Today's Message Index:
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1. 04:14 AM - Sun & Fun (Airgriff2@aol.com)
2. 05:56 AM - Re: Tail Wheel (Daniel Walter)
3. 06:19 AM - Re: GEAR LEG (Daniel Walter)
4. 07:29 AM - Fairings (Terry Frantz)
5. 07:33 AM - Re: Fairings (Terry Frantz)
6. 10:13 AM - Re: Fairings (Jerry Curtin)
7. 10:27 AM - Throttle - control stick interference (Jason Omelchuck)
8. 12:39 PM - Re: Throttle - control stick interference (robert bean)
9. 01:05 PM - Re: Throttle - control stick interference (Richard Pike)
10. 04:09 PM - battle tanks (Mike Pierzina)
11. 06:22 PM - SUN N FUN (Bill Vincent)
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Airgriff2@aol.com
Morning Guys, I pack tomarrow and after a BB King Concert tomarrow nite, I
head south early Friday for Lakeland. I think we decided to meet on thursday,
probably at the Kolb trailer. I don't think we decided on a time so I'll
guess 5pm ? We , again, can go other nites too. Whether you are driving or
flying, have a safe trip.
Bob Griffin
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Daniel Walter" <worrybear@verizon.net>
Guys, I would not use the hardware store wheels either. The only lawnmower
wheel I found strong enough is the Lawnboy front wheel with the plastic rim
on the older style mowers. I have not had any problems with the lack of
bearings, I checked, over 450 taxies and landings over rough asphalt and
grass.
DO NOT ARCHIVE
Dan Walter
Ultrastar
Palmyra Pa.
----- Original Message -----
From: "jerb" <ulflyer@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Tail Wheel
> --> 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: "Daniel Walter" <worrybear@verizon.net>
Check that you don't have a small gas leak that found it's way down fuse to
the gear leg socket.
Do Not Arcive
Dan Walter
Ultrastar
Palmyra PA
----- Original Message -----
From: "jimmy and jo ann" <hillstw@jhill.biz>
Subject: Kolb-List: GEAR LEG
> --> 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: Terry Frantz <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
Thanks guys for all of the suggestions! Will look into which way to
proceed.
Still can't bring my self to pay $169 for four pieces of plastic.
Terry - FireFly #95
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Terry Frantz <tkrolfe@usadatanet.net>
Jack & Louise Hart wrote:
>--> 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
>
>
>
>
Jack,
Your really good, but I don't wish to do all that work. Also, I have to
unfold and fold every time I fly and worry about damaging wing strut
fairings made of foam.
Terry FireFly #95
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jerry Curtin" <jcurtin@cableone.net>
Hi Terry, Yes I will ask about the strut/wing fairings and also landing gear
to fuselage fairings also. I am meeting with him tomorrow. Will update all
after. Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Swiderwski" <rswiderski@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Fairings
> --> 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
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> 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>
> To: "kolb-list" <Kolb-list@matronics.com>
> 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: | Throttle - control stick interference |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jason Omelchuck" <jason@trek-tech.com>
I am in the process of installing my throttle lever in my MKIIIC and have
noticed the interference between the throttle and the stick. I went and
searched the archives and some people said cut the throttle lever shorter,
some said move it to the left side. I want to keep the throttle in the
middle and I have bent the lever to miss the stick as best I can. My stick
can be moved all the way back until it hits the torque tube, but at that
point is hits the throttle lever if you move it side to side. I doubt that
in use it would ever go back this far before the stall occurs. Can anyone
give some insight as to how far back the stick goes in the normal range of
flight (power on stall or maybe full stall landing). The best reference
point is how far the bottom of the grip is from the aileron torque tube.
Thanks!
Jason
MKIIIC
BMW R100 engine
Portland OR
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| Subject: | Re: Throttle - control stick interference |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Jason, I had the same concern with mine. Some of the interference can
be
removed by rigging, but that wasn't good enough for me so I cut the
stick
at the bottom and welded a straight piece in. Problem solved.
I also created a handle suggested by another lister to have the grip in
my lap. If you are interested contact me direct and I can send a pic.
-BB MkIIIc, N3851E (over 1000 hrs with that N-number)
On 6, Apr 2005, at 1:35 PM, Jason Omelchuck wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jason Omelchuck"
> <jason@trek-tech.com>
>
> I am in the process of installing my throttle lever in my MKIIIC and
> have
> noticed the interference between the throttle and the stick. I went
> and
> searched the archives and some people said cut the throttle lever
> shorter,
> some said move it to the left side. I want to keep the throttle in the
> middle and I have bent the lever to miss the stick as best I can. My
> stick
> can be moved all the way back until it hits the torque tube, but at
> that
> point is hits the throttle lever if you move it side to side. I
> doubt that
> in use it would ever go back this far before the stall occurs. Can
> anyone
> give some insight as to how far back the stick goes in the normal
> range of
> flight (power on stall or maybe full stall landing). The best
> reference
> point is how far the bottom of the grip is from the aileron torque
> tube.
>
> Thanks!
> Jason
> MKIIIC
> BMW R100 engine
> Portland OR
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Throttle - control stick interference |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
Landing at minimum airspeed, with two adults and flaps, you will want all
the up elevator you can get.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 10:35 AM 4/6/2005 -0700, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jason Omelchuck" <jason@trek-tech.com>
>
>I am in the process of installing my throttle lever in my MKIIIC and have
>noticed the interference between the throttle and the stick. I went and
>searched the archives and some people said cut the throttle lever shorter,
>some said move it to the left side. I want to keep the throttle in the
>middle and I have bent the lever to miss the stick as best I can. My stick
>can be moved all the way back until it hits the torque tube, but at that
>point is hits the throttle lever if you move it side to side. I doubt that
>in use it would ever go back this far before the stall occurs. Can anyone
>give some insight as to how far back the stick goes in the normal range of
>flight (power on stall or maybe full stall landing). The best reference
>point is how far the bottom of the grip is from the aileron torque tube.
>
>Thanks!
>Jason
>MKIIIC
>BMW R100 engine
>Portland OR
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Mike Pierzina <planecrazzzy@yahoo.com>
Hi Rick,
While you were welding that cross brace in....Couldn't it have been
set-up to "bolt" the cross brace back in ? I'm sure it could have been done
without losing any strenght (if done right).... I'll bet someday you'll be cutting
it out to get those tanks out for something.....
It's always easier to just weld something....It takes less time....
But in the long run If things are made so they can be taken apart, is usually
best , especially if "your" the one who has to take it apart...
My 2 cents...
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN
do not archive
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Time: 08:13:53 PM PST US
From: "Rick Pearce" <rap@isp.com>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 6 gallon tanks
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rick Pearce" <rap@isp.com>
I bought the same 10 gal tanks from Titan and installed them. Had to
cut out
the old cross braces and weld new ones in. Was a little tricky because
you
had to weld them in with the tanks in place. The tanks will not be able
to
be removed.
My Web Site:
http://www.geocities.com/planecrazzzy/Planecrazzzy.html
Sometimes you just have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down...
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bill Vincent" <emailbill@chartermi.net>
Hi Gang
To who ever is going to Sun N Fun, hope you have loads of fun!!! Hopefully I will
see some of you in Oshkosh.
Bill Vincent
Firestar II
Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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