---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 06/10/04: 14 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:25 AM - MV Trip (Doug Lawton) 2. 05:36 AM - Re: MV Trip (John Hauck) 3. 06:09 AM - Re: Firestar II Fuselage Cage (Bruce Harrison) 4. 06:16 AM - Re: MV Trip () 5. 06:41 AM - eBay item 2481249564 (Bob Bean) 6. 06:53 AM - Re:503 vs. real engines (Richard Pike) 7. 07:30 AM - Re: MV Trip (Larry Bourne) 8. 07:34 AM - Re: Firestar II Fuselage Cage (HShack@aol.com) 9. 03:42 PM - N680JT Air Worthy (James and Cathy Tripp) 10. 03:50 PM - Re: N680JT Air Worthy (dama) 11. 04:49 PM - Re: N680JT Air Worthy (Duncan McBride) 12. 05:14 PM - Re: N680JT Air Worthy (Kirk Smith) 13. 05:47 PM - Re: N680JT Air Worthy (Bob Bean) 14. 06:27 PM - Re: N680JT Air Worthy (John Hauck) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:25:10 AM PST US From: "Doug Lawton" Subject: Kolb-List: MV Trip --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Doug Lawton" John, Thanks for posting those beautiful pictures of your flying adventure to and from MV. That is truly some gorgeous scenery and reminds us of how lucky we are to live in such a wonderful country in spite of it's faults. It looks as though there is a lot of "rough" terrain between AL and MV. Do you always leave yourself "an out" for an emergency landing in the case of an engine failure when flying over all of that "tiger country"? Or do I just need to replace my little 2 stroke 503 with a "real" engine and stop worrying about it? ; ) The photos around Sandia Peak were of particular interest to me. I flew hang gliders off the peak many years ago so it brought back good memories of that area. Looking forward to your photos of the Big trip to Alaska. Fly Safely, Doug Lawton NE Georgia & Whitwell TN Matthews Field & Gliderport ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:36:55 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MV Trip --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" MV. Do | you always leave yourself "an out" for an emergency landing in the case of | an engine failure when flying over all of that "tiger country"? Or do I | just need to replace my little 2 stroke 503 with a "real" engine and stop | worrying about it? | Doug Lawton Doug/All: A four stroke seems to help somewhat. john h DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:09:34 AM PST US From: "Bruce Harrison" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar II Fuselage Cage --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrison" I am amazed you got it for that price. We bought one a few years ago and I still have the invoice for a lot more than that. Maybe it was because we got the whole kit #2? Not sure. >From: HShack@aol.com >Reply-To: kolb-list@matronics.com >To: kolb-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar II Fuselage Cage >Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 19:25:00 EDT > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com > >In a message dated 6/8/2004 1:00:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, >firestarii@hotmail.com writes: >$3500 plus shipping approx. > > > >From: HShack@aol.com > >Reply-To: kolb-list@matronics.com > >To: kolb-list@matronics.com > >Subject: Kolb-List: Firestar II Fuselage Cage > >Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 23:41:36 EDT > > > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com > > > >Does anyone know the approx. price for a new one [just in case repairing > >the > >old one doesn't pan out]? > > > >Howard Shackleford > >FS II > >SC >After careful consideration, I ordered a new cage [$2500 plus freight] & >some other goodies from TNK today. Also will have the damaged cage fixed >if the >welder thinks it's a go. > >Howard Shackleford >FS II >SC > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:16:13 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MV Trip From: --> Kolb-List message posted by: -- "John Hauck" wrote: Doug/All: A four stroke seems to help somewhat. john h DO NOT ARCHIVE John H and others, Looking at those pics, a helicopter rescue would be the only way out in some those places in the even of an engine failure. I haven't been keeping up on the list that much lately, but didn't John Jung fly his 503 into MV? Now that is a great accomplishment! Were there any other 2-strokers that flew many miles to get there? Ralph Original Firestar ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:41:31 AM PST US From: Bob Bean Subject: Kolb-List: eBay item 2481249564 --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean This looks like a decent deal....although it says "rotax" in the ad, I don't think it is included. -BB do not archive http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2481249564&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:53:24 AM PST US From: Richard Pike Subject: Kolb-List: Re:503 vs. real engines --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike For those that have an aircraft too small for the 912, here's something to ponder: talked to Chuck Slusarczyk, designer of the CGS Hawk at the indoor model meet in Johnson City last week, and he was very happy with the results of the HKS engine, and it's reliability. Thought it was an excellent unit and quite bulletproof. Said it made a bit more power than a 503, but not as much as a 582. Just for what it's worth... Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) do not archive At 07:22 AM 6/10/2004 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Doug Lawton" > >John, > >Thanks for posting those beautiful pictures of your flying adventure to and >from MV. That is truly some gorgeous scenery and reminds us of how lucky we >are to live in such a wonderful country in spite of it's faults. > >It looks as though there is a lot of "rough" terrain between AL and MV. Do >you always leave yourself "an out" for an emergency landing in the case of >an engine failure when flying over all of that "tiger country"? Or do I >just need to replace my little 2 stroke 503 with a "real" engine and stop >worrying about it? ; >) > >The photos around Sandia Peak were of particular interest to me. I flew >hang gliders off the peak many years ago so it brought back good memories of >that area. > >Looking forward to your photos of the Big trip to Alaska. > >Fly Safely, > >Doug Lawton >NE Georgia & Whitwell TN >Matthews Field & Gliderport > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 07:30:13 AM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MV Trip --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" No, John trailered his FireStar into MV, then demonstrated extreme climb capability with it. See my webpage. Lar. Do not Archive. Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Building Kolb Mk III N78LB Vamoose www.gogittum.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MV Trip > John H and others, > > Looking at those pics, a helicopter rescue would be the only way out in some those places in the even of an engine failure. > > I haven't been keeping up on the list that much lately, but didn't John Jung fly his 503 into MV? Now that is a great accomplishment! > > Were there any other 2-strokers that flew many miles to get there? > > Ralph > Original Firestar > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:34:39 AM PST US From: HShack@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar II Fuselage Cage --> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com In a message dated 6/10/2004 9:10:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, firestarii@hotmail.com writes: I am amazed you got it for that price. We bought one a few years ago and I still have the invoice for a lot more than that. Maybe it was because we got the whole kit #2? Not sure. I did have to also buy the stick & "U" joint, axle sockets, & I already had new gear legs... Howard Shackleford FS II SC ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 03:42:08 PM PST US From: "James and Cathy Tripp" Subject: Kolb-List: N680JT Air Worthy --> Kolb-List message posted by: "James and Cathy Tripp" Listers, Another milestone reached today. The DAR signed my off my FS and issues the airworthiness certificate. He said everything looked great, no problems. Many thanks to all those who helped with ideas and suggestions over the last 21 months of building, especially John Hauck who made several visits to my workshop to make sure I was doing things right. Many of you made contributions to my success without even knowing it starting as far back as 1996. Web sites of Ben Ransom, Will Uribe, and Kip Laurie were great motivators. Thanks again. James Tripp, FSII DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 03:50:47 PM PST US From: "dama" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: N680JT Air Worthy --> Kolb-List message posted by: "dama" Great job, James! Kip http://www.springeraviation.net/ DO NOT ARCHIVE ----- Original Message ----- From: "James and Cathy Tripp" Subject: Kolb-List: N680JT Air Worthy > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "James and Cathy Tripp" > > Listers, > Another milestone reached today. The DAR signed my off my FS and issues the airworthiness certificate. He said everything looked great, no problems. Many thanks to all those who helped with ideas and suggestions over the last 21 months of building, especially John Hauck who made several visits to my workshop to make sure I was doing things right. Many of you made contributions to my success without even knowing it starting as far back as 1996. Web sites of Ben Ransom, Will Uribe, and Kip Laurie were great motivators. Thanks again. > > James Tripp, FSII > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 04:49:13 PM PST US From: "Duncan McBride" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: N680JT Air Worthy --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Duncan McBride" Hey, well done. Congratulations. It's the best part of the list, to hear about new planes getting certified and flown. Probably don't need to tell you to be careful - let us know how she flies. Regards, Duncan McBride Mark III, 319DM ----- Original Message ----- From: "James and Cathy Tripp" Subject: Kolb-List: N680JT Air Worthy > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "James and Cathy Tripp" > > Listers, > Another milestone reached today. The DAR signed my off my FS and issues the airworthiness certificate. He said everything looked great, no problems. Many thanks to all those who helped with ideas and suggestions over the last 21 months of building, especially John Hauck who made several visits to my workshop to make sure I was doing things right. Many of you made contributions to my success without even knowing it starting as far back as 1996. Web sites of Ben Ransom, Will Uribe, and Kip Laurie were great motivators. Thanks again. > > James Tripp, FSII > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 05:14:18 PM PST US From: "Kirk Smith" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: N680JT Air Worthy --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" > > Listers, > > Another milestone reached today. The DAR signed my off my FS and issues > the airworthiness certificate. He said everything looked great, no problems. Congratulations!!! Nice to reach goals we set for ourselves. Be careful with your test flights............Kirk Do not archive ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 05:47:43 PM PST US From: Bob Bean Subject: Re: Kolb-List: N680JT Air Worthy --> Kolb-List message posted by: Bob Bean Way to go!...the Kolb Kommunity keeps on growing. Keep us posted . -BB do not archive > >Listers, >Another milestone reached today. The DAR signed my off my FS and issues the airworthiness certificate. >James Tripp, FSII > >DO NOT ARCHIVE > > > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 06:27:31 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: N680JT Air Worthy --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" Hi James/Gang: Was my pleasure to help a little in the construction of your Kolb. Helped me as much as it did you. James inspector, John Bergen, did the inspection on my MKIII 12 years ago. I chatted with him a short time on the phone today after James inspection was complete. We are fortunate to have people like John Bergen, and Lloyd Prost who gave James and me our PVT check rides. Good luck with your new bird. Fly safe and enjoy it. john h DO NOT ARCHIVE issues the airworthiness certificate. He said everything looked great, no problems. | James Tripp, FSII