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1. 06:11 AM - Re: Fairings (Terry Frantz)
2. 06:20 AM - Redesigning the Kolb (snuffy@usol.com)
3. 06:25 AM - Re: Fairings (bryan green)
4. 06:36 AM - Re: Fairings (Richard Pike)
5. 06:38 AM - Re: Redesigning the Kolb (robert bean)
6. 06:57 AM - Re: Redesigning The Kolb (jerb)
7. 07:03 AM - Re: Fairings (jerb)
8. 07:19 AM - Streamlined Tubing (John Hauck)
9. 07:19 AM - Re: VW Powered Kolbra (jerb)
10. 07:29 AM - Re: Tail Wheel (jerb)
11. 07:36 AM - Re: Fairings (Jack & Louise Hart)
12. 07:41 AM - Re: Streamlined Tubing (Herb Gayheart)
13. 10:29 AM - Re: Streamlined Tubing (Don Gherardini)
14. 10:43 AM - Re: Fairings (Jerry Curtin)
15. 10:53 AM - Re: Fairings (Silver Fern Microlights Ltd)
16. 12:35 PM - Re: Redesigning The Kolb (Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL)
17. 01:16 PM - Re: Re: Redesigning The Kolb (John Hauck)
18. 02:28 PM - Re: Re: Redesigning The Kolb (John Hauck)
19. 06:02 PM - GEAR LEG (jimmy and jo ann)
20. 06:40 PM - Communications Headaches (John Hauck)
21. 07:01 PM - Re: Fairings (Richard Pike)
22. 07:11 PM - Re: GEAR LEG (WillUribe@aol.com)
23. 07:56 PM - Re: Fairings (Richard Swiderwski)
24. 08:10 PM - Re: Communications Headaches (jerb)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry Frantz <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
bryan green wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: bryan green <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
>
>TNK
>Bryan Green Elgin SC
>
>Terry Frantz wrote:
>
>
>
>>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry Frantz <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
>>
>>Gentlemen,
>>
>>Does any body have a source for plastic wing strut fairings other than
>>Steam-Line? Their price is exorbitant at $169 + shipping for four 8'
>>pieces of plastic. I would like to do my wing struts on my FireFly and
>>possibly gear legs also. Thanks for any help
>>
>>Terry Firefly #95
>>
>>DO NOT ARCHIVE
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>>
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>
>
>Bryan,
>
Been there, done that! Contacted TNK to be told they don't supply them
for the FireFly.
Any other suggestions?
Terry - FireFly #95
DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Redesigning the Kolb |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: snuffy@usol.com
You could either invert the engine or raise the wing high
> enough to let it upright. I think that it might eliminate most of the
> high trust line issues. The drawbacks would be how to keep it foldable
> and the obvious of the wing being too high to work on.
Could just leave the engine where it is except to turn it around, make a
drive shaft, extend it forward ahead of the pilot/passenger and put a prop
out on the end of it, thus making it a tractor config. Would eliminate
thrust line issues, wing would still fold, would have cleaner airflow to the
prop, and be good for catching bugs before the windshield does.....;>)
Do not
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: bryan green <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
That was it for me Terry I guess the fly struts are different from my
Firestar. You may have to bite the bullet and get them from streamline
but 8 bucks a foot does seem a bit much. Good luck.
Bryan Green
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Terry Frantz wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry Frantz <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
>
>bryan green wrote:
>
>
>
>>--> Kolb-List message posted by: bryan green <lgreen1@sc.rr.com>
>>
>>TNK
>>Bryan Green Elgin SC
>>
>>Terry Frantz wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>>>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry Frantz <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
>>>
>>>Gentlemen,
>>>
>>>Does any body have a source for plastic wing strut fairings other than
>>>Steam-Line? Their price is exorbitant at $169 + shipping for four 8'
>>>pieces of plastic. I would like to do my wing struts on my FireFly and
>>>possibly gear legs also. Thanks for any help
>>>
>>>Terry Firefly #95
>>>
>>>DO NOT ARCHIVE
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>Bryan,
>>
>>
>>
>
>Been there, done that! Contacted TNK to be told they don't supply them
>for the FireFly.
>Any other suggestions?
>
>Terry - FireFly #95
>
>DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
Don't tell them what you want it for...
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 09:08 AM 4/5/2005 -0400, you wrote:
> >Bryan,
> >
>
>Been there, done that! Contacted TNK to be told they don't supply them
>for the FireFly.
>Any other suggestions?
>
>Terry - FireFly #95
>
>DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Redesigning the Kolb |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
In the pusher configuration the Ultra has to be the best design.
I'm waiting for someone to weld up a 2 place version. (to gawk
at only). Hmmm, boom tube attachment on the roof of an Xtra,
engine mounted amidships, Loooong gear legs.
For an interesting Kolb-style military plane google:
Seabird SBL7-360 Seeker. Sorry I didn't save a good link.
-BB do not archive
On 5, Apr 2005, at 9:20 AM, snuffy@usol.com wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: snuffy@usol.com
>
> You could either invert the engine or raise the wing high
>
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| Subject: | Re: Redesigning The Kolb |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
>.....snip
>One more thing the model has that we could incorporate on our kolbs is
>the big foam nose cone to absorb the impact of a noseover:-)
> Dreamin' Earl
On the model you don't need space for your feet and legs.
jerb
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
See if Rans Aircraft might have it, they have a smaller version for
covering 1/2" dia. tubing. Ya I agree Streamline is a little proud of
their material, you used to be able to buy the extruded streamline aluminum
stock material for struts cheaper than the plastic. Figure that!
jerb
At 05:14 PM 4/4/05 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry Frantz <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
>
>Gentlemen,
>
>Does any body have a source for plastic wing strut fairings other than
>Steam-Line? Their price is exorbitant at $169 + shipping for four 8'
>pieces of plastic. I would like to do my wing struts on my FireFly and
>possibly gear legs also. Thanks for any help
>
>Terry Firefly #95
>
>DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
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| Subject: | Streamlined Tubing |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Morning Gang:
I was pleasantly surprised at the difference in feel and performance
when we replaced the round aluminum lift struts with steel streamlined
struts on my original Firestar.
Aircraft Spruce has some 4130 streamlined tubing that is competitive
with the plastic merchants:
1.180 0.500 .035 $8.90
john h
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| Subject: | Re: VW Powered Kolbra |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Rick & All,
I had a similar problem as you describe on my Hawk - I found that raising
the front of the engine slightly, a couple fender washers worth between the
front barry mounts and the front engine mounts cured that effect. You may
have tot do the same thing - try just a little at a time to see how
dramatic the effect is.
jerb
At 03:16 PM 4/2/05 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
><NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
>
>Alan
>
>I agree you don't want to do that to a new powder coated cage. Talk to Kolb
>they may be willing.
>
>The high thrust line is a problem because it will limit the amount of
>forward CG to less than that allowed by Kolb recommendations. I found that
>when I had a passenger I had to hold full up elevator to rotate and climb
>out. Once I reduced power at altitude and my speed increased, things
>returned to normal. I was also concerned about having to go around on a
>missed approach. I suppose you could increase the size of the elevator or
>lengthen the fuselage tube but my choice was to lower the engine. The length
>of the landing gear shouldn't have any impact on the problem. The more
>important question would be is the Kolbra engine mount lower than the one on
>the MKIII?
>
>Rick Neilsen
>Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "alananpat" <alananpat@ev1.net>
>To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kolb-List: VW Powered Kolbra
>
>
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "alananpat" <alananpat@ev1.net>
> >
> > John & Rick,
> >
> > Thanks for the replies. I am relieved to hear about the flaperons. I
> > dislike
> > flying a 'plane without flaps. I have lots of experience flying a Kitfox
> > Mk
> > II with flaperons and get along with them fine.
> >
> > Rick, I saw your modified VW mount on the Matronics page a while ago. It
> > looks very nice but it sure looks like a lot of redesigning. If Kolb would
> > do the same as yours that would be great, but I don't want to do any
> > cutting
> > and welding on my airframe, especially as I intend to get it factory
> > powder
> > coated. I spent lots of time sandblasting and painting the Kitfox airframe
> > and it still tended to rust. Do you know if the high thrust line will be
> > as
> > big a problem on the Kolbra with it's longer gear legs as it was on the
> > M3?
> >
> > Alan
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
> > To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Kolb-List: VW Powered Kolbra
> >
> >
> >> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen"
> > <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
> >>
> >> Alan
> >>
> >> This sounds super I'm looking forward to having another VW powered Kolb
> >> flying. There are two main issues that I recommend you deal with. The
> > first
> >> is a slight vibration when using composite props and the high thrust line
> > of
> >> the redrive VW when mounted on top of the stock Kolb mount.
> >>
> >> I will be testing a two bladed Culver wood prop this summer that I expect
> >> will solve most of the vibration issue. I will let you know what I find.
> >>
> >> The other issue is the high thrust line. I have posted a custom engine
> > mount
> >> design on the Kolb photo share that you may want to look at. You may be
> > able
> >> to talk Kolb into building your plane with this mount. At one point I was
> >> told that Kolb would consider building one if supplied a detailed enough
> >> design. If you do it yourself you could have a real problem finding a
> > welder
> >> that will work on it. It was a real problem for me. If you or anyone else
> >> wants it I have a adapter that will adapt the VW to the stock Kolb mount.
> >> The problem with the adapter is that you will have a very high thrust
> >> line
> >> and will not be happy with it.
> >>
> >> If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask
> >>
> >> Rick Neilsen
> >> Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "alananpat" <alananpat@ev1.net>
> >> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> >> Subject: Kolb-List: Flaperons
> >>
> >>
> >> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "alananpat" <alananpat@ev1.net>
> >> >
> >> > Greetings Kolbers,
> >> >
> >> > I am seriously considering building a Kolbra which I will power with a
> >> > belt drive reduced VW. I have the info package and have been lurking on
> >> > this list for several months.
> >> >
> >> > My question is does the Kolbra have flaperons? I have seen comments
> > about
> >> > the M3 having flaperons and I was under the impression that the Kolbra
> >> > used the M3 wing but there is nothing about it in the info package nor
> >> > have I seen anything mentioned in any posting or the article I keep by
> > the
> >> > throne from the 2000 Experimenter.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks for any info.
> >> >
> >> > Alan, soon to be doing the Kolbra thing.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Keep in mind those lawn mower wheels don't turn very fast and are known
to throw the rubber off after a while if rotated at high speed - think
damage. A solid wheel with good bearings may be better. Not all bearing
take high speed - just spin a bearing off your the front wheel of your
vehicle using an air hose - will not last long before pieces are flying
every where.
jerb
At 01:11 PM 4/3/05 -0700, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dave & Eve Pelletier"
><pelletier@cableone.net>
>
>Guys,
> I have (had) a standard 5" tail wheel on my MK III. Yesterday it
> disappeared - I lost it on landing. Looked all over and who knows where
> it ended up. It was getting pretty worn anyway so not a tremendous
> loss. The axle looks fine and apparently the cotter pin broke. (Never
> really checked it on preflight - That will change.) I see a 4" wheel in
> Aircraft Spruce's catalog, but it doesn't say what thickness. It looks
> to me like I've got room for a 1" thick wheel. Anyone know if that wheel
> will work? Where can I get another wheel? (I'll probable end up calling
> Kolb.) Can I have a welder make up a new tail wheel assembly that would
> accept a 6" wheel that is 2" thick (hardware store wheel) or is this a
> dumb idea? ( I have my share of those.)
>
>AzDave
>Do Not Archive
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Jack & Louise Hart <jbhart@ldd.net>
At 09:08 AM 4/5/05 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry Frantz <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
>
>>Bryan,
>>
>
>Been there, done that! Contacted TNK to be told they don't supply them
>for the FireFly.
>Any other suggestions?
>
>Terry - FireFly #95
>
>DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
Terry,
You can make them.
http://www.thirdshift.com/jack/firefly/firefly91.html
Jack B. Hart FF004
Jackson, MO
Jack & Louise Hart
jbhart@ldd.net
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| Subject: | Re: Streamlined Tubing |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Herb Gayheart <herbgh@juno.com>
On Tue, 5 Apr 2005 09:19:14 -0500 "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
writes:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
> Morning Gang:
>
> I was pleasantly surprised at the difference in feel and performance
>
> when we replaced the round aluminum lift struts with steel
> streamlined
> struts on my original Firestar.
>
> Aircraft Spruce has some 4130 streamlined tubing that is competitive
>
> with the plastic merchants:
> 1.180 0.500 .035 $8.90
>
>
> john h
>
Streamlined Aluminum struts are available from Carlson Aircraft. Herb
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| Subject: | Re: Streamlined Tubing |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Terry, I got my streamlined aluminum from Wicks, prior to that I had used a
neat pre-cut kit I bought from a vendor at OshKosh..and I think it was the
Streamline fellas in their booth.they had a few different kits made up for
the more popular birds...believe I gave em about 100 bucks for the 6
pieces...gear leg and strut fairings. They might be down at Lakeland next
week...
Don Gherardini
OEM.Sales / Engineering dept.
American Honda Engines
Power Equipment Company
CortLand, Illinois
800-626-7326
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jerry Curtin" <jcurtin@cableone.net>
Hi Terry, I have found a man who is absolutly gifted with a spray gun, air
brush, and fiberglass & carbon fiber. He is going to work on my plane and
said he would be interested in making molds for parts on planes. He will be
looking at my plane tomorrow or the next day. I will ask him about fairings
and pricing and let the list know.
Jerry Curtin- Firestar/503
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Frantz" <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Fairings
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry Frantz <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
>
> Gentlemen,
>
> Does any body have a source for plastic wing strut fairings other than
> Steam-Line? Their price is exorbitant at $169 + shipping for four 8'
> pieces of plastic. I would like to do my wing struts on my FireFly and
> possibly gear legs also. Thanks for any help
>
> Terry Firefly #95
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Silver Fern Microlights Ltd" <kiwimick@sfmicro.fsnet.co.uk>
Hi Terry,
Have you actually tried TNK?.
Regards
Mike
G-CDFA
Xtra/Jab 2200
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Frantz" <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Fairings
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry Frantz <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
>
> Gentlemen,
>
> Does any body have a source for plastic wing strut fairings other than
> Steam-Line? Their price is exorbitant at $169 + shipping for four 8'
> pieces of plastic. I would like to do my wing struts on my FireFly and
> possibly gear legs also. Thanks for any help
>
> Terry Firefly #95
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Redesigning The Kolb |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL <Dennis.Kirby@kirtland.af.mil>
From: Earl & Mim Zimmerman << got me dreaming about redesigning the kolb.
What would happen if we raised the wing on the kolb high enough to put the
engine underneath the wing where it could be enclosed in the back of the
fuselage? >>
Earl -
Sounds like you are describing the original kit that Kolb offered - the
Ultrastar.
So, it wouldn't be so much a "redesign" as it would a "return-to-original"
design.
I wonder why Homer changed engine configuration (under vs. over wing) in his
Kolbs, after the Ultrastar?
Dennis Kirby
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Redesigning The Kolb |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
wing) in his
| Kolbs, after the Ultrastar?
|
| Dennis Kirby
Dennis K/Gang:
The Ultrastar was not a perfect ultralight. Had a lot of undesirable
characteristics:
1. Prop was very close to the ground which required flying from
groomed fields. Sand and gravel took its toll on the props.
2. Airframe was weak. Rigid gear legs added to the weak airframe
problem, which did not twisting loads well.
3. Prop was limited to 60 inch diameter.
The Firestar was a big improvement over the Ultrastar:
1. Prop was placed above the tailboom and out of the grass and
gravel.
2. Larger diameter props, 66".
3. Semi-Inclosed cockpit.
4. Spring gear legs.
5. Center stick.
Just to name a few.
Homer's redrive on the Cuyuna was not the best either. Would have
been a great improvement if tapered roller bearings had been used to
adjust free play. The ball bearing system allowed not adjustment. I
took the spacer out and added an additional set of bearings to help
with take out some of the play. It worked, marginally.
john h
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| Subject: | Re: Redesigning The Kolb |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
| problem, which did not twisting loads well.
Howdy:
The above should have read: Rigid gear legs magnified the weak
airfram problem under twisting loads, e.g., catch a main gear in a
gopher hole and you not only got the gear leg, but the twisting moment
got the cage as well.
The earlier US had a poor main spar to inboard rib attachment allowing
the wing to twist causing it to cancel out input from the ailerons.
Also corrected the paragraph below:
| Homer's redrive on the Cuyuna was not the best either. Would have
| been a great improvement if tapered roller bearings had been used
soo
|free play could have been adjusted. The ball bearing system allowed
no adjustment. I
| took the spacer out and added an additional set of bearings to help
| remove some of the play. It worked, marginally.
See what happens when one gets in a hurry. I am in the process of
getting the MKIII ready to fly to Sun and Fun, plus all this green
stuff has recently popped out of no where from all the rain and warm
sun shine.
Did get an hour's test flying done today and her highness cleaned up a
bit.
Take care,
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "jimmy and jo ann" <hillstw@jhill.biz>
After a nice flight Saturday, I checked over the FSII and found oil/grease coming
down the left gear leg out of the upper socket. Had never seen that before.
Yes, I did bounce it some, but nothing tooth shattering.
What gives? Advice??
Thanks.
Jimmy
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Hi Gang:
Started about last August. A squeal a moment or two after I pushed
the PTT button on the stick, but only when the intercom was on. Turn
off the intercom and no squeal, but also no side tone. My little ICOM
A3 has a side tone capability, but not enough volume for these 66 year
old ears.
I went so far and to pull all the intercom/radio wiring out to check.
Still got the squeal. Bought a new ICOM A22 but no improvement.
Have been living in the world of loud cockpit noise and no side tone.
Very difficult to control ones voice volume when one can hear them
selves speak or think.
Today, for some reason, I took another head set over to the air strip
to try. I flew this morning and had the squeal. This afternoon with
a different head set, no squeal. Who would have every thought it was
the head set, probably the mike. Anyhow, I have good commo once again
with my little tiny ICOM A3 mounted in the MKIII with no battery of
its own, working right off the aircraft 12VDC system.
Sure jumped through a lot of necessary hoops to get the problem
resolved, but it was worth it if it fixed it.
Hope this may help somebody down the line if they should happen to
have the same problem. Easier to change head sets than tear all the
wiring out, and cheaper than buying a new radio when one is not
needed.
john h
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
At 09:34 AM 4/5/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>Terry,
>
>You can make them.
>
>http://www.thirdshift.com/jack/firefly/firefly91.html
>
>Jack B. Hart FF004
>Jackson, MO
Jack has a good suggestion. Others have made them also.
Here are some excellent plans -
http://personal.southern.edu/~dascott/weedhopper/Streamline/fairings.html
And to just get a short plastic fairing for the gear leg - $15
Doesn't say how long it is though -
http://www.breakcamp.com/Shopping/products/prod_927.asp
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: WillUribe@aol.com
Greetings,
Maybe grease or oil was used to help insert the gear legs into the socket and
now it is starting to ooze out?
Regards,
Will Uribe
El Paso, TX
FireStar II N4GU
C-172 N2506U
http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/
Do not Archive
In a message dated 4/5/2005 7:03:17 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
hillstw@jhill.biz writes:
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "jimmy and jo ann" <hillstw@jhill.biz>
After a nice flight Saturday, I checked over the FSII and found oil/grease
coming down the left gear leg out of the upper socket. Had never seen that
before. Yes, I did bounce it some, but nothing tooth shattering.
What gives? Advice??
Thanks.
Jimmy
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderwski" <rswiderski@earthlink.net>
Jerry,
How about asking him about a fairing for the strut/wing interface?
Thanks. ...Richard Swiderski
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Curtin
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Fairings
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jerry Curtin" <jcurtin@cableone.net>
Hi Terry, I have found a man who is absolutly gifted with a spray gun, air
brush, and fiberglass & carbon fiber. He is going to work on my plane and
said he would be interested in making molds for parts on planes. He will be
looking at my plane tomorrow or the next day. I will ask him about fairings
and pricing and let the list know.
Jerry Curtin- Firestar/503
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Frantz" <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Fairings
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry Frantz <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
>
> Gentlemen,
>
> Does any body have a source for plastic wing strut fairings other than
> Steam-Line? Their price is exorbitant at $169 + shipping for four 8'
> pieces of plastic. I would like to do my wing struts on my FireFly and
> possibly gear legs also. Thanks for any help
>
> Terry Firefly #95
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: jerb <ulflyer@verizon.net>
John,
I've seen this happen with poor mike/ear phone connections, check your
headset connectors - might they be corroded.
jerb
At 08:40 PM 4/5/05 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
>Hi Gang:
>
>Started about last August. A squeal a moment or two after I pushed
>the PTT button on the stick, but only when the intercom was on. Turn
>off the intercom and no squeal, but also no side tone. My little ICOM
>A3 has a side tone capability, but not enough volume for these 66 year
>old ears.
>
>I went so far and to pull all the intercom/radio wiring out to check.
>Still got the squeal. Bought a new ICOM A22 but no improvement.
>
>Have been living in the world of loud cockpit noise and no side tone.
>Very difficult to control ones voice volume when one can hear them
>selves speak or think.
>
>Today, for some reason, I took another head set over to the air strip
>to try. I flew this morning and had the squeal. This afternoon with
>a different head set, no squeal. Who would have every thought it was
>the head set, probably the mike. Anyhow, I have good commo once again
>with my little tiny ICOM A3 mounted in the MKIII with no battery of
>its own, working right off the aircraft 12VDC system.
>
>Sure jumped through a lot of necessary hoops to get the problem
>resolved, but it was worth it if it fixed it.
>
>Hope this may help somebody down the line if they should happen to
>have the same problem. Easier to change head sets than tear all the
>wiring out, and cheaper than buying a new radio when one is not
>needed.
>
>john h
>
>
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