Kolb-List Digest Archive

Mon 09/27/04


Total Messages Posted: 19



Today's Message Index:
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     1. 04:23 AM - Good news, bad news (kfackler)
     2. 05:08 AM - > Good news , Bad news (Edward Steuber)
     3. 08:05 AM - skis (PATRICK LADD)
     4. 01:34 PM - Throttle conversion (Martin Burns)
     5. 02:17 PM - Re: > Good news , Bad news (Giovanni Day)
     6. 02:25 PM - Re: > Good news , Bad news (kfackler)
     7. 02:49 PM - Re: > Good news , Bad news (kfackler)
     8. 03:07 PM - Kolb fly-in (Mark German)
     9. 04:24 PM - Hurricane (H MITCHELL)
    10. 04:39 PM - Re: > Good news , Bad news (Eugene Zimmerman)
    11. 05:00 PM - TNK Homecoming 2004 (John Williamson)
    12. 05:08 PM - Re: > Good news , Bad news (Kirk Smith)
    13. 06:05 PM - Re: Throttle conversion (Richard Pike)
    14. 06:23 PM - Re: > Good news , Bad news (Jack & Louise Hart)
    15. 06:36 PM - Re: TNK trip (woody)
    16. 07:02 PM - Re: Cell Phones (Vic)
    17. 07:27 PM - Re: TNK Homecoming 2004 (Jerry Curtin)
    18. 07:36 PM - Re: Re: Cell Phones (John Williamson)
    19. 08:06 PM - Jabiru Engines and Kolbs (John Williamson)
 
 
 


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    Time: 04:23:38 AM PST US
    From: "kfackler" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
    Subject: Good news, bad news
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "kfackler" <kfackler@ameritech.net> Gentlemen: I and three other pilots had a nice, full flying day yesterday. We left our home airport early and dropped in on Kirk (Snuffy) Smith only to discover he was fogged in. We stopped at an alternate field a few miles away, then continued on our way on a cross-country flight to a cider mill in St John MI that has a nice runway next to it. Unfortunately, about 15 miles from the cider mill, something went through my Ivoprop propellor! I heard the "slap!" and began checking things over. The engine never missed a beat and all seemed fine. I had the other Kolb driver, Mark Gray in his Firestar, do a visual checkout and he was unable to see any obvious problems. Of course, the entire group eagerly scrutinized my plane upon arrival and could find -nothing- missing anywhere. We cleaned up the worst ding with some duct tape carried by Mark Gray, and I was eventually able to get home safely. On the way home, we again tried Kirk's place and found him relaxing by the pond with his family. He also was unable to spot anything missing on my bird. We chatted awhile, enjoying Kirk's company and playing with his son's dog, then made our way home. At this point, my best guess is a bird that I never saw coming. Maybe a meteor? UFO? Anyway, now I have to find the money for another prop. Arrrggghhh! -Ken Fackler Kolb Mark II / A722KWF Rochester MI


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    Time: 05:08:10 AM PST US
    From: "Edward Steuber" <esteuber@rochester.rr.com>
    Subject: > Good news , Bad news
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Edward Steuber" <esteuber@rochester.rr.com> Ken, Stuff happens...I was out with the modified Ultrastar yesterday and had the same thing happen ...a small ding on one blade of my 3 blade Ivo prop...happened at about 300 AGL...nothing missing on the plane and nothing from my pockets.... Ed in Western NY


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    Time: 08:05:39 AM PST US
    From: "PATRICK LADD" <pj.ladd@btinternet.com>
    Subject: skis
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "PATRICK LADD" <pj.ladd@btinternet.com> Hi All,, we dont get the opportunity to fly from snow in the UK, at least not for the last ten years, maybe longer. However an instructor I know told me that when he was young he visited his girl on the other side of the valley when the snow was deep by tieing the bumpers (fenders?) from his car on his ultralight as ski`s. Cheers Pat


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    Time: 01:34:27 PM PST US
    From: "Martin Burns" <martin_burns@ntlworld.com>
    Subject: Throttle conversion
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Martin Burns" <martin_burns@ntlworld.com> Hi all, I have recently joined this group, being one of a syndicate of three which has bought a flying Kolb Mk.III. This aircraft has the short wings and is classed as a Group A aircraft in the UK (ie. not a microlight). It is 582 powered and also has the standard single central throttle. Can anyone tell me if there are plans available for converting to two throttle levers? Thanks, Martin Burns Scotland, UK.


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    Time: 02:17:11 PM PST US
    From: "Giovanni Day" <gde01@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: > Good news , Bad news
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Giovanni Day" <gde01@bellsouth.net> Gentleman, There must be something in the air. Last Wednesday I had a prop strike to my powerfin. Needs some repair to one blade but should be ok. I could not find anything of the plane. I did hear a noise but thought is was from the radio. Flew for another 45 minutes and then found the problem as I inspected before putting her to bed. I ordered a warp which came in today. I think those warps are a lot tougher. Anyone need a repaired 70 3 blade powerfin for a 912. If so I will make you a great deal!!! If it does not sell, I will make one a climb and the other a cruse. Hope this rash of strikes ends soon. Giovanni Day MKIII 912UL Do Not Archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Edward Steuber Subject: Kolb-List: > Good news , Bad news --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Edward Steuber" --> <esteuber@rochester.rr.com> Ken, Stuff happens...I was out with the modified Ultrastar yesterday and had the same thing happen ...a small ding on one blade of my 3 blade Ivo prop...happened at about 300 AGL...nothing missing on the plane and nothing from my pockets.... Ed in Western NY == direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. == == ==


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    Time: 02:25:17 PM PST US
    From: "kfackler" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
    Subject: Re: > Good news , Bad news
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "kfackler" <kfackler@ameritech.net> Sorry to hear about your misfortune mirroring my own, Ed. -Ken do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Steuber" <esteuber@rochester.rr.com> Subject: Kolb-List: > Good news , Bad news > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Edward Steuber" <esteuber@rochester.rr.com> > > Ken, > Stuff happens...I was out with the modified Ultrastar yesterday and had the same thing happen ...a small ding on one blade of my 3 blade Ivo prop...happened at about 300 AGL...nothing missing on the plane and nothing from my pockets.... > Ed in Western NY > >


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    Time: 02:49:19 PM PST US
    From: "kfackler" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
    Subject: Re: > Good news , Bad news
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "kfackler" <kfackler@ameritech.net> I'm thinking "meteor shower" now. -Ken do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Giovanni Day" <gde01@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: > Good news , Bad news > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Giovanni Day" <gde01@bellsouth.net> > > Gentleman, > > There must be something in the air. Last Wednesday I had a prop > strike to my powerfin. Needs some repair to one blade but should be ok. > I could not find anything of the plane. I did hear a noise but thought > is was from the radio. Flew for another 45 minutes and then found the > problem as I inspected before putting her to bed. I ordered a warp which > came in today. I think those warps are a lot tougher. Anyone need a > repaired 70 3 blade powerfin for a 912. If so I will make you a great > deal!!! If it does not sell, I will make one a climb and the other a > cruse. Hope this rash of strikes ends soon. > > > Giovanni Day > MKIII 912UL > Do Not Archive > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Edward > Steuber > To: kolb-list@matronics.com > Subject: Kolb-List: > Good news , Bad news > > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Edward Steuber" > --> <esteuber@rochester.rr.com> > > Ken, > Stuff happens...I was out with the modified Ultrastar yesterday > and had the same thing happen ...a small ding on one blade of my 3 blade > Ivo prop...happened at about 300 AGL...nothing missing on the plane and > nothing from my pockets.... > Ed in Western NY > > > == > direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. > == > == > == > >


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    Time: 03:07:14 PM PST US
    From: "Mark German" <aerofab@worldnet.att.net>
    Subject: Kolb fly-in
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Mark German" <aerofab@worldnet.att.net> Hi All: Just to let everyone know I made it home safe and sound. Total flight time was 25.3 Hrs. burned 92.5 Gals of fuel and covered 1660 miles. The weather could not have been better. Nice tail wind all the way home on Sun. Left TNK at 8:00am and arrived Forest Lake MN. @ 5:55pm. The Kolbra never missed a beat. On the way back I had time to think of the people and places I had just experianced and how lucky we all are to be able to build a small plane in the basement and someday be able to go on a trip like this. Almost brings a tear to your eye. Would like to thank everyone at TNK Travis and Donnie and Bruce for making us feel welcome. And to all the fellows kolbers for being the greatest! I asked John Hauck if he would like to fly the Kolbra and he did, what an honor it was to watch it fly with a pro like John. It was good to see Paul Petty and to have time to talk about his Kolbra project and have some imput on the repair of his cage. Me and John Williamson finally got our Kolbra's togather to fly. John is a great guy to be with and has good storys. Also can't forget the time I had with Homer talking about building and flying. What a great trip. Thanks again. Mark German Chisago City MN. 912 Kolbra 118.3 Hrs.


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    Time: 04:24:09 PM PST US
    From: "H MITCHELL" <mitchmnd@msn.com>
    Subject: Hurricane
    Seal-Send-Time: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 19:11:30 -0400 --> Kolb-List message posted by: "H MITCHELL" <mitchmnd@msn.com> The big four have come and gone and we were lucky here in Tallahassee. Jeanne passed through as a windy rain storm. My Mk3 sat snug in her hangar and we didn't loose a single shingle from our house. Sure hope you boys down south and west did as well and that the balance of this season is more gentle to us all. I am planning to go to my hangar on Wednesday morning for more stall testing if the weather gets just a little better. Duane the plane Mitchell, Tallahassee, FL do not archive


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    Time: 04:39:00 PM PST US
    From: Eugene Zimmerman <eugenezimmerman@dejazzd.com>
    Subject: Re: > Good news , Bad news
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Eugene Zimmerman <eugenezimmerman@dejazzd.com> kfackler wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "kfackler" <kfackler@ameritech.net> > > I'm thinking "meteor shower" now. > > -Ken > Or a pebble from one of Osama bin Laden's kids's slingshot. do not archive


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    Time: 05:00:42 PM PST US
    From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
    Subject: TNK Homecoming 2004
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net> Fellow Kolbers, For the folks that couldn't attend, You missed a great Fly-In. For the folks that I did get to see again or meet for the first time, Thanks for being in the Kolb Family. I want to thank all the people I was able to give a ride to and say I'm sorry if you wanted a ride but weren't able to get it. I guess I was the last one that flew to the Fly-In/Drive-In to make it back home. I got back to Arlington at 1614 hours CDT. Some quick stats for this flight: Total time flown: 32.4 Fuel burned: 137.7 Longest flight leg: 3 hours 24 minutes Time flown around Chesnut Knolls Airpark: 6.2 hours As soon as I can get some photos up on a webpage I will let you know where they are. John Williamson Arlington, TX Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 682 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


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    Time: 05:08:35 PM PST US
    From: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com>
    Subject: Re: > Good news , Bad news
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirk Smith" <snuffy@usol.com> > > > I'm thinking "meteor shower" now. Maybe some of my pet squirrels here put some acorns on board while you was ore in the bushes? Do not archive


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    Time: 06:05:42 PM PST US
    From: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
    Subject: Re: Throttle conversion
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org> I think the factory has a retrofit, you might contact them. I came up with my own system, installed an aftermarket throttle quadrant on the left fuselage wall of my MKIII. (for a picture of it, check the 2004-05 Aircraft Spruce catalog, page 156, model 3.) Since it is a reversing capable quadrant, I attached cables off the unused holes in the arms and ran them around to another throttle lever on the passenger side of the aircraft, creating a push\pull cable arrangement. If you are not familiar with this system, check out a Honda motorcycle throttle cable system, same principle. Worked pretty good. Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) do not archive At 09:34 PM 9/27/2004 +0100, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Martin Burns" <martin_burns@ntlworld.com> > >Hi all, > >I have recently joined this group, being one of a syndicate of three which >has bought a flying Kolb Mk.III. This aircraft has the short wings and is >classed as a Group A aircraft in the UK (ie. not a microlight). It is 582 >powered and also has the standard single central throttle. > >Can anyone tell me if there are plans available for converting to two >throttle levers? > >Thanks, > > Martin Burns > Scotland, UK. > >


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    Time: 06:23:51 PM PST US
    From: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
    Subject: Re: > Good news , Bad news
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net> At 07:13 PM 9/27/04 -0400, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: Eugene Zimmerman <eugenezimmerman@dejazzd.com> > > >kfackler wrote: >> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "kfackler" <kfackler@ameritech.net> >> >> I'm thinking "meteor shower" now. >> >> -Ken >> > >Or a pebble from one of Osama bin Laden's kids's slingshot. > >do not archive > Kolbers, While re balancing the propeller blades on the FireFly, I did a little patching up. The back side and the leading blade edges are slowly being eroded away. I believe it is caused by the long taxi in and out to the runway on a concrete surface. The concrete slowly breaks down, and becomes littered with sand and small concrete particles. And the tires pick them up and throw them up into the air just in front of the propeller. You can see the effect at: http://www.thirdshift.com/jack/firefly/firefly114.html Wheel pants would help, but they would put the FireFly in the "Fat" category. Jack B. Hart FF004 Jackson, MO Jack & Louise Hart jbhart@ldd.net


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    Time: 06:36:18 PM PST US
    From: "woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
    Subject: Re: TNK trip
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "woody" <duesouth@govital.net> I will be posting more on Waynes accident when I am able to talk to him and find out more details. I will be giving the card that so many of you signed to his wife tonight to take to him. He is supposedly undergoing back surgery tonight. His wife tells me his spirits are high. Paul... It is spelled "EH" not ey. If you're going to talk to Canadians ya gotta speak and write the language. ? > > On a sad note and let me vent a bit.... There were many faces that I have seen before and many that that I comm. with on the internet via instant messaging. One of my internet buddies that I almost see daily had a mishap in his Sling Shot. > > Yes Wayne Wilson was very lucky to survive an engine out and our prayers are with Wayne for a speedy recovery. > Us kolbers are tough bunch.. Woody was pricing a new cage for Wayne gotta luv our bunch ey?!!!!!


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    Time: 07:02:36 PM PST US
    From: "Vic" <vicw@vcn.com>
    Subject: Re: Cell Phones
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Vic" <vicw@vcn.com> My brother is a retired Motorola Executive that was part of the cell phone development and I put the question to him. He says BS. The ban came about when air phones were installed in aircraft. The airlines might be able to ban their use but show me the law that bans cell phone use in aircraft. Vic Do not archive


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    Time: 07:27:18 PM PST US
    From: "Jerry Curtin" <jcurtin@cableone.net>
    Subject: Re: TNK Homecoming 2004
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jerry Curtin" <jcurtin@cableone.net> Hello John, My name is Jerry Curtin. I live in Mississippi. Was looking foward to meeting you at the fly in but was unable to attend. I wanted to ask you why you changed engines on your plane. I was under the impression that the 85hp would be more than enough to push you right along. If it was enough power, do you think another prop would do better as far as top end and fuel economy. I was thinking of the 120 Jabiru with the airmaster constant speed prop would push the Mark lll Extra right at vne but keeping it just below would translate to great fuel economy. Please let me know what you think. Thanks for your time, Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net> Subject: Kolb-List: TNK Homecoming 2004 > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net> > > Fellow Kolbers, > > For the folks that couldn't attend, You missed a great Fly-In. > > For the folks that I did get to see again or meet for the first time, Thanks > for being in the Kolb Family. > > I want to thank all the people I was able to give a ride to and say I'm > sorry if you wanted a ride but weren't able to get it. > > I guess I was the last one that flew to the Fly-In/Drive-In to make it back > home. I got back to Arlington at 1614 hours CDT. > > Some quick stats for this flight: > Total time flown: 32.4 > Fuel burned: 137.7 > Longest flight leg: 3 hours 24 minutes > Time flown around Chesnut Knolls Airpark: 6.2 hours > > As soon as I can get some photos up on a webpage I will let you know where > they are. > > > John Williamson > Arlington, TX > > Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 682 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 > > > >


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    Time: 07:36:21 PM PST US
    From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Cell Phones
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net> Hi Vic, Here is the law: [Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 47, Volume 2] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 47CFR22.925] [Page 189] TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED) PART 22--PUBLIC MOBILE SERVICES--Table of Contents Subpart H--Cellular Radiotelephone Service Sec. 22.925 Prohibition on airborne operation of cellular telephones. Cellular telephones installed in or carried aboard airplanes, balloons or any other type of aircraft must not be operated while such aircraft are airborne (not touching the ground). When any aircraft leaves the ground, all cellular telephones on board that aircraft must be turned off. The following notice must be posted on or near each cellular telephone installed in any aircraft: ``The use of cellular telephones while this aircraft is airborne is prohibited by FCC rules, and the violation of this rule could result in suspension of service and/or a fine. The use of cellular telephones while this aircraft is on the ground is subject to FAA regulations.'' Here is the FAA Advisory circular that helps explain it: http://www.faa.gov/avr/afs/acs/ac91211a.pdf John Williamson Arlington, TX Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 648 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


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    Time: 08:06:42 PM PST US
    From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net>
    Subject: Jabiru Engines and Kolbs
    --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot@comcast.net> Hi Jerry and all, I flew the Kolbra with the Jabiru 2200 (80 hp) for 508 hours and the engine worked great. Jabiru makes a very nice engine if the application can maintain 90 knots or more. Their engines require an adequate airflow to keep the CHTs below the limits. The Kolbra just could not go fast enough to keep the CHTs down. I flew a 58 inch 2 blade Warp Drive prop with leading edge protection. This was the largest prop that Jabiru and/or Warp Drive would recommend on the Jabiru 2200. This combination let me cruise at 73-78 knots with a top level flight speed of 89 knots. Climb performance was marginal when you loaded the airplane up to 1000 pounds. I can't speak on the flight characteristics of the MarkIII Xtra, but it does have the same flaperon setup as the Kolbra. The Kolbra ailerons get REAL heavy at speed above 87 knots and at the Vne of 96 knots, it is more than a full time job staying on top of the controls. The larger Kolb aircraft fly great at the 60-75 knots speed they were designed to fly at. I tried a Verner 133M and it didn't work. I now have the Rotax 912ULS with a 3 blade 68 inch Warp Drive prop. The 100 hp is just a little overkill but I can climb faster than most Kolbs flying. John Williamson Arlington, TX Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 682 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




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