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1. 07:59 AM - Re: MK III versus Challenger; CGS Hawk Arrow (Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL)
2. 10:17 AM - noise reduction (Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com)
3. 05:26 PM - ELTs again (Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com)
4. 05:28 PM - Batteries (Jimmy)
5. 05:29 PM - Re: Rechargeable AAs & AAAs (Jimmy)
6. 06:43 PM - Re: MK III versus Challenger; CGS Hawk Arrow???? (David Paule)
7. 06:54 PM - Re: firestar 2 trim help (James and Cathy Tripp)
8. 09:42 PM - Re: Gear legs comma how to test (Flycrazy8@aol.com)
9. 09:42 PM - FSII vortex generators (Richard Pike)
10. 10:30 PM - Re: 447 break in (DAquaNut@AOL.com)
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| Subject: | Re: MK III versus Challenger; CGS Hawk Arrow |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL <Dennis.Kirby@kirtland.af.mil>
<< What made you decide on a Kolb? >>
Don -
For me, the primary reason is Kolb's simple wing-folding feature.
Takes me about ten to fifteen minutes to set up or take down.
Makes life simple for two reasons:
1) Transporting, and
2) Storage - With my Mark-3 folded, I can share a hangar with a GA plane
while paying only a fraction of the cost of a typical hangar.
Other reason is the stout, crashworthy design of the Kolb.
Steel cage pod - very survivable if the unthinkable occurs. (better than
most, anyway)
Before I bought my Kolb, I saw the aftermath of a crashed Mark-3 at our
local airport that suffered a stall/spin from about 50 feet. (Pilot was
unfamiliar with the airplane - his first time in a Kolb. Engine quit right
after takeoff. He made the classic mistake of attempting to return to the
runway with insufficient altitude.) The plane was destroyed. Pilot walked
away with only a limp. Bet you'd be a lot worse off in an
aluminum-structured Hawk or Challenger.
Go for the Kolb! You'll get a great support crew (this Kolb List) to boot.
Dennis Kirby
New Mexico
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04/25/2005 01:15:54 PM
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com
One additional note regarding noise reduction.
I know that not everyone wants to fly with a helmet, but I always have. I
had recently taken my David Clark ANR headset out of the helmet to lend to
a GA pilot. Anyway, when I got them back, I got lazy and didnt install
them back in the helmet, and went off flying with just the headset. The
noise was substantially louder without the helmet - certainly more of a
difference than the ANR makes. So, for more noise reduction, consider the
helmet as well. I have the David Clark helmet as well, and dont find it
uncomfortable at all. Kind of missed it when I went without it.
regards
Erich Weaver
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04/25/2005 08:24:59 PM
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com
Some time ago I mentioned in a post to the list that I had a vague
recollection of a write-up somewhere saying that many ELTs were going to be
obsolete in the not to distant future. At that time, I was unable to
recall the details, and I dont remember seeing anybody chiming in with the
full story.
Today I came across a reference to it on the RV list. To cut to the chase,
take a look at the following:
| http://www.sarsat.noaa.gov/emerbcns.html |
It seems that monitoring of the 121.5 MHz frequency will end in 2009, to be
replaced by 406 MHz, along with many substantial improvements. For now,
it looks like the cost for a 406 beacon is relatively high however
Something to keep in mind. What really bugs me are the severe limitations
of the 121.5 system. Very poor with respect to locating your position, for
starters.
regards
Erich Weaver
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jimmy" <jhankin@planters.net>
On the rechargeable batteries:
Sams has the Energizer rechargeable 2500ma NiMh batteries, 8, AA with a
charger for 15$. Bought as set today
Jimmy Hankinson
912-863-7384
Firefly 035
JYL (Sylvania)
Pegasus Field (Home)
2000 Feet X 100 Feet- Grass
Rocky Ford, Georgia
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| Subject: | Re: Rechargeable AAs & AAAs |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jimmy" <jhankin@planters.net>
On the rechargeable batteries:
Sams has the Energizer rechargeable 2500ma NiMh batteries, 8, with a
charger for 15$. Bought as set today
Jimmy Hankinson
912-863-7384
Firefly 035
JYL (Sylvania)
Pegasus Field (Home)
2000 Feet X 100 Feet- Grass
Rocky Ford, Georgia
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| Subject: | Re: MK III versus Challenger; CGS Hawk Arrow???? |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "David Paule" <dpaule@frii.com>
Oh, this one's easy.
1. Unsurpassed short take-off distance.
2. Unsurpassed climb angle.
3. Design longevity, with periodic improvements.
4. This email forum, with years of wisdom, all about Kolbs.
5. Excellent service from the company.
6. Relative safety of the craft, as determined by the...
a) Low numbers of accidents, and
b) Much lower percentage of fatalities.
7. Ease of folding the plane to fit in small areas.
8. Excellent visibility.
I could go on, but this is enough. I have about 1,800 hours in heavier
planes and also own a Cessna 180 Skywagon. My Firestar fits easily behind
the Skywagon's wing and adjacent to the tail, in a small tee-hangar.
Dave Paule
Boulder, CO
FS II
> Hello list members. I joined several weeks ago and have been soaking up
> the info. Lot's of good advice. I've made the decision to build my own
> airplane and am leaning toward the Kolb MK III. I have also looked into
> the Challenger and CGS Hawk Arrow. I know I might be asking this question
> to an audience that has a special interest (since you all built and fly
> Kolb aircraft) but I am sure that each of you went thorugh the same
> process that I'm going through right now. What made you decide on a Kolb?
> In your opinion what were the most important characteristics of the Kolb
> when comparing it to competitors? Any info and insight would be greatly
> appreciated by this novice would-be builder. As a point of information I
> am a licensed pilot with 150+ hours in primarily piper warriors and cessna
> 172's. Thanks so much. Don...
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| Subject: | firestar 2 trim help |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: " James and Cathy Tripp" <jtripp@elmore.rr.com>
Wade,
I too had to hold slight down pressure on my FS to keep the nose down during
cruise. John Hauck gave me such a simple fix that I can't believe I couldn't
figure it out myself. Loop an adel clamp around your control stick. Get a
bungee cord that will just barely stretch between the clamp and an attach
point between the rudder peddles. Once you get to your cruise altitude and
speed, to adjust your trim, slide the adel clamp up your control stick an
inch or two to take the pressure off. The higher you slide the clamp, the
more down trim you get. Very simple and very easy to set up.
James Tripp
FS II
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From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of WADE LAWICKI
Subject: Kolb-List: firestar 2 trim help
--> Kolb-List message posted by: WADE LAWICKI <wlawicki@yahoo.com>
group,
im in need of trimming assistance from the group. after my initial
few flights i adjusted a heavy left wing problem, control horns adjusted.
now i need pitch trim help, i have to hold forward stick over 55 mph, not
alot but annoying on a long trip. im looking for elevator trim tab info, vg
info. this has to do with me only weighing 155# i suppose. thanks for your
support,just wanting to get it right the first time around.
wade
fs 2 # 1030
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| Subject: | Re: Gear legs comma how to test |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Flycrazy8@aol.com
In a message dated 4/24/2005 6:45:03 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
ronoy@shentel.net writes:
http://www.aero.lg.ua/pic/sumo.jpg
LOL.......Makes one wonder exactly how they test the Props ?.......
Stephen
Bama Firefly
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| Subject: | FSII vortex generators |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
Got the pictures on the web page of the vg placement on the FSII.
Also, some mods to the aileron bellcrank now that we have a few more hours
on the airplane.
http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/kolb.htm
Scroll down to the FSII area, click on the page.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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| Subject: | Re: : Kolb-List:447 break in |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
List,
In prep for breaking in my 447, I see recommendations to put oil in the
gas along with oil in the injector tank on engines that have oil injectors on
them, for the break-in process. Sounds like double oil for the first tank to
me. Any one use double or extra oil to break in a 447 that does not have
oil injection. I will be using Air Cooled Pennzoil but the manual doesn't say
to increase the oil mixture any stronger than 50/ 1. Comments?
Ed (in Hou waiting for the rain to stop.)
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