Today's Message Index:
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1. 02:13 AM - Wing support (KolbDriver)
2. 04:29 AM - Re: J-3 versus Mk-3 (Fackler, Ken)
3. 06:24 AM - Re: J-3 versus Mk-3 (Denny Rowe)
4. 06:29 AM - Dacron sail-repair tape (Bruce Harrison)
5. 06:58 AM - wings (boyd young)
6. 08:11 AM - Re: wings (John Hauck)
7. 08:15 AM - Firefly CG and W&B (N27SB@aol.com)
8. 08:58 AM - Re: Barrow, Alaska (correction) (Dave & Eve Pelletier)
9. 09:05 AM - wing support (Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com)
10. 09:32 AM - Re: Barrow, Alaska (correction) (John Hauck)
11. 01:12 PM - More 912S SS questions (RD)
12. 01:45 PM - Re: More 912S SS questions (Ian Heritch)
13. 01:49 PM - Re: , comparing engines (Richard Swiderski)
14. 01:56 PM - Re: More 912S SS questions (Dwight.Kottke@hti.htch.com)
15. 02:13 PM - Re: , comparing engines (RD)
16. 02:22 PM - Re: More 912S SS questions (RD)
17. 03:42 PM - q (russkinne)
18. 04:15 PM - Waynes first flight (Paul Petty)
19. 04:54 PM - Re: q (David Carr)
20. 05:02 PM - oil injection problem? (al bumhoffer)
21. 05:18 PM - Re: More 912S SS questions (Thumb)
22. 05:32 PM - Re: q (John Hauck)
23. 05:58 PM - Re: Waynes first flight (bryan green)
24. 06:13 PM - Re: , comparing engines (Richard Swiderski)
25. 06:27 PM - Re: Waynes first flight (robert bean)
26. 06:43 PM - Re: Barrow, Alaska, Part II (wiserguy)
27. 07:01 PM - OF contest (Bob N.)
28. 07:14 PM - Re: Question for the list (Richard Swiderski)
29. 07:41 PM - Re: OF contest (John Hauck)
30. 07:49 PM - Re: OF contest (Bob N.)
31. 08:29 PM - Re: Sprag Clutch (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
32. 08:34 PM - Re: oil injection problem? (James and Cathy Tripp)
33. 09:07 PM - Re: , comparing engines (Larry Bourne)
34. 09:08 PM - Heat (J carter)
35. 11:02 PM - Re: Slingshot repeat offender (Dennis Souder)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "KolbDriver" <KolbDriver@bellsouth.net>
Dave,
Below is a link to some photos of my wing support.
S. Green
Thanks George!
http://gtalexander.home.att.net/kolb_trailer.htm
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| Subject: | Re: J-3 versus Mk-3 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Fackler, Ken" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
Denny, do I understand you have a 2si on your Mark III? What speed do you
get from that and what prop do you use?
-Ken Fackler
Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
Rochester MI
----- Original Message -----
From: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: J-3 versus Mk-3
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net>
>
> Kolbers,
> Put an hour on the Mk-3 last night followed by an hour in my buddies 85hp
Cub.
> Both were great and puttering along at 2150 rpm in the Cub was very
relaxing compared to the 5500 rpm 2SI banter at cruise.
> However, the climb rate and visibility afforded by my Mk-3 is, in the
words of the old Kolb video, (unexcelled).
> Really, the cubs blind spots were mindboggling taxiing and in the air.
Also the front seat was really cramped for my 6 foot frame and my feet did
not fit to well between the rudder pedals and the diagonal braces on the
floor. Man is a Cubs rudder responsive compared to my Mk-3, almost touchy!
> Anyway, I do love J-3s but I am not planning on trading my Kolb any time
soon.
>
> Denny Rowe, Mk-3, 58 hrs.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: J-3 versus Mk-3 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net>
> Denny, do I understand you have a 2si on your Mark III? What speed do you
> get from that and what prop do you use?
>
> -Ken Fackler
> Kolb Mark II / A722KWF
> Rochester MI
>
Ken,
Yes, I run a 2SI 690L-70, I have a 68" three blade Powerfin F model prop
that is set to just touch 6200 rpm at full power level flight. I seem to get
90mph in cool dry air but lately have only been getting a little over 82
mph, I am thinking its a humidity thing as I have been a little down on peak
rpm lately.
My biggest complaint with the 2SI so far is that it spits too much fuel back
through the air filters, and the Bing carbs also seem to dribble fuel out
the vents so you wind up with two cycle oil all over the engine and tail. I
have a few ideas I want to try to eliminate this but have had too little
time to work on the plane this year.
Also, with the prop pitched like it is, it limits my take off and climb RPMs
to 5700, thus solo climb is around 1000fpm and climb with two 195 pounders
and 10 gallons of fuel is 600fpm at 50mph. Back when I had a little less
pitch in the prop I was getting 200 fpm better climb across the board. I
decided to trade off some climb in order to reduce the midrange EGTs by
increasing the prop load on the engine. This has worked great and I now have
58hrs on the engine and airframe and am pretty happy with it.
Sorry for the long winded reply,
Denny Rowe, Mk-3, N616DR
PS: I am pretty sure a narrower cord propeller would give me higher speeds,
Powerfin is supposed to be developing a tapered blade and if I stick with
this engine, I may try a set of those blades in the furure.
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| Subject: | Dacron sail-repair tape |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrison" <firestarii@hotmail.com>
Does this have its own adhesive, or do you poly-tak it to the wing?
>From: "David Paule" <dpaule@frii.com>
>Reply-To: kolb-list@matronics.com
>To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Kolb-List: Re: bookbinding tape
>Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 10:08:28 -0600
>
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "David Paule" <dpaule@frii.com>
>
>I just ordered two rolls of dacron sail-repair tape from APS, (800)
>729-9767, for $4.15 each. They are 2" x 15'.
>
>APS is a sailboat supply shop.
>
>Dave Paule
>Boulder, CO
>FS II that I haven't flown yet
>and yes, a sailboat, too.
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "boyd young" <by0ung@brigham.net>
<<<<<<<<<
Your Thunderbird could hardly be called a MKIII, with the drastic
changes made to the wings. Will be interesting to compare performance
between your wing and a standard MKIII wing.>>>>>>>>>>
i am trying to remember..... it seems that someone was going to raise the leading
edge of their wing.... is this the plane with this wing mod?
boyd
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
raise the leading edge of their wing.... is this the plane with this
wing mod?
|
| boyd
Hi Boyd/All:
The wing is Woody's. Do not know if he changed incidence or not, but
he did do a drastic change of the airfoil, and I believe the bow tips.
IIRC Woody's rib profile is very thick and blunt at the forward
section.
We are still waiting on a comprehensive report of its performance with
the direct drive Jabiru.
Take care,
john h
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| Subject: | Firefly CG and W&B |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: N27SB@aol.com
Sorry to bring this whole weight and balance thing up again but,
I am building my own Firefly to mount on straight floats and I am interested
in anything anyone has to say about the ACTUAL location of their CG on a
stock Firefly. That is to say, CG positon when AC is normally loaded and at normal
flight attitude. If I can get a range of examples of what is currently flying
out there I can come up with a configuration that will help everyone. It
would also be help[full to know what the wing INCIDENCE is in relationship TO THE
TAIL BOOM OR OTHER COMMON REFERENCE POINT.
Steve Boetto
part 103 legal Firefly on floats
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| Subject: | Re: Barrow, Alaska (correction) |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dave & Eve Pelletier" <pelletier@cableone.net>
John,
Thanks for sharing your dream trip #2 with us. I enjoyed "riding" with
you. See ya at ?????
AzDave
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----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Barrow, Alaska (correction)
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
>
> and
>
> Hi All:
>
> The sentence above does not make much sense. It should have read:
>
> "Maybe this will give some of you, who doubt or do not understand, the
> reasons I have modified my MK III to handle more weight and operate
> off field environments that would put a standard MK III on its nose."
>
> Hope this explains a little better what I was trying to say.
>
> Thanks,
>
> john h
>
>
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08/24/2004 12:05:25 PM
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com
Az Dave et al:
I leave my wings attached and folded back on the pins during trailer trips.
For extra support, I use two tie-down straps for each wing. One goes
through the wing strut attachment point (with pin in place, but no strut
obviously) and then up and around a few of the square tubing members that
support the ceiling of the trailer. The second goes around the wing fold
attachment pins and then up and around two or three of the ceiling
supports. I also use tiedowns in the same way as above to secure the
aileron and flap horns and stop the control surfaces from moving around
during transport.
With the heavy duty PVC saddle supporting the fuselage tube and tiedowns
providing additional support for the wings, I havent had any travel
problems. I do check everything a few miles after starting out and at
every gas stop to make sure all is well. Keep a few rags and some duct
tape handy to fix anything that can rub together.
let me know if you need further info
best regards
Erich Weaver
The MV troublemaker
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| Subject: | Re: Barrow, Alaska (correction) |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
"riding" with
| you. See ya at ?????
|
| AzDave
AzDave/All:
Looks like about a month until Kolb Homecoming.
The announcement was on the Kolb web page yesterday.
Be nice to see some of our western and southwestern friends a Chesnut
Air Foundation.
You all are more than welcome for the short share of about one hour of
a 48 day adventure. I started getting pics together for the
Whitefish, MT, to Kluane Lake, YT, portion of the flight. By the time
I got about 75% of pics uploaded I had filled up my 20 mb index page.
Amazing how much space and how time intensive it is to try and put
something this simple together.
George Alexander offered to do a web page for me if I would slow down
long enough to get started on it. George, I am seriously thinking of
some help. Would be very nice to have a professional web site to
share the 2004 Alaska Flight.
Got to go. My airplane is still sitting on two flat tires. Can not
do any work on it until I get the new tubes and get it rolling again.
I have a new Maule Tundra 8" pneumatic tailwheel (could have used this
in Alaska and Canada). Of course, two new tubes in both mains.
Haven't been able to change oil and filter. Probably time for new
spark plugs too. Then, after gunking the engine, Miss P'fer needs a
good bath, inside and out. There is never any end to all the chores
that need to be done at hauck's holler.
Take care,
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | More 912S SS questions |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "RD" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net>
Greetings,
The first check is in the mail, and the second will be going off whenever
TNK can get ready to build my cage. I'm spending a bit of time looking at
engines, and the number one choice is probably the 912S.
First questions- Does anyone know if a SS with a 912S will roll through a
standard garage door? My SS with the 503 would just fit, but the oil inj
tank, and BRS had to be removed. It seems like the 912S should be a little
shorter since the pistons stick out to the sides, but it looks like it's
about an inch taller. It also looks like it probably sits a little higher
on the plane too, so perhaps the total height is more than an inch taller
than the 503 was.
Speaking of height, a 3 blade prop will also add some height problems. The
Powerfin sight lists a 2 blade, 72 inch prop for the 912S, as well as 3 and
4 blade options in shorter lengths. Second question- What's the longest
prop that can be used with the 912S on a SS? I'd like to stay with a
2-blade if possible, especially if it means the diff between being able to
roll it in and out of the garage.
3rd question- Has anyone got insurance on their SlingShot, or any other Kolb
for that matter. So far, my insurance agent isn't sure he'll be able to get
anyone to underwrite it. All I really need is liability, primarily because
it's required by the county for their hanger lease.
Thanks,
Rusty (engine scheming has begun)
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| Subject: | Re: More 912S SS questions |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ian Heritch" <iheritch@satx.rr.com>
My SS w/912 fit through the garage door sans the 3 blade prop.
The EAA insurance through Falcon (866-647-4EAA) will happily insure your SS.
Last year I paid $1,730 for $45,000 all risk basis, plus $1,000,000
liability. This year I am lowering the limit to $35,000 but have yet to
receive the quote.
Ian Heritch
----- Original Message -----
From: "RD" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: More 912S SS questions
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "RD" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net>
>
> Greetings,
>
> The first check is in the mail, and the second will be going off whenever
> TNK can get ready to build my cage. I'm spending a bit of time looking at
> engines, and the number one choice is probably the 912S.
>
> First questions- Does anyone know if a SS with a 912S will roll through a
> standard garage door? My SS with the 503 would just fit, but the oil inj
> tank, and BRS had to be removed. It seems like the 912S should be a
> little
> shorter since the pistons stick out to the sides, but it looks like it's
> about an inch taller. It also looks like it probably sits a little higher
> on the plane too, so perhaps the total height is more than an inch taller
> than the 503 was.
>
> Speaking of height, a 3 blade prop will also add some height problems.
> The
> Powerfin sight lists a 2 blade, 72 inch prop for the 912S, as well as 3
> and
> 4 blade options in shorter lengths. Second question- What's the longest
> prop that can be used with the 912S on a SS? I'd like to stay with a
> 2-blade if possible, especially if it means the diff between being able to
> roll it in and out of the garage.
>
> 3rd question- Has anyone got insurance on their SlingShot, or any other
> Kolb
> for that matter. So far, my insurance agent isn't sure he'll be able to
> get
> anyone to underwrite it. All I really need is liability, primarily
> because
> it's required by the county for their hanger lease.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Rusty (engine scheming has begun)
>
>
>
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| Subject: | , comparing engines |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" <swiderski@isp.com>
Rick & All,
I've seen several redrives come out with sprag clutches initially &
all that I know of, failed. I might be wrong, but it seems I read that
sprags are not well suited for vibrational dampening, they need to be way
over designed & become too heavy, or else they are short lived.
My redrive came in Sunday & it competes for space with my custom oil
pan. Oh well, such is life in the experimental lane.
Richard Swiderski
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
.......They are also working on a sprag clutch which should make the engine
much smoother. The sprag clutch is something they started on to smooth out
the two cylinder VW reduction drive engines.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
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| Subject: | Re: More 912S SS questions |
03:56:02 PM,
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Dwight.Kottke@hti.htch.com
3rd question- Has anyone got insurance on their SlingShot, or any other
Kolb
for that matter. So far, my insurance agent isn't sure he'll be able to
get
anyone to underwrite it. All I really need is liability, primarily
because
it's required by the county for their hanger lease.
RD, I have my Firestar insured with USUA they have a great insurance
package for their members. Check them out.
Dwight Kottke
The Flying Farmer
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| Subject: | , comparing engines |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "RD" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net>
My redrive came in Sunday & it competes for space with my custom oil pan.
Oh well, such is life in the experimental lane.
Richard Swiderski
Sure would be embarrassing if I built a whole new SS, and had it flying
before you got your engine finished :-)
Just kidding of course. I know the pain involved, as I've spent the last
couple years in a similar predicament.
Cheers,
Rusty
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| Subject: | More 912S SS questions |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "RD" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net>
My SS w/912 fit through the garage door sans the 3 blade prop.
The EAA insurance through Falcon (866-647-4EAA) will happily insure your SS.
----------------------
Thanks Ian (and also Dwight) for the insurance comments. I had full
insurance on my original SS, so I figured it was possible. Insuring my
rotary powered RV-3B was tough, but Scott "SkySmith" eventually got me taken
care of. I take every opportunity to recommend him because of the effort he
put into getting my rotary engine approved. Heck, a 912 should be easy :-)
Also great to hear that the 912 will fit through the door. Is anyone
running a 2 blade prop on their 912S? As I mentioned, Powerfin lists a 2
blade, 72" prop, which would solve the door issue. Ian, can you measure and
see if a 72" prop will fit without hitting the tube?
Thanks,
Rusty (installing RV-3 butt cooler- tailpipe to direct exhaust aft of my
seat)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: russkinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
David Carr
You say to John H "you are just a kid, and I was born in 1937".
Waaal, 'scuse me for saying so, but IMHO, YOU are "just a kid". (I was born
in 1928! -- and believe it or not, am still flying & boating & such stuff)
But I'm glad to read your kind words about Alaska & the Helmericks.
I never knew them, but of course knew OF them; everybody did. I had a 170
(Cessna) for many years, as did Bud & Constance. I'm delighted to see that
2nd & 3rd generations of Helmericks are still working and living the good
life in AK. I regret never meeting any of them but our schedules just never
did cross.
My flying in the North was mostly in 185's (Cessnas) on ski/wheels, Helio
Couriers do, Cubs on wheels & floats, Norseman on floats, Goose, Widgeon --
floatplanes are really too fragile for salt water operations. And a little
time in Caravans, DC-3, light twins, the usual mix.
The Cessna 170 Ass'n had their convention in Fairbanks a few years ago, but
I couldn't make it. AK is a great state -- I helped count ballots when they
became a State, and it's my favorite place of everywhere I've ever been.
Like everyone else I envy John H his trip -- he did it the way it should be
done. AND well and safely & sensibly too. Good job John!
Russ Kinne, not-yet-Kolber
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| Subject: | Waynes first flight |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Paul Petty" <Lynnp@c-gate.net>
Kolbers,
Wayne Wilson sent me some photos of his first flight and I thought I would share
them with the group.
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/IM001060.JPG
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/IM001061.JPG
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/IM001062.JPG
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/IM001063.JPG
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/IM001064.JPG
Watch out on this one... Some scary looking fellow in it:-)
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/IM001065.JPG
http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/IM001066.JPG
Nice Job Wayne...Congrads
Paul Petty
Building Ms. Dixie
Kolbra/912UL/Warp
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: David Carr <DECarr@direcway.com>
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Hi Russ
You are a certified old fart :-) all right. I had a private pilots single
engine land license for years 1957 in fact still do but have not renewed my
medical for years. In later years I flew right seat in many of the planes
you mentioned including a PBY that was owned by Ontario central airlines
(OCA) We flew it into Great Bear Lake and Coppermine. I was not the copilot,
just a paying customer who new the owners and the pilots. Never did get to
Alaska tho. Now as the Doctor says, I played to hard and put my body away
wet to much and it is falling apart. Eyes are bad and legs are gone so
weight has piled on as eating is about all I have left. I cant even have
more then a beer or two so I eat. I do fly Radio control models and travel
in the winter. I have 40 acres in Wisconsin that I keep looking nice and do
some haying. I have a non maintained 900 foot runway in case anyone gets by.
I used to fly a 1952 Piper tripacer 125 out of 850 grass so should be no
problem for a real plane. Sounds like you were a cessna small plane person.
I was a Piper person and flew most all from J3 to and including Comanches.
Now I watch.
DEC
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: russkinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
David Carr
You say to John H "you are just a kid, and I was born in 1937".
Waaal, 'scuse me for saying so, but IMHO, YOU are "just a kid". (I was born
in 1928! -- and believe it or not, am still flying & boating & such stuff)
But I'm glad to read your kind words about Alaska & the Helmericks.
I never knew them, but of course knew OF them; everybody did. I had a 170
(Cessna) for many years, as did Bud & Constance. I'm delighted to see that
2nd & 3rd generations of Helmericks are still working and living the good
life in AK. I regret never meeting any of them but our schedules just never
did cross.
My flying in the North was mostly in 185's (Cessnas) on ski/wheels, Helio
Couriers do, Cubs on wheels & floats, Norseman on floats, Goose, Widgeon --
floatplanes are really too fragile for salt water operations. And a little
time in Caravans, DC-3, light twins, the usual mix.
The Cessna 170 Ass'n had their convention in Fairbanks a few years ago, but
I couldn't make it. AK is a great state -- I helped count ballots when they
became a State, and it's my favorite place of everywhere I've ever been.
Like everyone else I envy John H his trip -- he did it the way it should be
done. AND well and safely & sensibly too. Good job John!
Russ Kinne, not-yet-Kolber
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| Subject: | oil injection problem? |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: al bumhoffer <abumhoffer@yahoo.com>
I've replaced the oil pump on my 503 DCDI and still
have the same problem, if it is a problem. I bought
the motor used with about 3 hrs on it, and I have test
run it about 1 1/2 hrs. It starts on the 1st pull and
runs strong with great temps. This is the 1st motor
I've had with oil injection. I can see oil spurting
into the lines exiting the pump, but the lines to the
carbs never fill completly. Is this normal? I have
tried advancing the lever to speed up the pump as
someone on the list suggested, but still they do not
fill up. I have been using premix 50 to 1 as a backup
but have not fouled any plugs either, so it makes me
wonder if it is pumping enough oil. I hate to
eliminate the pump and go premix as some have done,
but I don't trust running straight gas yet either.
Any suggestions? Should I contact Tom Olenik? CPS?
There is no one close by in our area that has
experience with UL engines.
Al Bumhoffer, Elkton, MI
FirestarII, Tail done,one wing on, with wing
fold fittings and gap seal to go.
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| Subject: | Re: More 912S SS questions |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Thumb" <Bill-Jo@prodigy.net>
I also have ins with USUA. Bill Futrell MKXtra 912
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From: <Dwight.Kottke@hti.htch.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: More 912S SS questions
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Dwight.Kottke@hti.htch.com
>
> 3rd question- Has anyone got insurance on their SlingShot, or any other
> Kolb
> for that matter. So far, my insurance agent isn't sure he'll be able to
> get
> anyone to underwrite it. All I really need is liability, primarily
> because
> it's required by the county for their hanger lease.
>
>
> RD, I have my Firestar insured with USUA they have a great insurance
> package for their members. Check them out.
>
>
> Dwight Kottke
> The Flying Farmer
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
should be
| done. AND well and safely & sensibly too. Good job John!
| Russ Kinne, not-yet-Kolber
Hi Russ/All:
Thanks.
I don't mind being called a 65 year old kid.
Am extremely grateful I can still do what I do. I'd get bored pretty
quick if I couldn't.
Ya'll carry on about who's the oldest and my buddy the Grey Baron will
come in here and put you all down. :-)
Take care,
john h
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| Subject: | Re: Waynes first flight |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
> Kolbers,
> Wayne Wilson sent me some photos of his first flight and I thought I would
share them with the group.
Nice looking plane wayne that's just the frist of many fine flights
you'll get from her. Do not archive.
Bryan Green Elgin SC
Firestar I 19LBG 377 BRS
>
>
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| Subject: | , comparing engines |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" <swiderski@isp.com>
Now I know how poor old Big Far feels!
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: , comparing engines
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "RD" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net>
My redrive came in Sunday & it competes for space with my custom oil pan.
Oh well, such is life in the experimental lane.
Richard Swiderski
Sure would be embarrassing if I built a whole new SS, and had it flying
before you got your engine finished :-)
Cheers,
Rusty
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| Subject: | Re: Waynes first flight |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
On 24, Aug 2004, at 7:16 PM, Paul Petty wrote:
> Kolbers,
> Wayne Wilson sent me some photos of his first flight and I thought I
> would share them with the group.
>
Real pretty airplane Wayne, that strip looked inviting too. -BB do
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| Subject: | Re: Barrow, Alaska, Part II |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "wiserguy" <wiserguy@comcast.net>
John,
Thanks for sharing your pictures of Alaska, you did a great job of sharing
your journey with us all and your pics are fantastic. I hope some day to
have the opportunity to do the same when it becomes possible for me to do
so. I'm so dang proud of you, you inspire me to the utmost! Looking forward
to more pics, take your time so you will not burn yourself out doing it. We
will wait!
your friend
Bob Dalton
Manteca, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Barrow, Alaska, Part II
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
> Sorry folks. Hit the dad gummed wrong button and sent the first part
> of this msg out before I was finished.
>
> Continuing my flight north up the beach, that is a hunting village on
> the spit way out there.
>
> http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Alaska%202004/015.jpg
>
> Hunting camp.
>
> http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Alaska%202004/016.jpg
>
> Same up close.
>
> http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Alaska%202004/017.jpg
>
> Out at the end of this spit is the northern most point of the North
> American Continent, Point Barrow, Alaska.
>
> http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Alaska%202004/019.jpg
>
> Check it out gang. I am a long way from Titus, Alabama. Shot this
> one about two or three miles north of Point Barrow, Alaska, out over
> the Arctic Ocean. You can see I have already burned up 43 miles worth
> of fuel before. Heading is 099 deg and I am heading east for the
> Helmerick's.
>
> http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Alaska%202004/020.jpg
>
> I took a similar shot of Point Barrow from the north three years ago.
> This is the turn around point to head back home to Alabama.
>
> http://home.elmore.rr.com/jhauck/Alaska%202004/022.jpg
>
> BTW: I made it back to Helmerick's that night. It was late when I
> got there, but Teena Helmericks fixed me some left over caribou stew
> and a couple cups of hot coffee.
>
> Take care,
>
> john h
> Titus, Alabama
> Mark III
> N101AB
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net>
When I go to Wal*Mart fer many hundred$ drugs, they always ask for my
birthdate. I say, '8/31/23, with any luck. " You know when yer over the
hill when you get carded fer Lipitor! Some many years back an faa guy
told me my license number must be false---wasn't SSN.
Bob N. aka The Grey Baron
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| Subject: | Question for the list |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" <swiderski@isp.com>
Hey George,
Is it a "wrap" yet? ... Richard Swiderski
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: GeoR38@aol.com
In preparation to "shrink wrap" my firestar for the tow from Ohio to Fla.
the
question came up of which type of wrap do I want ....the "stretch" wrap or
the "shrink" wrap.
Some of you on the list have used this procedure for transporting in the
past. Do you recall which type you used? Both I guess are clear plastic.
George Randolph
Firestar driver from The Villages
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
I say, '8/31/23, with any luck.
| Bob N. aka The Grey Baron
Hey Bob:
Did they have airplanes back then?
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." <ronoy@shentel.net>
No, John--they wuz Aeroplanes then. nyah, nyah
Bob N.
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| Subject: | Re: Sprag Clutch |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
Richard/All
I certainly have my hopes up but I don't want to trade a silky smooth engine
for a reliability problem. The vibration isn't bad, just not as smooth as a
direct drive engine and certainly not as smooth as a free revving engine.
Steve Bennet at Great Plains Aircraft was telling me at Oshkosh that one of
his customers put a sprag clutch on his 2 cylinder VW and has had great
success. There is company called Aerowing that is working on a sprag clutch
that also serves as a 3 inch prop extension for Rotax pattern prop hubs.
Also seems like there is a least one of the Subaru PSRU manufactures that
uses a sprag clutch. The Valley guys seem to confident they can make it
work, we will see. If they were that bad seems like all those people
wouldn't spend all that time and money to make it work.
Valley Engineering tells me that their wood props (they own the Culver Prop
company) run real smooth on their VW redrives and has offered to "give me"
one to try out. If this doesn't pan out I will take them up on it.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Swiderski" <swiderski@isp.com>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: , comparing engines
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" <swiderski@isp.com>
>
> Rick & All,
>
> I've seen several redrives come out with sprag clutches initially
&
> all that I know of, failed. I might be wrong, but it seems I read that
> sprags are not well suited for vibrational dampening, they need to be way
> over designed & become too heavy, or else they are short lived.
> My redrive came in Sunday & it competes for space with my custom
oil
> pan. Oh well, such is life in the experimental lane.
>
> Richard Swiderski
>
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
>
> .......They are also working on a sprag clutch which should make the
engine
> much smoother. The sprag clutch is something they started on to smooth
out
> the two cylinder VW reduction drive engines.
>
> Rick Neilsen
> Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: oil injection problem? |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "James and Cathy Tripp" <jtripp@elmore.rr.com>
Al,
I don't have any problems with my 503 oil injection set up. Probably a dumb
question but did you open the bleed screw to let the air out? That's about
the only thing I can think of that would prevent it from pumping properly.
James Tripp, FSII
----- Original Message -----
From: "al bumhoffer" <abumhoffer@yahoo.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: oil injection problem?
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: al bumhoffer <abumhoffer@yahoo.com>
>
> I've replaced the oil pump on my 503 DCDI and still
> have the same problem, if it is a problem. I bought
> the motor used with about 3 hrs on it, and I have test
> run it about 1 1/2 hrs. It starts on the 1st pull and
> runs strong with great temps. This is the 1st motor
> I've had with oil injection. I can see oil spurting
> into the lines exiting the pump, but the lines to the
> carbs never fill completly. Is this normal? I have
> tried advancing the lever to speed up the pump as
> someone on the list suggested, but still they do not
> fill up. I have been using premix 50 to 1 as a backup
> but have not fouled any plugs either, so it makes me
> wonder if it is pumping enough oil. I hate to
> eliminate the pump and go premix as some have done,
> but I don't trust running straight gas yet either.
> Any suggestions? Should I contact Tom Olenik? CPS?
> There is no one close by in our area that has
> experience with UL engines.
>
> Al Bumhoffer, Elkton, MI
> FirestarII, Tail done,one wing on, with wing
> fold fittings and gap seal to go.
>
>
> Do Not Archive
>
>
> _______________________________
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: , comparing engines |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Yah..............pore ol' Lar. (I'm glad you didn't put a "T" after that
name) :-) Donot Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Swiderski" <swiderski@isp.com>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: , comparing engines
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" <swiderski@isp.com>
>
> Now I know how poor old Big Far feels!
>
>
> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: , comparing engines
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "RD" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net>
>
> My redrive came in Sunday & it competes for space with my custom oil pan.
> Oh well, such is life in the experimental lane.
>
> Richard Swiderski
>
>
> Sure would be embarrassing if I built a whole new SS, and had it flying
> before you got your engine finished :-)
>
> Cheers,
> Rusty
>
> do not archive
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "J carter" <cartejy@mtn-state.com>
I have a very nice KXP 503 ....in East Central Ohio...any tips on how to get some
heat in it for winter..it gets cold here in Ohio..any ideas ...as I get older
my feet will get cold::rains in the summer most time...real cold in the winter
just 70 miles downwind from lake erie at East Liverpool. thanks for any tips
Jay Carter
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| Subject: | Re: Slingshot repeat offender |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dennis Souder" <flykolb@pa.net>
----- Original Message -----
From: "RD" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Slingshot repeat offender
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "RD" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net>
>
> Well, it's official. I just ordered another SS kit a few minutes ago, so
it
> looks like I get to build another one :-)
>
> As some of you know, I build the first SS that Kolb sold (SS-003), and
> eventually sold it to Richard when I felt the need for speed, and built an
> RV-8. After a couple RV's (keeping my current rotary powered RV-3), I
> decided that I still wanted something slower, for local flying. The RV is
> great for speed and power, but just not the best choice for local
cruising.
>
>
> First, I bought an Airbike project, and have everything I need to finish
the
> airframe, but I finally decided that I just didn't want to build the wood
> wings, and probably didn't want something that open. It's for sale if
anyone
> wants it.
>
> I've recently considered virtually everything available, and I just kept
> coming back to the SS. The Kolbra was tempting, but I just don't need a
full
> rear seat. I also like the extra performance of the SS, along with the
> ability to use any engine, from the 503 to a 912ULS. The plane is more
> compact, so it will fit in the hanger better, and the airframe is strong
as
> an ox. The engine choice is undecided, aside from not planning to use a
> 2-stroke. The current thoughts are the HKS, 912ULS (John Hauck's personal
> favorite), or perhaps a single rotor Mazda concoction (trying hard to
> resist). Plenty of time to decide.
>
> Cheers,
> Rusty (new builder again)
>
>
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