---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 09/03/04: 30 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:55 AM - Re: TNK Homecoming 2004 (KolbDriver) 2. 03:38 AM - Re: Maule Tundra Tail Wheel (Airgriff2@aol.com) 3. 04:32 AM - Re: Maule Tundra Tail Wheel (bryan green) 4. 05:35 AM - Re: Database updates... (Thom Riddle) 5. 05:45 AM - Re: biceps (Thom Riddle) 6. 06:05 AM - Re: Database updates... (jerb) 7. 06:13 AM - Re: Database updates... (jerb) 8. 06:26 AM - Re: biceps (jerb) 9. 06:50 AM - Re: Database updates... (John Hauck) 10. 07:16 AM - Re: biceps (Richard Pike) 11. 07:16 AM - Re: Frances, Here we go again (N27SB@aol.com) 12. 07:20 AM - Re: Frances, Here we go again (N27SB@aol.com) 13. 07:22 AM - Cruise with 377 (bryan green) 14. 07:40 AM - Diamonds...? (Beauford) 15. 08:02 AM - Photos from a Kolb (Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious) 16. 08:05 AM - Re: Alaska 2004 Part II (cont) (Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL) 17. 08:13 AM - Re: Maule Tundra Tail Wheel (John Hauck) 18. 08:35 AM - Re: biceps (Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious) 19. 08:41 AM - Re: Photos from a Kolb (John Hauck) 20. 09:31 AM - Coast to Coast flight (Wayne F.Wilson) 21. 09:51 AM - SS engine decision complete :-) (Rusty) 22. 10:47 AM - Re: Re: Alaska 2004 Part III (corrections) (Jim Ballenger) 23. 06:02 PM - Re: SS engine decision complete :-) (Richard Swiderwski) 24. 06:11 PM - Re: alaska aka unsubscribe (Bob N.) 25. 07:07 PM - Re: SS engine decision complete :-) (woody) 26. 07:36 PM - Re: SS engine decision complete :-) (Rusty) 27. 07:45 PM - Geneva, AL ? (Rusty) 28. 08:29 PM - Windmilling Prop (David L. Bigelow) 29. 09:24 PM - Re: Geneva, AL ? (John Hauck) 30. 09:32 PM - Re: Windmilling Prop (John Hauck) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:55:29 AM PST US From: "KolbDriver" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: TNK Homecoming 2004 --> Kolb-List message posted by: "KolbDriver" John and all, I will be passing over Rockwood enroute to TNK but I will not be leaving MMI until about 3 PM . Your departure time from 08A should have you at RKW around noon (or sooner with those darn 912Ss). I look forward to seeing everyone this year at Homecoming 2004. Steven G. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Williamson" Subject: Kolb-List: TNK Homecoming 2004 > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" > > Hello Fellow Kolbers, > > The 2004 Kolb Homecoming (Fly-In) is just 24 days away. > > Basic information is on TNK website. http://www.tnkolbaircraft.com/ > > I talked to Travis this morning about the schedule and the only thing firm > now is that the hands on seminar by Jim and Dondi Miller will be on Saturday > and that they will have dinners on Friday and Saturday. If you have been to > one of the gatherings in the past, you know how much fun it is. If you > haven't been to one, you need to be at this one. > > We have several pilots and planes that are joining up to fly into Chesnut > Knolls Airpark on the 24th. If there is anyone else that would like to join > our gaggle, Please Do. Our initial group will depart Wetumpka, AL (08A) 24 > Sep, hopefully by 0800 hours. We have planned starts at Rome, GA (RMG) and > Rockwood, TN (RKW). If you can join up with us at one of the stops that > would also be great. > > As the date gets closer, we will publish some times that we expect to be at > the refuel stops so you can join in. > > > John Williamson > Arlington, TX > > Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 637 hours > http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot > Zenith CH701 Project > http://home.comcast.net/~stol_airplane > http://www.zenithair.com/bldrlist/profiles/stol_airplane > > do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:38:56 AM PST US From: Airgriff2@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Maule Tundra Tail Wheel --> Kolb-List message posted by: Airgriff2@aol.com HI John, The Maule tailwheel looks great! Is it full swiveling? Also it looks like you have shortened your spring tube which it attaches to? Was the set up very expensive? Also put me down as another who appreciates the photos and info on your flight. Fly Safe Bob Griffin ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:32:26 AM PST US From: "bryan green" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Maule Tundra Tail Wheel --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" > Got the Maule Tundra Tail Wheel installed last night early enough to do a test flight That new wheel looks good on her John. Do not archive. Bryan Green Elgin SC Firestar I 19LBG 377 BRS ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:35:54 AM PST US From: "Thom Riddle" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Database updates... --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Thom Riddle" John H and other early FireStar fliers, Just curious what TAS you guys fly/flew your 377 powered FS's. If I'm in a hurry I typically fly at 5,000 rpm which produces 65 mph IAS which is 60 mph TAS. It can fly a good bit faster but it is uncomfortably loud and thirsty. I average 2.2 gph at this cruise speed. Thom ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:45:45 AM PST US From: "Thom Riddle" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: biceps --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Thom Riddle" Bob, if you want power steering, you need a FireStar which has power steering as standard equipment. It is a two baby finger steering machine and the rudder really works. But that 377 is a gas hog at 2.2gph compared to your 2 gph :-) Thom ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:05:50 AM PST US From: jerb Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Database updates... --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb Aughh, one of those high maintenance relationships....maybe you can use the were going to go to look for a nicer two place two airplane. jerb At 11:43 AM 9/2/04 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "dama" > >Yeah right, that is her idea of a perfect anniversary:) Is there a high-end >diamond dealer in London? That's my only hope... >Kip > >http://www.springeraviation.net/ > >do not archive > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "John Williamson" >To: >Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Database updates... > > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" > > > > > Hi Kip and all, > > > > For those that don't already know, Kip maintains a huge listing of Kolb > > Builders and Fliers. It is only updated when we send him our information. > > This is a great place to find others with our same interest in our area or > > when we head out across this World. The database url is: > > http://www.springeraviation.net/database.html > > > > His home page is located at: > > http://www.springeraviation.net/ > > > > Keep up the great work Kip. > > > > I can't think of a better anniversary present than a flight to London, KY. > > Hope to see you at Rome. > > > > > > John Williamson > > Arlington, TX > > > > Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 637 hours > > http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot > > Zenith CH701 Project > > http://home.comcast.net/~stol_airplane > > http://www.zenithair.com/bldrlist/profiles/stol_airplane > > > > do not archive > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:13:28 AM PST US From: jerb Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Database updates... --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb No George, his head will be on a stick before the mornings over, to coincidental. Better to use the approach of going some where different and same time look for a faster two place traveling airplane. One there maybe get involved with the other folks and there wives and might turn her into wanting to go each year. Might open the door for short trip here and there in the future, women like to travel. jerb At 11:59 AM 9/2/04 -0700, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "George Bass" > >KIP; > >Casually mention to her that you think it >might be nice to spend your anniversary >weekend this year, AWAY from normal >house & home things (that always get in >the way of the celebration, right?). > >Gee, maybe you could find a motel way >out in "LONDON". Who knew there >would be 'some sort of convention' at >the same time, going on there? > >Good Luck, > >George Bass >P. O. Box 770 >Camp Verde, AZ >86322 > >P.S.; I have a good attorney friend if > you require one after the trip. > > >--- > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 06:26:54 AM PST US From: jerb Subject: Re: Kolb-List: biceps --> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb Bob, what you need is an atuo pilot - one can be purchased at most sporting goods stores, hardware, or home building center. You will usually find them in the section that has rope and sraps. Look for things called bungee cords, the one with the cloth covering work very well. Pick a moderate diameter unit and install it with a wrap or two around the control stick and while under moderate tension secure each end to the cage structure with strong ti-wraps or hose clamps. In flight slide it around the stick so one side puts more tension on the stick than the other to keep the plane in level flight - works to over come a slightly heavey wing or stick pressure allowing you to take your hand of the stick to open your water, fold the mao or what ever. jerb At 10:41 PM 9/2/04 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean > >kolb drivers, today being absolutely perfect, I had no excuse to not >aviate >a little. I'll most likely set a record for the longest test period, 50 >hours being >an average year for me. Today I started the transition phase from >concentrating >on getting back down in one piece to actually observing how the airplane >flies. Pitch is fine. Right turns are ok. Left turns require a >little more armstrong >than is enjoyable to come back out of. Like John H. says, the rudder >don't >do squat. Since stick pressure seems close to neutral at straight and >level >I question whether a trim tab would be helpful. I'm seriously >considering >Richard Pike's power steering fix. I'm a really lazy guy and don't >like having >to push on the controls. Suggestions are welcome with the exception of >"Bean, park that thing!, take up a new hobby" >-BB do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 06:50:35 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Database updates... --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" I'm in a hurry I typically fly at 5,000 rpm which produces 65 mph IAS which is 60 mph TAS. It can fly a good bit faster but it is uncomfortably loud and thirsty. I average 2.2 gph at this cruise speed. | | Thom Hi Thom/All: I had one of the first 447 powered original FS's. In fact, Homer would not sell me a 447 with the kit, but shipped the 377 which I had to horse trade with Gerry Olenik, Green Sky, for the 447. Normal cruise rpm for the 447 was 5,800 rpm. Seemed this was the speed the engine and airplane wanted to fly. My FS was heavy, especially when loaded up for long cross country flights. I typically flew around 70 mph indicated. In order to get a more accurate cruise speed, I would have to dig out the old log books and see what I have entered in them. I found that my Cuyuna, the 447, and the 582, all ran well at 5,800 and 6,000 rpm. Anything much slower, in the older 2 strokes, and it would be getting into the area of "the pipe", about 5,300 to 5,500 rpm. In that area it would not settle down. RPM would wander up and down as it "got up on and off the pipe". Fuel burn on the 447 at 5,800 was 3.5 gph. The 582 at 5,800 rpm was 5 to 5.5 gph. Two stroke information is quickly fading for me. I flew my last 2 stroke Sep 1993, in my MKIII. Take care, john h ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 07:16:09 AM PST US From: Richard Pike Subject: Re: Kolb-List: biceps --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike You won't believe the difference. And if you don't, put it back stock. But you'll love it. Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) At 10:41 PM 9/2/2004 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean > Left turns require a >little more armstrong >than is enjoyable to come back out of. Like John H. says, the rudder >don't >do squat. Since stick pressure seems close to neutral at straight and >level >I question whether a trim tab would be helpful. I'm seriously >considering >Richard Pike's power steering fix. I'm a really lazy guy and don't >like having >to push on the controls. Suggestions are welcome with the exception of >"Bean, park that thing!, take up a new hobby" >-BB do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 07:16:38 AM PST US From: N27SB@aol.com Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Frances, Here we go again --> Kolb-List message posted by: N27SB@aol.com ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:20:35 AM PST US From: N27SB@aol.com Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Frances, Here we go again --> Kolb-List message posted by: N27SB@aol.com It Looks like more Kolbs are in threat in FLA. Hurricanes seem to hate Kolb airplanes so hide em for the next couple of days, Better yet, maybe some of you guys in Ohio can flaunt yours and try to throw Frances off. Good luck every one in Fla. Steve Boetto ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 07:22:57 AM PST US From: "bryan green" Subject: Kolb-List: Cruise with 377 --> Kolb-List message posted by: "bryan green" Thom, mines 60 tas at 5800 with a culver 66x28 prop (heavy plane and pilot) 2.5 gph. Hopefully by sometime in Oct. the rebuild will be done and I can get some new numbers. Bryan Green Elgin SC Firestar I 19LBG 377 BRS ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 07:40:37 AM PST US From: "Beauford" Subject: Kolb-List: Diamonds...? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Beauford" > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "dama" > Is there a high-end diamond dealer in London? That's my only hope... > Kip Kip... we need to talk, Son..... Diamonds....? DIAMONDS...?? Only time a man needs diamonds oughta be when he is looking to drill a hole in something REAL hard.... Are you new at this...? You couldn't have been married long enough to have worked yourself into this big of a mess already... Diamonds...??? Sounds like you need a copy of Beauford's modified list of celebratory anniversary commodities... Fer example... Beauford and the Formidable Mrs. Beauford celebrated number 39 here about a month back... on MY list, 39 works out to "plywood"... It was a no brainer... and it has sure come in handy with all this hurricane fun we seem to be having around here lately... She acted a little funny fer the first day or so, but she seemed to snap right out of it after a bit... come to think of it, I did notice that the coffee tasted a tad strange fer a day or two after the big day... but she's Jake with it now... and we're almost through that stack of wood already... Now NEXT year is gonna be a little tougher... 40 is a biggie... "asphalt" on the Beauford list.... I haven't quite figured out how I'm gonna pull that one off just yet...mebbe widen the driveway....mebbe build a sculpture, or birdbath for her out front... she loves art... gotta check and see what kind of paint will stick to that stuff... Anyway... Spent most of the day yesterday out at the airfield with the Kolb trailer throwing one of those mobile home steel straps over the top of it... put one of those 4 foot auger anchors in the ground on each end of it... Not sure that will make any real difference, but it makes me feel better to be doing something... the 4 corners of the chassis were already anchored pretty well... Got the Fly strapped down six ways to Sunday inside the trailer... This thing is supposed to track just north of Tampa, which will put us on the best (weakest) side of it...probably lots of rain here, but winds should stay below hurricane strength... hoping for way less than that 20 miles south down at the airstrip... Could not help but be struck with the large numbers of poorly tied down airplanes all over the Manatee airport... Only one in three has any earnest looking ropes on it... many have very lightweight or deteriorated looking ones... I asked the airport manager about this and he said that the problem lies in legal liability... if a person adjusts or changes the tiedowns on someone else's airplane, even to add to or improve them, that person theoretically becomes subject to incur liability for whatever happens to that airplane in the storm... Their legal advisor told 'em to leave the ropes alone... As a result, the airport guys won't much touch 'em... I hate that kind of thinking, but I guess I understand where they are coming from... The problem is that if the worst happens, poorly secured airplanes will be tossed all over the place, tearing up the ones which have been tied down properly... Ya gotta wonder where responsibility ends and liability begins... On balance, I'm glad mine is alone in an ugly trailer... They have already had a run of bad luck down there at Manatee this week... The A & P Mechanic shop and the FBO office burned out on Wednesday evening ... one Cherokee in the shop and all the shop tools and equipment a total loss... they were lucky... lots of nice airplanes in the remainder of that T-hangar building... they saved 'em all... and now a hurricane while they are trying to clean up and salvage the FBO records... Good luck to all the Kolbers over in the storm's direct path... will be thinking about you folks... Do Not Archive Beauford FF#076 Brandon, FL ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 08:02:28 AM PST US From: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious" Subject: Kolb-List: Photos from a Kolb --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious" John, I want to take photos from my Kolb too. I'm so impressed with your photos, I wonder if you would answer a couple more questions? Did you get the aux power pack or do you just use the 4 rechargeable batteries? How much memory does your camera have? How many pictures is it good for? Any other suggestions you have about that camera? do not archive Bob Brocious Tenacity Farm Carrollton, Kentucky >From: "John Hauck" >Reply-To: kolb-list@matronics.com >To: >Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Alaska 2004 Part III >Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 10:12:51 -0500 > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" > > >| Thank you. What kind of camera did you use? It is so clear and >sharp! >| Bob Brocious > >Bob/All: > >Thanks, my friend. > >I sprung for a Fujifilm S-7000 last March. Was a good choice. All >these pics were shot on "automatic mode". > >Of course, there were a lot of pics that did not come out good enough >to share. The digital gives me the option to take a lot of pics that >I would not ordinarily take with the film camera. If the shot doesn't >work, delete and make room for another shot. > >Take care > >john h > >DO NOT ARCHIVE > > ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 08:05:49 AM PST US From: Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Alaska 2004 Part II (cont) --> Kolb-List message posted by: Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL Amazing pictures, John H ! Seeing at all that wilderness, river valleys and the glaciers that you flew over, without ANY trace of suitable landing sites, was giving me sweaty palms just sitting here in my comfy chair looking at the pictures on my computer! Beautiful sights. As you said, this type of flying demands that you have a reliable engine. Your trip chould be used as an advertisement for the reliability and durability of the Rotax-912. Those photos could likely be the only chance I'll ever get to see such fantastic scenery looking out the windshield of a Kolb. Thanks for sharing 'em with us! Dennis Kirby Mark-3, in Cedar Crest NM ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 08:13:32 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Maule Tundra Tail Wheel --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" looks | like you have shortened your spring tube which it attaches to? Was the set up | very expensive? | | Bob Griffin Hi Bob G/: The Maule Tundra Tailwheel is full swiveling. It is very positive and breaks easily when it is supposed to. Amazing how much better the old MKIII handles and taxis now, compared to the Maule 6" solid and 8" older type pneumatic tailwheels. The swivel is mounted on a pair of tapered roller bearings with a friction dampner to prevent shimmy on pavement. It works great! I have been shortening the tailwheel strut for years. I feel the long standard struts are vulnerable to bending and failure. They ae also apt to get into the rudder on extra hard tailwheel landings. I do not have the measurements of the length I use on my airplane, but it is about 5 or 6 inches of tube exposed from the end of the strut socket. I use .120" 4130 heat treated to 48 RC. Mine was attached with two 3/16 bolts, but over the last 2,200+ hours and overe 5,500 T/O's and landings, the bolt holes had wallowed out a bit causing the wheel to lean a little off vertical. I drilled these holes out to 1/4. Richard Pike, it was a job, touch and go, but I got the heat treated strut drilled out without screwing it up. I spent $21.00 on some new cobalt bits stepped up from 3/16 to 1/4 and a lot of cutting oil. The tailwheel was a good buy compared to the equivalent Scott. About $500.00 less: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/maule_tundra.php http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/scott3200tw.php Like I said last night, it sure makes one feel good when a project turns out much better than initially anticipated!!! Take care, john h ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 08:35:38 AM PST US From: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: biceps --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob, Kathleen, & Kory Brocious" I followed Richard's advice and will never go back to the original set up. The difference is so convincing you have to wonder why it isn't included in the latest design. do not archive Bob Brocious Tenacity Farm Carrollton, Kentucky >From: Richard Pike >Reply-To: kolb-list@matronics.com >To: kolb-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Kolb-List: biceps >Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2004 10:17:29 -0400 > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike > >You won't believe the difference. And if you don't, put it back stock. >But you'll love it. > >Richard Pike >MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) > >At 10:41 PM 9/2/2004 -0400, you wrote: > > >--> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean > > > > > Left turns require a > >little more armstrong > >than is enjoyable to come back out of. Like John H. says, the rudder > >don't > >do squat. Since stick pressure seems close to neutral at straight and > >level > >I question whether a trim tab would be helpful. I'm seriously > >considering > >Richard Pike's power steering fix. I'm a really lazy guy and don't > >like having > >to push on the controls. Suggestions are welcome with the exception of > >"Bean, park that thing!, take up a new hobby" > >-BB do not archive > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 08:41:45 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Photos from a Kolb --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" | Did you get | the aux power pack or do you just use the 4 rechargeable batteries? How | much memory does your camera have? How many pictures is it good for? Any | other suggestions you have about that camera? Hi Bob/All: The Fujifilm S7000 uses 4 AA bats. In a pinch I stuck the 4 spare AA's in the camera while flying. They lasted for an extremely short period of time. OK in an emergency, but would cost an arm and leg to shoot pics that way. I bought two sets of Hitech Ni-Mh Batteries rated at MH-2200. A 12VDC and 110VAC charger came with the kit. Cost was about $30.00. These batteries last for a long time. I bought two 512mb cards for the camera. These worked good and give me 339 6 mega pixel shots. That results in a 1.5 to 1.7 mb photo. During the Alaska flight I uploaded to friend's computers and burned CD's. The system worked well. Beat purchasing a laptop and lugging it around in the airplane. Would have been something else to take care of. I try to keep my job as simple as possible by keeping my work load down on long flights. The only down side of the camera was dust. I got dust in behind the lense tower. I still have to get this problem worked out with Fuji, but it has not seemed to reduce the quality of the pictures. This camera ended up costing about $425.00. The next step up is about twice that, but has image stabilization. This would be great to have this capability. I flew Jim Helmericks on a snow goose aerial survey in the oil fields. Jim has a Sony SLR digital with image stabilization. Results were even better than mine, especially when using telephoto. Take care, john h DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 09:31:43 AM PST US From: "Wayne F.Wilson" Subject: Kolb-List: Coast to Coast flight --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Wayne F.Wilson" Thought you guys might be interested in a guy flying a trike coast to coast Andrew Stuart's Web Log currently flying a Quantum 912 Ultralight from the Canadian Atlantic to the Pacific. More than 2500 miles logged so far http://scanraid.com/microlight/index.htm Good reading Regards Wayne F Wilson Slingshot 009 DO Not Archive ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 09:51:35 AM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: Kolb-List: SS engine decision complete :-) 0.00 FROM_HAS_MIXED_NUMS From: contains numbers mixed in with letters --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Greetings, Well, after much thought, I decided the most logical decision was to get a 912S. Mind you this isn't just any 912S, but in fact, the one that's bolted to Bill Woods old plane :-) Yes, I'm buying Bill's old plane, and should be able to go get it next weekend. As much as I'd rather build, I just can't ignore the fact that I'll be saving well over $10 by buying this plane. It's also clear that my RV-3 will keep me busy for the rest of my life, so I'll never run out of things to tinker with. Cheers, Rusty (kit order cancelled) ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 10:47:24 AM PST US From: "Jim Ballenger" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Alaska 2004 Part III (corrections) --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim Ballenger" John I finally had the time to sit down and enjoy the pictures of your trip. WOW!!! Great pictures. Thanks for sharing them. You do what most of us only dream about. Jim Ballenger Flying a FS KXP 447 Building a MK III X Virginia Beach, VA DO NOT ARCHIVE ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hauck" Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Alaska 2004 Part III (corrections) > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" > > Morning Gang: > > As usual, I made a few mistakes posting pics last night. > > Here are the corrections: > > > liters > three > > Should be: > > http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/Alaska%202004/DSCF1061.JPG > > over" > think > big > > Should be: > > http://www.c-gate.net/~ppetty/photos/Alaska%202004/DSCF1064.JPG > > Sorry about the inconvenience. I'll try to do better. > > john h > > ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 06:02:03 PM PST US From: "Richard Swiderwski" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: SS engine decision complete :-) --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderwski" Hey Rusty, Congratulations on your SlingShot. Looks like you'll beat me into the air. ... Richard Swiderski Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rusty Subject: Kolb-List: SS engine decision complete :-) --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Greetings, Well, after much thought, I decided the most logical decision was to get a 912S. Mind you this isn't just any 912S, but in fact, the one that's bolted to Bill Woods old plane :-) Yes, I'm buying Bill's old plane, and should be able to go get it next weekend. As much as I'd rather build, I just can't ignore the fact that I'll be saving well over $10 by buying this plane. It's also clear that my RV-3 will keep me busy for the rest of my life, so I'll never run out of things to tinker with. Cheers, Rusty (kit order cancelled) ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 06:11:46 PM PST US From: "Bob N." Subject: Re: Kolb-List: alaska aka unsubscribe --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob N." Tracy, Go to info at bottom of all Kolb-list msgs. You'll see how to unsubscribe. Bob N, do not archive ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 07:07:13 PM PST US From: "woody" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: SS engine decision complete :-) --> Kolb-List message posted by: "woody" > > I'll be saving well over $10 by buying this plane. It's also clear that my > RV-3 will keep me busy for the rest of my life, Hey ten bucks is ten bucks if you want to wimp out on the building experience its a great deal ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 07:36:44 PM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: SS engine decision complete :-) --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Hey ten bucks is ten bucks if you want to wimp out on the building experience its a great deal ------------------- Hey, ten bucks, AND beating Richard in the air :-) Rusty Do not archive ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 07:45:10 PM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: Kolb-List: Geneva, AL ? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Hey John, Is there still a fly-in at Geneva? If so, when is it? I wonder if I could get weathered in there twice :-) I still think that may have been the best catfish I've every eaten. Cheers, Rusty (soon to have a SS next to the RV-3 in the hanger) Do not archive ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 08:29:41 PM PST US From: "David L. Bigelow" Subject: Kolb-List: Windmilling Prop --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David L. Bigelow" I believe if you have enough airspeed, a gearbox equipped Rotax will probably windmill. I have a number of hours in a DG-400 sailplane. It's equipped with a retractable Rotax 503 engine with a 2:1 reduction belt drive. Normal speed range is from about 45 to 110. When you shut the engine down (55 mph or so), the prop continues to windmill, and you must use a brake to stop the prop in a vertical position so the engine can be retracted. When you extend the engine, the prop will start windmilling again above 60 mph or so. Most of us are flying with 2.58:1 reduction (or greater) gear boxes, so would probably have to be near red line to get the prop to windmill. I'm pretty sure a manual pull start of the engine at 50 mph is considerably easier than static on the ground. I'll check it out when I get my FS 2 in the air. Dave Bigelow Kamuela, Hawaii Do not archive ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 09:24:20 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Geneva, AL ? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" Rusty/All: Don't know. Have not been down there since I met you there. Do not remember what year that was either. Did have good chow, but hot as Hell all day and night. Take care, john h DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 09:32:29 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Windmilling Prop --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" boxes, so would probably have to be near red line to get the prop to windmill. | Dave Bigelow Dave B/All: Don't think it will windmill, at least mine wouldn't on the original FS with two blade wood Culver 66X32 in a 90 mph vertical dive. The 582 wouldn't windmill, neither will the 912, and for sure, the 10.5 to 1 compression in the 912ULS won't let it windmill either. Maybe stuck rings on both cylinders or pull the spark plugs out and she will wind mill, maybe. Take care, john h