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1. 06:58 AM - Sun & Fun 2004 (John Hauck)
2. 09:04 AM - Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering (John Willamson)
3. 11:02 AM - For folks attending Monument Valley this year (Jim Clayton)
4. 02:31 PM - q (russkinne)
5. 05:28 PM - Re: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering (Larry Bourne)
6. 06:18 PM - Firestar ribs (Ken Harrison)
7. 06:30 PM - Re: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering (John Willamson)
8. 07:33 PM - Re: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering (Larry Bourne)
9. 07:34 PM - Re: Firestar ribs (Denny Rowe)
10. 07:49 PM - Re: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering (John Hauck)
11. 08:02 PM - Re: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering (wiserguy)
12. 08:09 PM - Re: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering (Larry Bourne)
13. 08:47 PM - Re: Sun & Fun 2004 (John Cooley)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Morning Gang:
The morning I intended to leave was highlighted with a line of
thunderstorms from South Florida well north of my area here in
Alabama.
The following day was much better, although low overcast and some
pretty interesting winds blowing steady anywhere from 15 to 35 mph.
As I was fueling my MK III, loading, and preparing to leave, I had
plenty company from the local residents of Gantt Internaional Airport:
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0001_resize.JPG
I missed the best picture. Just prior to shooting the one above,
about a dozen calves were in a tight semi-circle around the nose of
Miss P'fer, insuring that I loaded and fueled her correctly. They are
always very interested in everything I do, whether getting ready to
fly or bush hogging the airstrip. I have been flying with their help
out of their pasture for 20 years this Summer. This is the cow
pasture I learned to fly fixed wing aircraft, my Kolb Ultrastar.
This shot was 6,000 feet over Perry, Florida. I enjoy flying over
scattered overcast when it consists of these puffy little white
clouds. This was about half way to Lakeland and the first chance to
get out of the turbulence since I took off from home. However, it did
not last long, as the clouds starting closing up ready to trap the
unwary aviator on top.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0002_resize.JPG
A shot of the Gulf of Mexico with some interesting sun beams shining
down on the water.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0006_resize.JPG
Left to right, George Randolf, Richard Swiderski, and John Williamson.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0010_resize.JPG
This is what happens to a guy that flies a Kolb Kolbra from Arlington,
Texas, to Lakeland, Florida, in ten hours and two fuel stops. Glad I
did not have to fly that far that fast or it may have happened to me
too. hehehe
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0011_resize.JPG
Johan and John W taking advantage of the Kolbra's wing for shade and
conversation.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0012_resize.JPG
John W and Johan hashing out those CH 701 building problems.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0013_resize.JPG
Johan fits nicely into John W's Kolbra.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0015_resize.JPG
A very nice sign Kolb Aircraft made up for Miss P'fer. Pretty much
tells her history and achievements during her life span.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0023_resize.JPG
We watched the balloons launch.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0028_resize.JPG
Bryan Melborne, Kolb Company President, and Norm Labhart, part owner
of Kolb Aircraft.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0037_resize.JPG
Dick Rayhill, who flies the Firestar at Lakeland and OSH.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0040_resize.JPG
Helen Melborne, Bryan's wife, manned the Kolb trailer for the duration
of the flyin. She is also responsible for most of the photos that
appear in their advertisements and the web site.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0041_resize.JPG
Travis Brown, Kolb Parts specialist. This is the man that packs and
ships your stuff. If you have a problem, call Travis. He'll get you
fixed up and on your way.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0043_resize.JPG
The flyin has wound down and we are getting ready to head home.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0053_resize.JPG
Sun and Fun started off slow, but gathered a little momentum by the
time the weekend rolled around. The weather and the chance to visit
with old friends and make new ones was great. Hope everyone made it
home safely.
Take care,
john h
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| Subject: | Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Willamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Fellow Kolb Enthusiasts,
The Monument Valley Kolb Gathering is only 23 days away.
It is time for some serious planning (or as serious as we can get).
For logistics reasons, we need to know who is planning on attending and how
many friends or family will be with you.
For the folks that are driving to the Gathering, we need to know who will
bring some extra 5 gallon fuel containers for use by the ones that will be
plane bound.
Please respond to this email by using this email link:
kolbrapilot@comcast.net with "Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering" in the
Subject line.
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 559 hours
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot
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| Subject: | For folks attending Monument Valley this year |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jim Clayton <jspc78@yahoo.com>
Hello everyone,
I have a friend coming with my dad and I to the
Monument Valley fly-in, who is hoping that one of you
fellow attendees will be heading for the Los Angeles
basin or that vicinity afterward (needs to be in LA
Monday noon, or a little after), with adequate
weight-&-balance space in your two-, four- or
more-seater for him to tag along. A departure either
Sunday or early-early Monday would work for him (even
by car, if on Sunday); he's of course fully willing to
share [av]gas expenses etc.
He's an A&P, and has been very helpful with my M3X
project, so you could bend his ear or even put him to
work if you need mechanical assistance. Please let us
know at your first possible convenience, so his gig in
LA later Monday can be confirmed ASAP. If no one is
actually attending from there, but one of you would be
amenable to heading that general direction after the
festivities (an extended air tour you might be
contemplating perhaps?), maybe even to somewhere a bit
north of that area (...the better to rendezvous with
his ground transportation there...), that would be
very greatly appreciated, with appropriate gratitude
and compensation in return. BTW, he won't have more
than 5 lbs. of luggage (we will take his stuff home).
Dad and I will not be leaving MV until Monday sometime
(by car) and home is northern California, so we can't
get him to LA. I didn't think anyone was flying back
that way on Sunday or early Monday, but thought I
could throw it out there just in case.
Thanks, Jim
Jim Clayton
California
Mark-3X, 912ULS, Building
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: russkinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
Kolbers
In re the grizzly-bear studies in Kamchatka where they use a Kolb, look at
http://www.cloudline.org/
I believe poachers killed several of the bears -- a tragedy, but near-always
happens when wildlife becomes "tamelife".
On another note -- anyone flying out of Gaithersburg MD (GAI)? This chap
would like to learn more about Kolbs and ultralights in particular. Could
anyone local please call Greg Schaler at
301 588 5566
Thanks!
Russ Kinne
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| Subject: | Re: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
I'll be driving, but I don't have any 5 gal containers. You bring 'em, I'll
haul 'em. Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Willamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Willamson"
<kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
>
> Fellow Kolb Enthusiasts,
>
> The Monument Valley Kolb Gathering is only 23 days away.
>
> It is time for some serious planning (or as serious as we can get).
>
> For logistics reasons, we need to know who is planning on attending and
how
> many friends or family will be with you.
>
> For the folks that are driving to the Gathering, we need to know who will
> bring some extra 5 gallon fuel containers for use by the ones that will be
> plane bound.
>
> Please respond to this email by using this email link:
> kolbrapilot@comcast.net with "Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering" in the
> Subject line.
>
>
> John Williamson
> Arlington, TX
>
> Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 559 hours
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot
>
> do not archive
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ken Harrison" <kenharrison@onlinexpress.net>
Hello all,
I am new to the list and have started to rebuild an original Firestar.
Several of the ribs will need to be replaced, and I understand you can't buy
rib components anymore. What current production Kolb has a rib most similar
to the original Firestar's. I think this plane was built in the early 90s.
Also, I am considering rebuilding the Rotax 377 on this plane. It has
never been rebuilt and I'm wondering mostly about the crank. Is it like a
certificated aircraft crank that can be reused as long as it's within the
wear limits? What is the best course of action here? (Short of buying a new
503.)
Thanks for any help.
Ken Harrison
Currently sandblasting, straightening 4130, and drilling out rivets.
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| Subject: | Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Willamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
You are on the list.
Will probably take you up on the gas hauling offer.
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 559 hours
http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot
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| Subject: | Re: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Oh, Mercy ! ! ! Seems like I'm always on SOmebody's list. 'Specially my
boss's. Story a' my life, eh ?? Lar. :-) Do
not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Willamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Willamson"
<kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
>
> You are on the list.
>
> Will probably take you up on the gas hauling offer.
>
>
> John Williamson
> Arlington, TX
>
> Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 559 hours
> http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Firestar ribs |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ken Harrison"
<kenharrison@onlinexpress.net>
>
> Hello all,
> I am new to the list and have started to rebuild an original Firestar.
> Several of the ribs will need to be replaced, and I understand you can't
buy
> rib components anymore. What current production Kolb has a rib most
similar
> to the original Firestar's. I think this plane was built in the early
90s.
Ken,
Welcome to the Kolb list.
Its good to hear that a broken Kolb is being reborn. I don't think the
Firestars ribs have changed over the years, just the rib count. newer birds
have seven while older ones have five. You can just go with new Firestar
ribs. Just specify to Kolb which positions the ribs are for as the internal
braces vary to clear the drag struts.
>
> Also, I am considering rebuilding the Rotax 377 on this plane. It has
> never been rebuilt and I'm wondering mostly about the crank. Is it like a
> certificated aircraft crank that can be reused as long as it's within the
> wear limits? What is the best course of action here? (Short of buying a
new
> 503.)
>
Decarbon, replace front and rear crank seals and all gaskets, check rings
and pistons and restore to factory specs as needed. Also change gearbox gear
oil.
If you are uncomfortable doing this work, contact Tom Olenik at
www.buyitsellitfixit (Eastern Ohio) or any other reputable Rotax repair
station. That 377 is a real sweetheart of an engine, as long as you can get
parts for it you are money ahead to keep her in service.
Good Luck with the rebuild and keep us posted on your progress.
Denny Rowe, Mk-3, PA
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| Subject: | Re: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
'Specially my
| boss's. Story a' my life, eh ?? Lar. :-)
John W/Larry/Gang:
Don't worry. Larry will be glad to haul fuel for us. Especially if
he wants to fly. :-)
john h
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| Subject: | Re: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "wiserguy" <wiserguy@comcast.net>
John,
That was a great one! On "OL" Lar, hey Lar whatta ya say?
Bob Dalton
Manteca, CA
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----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
> | Oh, Mercy ! ! ! Seems like I'm always on SOmebody's list.
> 'Specially my
>
> John W/Larry/Gang:
>
> Don't worry. Larry will be glad to haul fuel for us. Especially if
> he wants to fly. :-)
>
> john h
>
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>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Awwww, Man...............that hurts ! ! ! Pore ol' Lar.
Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Monument Valley 2004 Kolb Gathering
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
> | Oh, Mercy ! ! ! Seems like I'm always on SOmebody's list.
> 'Specially my
>
> John W/Larry/Gang:
>
> Don't worry. Larry will be glad to haul fuel for us. Especially if
> he wants to fly. :-)
>
> john h
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Cooley" <johnc@datasync.com>
Hi John H./Gang,
I hope you, John W. and all he other Kolbers had a uneventful and safe
trip home.
Really enjoyed your pictorial account of your Sun & Fun trip. Looks like
you took a mug shot of John W. Be careful at Monument Valley. John W.
will probably be sneaking around with his camera watching you. Also
really like the gulf shot with the sun rays hitting the water.
Do not archive
John Cooley
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Hauck
Subject: Kolb-List: Sun & Fun 2004
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Morning Gang:
The morning I intended to leave was highlighted with a line of
thunderstorms from South Florida well north of my area here in Alabama.
The following day was much better, although low overcast and some pretty
interesting winds blowing steady anywhere from 15 to 35 mph. As I was
fueling my MK III, loading, and preparing to leave, I had plenty company
from the local residents of Gantt Internaional Airport:
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0001_resize.
JPG
I missed the best picture. Just prior to shooting the one above, about
a dozen calves were in a tight semi-circle around the nose of Miss
P'fer, insuring that I loaded and fueled her correctly. They are always
very interested in everything I do, whether getting ready to fly or bush
hogging the airstrip. I have been flying with their help out of their
pasture for 20 years this Summer. This is the cow pasture I learned to
fly fixed wing aircraft, my Kolb Ultrastar.
This shot was 6,000 feet over Perry, Florida. I enjoy flying over
scattered overcast when it consists of these puffy little white clouds.
This was about half way to Lakeland and the first chance to get out of
the turbulence since I took off from home. However, it did not last
long, as the clouds starting closing up ready to trap the unwary aviator
on top.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0002_resize.
JPG
A shot of the Gulf of Mexico with some interesting sun beams shining
down on the water.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0006_resize.
JPG
Left to right, George Randolf, Richard Swiderski, and John Williamson.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0010_resize.
JPG
This is what happens to a guy that flies a Kolb Kolbra from Arlington,
Texas, to Lakeland, Florida, in ten hours and two fuel stops. Glad I
did not have to fly that far that fast or it may have happened to me
too. hehehe
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0011_resize.
JPG
Johan and John W taking advantage of the Kolbra's wing for shade and
conversation.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0012_resize.
JPG
John W and Johan hashing out those CH 701 building problems.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0013_resize.
JPG
Johan fits nicely into John W's Kolbra.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0015_resize.
JPG
A very nice sign Kolb Aircraft made up for Miss P'fer. Pretty much
tells her history and achievements during her life span.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0023_resize.
JPG
We watched the balloons launch.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0028_resize.
JPG
Bryan Melborne, Kolb Company President, and Norm Labhart, part owner of
Kolb Aircraft.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0037_resize.
JPG
Dick Rayhill, who flies the Firestar at Lakeland and OSH.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0040_resize.
JPG
Helen Melborne, Bryan's wife, manned the Kolb trailer for the duration
of the flyin. She is also responsible for most of the photos that
appear in their advertisements and the web site.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0041_resize.
JPG
Travis Brown, Kolb Parts specialist. This is the man that packs and
ships your stuff. If you have a problem, call Travis. He'll get you
fixed up and on your way.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0043_resize.
JPG
The flyin has wound down and we are getting ready to head home.
http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Sun%20and%20Fun%202004/DSCF0053_resize.
JPG
Sun and Fun started off slow, but gathered a little momentum by the time
the weekend rolled around. The weather and the chance to visit with old
friends and make new ones was great. Hope everyone made it home safely.
Take care,
john h
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