---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 06/19/05: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:23 AM - For Sale ..... (artdog1512) 2. 02:24 PM - Homer's Fly-In (Bob Pongracz) 3. 05:35 PM - Re: Rotax 503 Failure Poll (Steve Kroll) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:23:00 AM PST US From: artdog1512 Subject: Kolb-List: For Sale ..... --> Kolb-List message posted by: artdog1512 for sale - 1998 FireFly... rotax 447, softpack BRS, 5 gal tank, 125 hours. plane is located in Shrewsbury,Pa. ...... $7000 with trailer(not enclosed) tim do not archive ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:24:15 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Homer's Fly-In From: "Bob Pongracz" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob Pongracz" Kolbers, Saturday was a great day at Homer Clara's, and they were great hosts. Those of you who couldn't make it missed a wonderful day with Kolbs everywhere! I left ealier than most to make the drive (ugh) to Shreveport North for the Father's Day Fly-In. It was nice to see some of the Kolb contingent represented there as well. I hated having to drive, and not fly to two fly-ins in one day, but it beats missing them. It was also great to finally meet some of those on the list, and continue learning from their experiences. Terry - thanks again for handling the logistics for Homer's!!(do not archive) Bob Pongracz...Fogelsville, PA...FireFly project No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://dell.myway.com ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:35:00 PM PST US From: Steve Kroll Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Rotax 503 Failure Poll --> Kolb-List message posted by: Steve Kroll Patrick et al.... Several guys here have mentioned that they felt the glide ratio was better with the engine off than at idle yet I did not find that at all. I wonder what might account for the discrepancy? It seems to me that an engine that idles at 2000 rpm actually produces thrust. Mine will creep on pavement if I'm not holding brake. Maybe it's just a perception thing. An unplanned deadstick landing is pretty exciting thing so maybe it's just hard to judge glide ratio at a time like that. I wasn't watching my vario at the time but it sure felt like a steeper descent in the seat of my pants. Anybody else have any input on this subject? Steve Kroll DO NOT ARCHIVE