---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 03/14/05: 18 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:41 AM - New Rotary Engine (James, Ken) 2. 10:13 AM - fuel. (PATRICK LADD) 3. 10:23 AM - Re: New Rotary Engine (Rusty) 4. 11:52 AM - Re: Gross Weight, Flight Loads and Flight Safety (Silver Fern Microlights Ltd) 5. 12:11 PM - Construction (Jimmy) 6. 12:16 PM - Re: New Rotary Engine (James, Ken) 7. 12:21 PM - Re: fuel. (James, Ken) 8. 12:24 PM - Re: fuel. (Jim Ballenger) 9. 03:15 PM - Re: fuel. (possums) 10. 03:32 PM - Re: fuel. (John Hauck) 11. 03:36 PM - Re: fuel. (possums) 12. 04:04 PM - Re: fuel. (John Hauck) 13. 04:44 PM - Re: GPS Advise (Keith Kellogg) 14. 05:23 PM - Re: fuel. (possums) 15. 08:36 PM - 6 gallon fuel cans (Denny Rowe) 16. 08:47 PM - Re: 6 gallon fuel cans (possums) 17. 08:57 PM - Re: New Rotary Engine (Rusty) 18. 10:49 PM - Source for fuel tanks (Dale Sellers) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:41:13 AM PST US From: "James, Ken" Subject: Kolb-List: New Rotary Engine --> Kolb-List message posted by: "James, Ken" Just a FYI for those looking for something different than the standard Rotax. <<...OLE_Obj...>> http://www.rotaryengines.ca/main/aircraft.htm LCR 814 Twin-Rotor Aircraft Engine Model LCR - 814 TG ti=09 Design twin rotor injected engine=09 Dim. [mm] L x W x H l x w x h 600 x 462 x 430 523 x 280 x 285=09 Weight [kg] Engine Drive Electric system 35.0 6.5 4.5=09 Performance KW (HP) at speed [rpm] 56 (75) 6000=09 Torque [Nm] at speed [rpm] 90 4000=09 Displacement [cm=B3] 814=09 BSFC [g/kWh] 300=09 Fuel unleaded gasoline / Mogas (ROZ 92) or 1:80-mixture (premix)=09 Lubrication standard-2-stroke-oil (API-TC)=09 Ignition unit WANKEL tric-injection with engine management system=09 Electric starter 12 V / 900 W=09 Generator 14 V / 200 W=09 Standard specification Engine equipment with electric starter, generator, air-filter, engine management system with twin spark ignition=09 Optional nirosta exhaust muffler, radiator, 3:1 HDT cog-belt reduction drive=09 The chart came in weird > Ken James > > > Drafting Design Technology Instructor > > Berks Career and Technology Center > East Campus > 3307 Friedensburg Rd. > Oley, Pa. 19506 > 610-987-6201 Ext. 3532 > > Kdjames@berkscareer.com > > We are participating through the Lancaster Lebanon Intermediate Unit IU 13 > > with the reseller Synergis from Quakertown Pa > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:13:03 AM PST US From: "PATRICK LADD" Subject: Kolb-List: fuel. --> Kolb-List message posted by: "PATRICK LADD" Hi All, My Mark 111 is coming along nicely. cage and fuse tube are mated and she is up on her wheels. Wings,tail and fin constructed. Engine delivered. Covering kit any time now. I have a problem. I would like to fit permanent filler tube from the tank to the outside of the cage so that I can tip a jerry can of fuel in without having to introduce a filling hose through the cockpit door. Has anyone constructed such a thing or how do you manage?. I have the same problem with my Challenger which I solve by carrying a spare can of fuel on the back seat with a pump and a funnel. I really do not want to havre to do the same in my nice clean upholstered and carpeted Kolb cockpit. Remembering our strict weight limits any construct cannot weigh very much. Any input would be appreciated. Cheers Pat No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:23:34 AM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: New Rotary Engine --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Just a FYI for those looking for something different than the standard Rotax. http://www.rotaryengines.ca/main/aircraft.htm -------------------------------- These aren't exactly new, but they're new to Canada. This company bought the rights to the engine that was being made by a German company. Unfortunately, that German company never replied to a single email that I sent them. With any luck, the Canadian company will do better. I sent them a message this morning to find out what the price and availability is, and I'll pass along any info that I get to the list. On paper, these are great little engines, but I've yet to see one in person. I sure hope these guys price them right, and get a few out there on aircraft, because they sure sound promising. I'd really love to have one on the SS, or maybe the Sonerai. Cheers, Rusty (now with 3 unflyable planes) ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:52:51 AM PST US From: "Silver Fern Microlights Ltd" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Gross Weight, Flight Loads and Flight Safety --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Silver Fern Microlights Ltd" Hi Rex, I did not witness the tests myself but since it gained approval it would tell me that nothing actually failed as this would mean that it would not have got approval. I think the main gear legs did perminently bend a bit though. Mike G-CDFA Xtra/Jab 2200 ----- Original Message ----- From: "jrodebush" Subject: Kolb-List: Gross Weight, Flight Loads and Flight Safety > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "jrodebush" > > Thanks MIke, good information to know. > > Just curious, did you witness the test? What components had permanent > deformation, if any? Anything actually break? > > Rex Rodebush > > ............From: "Silver Fern Microlights Ltd" > > ........Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Maximum Gross Weight, Flight Loads and > Flight Safety > > ..........--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Silver Fern Microlights Ltd" > > > .........Rex All, > .........The MkIII has actually been physically load tested to a load of > 450kg +6 -3 > ..........this has to be done on all craft as part of BCAR section S which > ALL UK > .........approved aircraft have to satisfy. > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 12:11:46 PM PST US From: "Jimmy" Subject: Kolb-List: Construction --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jimmy" Pat,,,one question,,,how many people are there working on your kit, was it a quickbuild kit? Seems like it was just a few weeks ago you got the kit. Good luck and happy flying. I use a 3 gallon plastic jug with a 1" x 36 hose to fill my 5 gallon can, can reach mine from behind the enclosure. Jimmy Hankinson 912-863-7384 Firefly 035 JYL (Sylvania) Pegasus Field (Home) 2000 Feet X 100 Feet- Grass Rocky Ford, Georgia Do not archive ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 12:16:17 PM PST US From: "James, Ken" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: New Rotary Engine --> Kolb-List message posted by: "James, Ken" here is the price list Engine Power Description Retail US$ LCR 407 SGti "38 HP @ 6,000 rpm" single rotor aircraft and marine engines "$5,795.00" LCR 407 SG RR "41 HP @ 6,900 rpm" single rotor Kart engines "$4,995.00" LCR 407 SG RB "41 HP @ 6,900 rpm" single rotor Kart and industrial engines "$5,495.00" LCR 407 SG RK "42 HP @ 6,900 rpm" single rotor Race Kart engines "$6,095.00" LCR 814 TGti "75 HP @ 6,000 rpm" Twin rotor aircraft and marine engines "$8,195.00" LCR Twinpack "150 HP @ 6,000 rpm" Four rotor aircraft and marine engines "$16,995.00" "*LCR - Liquid Cooled Engine, Charge Cooled Rotor" "*SG = Single rotor, Gasoline" *ti =Tric-Ignition system RR version is basic bare engine without attachments "RB version includes carburetor, air filter, clutch, starter adapter & pinion" "RK version includes RB + starter, exhaust flange mounting, exhaust pipe" Accessories For Engine Part number Description Retail US$ LCR 407 153 110 Exhaust pipe kit $442.75 LCR 814 152 610 Exhaust pipe kit $638.25 LCR 407 152 121 Stainless steel muffler $977.50 LCR 814 153 621 Stainless steel muffler "$1,425.00" LCR 407 156 121 Radiator - steel $615.00 LCR 814 156 122 Radiator - steel $615.00 LCR 407 156 123 Radiator - aluminum $845.00 LCR 814 156 124 Radiator - aluminum $845.00 LCR 407 & 814 154 100 *HDT Reduction Drive $910.00 LCR 407 153 110 Exhaust Pipe & Assembly Kit $442.75 LCR 814 152 610 Exhaust Pipe & Assembly Kit $638.25 LCR 407 & 814 154 100 Reduction Drive (3:1 or 2:1) $910.00 LCR 407 & 814 155 541 spark plug * LCR 407 & 814 151 041 air filter (tapered) * LCR 407 & 814 155 333 V-belt 10x530 Z21 * LCR 407 & 814 155 310 generator c/w regulator * LCR 407 & 814 155 611 electric starter * LCR 407 Kart 153 182 engine cover * LCR 407 Kart 155 522 ignition coil PVL * LCR 407 Kart 155 531 high tension lead * LCR 407 & 814 155 203 Electronic Tachometer * LCR 407 & 814 155 202 Coolant Temperature Gauge * LCR 407 & 814 155 205 Ambient Temperature Gauge * LCR 407 & 814 155 204 Voltmeter * LCR 407 & 814 155 206 Hour-meter * Terms - 10% deposit with purchase order 40% 30 days prior to delivery date balance payable on delivery Dealer & OEM terms as arranged * Note: prices to be determined Prices are subject to change without notice -----Original Message----- From: Rusty [mailto:13brv3c@bellsouth.net] Subject: RE: Kolb-List: New Rotary Engine --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Just a FYI for those looking for something different than the standard Rotax. http://www.rotaryengines.ca/main/aircraft.htm -------------------------------- These aren't exactly new, but they're new to Canada. This company bought the rights to the engine that was being made by a German company. Unfortunately, that German company never replied to a single email that I sent them. With any luck, the Canadian company will do better. I sent them a message this morning to find out what the price and availability is, and I'll pass along any info that I get to the list. On paper, these are great little engines, but I've yet to see one in person. I sure hope these guys price them right, and get a few out there on aircraft, because they sure sound promising. I'd really love to have one on the SS, or maybe the Sonerai. Cheers, Rusty (now with 3 unflyable planes) ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 12:21:55 PM PST US From: "James, Ken" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: fuel. --> Kolb-List message posted by: "James, Ken" I plan to make a custom tank that has a automotive neck welded on coming out to a automotive locking door that will be attached to the frame. Ken -----Original Message----- From: PATRICK LADD [mailto:pj.ladd@btinternet.com] Subject: Kolb-List: fuel. --> Kolb-List message posted by: "PATRICK LADD" Hi All, My Mark 111 is coming along nicely. cage and fuse tube are mated and she is up on her wheels. Wings,tail and fin constructed. Engine delivered. Covering kit any time now. I have a problem. I would like to fit permanent filler tube from the tank to the outside of the cage so that I can tip a jerry can of fuel in without having to introduce a filling hose through the cockpit door. Has anyone constructed such a thing or how do you manage?. I have the same problem with my Challenger which I solve by carrying a spare can of fuel on the back seat with a pump and a funnel. I really do not want to havre to do the same in my nice clean upholstered and carpeted Kolb cockpit. Remembering our strict weight limits any construct cannot weigh very much. Any input would be appreciated. Cheers Pat No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 12:24:53 PM PST US From: "Jim Ballenger" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: fuel. --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim Ballenger" Pat I had a machine shop make me a filler tube/cap that attaches to the back of the cage right under the engine mount. I have a 2" hose attached that runs to a Y fitting fitted with two 1 " hoses that go to the filler caps on the tanks. I have not tried it yet but it should work. Jim Ballenger Flying a FS KXP 447 Building a MK III X Virginia Beach, VA DO NOT ARCHIVE ----- Original Message ----- From: "PATRICK LADD" Subject: Kolb-List: fuel. > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "PATRICK LADD" > > Hi All, > > My Mark 111 is coming along nicely. cage and fuse tube are mated and she is up on her wheels. Wings,tail and fin constructed. Engine delivered. Covering kit any time now. > > I have a problem. I would like to fit permanent filler tube from the tank to the outside of the cage so that I can tip a jerry can of fuel in without having to introduce a filling hose through the cockpit door. Has anyone constructed such a thing or how do you manage?. > > I have the same problem with my Challenger which I solve by carrying a spare can of fuel on the back seat with a pump and a funnel. I really do not want to havre to do the same in my nice clean upholstered and carpeted Kolb cockpit. > > Remembering our strict weight limits any construct cannot weigh very much. Any input would be appreciated. > > Cheers > > Pat > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 03:15:48 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: fuel. --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums At 03:25 PM 3/14/2005, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim Ballenger" > >Pat >I had a machine shop make me a filler tube/cap that attaches to the back of >the cage right under the engine mount. I have a 2" hose attached that runs >to a Y fitting fitted with two 1 " hoses that go to the filler caps on the >tanks. I have not tried it yet but it should work. >Jim Ballenger I did the same thing Jim did - on a one seater. Except used plastic PVC for filler cap going thru an aluminum plate on the back. Hasn't leaked in 6 years. Just have one 10 gallon spin-moulded tank and 2 inch (I think) clear hose going from the PVC to the tank. http://www.mindspring.com/~possums/Modrearframe.jpg http://www.mindspring.com/~possums/Modfowdframe.jpg ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 03:32:10 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: fuel. --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" plastic PVC | for filler cap going thru an aluminum plate on the back. Possum/Gang: Me too. On my Firestar. I made up a PVC cap that went into a chrome plated brass P-Trap pipe attached to rubber connector and into 18 gal aluminum tank. What do you mean? Only 5 gal max fuel capacity for an ultralight? On the MKIII I found an Atwood marine filler and cap. Looks like the old racing motorcycle flip up fuel tank caps. Is made out of nylon and very light. I like it because I do not have to worry about losing the cap. Had to make a bunch of them for the FS because I would lay them on the aileron, forget to put them back, crank, and kiss the cap goodbye. I fill my airplane from 5 gal cans at home. Use a 6 ft piece of 3/4" flights. Makes it a lot easier to fill from cans when the need arises. john h PS: You going to S&F? ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 03:36:50 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: fuel. --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums At 06:31 PM 3/14/2005, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" > >Possum/Gang: >john h > >PS: You going to S&F? I don't know if the group is going yet. Think they will let me park in front of the Kolb display again?? Do not archive ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 04:04:55 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: fuel. --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" | Think they will let me park in front of the Kolb | display again?? Possum/Gang: If not, you can park in front of the powered parachute booth. ;-) jolhn h DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 04:44:09 PM PST US From: "Keith Kellogg" Subject: Kolb-List: Re: GPS Advise --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Keith Kellogg" I have heard good reviews about the Anywhere Map product but have not used it myself. The software is pretty pricey from my memory. I have used PDA based GPS software from www.teletype.com. The nice thing about their product is that you can get aviation, street and marine moving map all in one device. They have a new package which includes a Dell Axim 50 PDA, their mobile navigator software for streets and a bluetooth GPS for $599. I think it is another $100 to add the aviation software to the package. I am going to upgrade to this set up. Another nice feature of the Teletype software is that you can use it on a PC as well as PDA. I take my laptop with me when we take trips in our RV which provides us with a large moving map display. I can also do route planning on the PC then transfer to the PDA. Using PDA based GPS is nice in that you can use it for so many other things. The only issue I had with my old one was that it would sometimes lock up on me and I would need to reset it. I am hoping the newer software, PDA and new Windows operating system will solve this problem. Not a good situation when you are trying to fly. Will let the group know what I think after I have used it for a couple months. Keith K. MkIII Classic Warrenville, IL ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 05:23:34 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: fuel. --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums At 07:04 PM 3/14/2005, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" > > | I don't know if the group is going yet. >| Think they will let me park in front of the Kolb >| display again?? > >Possum/Gang: > >If not, you can park in front of the powered parachute booth. ;-) > >jolhn h You never know =96 like I've said before, nothing to stop us but the weather or common sense, and I guess we can't do anything about the weather. I fact I've said all of this before, but=85=85 It=92s more fun bringing a batch new Possums than flying by myself. We like to call them "yearlings" since they've been flying about a year and ain't dead yet. The yearlings tend to learn as they go. We generally fly for about 60 or 70 miles before one of them starts fretting about his gas supply, of course, they can't see their tanks and their fuel gages generally stop working after about an hour or so. First big trip - you see- so nothing is really tested in advance. You don't really want to fly to close behind one either, as they tend to have miscellaneous parts fall off their planes all the way to Florida, - mostly small stuff, like doors and muffler springs, - nothing that you really need. They're still learning what "safety wire" is all about. You'd be surprised how much I can get for a muffler spring halfway to Florida =96 they don't carry spar parts either. Then we have our "Tuning" ritual every other stop. That mostly evolves the yearling's re-pitching their props - back & forth - raising needles up and down in the carburetors - mostly for no good reason, but I guess it makes them feel better. do not archive ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 08:36:49 PM PST US From: "Denny Rowe" Subject: Kolb-List: 6 gallon fuel cans --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" A while back someone posted a web address for a company that sold 6 gallon fuel cans that fit in the Kolbs as direct replacements for the standard 5 gallon cans. I can't seem to find it now. Help! Denny Rowe Mk-3, PA ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 08:47:59 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 6 gallon fuel cans --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums At 11:36 PM 3/14/2005, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" > >A while back someone posted a web address for a company that sold 6 gallon >fuel cans that fit in the Kolbs as direct replacements for the standard 5 >gallon cans. >I can't seem to find it now. >Help! > >Denny Rowe >Mk-3, PA I ordered a replacement tank from TNK a couple years ago. If you don't get the hardware, the bare tank is only about $20 plus shipping. I'm currently using a six gallon tank that fits the same hole, but is taller by a few inches. I installed one last winter and have 90hrs of use on it so far with no problems. Here is the link to the place I bought it from: Cubitainer and Hedpak Combination Packaging In case the link doesn't work here is the address: http://www.ba-industrial.com/hedpak.htm Scroll down their page to the six gallon Hedpack (part# 049-4440) I paid $12.95 shipped all the way to Oregon from Oklahoma. These tanks are a little thinner walled and less stiff than the Kolb tanks. That isn't a problem in my KXP, but might be something to consider depending on how the tanks are mounted in the MarkII. By the way, don't go buy one of those similar sized water containers at the local mart store. I put one in that was the same size and color, hoping it would work. It cracked at one of the seams after nine hours. Lucky for me it decided to fail on the ground and not in the air. The Hedpak tank I'm using now is certified for shipping harzardous liquids and you can't beat the price. I can send pictures if you would like. Hope this helps Roger in Oregon ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 08:57:02 PM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: New Rotary Engine --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> LCR 814 TGti "75 HP @ 6,000 rpm" Twin rotor aircraft and marine engines "$8,195.00" --------------------------- When you add up all the extras, the single rotor Mazda is looking pretty good again. Did you get this from their site, or did they send it to you? I haven't received any reply yet. Cheers, Rusty ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 10:49:28 PM PST US From: "Dale Sellers" Subject: Kolb-List: Source for fuel tanks --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dale Sellers" Whoever posted the site for fuel tanks, would you post it again. I lost it. Dale Sellers Georgis UltraStar do not archive