are closed
this week. The plane currently has fixed AN hardware, not the quick pins. I
have never folded the wings. Isn't there some sort of brace/holder that goes
over the tail boom and holds the wings? Any input will be greatly
appreciated.
Regards,
Aaron
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| Subject: | Re: replacing fuel line |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Kirby Dennis Contr ASC/TM <Dennis.Kirby@kirtland.af.mil>
bbrocious asked: << Is there any "easy" way
to slip the line over the various connections? >>
Bob -
Try a little spit on the connector. Fuel hose will slip right on.
And speaking of fuel line - What's the recommended best-quality see-thru
fuel line available? The original "tygo-thane" clear fuel line supplied
with my Kolb has only been in use 2 years, and it's already deteriorating.
I found cracks & splits in the hose in several places. And it's not UV
damage, because my plane is always hangared. Is the blue fuel line any
good?
Advice I've collected from this List suggests that black neoprene fuel hose
lasts way longer than the clear stuff, but I like to SEE that the fuel is
running up the hose to the carbs when I turn on the electric fuel pump,
before I hit the starter. That's how I discovered there were cracks in my
fuel line - I could see that the gas was not pumping up hill.
Appreciate any/all advice.
Dennis Kirby
Mark-3, Verner-1400, in
New Mexico
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| Subject: | Re: replacing fuel line |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com
In a message dated 4/12/2004 5:27:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Dennis.Kirby@kirtland.af.mil writes:
And speaking of fuel line - What's the recommended best-quality see-thru
fuel line available? The original "tygo-thane" clear fuel line supplied
with my Kolb has only been in use 2 years, and it's already deteriorating.
I found cracks & splits in the hose in several places. And it's not UV
damage, because my plane is always hangared. Is the blue fuel line any
good?
I got some from Mark Smith [on the Fly-UL list]. mark@trikite.com
A little expensive, but doesn't seem to deterioate. It will turn a
reddish-brown after a while; butyou can still see through it. It's heavy walled
enough to use as pulse line. Mine's been on about 3 years.
Howard Shackleford
FS II
SC
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| Subject: | Re: replacing fuel line/Neoprene Over Plastic |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
fuel hose
| lasts way longer than the clear stuff, but I like to SEE that the
fuel is
| running up the hose to the carbs when I turn on the electric fuel
pump,
| before I hit the starter.
| Dennis Kirby
Hi Dennis/All:
What is the necessity of seeing the fuel in the line?
I quit using the "temporary" plastic stuff years ago. I use nothing
but premium grade Gates neoprene fuel line. Have no problem with it.
It seems to be best available for UV protection.
I have had plastic line, inside the fuselage out of the sunlight or
any light, last for several years. But, up top, it quickly
deteriorates.
Neoprene is cheap, locally purchased, last a long time, and probably
won't surprise you like the plastic stuff, by falling off the carb
when you get ready to fly.
If your airplane has been outside, your plastic line probably has UV
damage.
Take care,
john h (Still do not know why the UL parts folks push the plastic
stuff and not "real" fuel hose.
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| Subject: | Re: replacing fuel line |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Fuel Line - I ordered the Bing Blue alcohol resistant fuel line from
Aircraft Spruce. Cost is about 79 cents a foot. Note they sell some other
stuff, get the Bing fuel line. It's held up a couple years now just fine
and were in a metroplex area where they have to pump reformulated
stuff. There are some other brand blue stuff out there but it doesn't hold
up - shrinks and gets hard after a short time. Haven't had much better
luck with the Tygon stuff Lockwood sells. Does about the same thing but
takes a little longer. Very pleased with the Bing stuff. By the way it
has Bing stamped on it every foot or so.
jerb
At 10:26 PM 4/12/04 +0100, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Kirby Dennis Contr ASC/TM
><Dennis.Kirby@kirtland.af.mil>
>
>bbrocious asked: << Is there any "easy" way
>to slip the line over the various connections? >>
>
>Bob -
>
>Try a little spit on the connector. Fuel hose will slip right on.
>
>And speaking of fuel line - What's the recommended best-quality see-thru
>fuel line available? The original "tygo-thane" clear fuel line supplied
>with my Kolb has only been in use 2 years, and it's already deteriorating.
>I found cracks & splits in the hose in several places. And it's not UV
>damage, because my plane is always hangared. Is the blue fuel line any
>good?
>
>Advice I've collected from this List suggests that black neoprene fuel hose
>lasts way longer than the clear stuff, but I like to SEE that the fuel is
>running up the hose to the carbs when I turn on the electric fuel pump,
>before I hit the starter. That's how I discovered there were cracks in my
>fuel line - I could see that the gas was not pumping up hill.
>
>Appreciate any/all advice.
>
>Dennis Kirby
>Mark-3, Verner-1400, in
>New Mexico
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: replacing fuel line/Neoprene Over Plastic |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
John & All
At a UL safety seminar about 2 years ago the Pennzoil guy that spoke said
there can be a problem using auto fuel line in pre-mix applications - it
has something to due with the oil. According to him marine 2-stroke premix
applications use a different type hose that the oil doesn't break
down. Fire extinguisher ready....
jerb
At 04:50 PM 4/12/04 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
> | Advice I've collected from this List suggests that black neoprene
>fuel hose
>| lasts way longer than the clear stuff, but I like to SEE that the
>fuel is
>| running up the hose to the carbs when I turn on the electric fuel
>pump,
>| before I hit the starter.
>
>| Dennis Kirby
>
>Hi Dennis/All:
>
>What is the necessity of seeing the fuel in the line?
>
>I quit using the "temporary" plastic stuff years ago. I use nothing
>but premium grade Gates neoprene fuel line. Have no problem with it.
>It seems to be best available for UV protection.
>
>I have had plastic line, inside the fuselage out of the sunlight or
>any light, last for several years. But, up top, it quickly
>deteriorates.
>
>Neoprene is cheap, locally purchased, last a long time, and probably
>won't surprise you like the plastic stuff, by falling off the carb
>when you get ready to fly.
>
>If your airplane has been outside, your plastic line probably has UV
>damage.
>
>Take care,
>
>john h (Still do not know why the UL parts folks push the plastic
>stuff and not "real" fuel hose.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: replacing fuel line |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Howard,
Note if yours shows signs of shrinking most noticeable by connectors or if
it has gotten stiff.
jerb
At 05:45 PM 4/12/04 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com
>
>In a message dated 4/12/2004 5:27:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>Dennis.Kirby@kirtland.af.mil writes:
>And speaking of fuel line - What's the recommended best-quality see-thru
>fuel line available? The original "tygo-thane" clear fuel line supplied
>with my Kolb has only been in use 2 years, and it's already deteriorating.
>I found cracks & splits in the hose in several places. And it's not UV
>damage, because my plane is always hangared. Is the blue fuel line any
>good?
>
>
>I got some from Mark Smith [on the Fly-UL list]. mark@trikite.com
>
>A little expensive, but doesn't seem to deterioate. It will turn a
>reddish-brown after a while; butyou can still see through it. It's heavy
>walled
>enough to use as pulse line. Mine's been on about 3 years.
>
>Howard Shackleford
>FS II
>SC
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Homer Kolb and Monument Valley |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jim Clayton <jspc78@yahoo.com>
Hi John/All
It would be great to see Homer as well as Bruce
Chesnut at MV. I am unable to make it out to Sun N
Fun this year, could you please pass on my regards to
Bruce, and everyone else at TNK: they would be most
welcome out at MV!
-Jim
Jim Clayton
California
Mark-3X, 912ULS, Building
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck"
<jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Hi Everyone:
I just got off the telephone with Homer Kolb.
<snip>
Would also like to give Bruce Chesnut, owner of The
New Kolb Aircraft
Company a personal invite to attend.
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| Subject: | Re: replacing fuel line/Neoprene Over Plastic |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
spoke said
| there can be a problem using auto fuel line in pre-mix
applications - it
| has something to due with the oil. | jerb
jerb/Gang:
That's not a problem for most of us now that do not premix.
If there is, in fact, a problem, marine grade neoprene fuel line is
available at any marine shop, marina, or marine mail order parts
houses. Usually, this hose has much thicker wall that does a better
job of making extremely sharp bends without crimping shut.
Another advantage of the neoprene over plastic is strength. Most
neoprene fuel hose has additional braid to increase strength.
Take care,
john h
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| Subject: | Neoprene fuel line versus clear plastic |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
> john h (Still do not know why the UL parts folks push the plastic
> stuff and not "real" fuel hose.
I do not claim to know the answer, but I have a theory. If your primer or
fuel pump is leaking, it might help to be able to spot the bubbles forming
in the line. No flame intended, just a-wonderin'.
-Ken Fackler
Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
Rochester MI
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| Subject: | Re: Neoprene fuel line versus clear plastic |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
primer or
| fuel pump is leaking, it might help to be able to spot the bubbles
forming
| in the line. No flame intended, just a-wonderin'.
|
| -Ken Fackler
Hi Ken/Gang:
Seems I have had air in the lines since Ultrastar days and Cuyunas.
If air is entering the fuel line, why isn't fuel leaking back out when
the engine and fuel pump are shut down?
Take care,
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
Safe flying to all those going to s$f. I have two matco brake cylinders for heel
brakes that I would like to trade for one stick mount. Any takers? DO NOT ARCHIVE.
Bryan Green Elgin SC
Firestar I 19LBG 377 BRS
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| Subject: | Off Topic: antennas |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: The Kuffels <kuffel@cyberport.net>
Boyd,
do not archive
<<my dipole antenna and the reception on the fm broadcast band was poor>>
Maybe a 3 wire dipole? A lop-sided ferris wheel image comes to mind.
<<radio uses a sma connector and i would like to adapt it to bnc>>
Don't think I have that adaptor in my junk box. Mouser [ www.mouser.com
800/346-6873] will sell you a Bomar one, stock number 678-9313505 for
$8.76 (or an Amphenol 523-901-166 for $35.97).
Sounds as if mounting the Vertex special ducky on a ground plane might
be the easiest and best approach.
Tom
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| Subject: | Re: Neoprene fuel line versus clear plastic |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
John Hauck wrote:
> If air is entering the fuel line, why isn't fuel leaking back out when
> the engine and fuel pump are shut down?
I dunno, maybe 'cause a fuel molecule is bigger than an air molecule?
Or like putting a whole in a straw, the air would leak IN and the fuel would
run DOWN the inside of the tube, away from the incoming air?
Shucks, this is way beyond me! But like I said, I didn't claim to have an
answer, just a theory. ;-)
-K
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Neoprene fuel line versus clear plastic
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
>
> | I do not claim to know the answer, but I have a theory. If your
> primer or
> forming
>
> Hi Ken/Gang:
>
> Seems I have had air in the lines since Ultrastar days and Cuyunas.
>
> If air is entering the fuel line, why isn't fuel leaking back out when
> the engine and fuel pump are shut down?
>
> Take care,
>
> john h
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| Subject: | Re: Transporting Mk3 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Aaron Hollingsworth"
<aaron@gamespeak.com>
>
> Hello all.
>
>
> I sold my MK3 and the new owner plans on renting a trailer to take it home
> in. I was going to call Kolb to find out what hardware I need to fold the
> wings and get their recommendation for transport; however, they are closed
> this week. The plane currently has fixed AN hardware, not the quick pins.
I
> have never folded the wings. Isn't there some sort of brace/holder that
goes
> over the tail boom and holds the wings? Any input will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Aaron
>
> Aaron,
The Mk 3 has the wing fold fitting built right into the Boom tube under the
front of the horizontal stabilizers. However, I would recommend removing the
wings completely for traveling.
This eliminates the need for a boom support that you must have with the
wings folded and it also makes the plane a lot easier to handle as a Mk-3
with the wings folded is EXTREAMLY heavy on the tail and hard to handle.
Removing the wings only requires removal of one additional bolt per wing and
allows for a much more securable aircraft when hauling.
Disconnect the aileron and flap push pull control rods, than support the
wing while taking off the lift strut, set the tip down on a pillow and
remove the main spar attatch bolt and the rear spar attatch bolt. Presto you
have a wing ready to stow.
Good luck on your future project and we are sorry to see you leaving
Kolbdom.
Denny Rowe, Mk-3, PA
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| Subject: | Transporting Mk3 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Aaron Hollingsworth" <aaron@gamespeak.com>
Denny,
Thanks for the advice / info. I've loved my Mk3 and can easily see getting
another one sometime when I can afford more than one plane. The new owners
is looking into renting an enclosed trailer for the trip, do you have any
suggestions on how to best store/secure the wings (when off) and the plane
to best avoid shifting during a trailer ride? I hope the trailer has good
tie-down attachments build into the walls.
Aaron
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Denny Rowe
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Transporting Mk3
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Aaron Hollingsworth"
<aaron@gamespeak.com>
>
> Hello all.
>
>
> I sold my MK3 and the new owner plans on renting a trailer to take it home
> in. I was going to call Kolb to find out what hardware I need to fold the
> wings and get their recommendation for transport; however, they are closed
> this week. The plane currently has fixed AN hardware, not the quick pins.
I
> have never folded the wings. Isn't there some sort of brace/holder that
goes
> over the tail boom and holds the wings? Any input will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Aaron
>
> Aaron,
The Mk 3 has the wing fold fitting built right into the Boom tube under the
front of the horizontal stabilizers. However, I would recommend removing the
wings completely for traveling.
This eliminates the need for a boom support that you must have with the
wings folded and it also makes the plane a lot easier to handle as a Mk-3
with the wings folded is EXTREAMLY heavy on the tail and hard to handle.
Removing the wings only requires removal of one additional bolt per wing and
allows for a much more securable aircraft when hauling.
Disconnect the aileron and flap push pull control rods, than support the
wing while taking off the lift strut, set the tip down on a pillow and
remove the main spar attatch bolt and the rear spar attatch bolt. Presto you
have a wing ready to stow.
Good luck on your future project and we are sorry to see you leaving
Kolbdom.
Denny Rowe, Mk-3, PA
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| Subject: | Transporting Mk3 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
Last summer when I blew an engine, I borrowed a big wooden trailer to
transport it on, and we used deck screws and a drill driver to screw some
2x4's into the trailer floor to keep the wheels and tailwheel from moving
around. Then we tied it down snug. We took a pile of old blankets and made
two cushions for one wing under the airplane and tied it down with soft
ropes wrapped with old sheets so they wouldn't mar the paint. The other
wing we carried separately, but if the trailer had a wooden wall or a way
to attach that wing to the wall, we would have used foam rubber for padding
and tied it to one wall. You can buy a lot of foam rubber and use up a
bunch of old blankets and bed spreads cheaper than you can refinish a wing.
If you know someone that works in a nursing home or around a hospital, they
can't reuse those waffle cushioned foam bed pads that they use because of
health regs. If you know someone that can set aside the ones where the
patient wasn't incontinent.... they are handy. I have a friend who is
building his own recording studio and wanted to soundproof it, he had about
300 of those things, all of them clean, un-peed on, and used once.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
do not archive
At 09:09 PM 4/12/04 -0600, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Aaron Hollingsworth" <aaron@gamespeak.com>
>
>Denny,
>
>Thanks for the advice / info. I've loved my Mk3 and can easily see getting
>another one sometime when I can afford more than one plane. The new owners
>is looking into renting an enclosed trailer for the trip, do you have any
>suggestions on how to best store/secure the wings (when off) and the plane
>to best avoid shifting during a trailer ride? I hope the trailer has good
>tie-down attachments build into the walls.
>
>Aaron
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Denny Rowe
>To: kolb-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Transporting Mk3
>
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net>
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Aaron Hollingsworth"
><aaron@gamespeak.com>
> >
> > Hello all.
> >
> >
> > I sold my MK3 and the new owner plans on renting a trailer to take it home
> > in. I was going to call Kolb to find out what hardware I need to fold the
> > wings and get their recommendation for transport; however, they are closed
> > this week. The plane currently has fixed AN hardware, not the quick pins.
>I
> > have never folded the wings. Isn't there some sort of brace/holder that
>goes
> > over the tail boom and holds the wings? Any input will be greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> >
> > Aaron
> >
> > Aaron,
>The Mk 3 has the wing fold fitting built right into the Boom tube under the
>front of the horizontal stabilizers. However, I would recommend removing the
>wings completely for traveling.
>This eliminates the need for a boom support that you must have with the
>wings folded and it also makes the plane a lot easier to handle as a Mk-3
>with the wings folded is EXTREAMLY heavy on the tail and hard to handle.
>Removing the wings only requires removal of one additional bolt per wing and
>allows for a much more securable aircraft when hauling.
>Disconnect the aileron and flap push pull control rods, than support the
>wing while taking off the lift strut, set the tip down on a pillow and
>remove the main spar attatch bolt and the rear spar attatch bolt. Presto you
>have a wing ready to stow.
>Good luck on your future project and we are sorry to see you leaving
>Kolbdom.
>
>Denny Rowe, Mk-3, PA
>
>
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