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1. 03:38 AM - Re: Space Shuttle Piggyback (PATRICK LADD)
2. 05:41 AM - Re: looking for a Mark lll XTRA (woody)
3. 07:16 AM - Re: St. Clair's Bottom (Dave & Eve Pelletier)
4. 08:24 AM - Website Update (John Williamson)
5. 08:44 AM - Re: Website Update (Wayne T. McCullough)
6. 09:38 AM - Re: looking for a Mark lll XTRA (Josh Lazar)
7. 10:02 AM - SMLA (Herb Gayheart)
8. 10:16 AM - Re: St. Clair's Bottom (russ kinne)
9. 10:46 AM - Re: Website Update (John Williamson)
10. 10:49 AM - Re: SMLA (John Williamson)
11. 11:14 AM - Re: SMLA (John Cooley)
12. 11:37 AM - Re: SMLA (Herb Gayheart)
13. 11:41 AM - Re: SMLA (Herb Gayheart)
14. 11:44 AM - Re: SMLA (John Cooley)
15. 12:20 PM - Firefly Flat Tire (Gene D. Ledbetter)
16. 01:06 PM - Re: St. Clair's Bottom (Jim Ballenger)
17. 01:15 PM - Re: Space Shuttle Piggyback (Jim Ballenger)
18. 04:26 PM - Re: My 172 (Herb Gayheart)
19. 04:30 PM - Re: Wing Gap Seal & BRS (Cat36Fly@aol.com)
20. 04:38 PM - Re: Firefly Flat Tire (George T. Alexander, Jr.)
21. 04:49 PM - Re: My 172 (Herb Gayheart)
22. 05:31 PM - Fuel Tank Connection (LEE CREECH)
23. 06:12 PM - Re: Fuel Tank Connection (Ralph)
24. 06:53 PM - Re: Fuel Tank Connection (Richard Swiderski)
25. 07:11 PM - Synthetic Oil Plug Color on 503 (George E. Myers Jr.)
26. 07:40 PM - Re: St. Clair's Bottom (woody)
27. 08:19 PM - Re: Firefly Flat Tire (ElleryWeld@aol.com)
28. 08:21 PM - A new Kolber is born. (Denny Rowe)
29. 08:28 PM - Re: Fuel Tank Connection (HShack@aol.com)
30. 08:57 PM - Re: Fuel Tank Connection (ElleryWeld@aol.com)
31. 09:28 PM - Worn jets (Richard Pike)
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| Subject: | Re: Space Shuttle Piggyback |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "PATRICK LADD" <pj.ladd@btinternet.com>
Wish I'd happened to be up in the Kolb>>
Hi Dominic,
what a thrill. Piggy back planes are not an everyday site. Planes seen from
another plane are really special.
I was in my Challenger one evening at about 1500 feet when a Spitfire
cruised across my nose at the same height on its way to a local show. One of
the most beautiful sights I shall ever see.
Talking piggy backs, when I was a kid I saw the Maia and Mercury
combination. Maia was a flying boat and she took off with the Mercury which
was a seaplane in a cradle above the wing. The Mercury was then able to then
start flying on to its desination with full fuel tanks. Designed primarily
as transatlantic mail carrier I think. In- flight refuelling was way in the
future in those days.
Cheers
Pat
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| Subject: | Re: looking for a Mark lll XTRA |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
HI Josh
I will have to check the prices because I had not even thought of selling
the kit untill a spur of the moment thing last night. It will probably be in
the range of a new kit from the factory but in canadian funds converting the
money at par. $100 US = 100 Can. In other words more than 1/3 less than a
new factory kit and no import fees.
> Hi Woody,
> Thanks for your advise and encouragement. With your experience, I could
> no-doubt learn a great deal from you.
> The Mk 3 kit with the 582 sounds right for me. What are you asking for it.
> I could possibly take a drive to meet you and take a look at the kit.
>
>
> Josh Lazar
> Future owner of a Mk 3
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| Subject: | Re: St. Clair's Bottom |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dave & Eve Pelletier" <pelletier@cableone.net>
YESSSSS, YESSSS, YESSSSS.....Now that's what I call a great day. Thanks for
sharing.
AzDave
Do Not Archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Pike" <richard@bcchapel.org>
Subject: Kolb-List: St. Clair's Bottom
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
>
> Had a most excellent flight this afternoon, and thought I'd share the high
> lights.
>
> About 50 miles north east of Kingsport, Tennessee is the little town of
> Chilhowie, Virginia, right on I-81, and about 6 miles south of there,
> right
> where the creek loops back on itself is a place called Saint Clair's
> Bottom. During WWII, the guv'ment put in a grass strip about 2500' long as
> an emergency field for airplanes traveling through the area. Back in the
> 50's, Virginia decided they needed an airport in that area, and planned to
> turn St. Clair's Bottom into a real airport. Unfortunately, word got out,
> and the land that was selling for $3 an acre jumped up to $3000 an acre,
> and Virginia looked elsewhere. That resulted in the Mountain Empire
> Airport, up near Marion.
>
> So the grass strip languished, until about 6 years ago, when a bunch of
> ultralighters started keeping their craft there and fixing the place up.
> Three years ago, they figured out that it would be a good public relations
> ploy to have an annual picnic and invite the locals around the area to
> come
> and eat free, and look at all the little airplanes.
>
> So today after church, Kolb's 20P and 82EF headed NE into the best flying
> weather we have had here all summer. Blue sky, a few little puffies,
> friendly thermals, and good food waiting at the destination. By the time
> we
> got there, the burgers were gone, but I had a 'mater sandwich on light
> bread, (there's just two things that money can't buy, and that's true love
> and home grown tomatoes...) baked beans done with brown sugar, chicken n'
> dumplings, cold macaroni salad and the last best piece of carrot cake with
> sour cream icing. By then I was ready for a nap, but there were too many
> airplanes to look at, and too many friends to talk to.
>
> Some old fella with a beard down to his navel and a red and white Kolb
> Twinstar MKII was giving kids rides, he flew for two hours straight, and
> the kids loved it. There was a Hatz doing barrel rolls and hammer heads, a
> sure-nuff aerobatic expert in a Citabria wearing it out, and about a
> hundred and fifty people watching little airplanes, teenage boys watching
> girls, teenage girls pretending they weren't watching boys, old men and
> women sitting in the shade and trying to keep cool, and drinking from the
> never ending supply of iced tea. There was even a do-it-yourself Bluegrass
> band on the porch providing entertainment (?) or something. It was great.
>
> About 6 PM, it had cooled off a lot so the two Kolbs and the Aircam set
> off
> down the valley picking out various winding and interesting looking back
> roads to take the next motorcycle ride on. Got to South Holston Lake and
> flew down the lake about 100' up, all the girls on jet skis waved, and we
> rocked a wing or two.
>
> Landed at South Fork, the Aircam's home strip and looked at the
> under-construction-CGS Hawk, it will have an HKS engine on it. Ought to be
> done next month, looks like it will make a fine airplane. Discussed the
> price of gas, and wondered how the Aircam would do with two HKS 700E's on
> it in place of it's two 582's, since the 582's are approaching TBO.
> Decided
> that it would probably do fairly well. First get the Hawk flying, and get
> a
> better appreciation of the HKS.
>
> Headed home about 7:30, by then it was cool and smooth as glass. Got home
> and actually made a decent landing for a change. Nice. Decided that it
> only
> takes one day of good weather and a good flight to make you forget about
> all the crummy ones you had for the rest of the summer.
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
> do not archive
>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot2@comcast.net>
Having major problems with website.
As of now, the Kolbra Pilot website is off the web.
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 913 hours
kolbrapilot2@comcast.net
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Website Update |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Wayne T. McCullough" <blackbird754@alltel.net>
John,
Are we still able to get the new website....
Wayne McCullough
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot2@comcast.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Website Update
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson"
> <kolbrapilot2@comcast.net>
>
> Having major problems with website.
>
> As of now, the Kolbra Pilot website is off the web.
>
>
> John Williamson
> Arlington, TX
>
> Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 913 hours
> kolbrapilot2@comcast.net
>
> do not archive
>
>
>
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| Subject: | looking for a Mark lll XTRA |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Josh Lazar" <josh@filterco.qc.ca>
Hi Woody,
Sounds good. Has this kit been started or is still in original
packaging? Let me know if you decide to sell.
Best Regards,
Josh Lazar
Cell: 514-233-3251
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of woody
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: looking for a Mark lll XTRA
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
HI Josh
I will have to check the prices because I had not even thought of
selling
the kit untill a spur of the moment thing last night. It will probably
be in
the range of a new kit from the factory but in canadian funds converting
the
money at par. $100 US = 100 Can. In other words more than 1/3 less than
a
new factory kit and no import fees.
> Hi Woody,
> Thanks for your advise and encouragement. With your experience, I
could
> no-doubt learn a great deal from you.
> The Mk 3 kit with the 582 sounds right for me. What are you asking for
it.
> I could possibly take a drive to meet you and take a look at the kit.
>
>
> Josh Lazar
> Future owner of a Mk 3
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Herb Gayheart <herbgh@juno.com>
I need the phone for South Miss Light Aircraft. I cannot access their
web page. It loads multiple times. Herb in Ky
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: St. Clair's Bottom |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: russ kinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
Sounds like St. Claire has a lovely bottom!
do not archive
On Aug 22, 2005, at 10:14 AM, Dave & Eve Pelletier wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dave & Eve Pelletier"
> <pelletier@cableone.net>
>
> YESSSSS, YESSSS, YESSSSS.....Now that's what I call a great day.
> Thanks for
> sharing.
>
> AzDave
>
> Do Not Archive
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Pike" <richard@bcchapel.org>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: St. Clair's Bottom
>
>
>> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
>>
>> Had a most excellent flight this afternoon, and thought I'd share the
>> high
>> lights.
>>
>> About 50 miles north east of Kingsport, Tennessee is the little town
>> of
>> Chilhowie, Virginia, right on I-81, and about 6 miles south of there,
>> right
>> where the creek loops back on itself is a place called Saint Clair's
>> Bottom. During WWII, the guv'ment put in a grass strip about 2500'
>> long as
>> an emergency field for airplanes traveling through the area. Back in
>> the
>> 50's, Virginia decided they needed an airport in that area, and
>> planned to
>> turn St. Clair's Bottom into a real airport. Unfortunately, word got
>> out,
>> and the land that was selling for $3 an acre jumped up to $3000 an
>> acre,
>> and Virginia looked elsewhere. That resulted in the Mountain Empire
>> Airport, up near Marion.
>>
>> So the grass strip languished, until about 6 years ago, when a bunch
>> of
>> ultralighters started keeping their craft there and fixing the place
>> up.
>> Three years ago, they figured out that it would be a good public
>> relations
>> ploy to have an annual picnic and invite the locals around the area to
>> come
>> and eat free, and look at all the little airplanes.
>>
>> So today after church, Kolb's 20P and 82EF headed NE into the best
>> flying
>> weather we have had here all summer. Blue sky, a few little puffies,
>> friendly thermals, and good food waiting at the destination. By the
>> time
>> we
>> got there, the burgers were gone, but I had a 'mater sandwich on light
>> bread, (there's just two things that money can't buy, and that's true
>> love
>> and home grown tomatoes...) baked beans done with brown sugar,
>> chicken n'
>> dumplings, cold macaroni salad and the last best piece of carrot cake
>> with
>> sour cream icing. By then I was ready for a nap, but there were too
>> many
>> airplanes to look at, and too many friends to talk to.
>>
>> Some old fella with a beard down to his navel and a red and white Kolb
>> Twinstar MKII was giving kids rides, he flew for two hours straight,
>> and
>> the kids loved it. There was a Hatz doing barrel rolls and hammer
>> heads, a
>> sure-nuff aerobatic expert in a Citabria wearing it out, and about a
>> hundred and fifty people watching little airplanes, teenage boys
>> watching
>> girls, teenage girls pretending they weren't watching boys, old men
>> and
>> women sitting in the shade and trying to keep cool, and drinking from
>> the
>> never ending supply of iced tea. There was even a do-it-yourself
>> Bluegrass
>> band on the porch providing entertainment (?) or something. It was
>> great.
>>
>> About 6 PM, it had cooled off a lot so the two Kolbs and the Aircam
>> set
>> off
>> down the valley picking out various winding and interesting looking
>> back
>> roads to take the next motorcycle ride on. Got to South Holston Lake
>> and
>> flew down the lake about 100' up, all the girls on jet skis waved,
>> and we
>> rocked a wing or two.
>>
>> Landed at South Fork, the Aircam's home strip and looked at the
>> under-construction-CGS Hawk, it will have an HKS engine on it. Ought
>> to be
>> done next month, looks like it will make a fine airplane. Discussed
>> the
>> price of gas, and wondered how the Aircam would do with two HKS
>> 700E's on
>> it in place of it's two 582's, since the 582's are approaching TBO.
>> Decided
>> that it would probably do fairly well. First get the Hawk flying, and
>> get
>> a
>> better appreciation of the HKS.
>>
>> Headed home about 7:30, by then it was cool and smooth as glass. Got
>> home
>> and actually made a decent landing for a change. Nice. Decided that it
>> only
>> takes one day of good weather and a good flight to make you forget
>> about
>> all the crummy ones you had for the rest of the summer.
>>
>> Richard Pike
>> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>>
>> do not archive
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot2@comcast.net>
>>>Are we still able to get the new website....
>>>Wayne McCullough
Nope. It's all offline.
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 913 hours
kolbrapilot@comcast.net
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" <kolbrapilot2@comcast.net>
Herb,
Try this:
South Mississippi Light Aircraft
1279 Marshall Smith Rd.
Lucedale, MS 39452
800-247-7652
601-947-4953
John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 913 hours
kolbrapilot2@comcast.net
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Cooley" <johnc@datasync.com>
Herb,
It is 601-947-4953. I think they have an 800 number but it is not in the
local phone book.
Do not archive
John Cooley
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Herb Gayheart
Subject: Kolb-List: SMLA
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Herb Gayheart <herbgh@juno.com>
I need the phone for South Miss Light Aircraft. I cannot access their
web page. It loads multiple times. Herb in Ky
do not archive
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Herb Gayheart <herbgh@juno.com>
John
I dug it out with Google. That Ronnie Smith is one nice fella!
Thanks Herb
ps anyone else having trouble with their web site?
do not archive
On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:49:46 -0500 "John Williamson"
<kolbrapilot2@comcast.net> writes:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson"
> <kolbrapilot2@comcast.net>
>
> Herb,
>
> Try this:
>
> South Mississippi Light Aircraft
> 1279 Marshall Smith Rd.
> Lucedale, MS 39452
>
> 800-247-7652
> 601-947-4953
>
>
> John Williamson
> Arlington, TX
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Herb Gayheart <herbgh@juno.com>
Both John's ---thanks.. Ronnie is sending me the spring. Herb
do not archive
On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 13:14:13 -0500 "John Cooley" <johnc@datasync.com>
writes:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Cooley" <johnc@datasync.com>
>
> Herb,
> It is 601-947-4953. I think they have an 800 number but it is not in
> the
> local phone book.
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Cooley" <johnc@datasync.com>
Sorry guys and gals, I jumped the gun and didnt look to see that John
Williamson had already replied.
Do not archive
John Cooley
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Cooley
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: SMLA
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Cooley" <johnc@datasync.com>
Herb,
It is 601-947-4953. I think they have an 800 number but it is not in the
local phone book.
Do not archive
John Cooley
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Herb Gayheart
Subject: Kolb-List: SMLA
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Herb Gayheart <herbgh@juno.com>
I need the phone for South Miss Light Aircraft. I cannot access their
web page. It loads multiple times. Herb in Ky
do not archive
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| Subject: | Firefly Flat Tire |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gene D. Ledbetter" <gdledbetter@earthlink.net>
To All,
Since I moved my Firefly to Owensville, KY last year, it's been
fairly normal to fly back to Waynesville where I used to have a
hangar and meet with friends there. A couple of weeks ago, I flew
there first and then over to Middletown, OH where you can park less
than a block from a Frisch's restaurant for lunch.
Middletown has both paved and separate sod runways.
After landing on the sod runway which had rather tall grass, it
became obvious that I had developed a flat tire on the left gear.
Since I had replaced the original tires with Turf Saver tractor tires
less than two years ago, I was able to taxi about a quarter mile and
parked for lunch.
Doing lunch gave an opportunity to debate what to do with the flat
tire situation.
Since I had been able to taxi a fairly long distance with the flat
tire, I decided to let the air out of the other tire and use the
paved runway for takeoff. That solution worked perfectly. I flew
directly home and landed without incident.
I ordered two new tubes from Lockwood and was surprised to find that
the flat was caused by a complete failure of one of the tube joints
on my Taiwan manufactured tube. The joint opened up for almost 3
inches.
The lesson here is to not be surprised if you have an unexpected flat
tire with Taiwan originated tires and tubes since you might remember
that I replaced the original tires and tubes almost two years ago
when the right tire had a blowout and split both the tube and tire!!.
Does anyone have suggestions where I might find suitable tubes with
the right angle valve stem for our little airplanes since I really
don't trust the Taiwan manufactured product after two failures within
two years.
By the way Beauford, my major problem this summer has been EGTs that
are too cool. With the pin in the lowest possible position, I've
been running below 1000 most of the time and as low as 900 in real
hot and muggy weather. The clip is also in the correct position.
The good news is we are finally having cooler weather and I will fly
to Waynesville tomorrow plus a visit to Middletown for lunch. If
weather forecast is good, I might even fly to the homecoming in
September. It's only 150 miles from my base according to my GPS....
I have completed 305 hours on the 447 and it is running so well that
I really hate to do anything with it. What are the thoughts of 447
maintenance at 300 hours?
Gene Ledbetter
Cincinnati, OH
Firefly, 447, 305 hrs
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| Subject: | Re: St. Clair's Bottom |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim Ballenger" <ulpilot@cavtel.net>
Richard
Thanks for sharing. It sounds like you had a perfect ultralight day.
Jim Ballenger
Selling a FS KXP 447
Flying a MK III X 582
DO NO ARCHIVE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Pike" <richard@bcchapel.org>
Subject: Kolb-List: St. Clair's Bottom
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
>
> Had a most excellent flight this afternoon, and thought I'd share the high
> lights.
>
> About 50 miles north east of Kingsport, Tennessee is the little town of
> Chilhowie, Virginia, right on I-81, and about 6 miles south of there,
> right
> where the creek loops back on itself is a place called Saint Clair's
> Bottom. During WWII, the guv'ment put in a grass strip about 2500' long as
> an emergency field for airplanes traveling through the area. Back in the
> 50's, Virginia decided they needed an airport in that area, and planned to
> turn St. Clair's Bottom into a real airport. Unfortunately, word got out,
> and the land that was selling for $3 an acre jumped up to $3000 an acre,
> and Virginia looked elsewhere. That resulted in the Mountain Empire
> Airport, up near Marion.
>
> So the grass strip languished, until about 6 years ago, when a bunch of
> ultralighters started keeping their craft there and fixing the place up.
> Three years ago, they figured out that it would be a good public relations
> ploy to have an annual picnic and invite the locals around the area to
> come
> and eat free, and look at all the little airplanes.
>
> So today after church, Kolb's 20P and 82EF headed NE into the best flying
> weather we have had here all summer. Blue sky, a few little puffies,
> friendly thermals, and good food waiting at the destination. By the time
> we
> got there, the burgers were gone, but I had a 'mater sandwich on light
> bread, (there's just two things that money can't buy, and that's true love
> and home grown tomatoes...) baked beans done with brown sugar, chicken n'
> dumplings, cold macaroni salad and the last best piece of carrot cake with
> sour cream icing. By then I was ready for a nap, but there were too many
> airplanes to look at, and too many friends to talk to.
>
> Some old fella with a beard down to his navel and a red and white Kolb
> Twinstar MKII was giving kids rides, he flew for two hours straight, and
> the kids loved it. There was a Hatz doing barrel rolls and hammer heads, a
> sure-nuff aerobatic expert in a Citabria wearing it out, and about a
> hundred and fifty people watching little airplanes, teenage boys watching
> girls, teenage girls pretending they weren't watching boys, old men and
> women sitting in the shade and trying to keep cool, and drinking from the
> never ending supply of iced tea. There was even a do-it-yourself Bluegrass
> band on the porch providing entertainment (?) or something. It was great.
>
> About 6 PM, it had cooled off a lot so the two Kolbs and the Aircam set
> off
> down the valley picking out various winding and interesting looking back
> roads to take the next motorcycle ride on. Got to South Holston Lake and
> flew down the lake about 100' up, all the girls on jet skis waved, and we
> rocked a wing or two.
>
> Landed at South Fork, the Aircam's home strip and looked at the
> under-construction-CGS Hawk, it will have an HKS engine on it. Ought to be
> done next month, looks like it will make a fine airplane. Discussed the
> price of gas, and wondered how the Aircam would do with two HKS 700E's on
> it in place of it's two 582's, since the 582's are approaching TBO.
> Decided
> that it would probably do fairly well. First get the Hawk flying, and get
> a
> better appreciation of the HKS.
>
> Headed home about 7:30, by then it was cool and smooth as glass. Got home
> and actually made a decent landing for a change. Nice. Decided that it
> only
> takes one day of good weather and a good flight to make you forget about
> all the crummy ones you had for the rest of the summer.
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
> do not archive
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Space Shuttle Piggyback |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jim Ballenger" <ulpilot@cavtel.net>
Domenic
Lucky you. I was raised in the southeast corner of New Mexico and remember
how blue that sky is. I am sure that was a beautiful sight.
Jim Ballenger
Selling a FS KXP 447
Flying a MK III X 582
Virgina Beach, VA
DO NO ARCHIVE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Domenic Perez" <perezmdomenic@plateautel.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Space Shuttle Piggyback
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Domenic Perez"
> <perezmdomenic@plateautel.net>
>
> Kolbers,
> Probably a once in a lifetime sight here in the middle of New Mexico
> two days ago. My brother calls me from my west and says there is an
> interesting aircraft that just went over him going west to east. I jump
> out of the dump truck and look up and at about 3000-3500 AGL is the space
> shuttle piggyback on its 747 headed back to Canaveral. We don't get many
> interesting visitors here at the ranch, but this one was certainly
> welcome, even if he was in airspace normally reserved for Kolbs. Wish I'd
> happened to be up in the Kolb instead of the dump truck - then I'd of had
> a camera, too. One of those things that makes you proud to be a U.S.
> American. I guess the enormous weight of the shuttle kept them from flying
> higher. Anyway I was glad for the show.
>
> M. Domenic Perez
> Vaughn, NM
> FS II, 503
>
> Do Not Archive
>
>
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Herb Gayheart <herbgh@juno.com>
Todd
Tony is now on line. tw172@netscape.com
Herb
On Sun, 21 Aug 2005 17:48:47 -0400 Todd Fredricks <flyingfox@copper.net>
writes:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Todd Fredricks
> <flyingfox@copper.net>
>
> Send him my way.
>
> Thanks, Todd
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Wing Gap Seal & BRS |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Cat36Fly@aol.com
Thanks to all who responded to my delima.
Today I attacked the fairing with a Dremel tool and a mind set that it would
fit or I would destroy it (bad attitude). After much marking and cutting,
marking and grinding and more of the same, it is close. I may have to do some
fibre glass work after the windscreen ( for our English friends) is installed
but it's a start. Next the nose bowl ( I'm all aquiver with anticipation).
The response I did not get from anyone is the style BRS being used on the
MKlllX. Anyone?
Also, has any other Kolb builder/owner from Delaware ever shown up on this
site? We are a small state but there ought to at least one other.
Thanks again
Larry
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| Subject: | Firefly Flat Tire |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "George T. Alexander, Jr." <gtalexander@att.net>
Gene:
One thing you may want to check is the needle jet. I had a similar
condition to the one you described and nothing (of the traditional
adjustments) that I did helped. Finally took a look at the needle jet and
found the opening/aperture was enlarged. My assumption was/is that it had
been enlarged over time by the needle. Engine (Single carb, points, R503)
had about 325 hours at the time. With the new needle jet and the clip,
needle, main all set back to specs resulted in cruising temp around
1050-1100. Couldn't get above 875-925 before.
Fun, Safe Flying!
George Alexander
http://gtalexander.home.att.net
DO NOT ARCHIVE
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Gene D.
Ledbetter
Subject: Kolb-List: Firefly Flat Tire
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gene D. Ledbetter"
<gdledbetter@earthlink.net>
To All,
<<<SNIP>>>>
By the way Beauford, my major problem this summer has been EGTs that
are too cool. With the pin in the lowest possible position, I've
been running below 1000 most of the time and as low as 900 in real
hot and muggy weather. The clip is also in the correct position.
The good news is we are finally having cooler weather and I will fly
to Waynesville tomorrow plus a visit to Middletown for lunch. If
weather forecast is good, I might even fly to the homecoming in
September. It's only 150 miles from my base according to my GPS....
I have completed 305 hours on the 447 and it is running so well that
I really hate to do anything with it. What are the thoughts of 447
maintenance at 300 hours?
Gene Ledbetter
Cincinnati, OH
Firefly, 447, 305 hrs
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Herb Gayheart <herbgh@juno.com>
As in woops!!
Meant that to Todd only! Getting old! Herb
do not archive
On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 06:22:47 -0500 Herb Gayheart <herbgh@juno.com>
writes:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Herb Gayheart <herbgh@juno.com>
>
> Todd
>
> Tony is now on line. tw172@netscape.com
>
> Herb
>
>
> On Sun, 21 Aug 2005 17:48:47 -0400 Todd Fredricks
> <flyingfox@copper.net>
> writes:
> > --> Kolb-List message posted by: Todd Fredricks
> > <flyingfox@copper.net>
> >
> > Send him my way.
> >
> > Thanks, Todd
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Fuel Tank Connection |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "LEE CREECH" <dcreech3@hotmail.com>
Can anyone offer any tips on making the connection at the bottom of 5-gallon
plastic fuel tanks? I've got the tanks, rubber grommets and metal fittings,
but was a bit surprised to see that it all appears to be just a press fit --
no real provision for tightening or securing it. Is there any trick to
getting a secure and leak-proof connection? Any experience-based tips will
be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lee
(Firestar II)
http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Tank Connection |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ralph" <ul15rhb@juno.com>
Lee, that's all there is to it. Try not to have any burrs in the hole and if there
are, clean them off before pushing in the rubber grommet. Don't make the hole
any larger. Mine hasn't leaked in 18 years and I just replaced the tank after
all this time.
Ralph, Original Firestar, 18 years flying it
-- \"LEE CREECH\" wrote:
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "LEE CREECH"
Can anyone offer any tips on making the connection at the bottom of 5-gallon
plastic fuel tanks? I've got the tanks, rubber grommets and metal fittings,
but was a bit surprised to see that it all appears to be just a press fit --
no real provision for tightening or securing it. Is there any trick to
getting a secure and leak-proof connection? Any experience-based tips will
be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lee
(Firestar II)
http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
Lee, that's all there is to it. Try not to have any burrs in the hole and if there
are, clean them off before pushing in the rubber grommet. Don't make the hole
any larger.Minehasn'tleaked in18 years and I just replaced the tank after
all this time.
Ralph, Original Firestar, 18 years flying it
--\"LEECREECH\"<DCREECH3@HOTMAIL.COM>wrote:
--Kolb-Listmessagepostedby:"LEECREECH"<DCREECH3@HOTMAIL.COM>
Cananyoneofferanytipsonmakingtheconnectionatthebottomof5-gallon
plasticfueltanks?I'vegotthetanks,rubbergrommetsandmetalfittings,
butwasabitsurprisedtoseethatitallappearstobejustapressfit--
norealprovisionfortighteningorsecuringit.Isthereanytrickto
gettingasecureandleak-proofconnection?Anyexperience-basedtipswill
b
eappreciated.
Thanks,
Lee
(FirestarII)
http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
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| Subject: | Fuel Tank Connection |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" <rswiderski@earthlink.net>
Lee,
You could install from top & use a drop tube for a pickup as per
other Kolb installs.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ralph
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Fuel Tank Connection
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ralph" <ul15rhb@juno.com>
Lee, that's all there is to it. Try not to have any burrs in the hole and if
there are, clean them off before pushing in the rubber grommet. Don't make
the hole any larger. Mine hasn't leaked in 18 years and I just replaced the
tank after all this time.
Ralph, Original Firestar, 18 years flying it
-- \"LEE CREECH\" wrote:
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "LEE CREECH"
Can anyone offer any tips on making the connection at the bottom of 5-gallon
plastic fuel tanks? I've got the tanks, rubber grommets and metal fittings,
but was a bit surprised to see that it all appears to be just a press fit --
no real provision for tightening or securing it. Is there any trick to
getting a secure and leak-proof connection? Any experience-based tips will
be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lee
(Firestar II)
http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
Lee, that's all there is to it. Try not to have any burrs in the hole and if
there are, clean them off before pushing in the rubber grommet. Don't make
the hole any larger.Minehasn'tleaked in18 years and I just replaced the tank
after all this time.
Ralph, Original Firestar, 18 years flying it
--\"LEECREECH\"<DCREECH3@HOTMAIL.COM>wrote:
--Kolb-Listmessagepostedby:"LEECREECH"<DCREECH3@HOTMAIL.COM>
Cananyoneofferanytipsonmakingtheconnectionatthebottomof5-gallon
plasticfueltanks?I'vegotthetanks,rubbergrommetsandmetalfittings,
butwasabitsurprisedtoseethatitallappearstobejustapressfit--
norealprovisionfortighteningorsecuringit.Isthereanytrickto
gettingasecureandleak-proofconnection?Anyexperience-basedtipswill
b
eappreciated.
Thanks,
Lee
(FirestarII)
http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
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| Subject: | Synthetic Oil Plug Color on 503 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "George E. Myers Jr." <gmyers@corridor.net>
Could some of you guys using synthetic oil tell me what your normal
plug color is.
Thanks
George
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| Subject: | Re: St. Clair's Bottom |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "woody" <duesouth@govital.net>
>
>
> Sounds like St. Claire has a lovely bottom!
> do not archive
Be carefull that was my mothers name.
Do not archive.
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly Flat Tire |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: ElleryWeld@aol.com
that's kinda weird I just installed new tires and wheels and I had the same
problem A Flat tire only third day of using them and it turned out to be
made in Taiwan also does anyone in America make the tubes we need?
or have all the foreign countries got the monopoly on tubes also
Ellery in Maine Original Firestar plus
do not archive
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| Subject: | A new Kolber is born. |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" <rowedl@highstream.net>
Kolb group,
I want to welcome Mike Schnabel also, known as "Tenn Metfan" to the world of Kolb
ownership.
Mike is the new owner of Jesse and Mary Lib Saxions Firestar II and trailer.
He is a real Gentleman and I am glad to see Jesse's bird going to a good guy like
Mike.
I spent the day with Mike and Mary Lib today helping to prepare the plane and trailer
for the long trip back to TN and hopefully Mike is well on his way by now.
He plans to spend the winter going over the bird and also has to complete his hanger
and home before he is ready to commit aviation, it sounds like Mike has
a real nice new place nearly ready for him and his new aircraft.
Thanks to everyone who expressed interest in the aircraft and trailer and here
is hoping you all find the Kolb you are seeking, they really are fantastic aircraft.
Denny Rowe
Mk-3 N616DR, 2SI 690L-70, Leechburg PA
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Tank Connection |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: HShack@aol.com
In a message dated 8/22/2005 8:32:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,
dcreech3@hotmail.com writes:
Can anyone offer any tips on making the connection at the bottom of 5-gallon
plastic fuel tanks? I've got the tanks, rubber grommets and metal fittings,
but was a bit surprised to see that it all appears to be just a press fit --
no real provision for tightening or securing it. Is there any trick to
getting a secure and leak-proof connection? Any experience-based tips will
be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lee
(Firestar II]
I don't like the idea of having holes in the bottom of my gas tanks, so I
just drilled a hole in the top of both tanks just a little smaller than the OD
of
my fuel line & stuck it down to the bottom of the tank[s].
I made a "clunk" [like used on RC planes] out of a brass 1/4" barb & some
small brass pipe with a bunch of small holes drilled in it. It will filter out
all but the smallest chunks of debris & the holes in the clunk are above the
bottom of thre tank by 1/4" or so, therefore, will not pick up any water from
the bottom of the tank. The clunk actually rests on the bottom of the tank &
can move about to allow for when I'm climbing or descending.
Howard Shackleford
FS II
SC
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Tank Connection |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: ElleryWeld@aol.com
Drill the correct size hole push the rubber piece in then push the Fitting
in and your done, but make sure you drill the hole the correct size and it
will not leak or fall out the fitting should have came with instructions on
what size hole to drill I cant remember what size it is but its a tight fit if
it
goes together easy you drilled the hole to big
if you cant find out what size it is I will make a definate measurment for
you and let you know
Do not archive
Ellery in Maine
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
Changed thread title -
Years ago, my 277 w/Bing got running rich and wouldn't hold a throttle
setting, started hunting and being obnoxious. Similar situation, except
that the jet needle had worn it self slightly slimmer where it went into
the jet. Always running at roughly the same throttle setting will
eventually wear either or both to the point that the mixture will subtly
change.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
At 07:39 PM 8/22/05 -0400, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "George T. Alexander, Jr."
><gtalexander@att.net>
>
>Gene:
>
>One thing you may want to check is the needle jet. I had a similar
>condition to the one you described and nothing (of the traditional
>adjustments) that I did helped. Finally took a look at the needle jet and
>found the opening/aperture was enlarged. My assumption was/is that it had
>been enlarged over time by the needle. Engine (Single carb, points, R503)
>had about 325 hours at the time. With the new needle jet and the clip,
>needle, main all set back to specs resulted in cruising temp around
>1050-1100. Couldn't get above 875-925 before.
>
>Fun, Safe Flying!
>
>George Alexander
>http://gtalexander.home.att.net
>
>DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Gene D.
>Ledbetter
>To: List Kolb
>Subject: Kolb-List: Firefly Flat Tire
>
>
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gene D. Ledbetter"
><gdledbetter@earthlink.net>
>
>To All,
>
><<<SNIP>>>>
>
>By the way Beauford, my major problem this summer has been EGTs that
>are too cool. With the pin in the lowest possible position, I've
>been running below 1000 most of the time and as low as 900 in real
>hot and muggy weather. The clip is also in the correct position.
>The good news is we are finally having cooler weather and I will fly
>to Waynesville tomorrow plus a visit to Middletown for lunch. If
>weather forecast is good, I might even fly to the homecoming in
>September. It's only 150 miles from my base according to my GPS....
>I have completed 305 hours on the 447 and it is running so well that
>I really hate to do anything with it. What are the thoughts of 447
>maintenance at 300 hours?
>
>Gene Ledbetter
>Cincinnati, OH
>Firefly, 447, 305 hrs
>
>
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