---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 09/13/05: 34 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:19 AM - Re: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In (robert bean) 2. 06:52 AM - Prop size (Mark Anliker) 3. 07:38 AM - Re: BRS chute installation (Gherkins Tim-rp3420) 4. 07:51 AM - Re: Hanger Update (Mike Schnabel) 5. 08:32 AM - Re: Hanger Update (N27SB@aol.com) 6. 09:50 AM - Liability insurance for alternate engines? (Rusty) 7. 10:28 AM - Re: Hanger Update (N27SB@AOL.COM) 8. 11:11 AM - Re: Hanger Update (Mike Schnabel) 9. 11:18 AM - It's Christmas time (James, Ken) 10. 11:18 AM - Quality of the older Rotax 582 (Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com) 11. 11:21 AM - Re: New Kolber in Lancaster, SC (bryan green) 12. 12:44 PM - Re: New Kolber in Lancaster, SC (Tom O'Hara) 13. 02:00 PM - Re: Hanger Update (N27SB@aol.com) 14. 02:06 PM - Taildragger Endorsement (John Williamson) 15. 03:22 PM - Re: It's Christmas time (Gherkins Tim-rp3420) 16. 04:30 PM - Re: Prop size//firefly (Don Gherardini) 17. 04:37 PM - SlingShot speeds... (Don Gherardini) 18. 04:37 PM - Official Rules of the Air (Mike Pierzina) 19. 05:22 PM - 1990 kolb mk2 (Ken Richter) 20. 05:57 PM - Re: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In (Charlie England) 21. 06:41 PM - Re: SlingShot speeds... (Rusty) 22. 06:55 PM - Re: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In (Rusty) 23. 07:27 PM - Re: SlingShot speeds... (Don Gherardini) 24. 07:30 PM - Re: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In (Richard Swiderski) 25. 07:33 PM - 2SI 690. (Don Gherardini) 26. 07:51 PM - Re: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In (Richard Swiderski) 27. 08:21 PM - Re: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In (Richard Swiderski) 28. 08:28 PM - Re: SlingShot speeds... (Rusty) 29. 10:22 PM - One Six Right (PENGUIN) 30. 10:34 PM - Re: SlingShot speeds... (John Hauck) 31. 10:34 PM - Re: 1990 kolb mk2 (Denny Rowe) 32. 10:34 PM - Re: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In (Larry Bourne) 33. 10:34 PM - Re: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In (Rusty) 34. 10:34 PM - Re: Hanger Update (Denny Rowe) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:19:17 AM PST US From: robert bean Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In --> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean Richard, an amazing display of ambition! I would be afraid to park my timid little single carbed cousin next to that fire-breathing dragon. Be sure to have a cylinder head temp readout. Is it waste gate adjustable? -BB do not archive On 12, Sep 2005, at 11:08 PM, Richard Swiderski wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" > > > Well, I finally assembled my engine & weighed it & mounted it on the > Kolb > SlingShot. It came in at 169 lbs, with an 8 lb flywheel & 30lb SPG-2 > redrive, distributorless ignition, port injected, intercooled & > turbocharged. It has 107 lbs of torque & puts out 100hp @ 8.6 lb > boost. I > posted pics in the file section of FlyGeo_uncensored@yahoogroups.com > along > with the post below. .Richard Swiderski > > > More details of this engine can be seen at > http://www.geocities.com/ib2polish/ > > The target weight has been 175 lbs & I just weighed it with > intercooler > not shown, wire harness not included & radiator with hoses not yet > included. > It came in at 169 pounds, so I will be very close. > > Weight items of note: > > 1) OEM intake manifold, tuned intake chamber & 1/3 of throttle body was > discarded (14.3 lbs) & replaced with 2.2 lb modified intake & > thermostat > housing from nonturbo G10 for weight saving of 8.7 lbs. > > 2) Lighter starter saved 2.7 lbs. > > 3) Discarded OEM alternator (7.1lbs all ready a few pounds lighter > than > some G10 alternators) for a 4.1 lb John Deere 20A Dynamo for a weight > saving > of 2.4lb > > 4) Discarded distributor (2.8lb); air mass sensor (2.5lb); OEM > ignition > coil (1.8lb); single groove crank pulley (2.6lb); & replaced with a > Tracy > Crook distributorless ignition system using 25% smaller aluminum crank > pulley with 6" trigger wheel 3 corvette ignition coils > (2.3lb) for a net gain of 4.7lb. > > 5) Discarded OEM oil pan for one that allows engine to sit 4" lower > on bed > mount & hang 4" behind Kolb engine mount, for a net gain of 1.4lb. > This was > done when I was using a Raven redrive. Now however, I am using the > SPG-2 & > it hangs out 4-5" further back than the Raven. This may not be > acceptable > as it might move the cg too far back. A cg weight analysis with > engine now > mounted will soon tell. Worst case scenario is I'll need to make > another > oil pan. > > 6) I added a .67lb crank scraper. > > 7) I discarded the OEM cast iron exhaust manifold (lost the weight > numbers > on it) & replaced it with a stainless steel manifold (3.6lb)that moved > the > turbo from the right center/rear to in front of engine. This is > lighter & > moved cg of engine forward. I also lightened the turbo exhaust housing > a > forgotten amount. > > 8) I discarded the SPG-2 flexplate (2.9lb) & used an 8lb flywheel. > > 9) The SPG-2 weighs 30lbs. (not including flexplate or flywheel) > > 10) The 3/8" aluminum engine mounts (about 4.5 lbs)used to adapt > engine to > Kolb flatbed is included in this weight as well. > > Total weight savings from an OEM Suzuki turbo G10 is at least > 16.43lb > plus a couple pounds on exhaust system. I do believe this is the > lightest > G10 turbo to date. > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:52:27 AM PST US From: Mark Anliker Subject: Kolb-List: Prop size --> Kolb-List message posted by: Mark Anliker AzDave, I raised my Rotax 447 about 3/4 inch with spacers and longer engine mounting bolts to use a 66x30 Tennessee prop on my FireFly. I have plenty of clearance...w/o looking, I'd guess at least an inch. Spacers were made from aluminum rod, about 1 inch diameter, and "faced" and center drilled on a lathe. Mark ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:38:50 AM PST US From: Gherkins Tim-rp3420 Subject: RE: Kolb-List: BRS chute installation --> Kolb-List message posted by: Gherkins Tim-rp3420 James/All kolbers I would like to see any installation pics and tips of your BRS system. I just ordered one, and its going to take a few weeks to deliver. So that gives me some time to find out what I need to request before shipment. Thanks, Tim Gherkins FSII Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of James Tripp Subject: RE: Kolb-List: BRS chute installation --> Kolb-List message posted by: "James Tripp" Curtis, I attached my BRS handle after covering and finishing. I attached it in an easy to reach and see location just in front of the throttle lever. BRS had to send me a longer cable to reach that far but it works well for me. I can send you some pictures direct if you want them. James Tripp, FS II Millbrook AL -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of curtis groote Subject: Kolb-List: BRS chute installation --> Kolb-List message posted by: curtis groote I'm about to start covering my Firestar ll and ultimately plan on a BRS chute. As nearly as I can determine, the activation handle is attached to the top longitudinal metal piece at the side of the cage with a 5/8" clamp. Is this something that can wait until after I get it covered or should I be considering that now? Thanks. Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/ ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:51:37 AM PST US From: Mike Schnabel Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Hanger Update --> Kolb-List message posted by: Mike Schnabel Steve, That building sounds great... I have a building sitting on the ground that i bought about 5 years ago, that i will hopefully erect soon on my new 20 acre haven here in TN (as soon as all the house issues are addressed!). It sounds a lot like yours, mine is 30 x 46 foot, "A" style archway construction by Steelmasters. 7 pieces, 2 foot wide arch sections that bolt together. 23 arches later you have a 46 foot building with no necessary steel framework! But a lot of bolts! My question, mine was bought with no front wall. Leaves the finish up to the owner. I want a roll up door, but would like to have one that would accomidate the wingspan of a Firestar. What type door did you install? Do you roll out the plane or scoot it sideways on some type of dolly? I have looked at several options, vertical and horizontal folding doors, roll up doors... interested to know what has worked well for others out there. Do you have any pics? Well, thanks for sharing the news of your building. It is what makes this list so great, we get to share all kinds of info, even some thats not specifically about the planes. Do not archive Mike Schnabel Firestar2 503 Manchester TN N27SB@aol.com wrote: --> Kolb-List message posted by: N27SB@aol.com To All: Early this year I posted info about a hanger I purchased. I assembled most of it in just two weeks by myself. Because of great weather and a ready to fly Firefly it has taken several months to finish the details. It is amazing how motivating a hurricane can be. Final cost: $7500.00 Hanger delivered from Pitts to Orl 7000.00 30x40 ft Monopour Slab and foundation 3000.00 25x30 ft Entry Slab 1000.00 Sitework 1100.00 10x12 commercial roll up door 350.00 36" wide commercial steel entry door 0 My hard work ---------------------- $19500.00 Total Not bad for a 30x40 ft all steel metal building that is 14 ft tall you can assemble yourself that is rated for 140 mph wind. Keep in mind that I contracted out the concrete but the building was assembled by me alone. About 3000 bolts. do not archive Steve Boetto FireFly #007 on Floats FireFly E017SB under construction --------------------------------- Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:32:58 AM PST US From: N27SB@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Hanger Update --> Kolb-List message posted by: N27SB@aol.com In a message dated 9/13/05 9:52:25 AM Central Daylight Time, tnfirestar2@yahoo.com writes: > My question, mine was bought with no front wall. Leaves the finish up to > the owner. I want a roll up door, but would like to have one that would > accommodate the wingspan of a Firestar. What type door did you install? Do you roll > out the plane or scoot it sideways on some type of dolly? I have looked at > several options, vertical and horizontal folding doors, roll up doors... > interested to know what has worked well for others out there. Do you have any pics? > > My hanger is at home and I trailer my Firefly on floats so it always fits through a 12ft wide, 10ft tall door. If I had my own strip and needed a regular hanger door I would build two BI-fold doors like you see on a closet or pantry. If you are at the Kolb Homecoming go down and take a look at Bryan's shop. His are a typical sideways BI-Fold, not to be confused with the overhead BI-Fold. His hinge at the sides and hang on a roller overhead. The bottom is secured with a vertical pin when open or closed. This type of door can be made at a low cost and is easy to operate. If you want a regular Hanger door it will cost almost as much as your building. Don't skimp on your pavement in front of the hanger. I will send you a picture offline. Steve Boetto Dos Fireflys do not archive ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:50:29 AM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: Kolb-List: Liability insurance for alternate engines? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Greetings, For those of you with non-Rotax engines, who's the best source for insurance at the moment? I will need some minimal liability to keep the hanger police happy, as well as for peace of mind when I start flying the SS. I could easily go with a builders policy now, and convert it to a flying policy in the Spring when I'm ready to fly. I could even go with the flying policy now, which would motivate me ($$$) to get the plane flying ASAP. Thanks, Rusty (RV-3 flying away Sat) ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 10:28:39 AM PST US From: N27SB@AOL.COM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Hanger Update --> Kolb-List message posted by: N27SB@aol.com Get an airdrive socket drive. The small butterfly drives are best because of their high speed. That lets you tighten the nuts without holding the on the outside. ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 11:11:24 AM PST US From: Mike Schnabel Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Hanger Update --> Kolb-List message posted by: Mike Schnabel Steve, Thanks for the pic, and advice. Your hangar looks just like what mine will be, your front wall is what i have for the back wall... the building was sold to me with no front wall, so i will have to build something up, or order an additional wall from Steelmasters. Great suggestion about the butterfly socket, i will look into that. When we built my brother-in-laws building, there were 4 of us, and we worked in pairs using wrenches and air impact guns. One inside one outside to turn the bolts. I dont remember how many bolts, but know i have 2 5-gallon pails full of them for my building! I will likely be doing most of my building myself (as you did), the help is just not available and i hate to wait for another year to pass. I keep my Firestar in an enclosed trailer, so have contemplated leaving it in the trailer, and parking the trailer in the building once up. Then i could use a conventional roll up door. Having the wider hanger doors would be great, but would have to span almost the entire width of the building. You mentioned looking at Bryan's shop doors for ideas, if i can get up to KY for the Kolb Homecoming. Would that be Bryan Melborne? He actually built my plane for the previous owner. I bought it when the poor fellow became sick, and passed away before he ever got to fly it. It was a real mix of excitement, this bird was such a beauty, and of saddness... his widow though full of life, cried as i pulled the trailer away, i could see her realization of her husbands unfulfilled dreams. I like your front concrete pad. You mentioned not to skimp there, and i agree. My choice for the building was when my brother-in-law built his 30 x 40, and he did just like you did, and poured a large front pad. Its value has far surpassed its cost. He uses it for everything, often as much as the shop floor itself. So i plan to do the same. Thanks for all the great advice on the hanger. My next biggest step will be finding someone fairly local for flight instruction. Dont know if there is just a dry spot here in middle Tennessee for light aircraft, or if the fellows just dont visit the internet much! All the same, i will find someone. Where there is a will, there is a way. I hope to be at the Kolb Homecoming in two weeks, hope to tow my Firestar there, TNK offered to look it over (its been in storage for 2 years). If you can make it there i would look forward to meeting you! Mike Schnabel N27SB@aol.com wrote: --> Kolb-List message posted by: N27SB@aol.com Get an airdrive socket drive. The small butterfly drives are best because of their high speed. That lets you tighten the nuts without holding the on the outside. --------------------------------- Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 11:18:10 AM PST US From: "James, Ken" Subject: Kolb-List: It's Christmas time --> Kolb-List message posted by: "James, Ken" I'm like a kid in the candy store!! Kit Two came today and I very glad I had it delivered to work ;A. to save shipping and B. Dam that box was big just like the grin on my face :-) How the fun part getting it home and hanging some wings Ken Kit Two 00071 serial number IMPORTANT/CONFIDENTIAL: This communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This e-mail contains information from the Berks Career & Technology Center that may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and permanently delete this message including all attachments. Thank you. ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 11:18:14 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Quality of the older Rotax 582 From: Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com 09/13/2005 02:18:04 PM --> Kolb-List message posted by: Erich_Weaver@URSCorp.com Im with John H. 100% on this. If you can afford the 912, go with it. Very reliable. Erich Weaver Santa Barbara CA This e-mail and any attachments are confidential. If you receive this message in error or are not the intended recipient, you should not retain, distribute, disclose or use any of this information and you should destroy the e-mail and any attachments or copies. ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 11:21:29 AM PST US From: bryan green Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New Kolber in Lancaster, SC --> Kolb-List message posted by: bryan green Welcome to the list Ken and thanks for the plug Shack. If you need info on the flyin you can contact me off list we're hoping for a record turn out this year. Bryan Green Elgin SC Firestar 447 BRS Do not archive HShack@aol.com wrote: > >You should go to the Carolina Sport Flyers Fly-In on 10-22. There >will be a bunch of us from the Trenton Flyers there [4 or 5 Kobs, a couple of >Ch*********]. > > >do not archive > >Howard Shackleford >FS II >SC > > > > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 12:44:44 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New Kolber in Lancaster, SC From: "Tom O'Hara" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Tom O'Hara" John-- I am in much the same situation. Have PP SEL, and Commercial LTA. Bought a Mark III this spring (completed) and now trying to get myself flying. Found a J3 and got 7 hours in it. Check out all of the grass strips within a 50 mile radius, bet you will find a J3 somewhere. Then builder came out and we put wings on and went flying. He is NOT CFI so he was PIC but insurance company said I could count it for "insurance" time. Still need the sign off with CFI to offically fly. Look in the EAA web page for CFI's home numbers. I was sort of lucky-- found Homer Kolb's test pilot "the guru". But he lives 60 miles away and we haven't found scheduling to be easy. I need 3 more hours in taildragger for insurance and the sign off in type for the FAA. But what I want is the higher number of hours of 3 hours for insurance, or the number of hours that the CFI thinks I need to be safe!! The end result is that once I get flying I think that I will get my CFI-- just to make it easier for other guys. Just went to EAA-- didn't know if you are a member. It's a pretty long list. Adkins Jack Bortz UFI ppw (210) 559-7934 rounduptrk2000@yahoo.com Alvin Frank Bertovich UFI ppw (713) 223-0176 angus14@ev1.net Alvin Dave Stevens UFI ppw (281) 756-2241 steveda886@cs.com Angleton John Riley UFI pfw (979) 849-0435 john@alphainternet.net Athens Don Stutts UFI ppw (903) 677-2710 don@powerchuteplans.com Austin Terry Hill UFI ppw (512) 280-4244 tlhill@austin.rr.com Austin William Whatley UFI ppw (512) 288-6684 Beaumont William Harlan UFI pfw (409) 832-8407 wharlan@gt.rr.com Carthage Dennis McMillan UFI ppw (903) 692-2297 lonestara@syncom.net College Station Clint Peizl UFI ppw (979) 846-5689 Corpus Christi Jack Justice UFI ppw (361) 364-3138 jjustic1@stx.rr.com Dallas Mark Rice UFI ppw (972) 862-6506 m.h.rice@verizon.net Denton Alfred Davis UFI pfw (940) 383-9884 SivadAl@peoplepc.com Edinburg Earl Bowden UFI ppw (956) 383-1684 El Paso Joe Langford UFI ppw (505) 589-0408 Frankston Byron Struve UFI ppw (903) 876-4478 Gladewater Billy DeShazer UFI ppw (903) 988-2161 Glen Rose Linley Wright UFI pfw (254) 897-4272 Houston Manuel Cavazos UFI ppw (832) 715-5694 cavazos9@hotmail.com Houston Kenneth Chute UFI ppw (713) 266-3361 kchute@houston.rr.com Houston Philip Comparetto UFI ppw (281) 924-8107 heronium@sbcglobal.net Houston Garrett Comparetto UFI ppw (713) 774-3152 garrett_comparetto@yahoo.com Houston Carl DeBarbieris UFI ppw (713) 953-0808 carl@genesiscommunity.com Houston Donald Howard UFI ppw (713) 690-4205 Houston Scott Hughes UFIE ppw (979) 532-2344 scottus@ev1.net Houston James Trapani UFI ppw (281) 890-2680 j.trapani@sbcglobal.net Magnolia Alfred Fox UFI pfw (832) 573-8562 afox23699@aol.com Magnolia Scott Meredith UFI ppw (979) 885-2244 scottmeredith@ev1.net Mansfield Wayne Powell UFI ppw (817) 313-6704 powelldrilling@aol.com Marshall Pete McAteer UFI ppw (903) 935-1807 pm111@hotmail.com McAllen Kent Burns UFI ppw (956) 500-1667 McAllen William Cowart UFI ppw (956) 783-5656 McAllen L. Keith Fox UFI ppw (956) 682-6176 keith@foxbag.com McAllen Jim Howard UFI ppw (956) 971-0797 anitaomni@aol.com McKinney Michael Stewart UFI pws (623) 217-6757 moozer@fastq.com Missouri City Corinne Bailey UFI ppw (281) 734-7077 cbailey@totalsafety.com Montgomery Ken Wilson UFI ppw (713) 899-3089 New Braunfels F. M. Chip Anderson UFI ppw (210) 669-7761 canderson@alphabuilding.com Pearland William Grissom UFI ppw (713) 376-0490 Pharr Paul Townsend UFI ppw (956) 787-8844 ptown18094@aol.com Port Isabel Douglas Boyd UFI ppw (956) 831-4222 Port Neches Larry Mercer UFI ppw (409) 727-9150 hotrod34a@aol.com Ranger Bobby Green UFI ppw (254) 647-3883 San Antonio Anthony Irwin UFI ppw (210) 653-5582 pwrchute@hotmail.com San Isidro Henry Cowart UFI ppw (956) 802-1529 Sealy Michael Hicks, Jr. UFI ppw (979) 885-4504 michaelhicks@ev2.net Sequin Michael Wells UFI ppw (830) 386-0026 avcatairframes@aol.com Shepherd Laurence Murphy UFI ppw (936) 628-3661 Singleton Eric Wilson UFI ppw (936) 661-2080 eswilson60@aol.com Somerville Waldo Sebesta UFI ppw (979) 272-3669 sebestal@txcyber.com Spring Tim Webber UFI pfw (281) 350-5220 tbertw@tenbuckplans.com Texas City Jay Carnes UFI (409) 986-9900 jay@carnes.ws Waller Phillip Petocz UFI ppw (713) 722-5627 Find ASC Instructors | Find USUA Instructors On 9/12/05 10:10 PM, "John Williamson" wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" > > Ken and All, > >>> 1. I have a Private Pilots license but do not have a taildragger > endorsement. > If I register the FSII, will I need to get an endorsement? > Answer: Yes, FAR 91.109 Flight instruction; Simulated instrument flight > and certain flight tests. > (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) > that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully > functioning dual controls. > >>> If I do, is there any way I can do it in my Firestar? > Answer: No, the FireStar can't be used. See first answer, aircraft must have > dual controls. > >>> I already have about 50 hours in it. Has anyone else been through this > scenario? There isn't any > taildragger available for rental anywhere near me. > Answer: You have to find the taildragger and the CFI. Check with your local > FBO's. > >>> 2. Does anyone on the list have his FSII set up as a two seater? If so, > do you have any difficulty flying at full gross? I'm a little nervous about > the extra weight on the 5 spar. > Answer: Several are flying with the jump seat. More important is "at what > gross weight are you wanting to fly at" and do you have a "five rib wing or > a seven rib wing?" > > Another question is "what engine are you wanting to fly two people under?" > > > John Williamson > Arlington, TX > > Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 916 hours > http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1 > kolbrapilot2@comcast.net > > do not archive > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 02:00:20 PM PST US From: N27SB@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Hanger Update --> Kolb-List message posted by: N27SB@aol.com In a message dated 9/13/05 1:12:15 PM Central Daylight Time, tnfirestar2@yahoo.com writes: > Great suggestion about the butterfly socket, I will look into that. When we > built my brother-in-laws building, there were 4 of us, and we worked in > pairs using wrenches and air impact guns. One inside one outside to turn the > bolts. You mentioned looking at Bryan's shop doors for ideas, if I can get up to KY for the Kolb Homecoming. Would that be Bryan Melborne? I like your front concrete pad. You mentioned not to skimp there, and I agree. My choice for the building was when my brother-in-law built his 30 x 40, and he did just like you did, and poured a large front pad. Mike, If you use the air wrench on the inside then you do not scuff the heads of the bolts outside and they will not rust. Yes, it is, his configuration works very nice and was cheap. Having plenty of room outside that is paved lets you unhook your trailer and roll around by hand. Having a large secure shop has been great. The payment on my loan are less than hanger fees here, if you can find one and I do not have any airport rules. Good luck, I am very happy with my setup Steve Fireflies do not archive ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 02:06:47 PM PST US From: "John Williamson" Subject: Kolb-List: Taildragger Endorsement --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Williamson" I changes the subject line to reflect what this is about. The endorsement to operate a taildragger aircraft has to be done by a Certified Flight Instructor. A person holding a BFI or AFI from one of the alphabet groups will not meet the FAA requirement. Here is a link to Instructors registered with NAFI located in PA: http://www.nafinet.org/directory/pennsylvania_1.html You can easily search for any state from that link. John Williamson Arlington, TX Kolb Kolbra, Rotax 912ULS, 916 hours http://home.comcast.net/~kolbrapilot1 kolbrapilot2@comcast.net do not archive ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 03:22:11 PM PST US From: Gherkins Tim-rp3420 Subject: RE: Kolb-List: It's Christmas time --> Kolb-List message posted by: Gherkins Tim-rp3420 Ken, I remember that day well! Take pictures, there fun to look at years later. Tim Gherkins Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of James, Ken Subject: Kolb-List: It's Christmas time --> Kolb-List message posted by: "James, Ken" I'm like a kid in the candy store!! Kit Two came today and I very glad I had it delivered to work ;A. to save shipping and B. Dam that box was big just like the grin on my face :-) How the fun part getting it home and hanging some wings Ken Kit Two 00071 serial number IMPORTANT/CONFIDENTIAL: This communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This e-mail contains information from the Berks Career & Technology Center that may be privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and permanently delete this message including all attachments. Thank you. ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 04:30:07 PM PST US From: "Don Gherardini" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Prop size//firefly --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" Hey Mark.. Did you Fly that Firefly prior to the 66x 30 with any other prop?...if so, what size and tell me what the difference was in performance. I have a pretty red 66 inch IVO 2 blade I an thinking about sticking on my bird. running a 60 inch now...and the performance is mighty good...in fact most people dont believe ya when ya tell emm how fast a firefly with a 447 goes...but, I just gotta know..will it go faster????? Don Gherardini FireFly 098 http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 04:37:50 PM PST US From: "Don Gherardini" Subject: Kolb-List: SlingShot speeds... --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" Hey all you Slingshot'ers, Speaking of speed, just how fast will a 582 powered Slingshot go flat out?....and how about a modest cruise?...say around 5600 to 5800? It seems that a Slingshot is kind of a grown up firefly to me....and as well as I like the Fly...I might enjoy a 1 and a half seater even better... Don Gherardini FireFly 098 http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 04:37:53 PM PST US From: Mike Pierzina Subject: Kolb-List: Official Rules of the Air --> Kolb-List message posted by: Mike Pierzina DO NOT ARCHIVE OFFICIAL RULES OF THE AIR 1. Every takeoff is optional. Every landing is mandatory. 2. If you push the stick forward, the houses get bigger. If you pull the stick back, they get smaller. That is, unless you keep pulling the stick all the way back, then they get bigger again. 3. Flying isn't dangerous. Crashing is what's dangerous. 4. It's always better to be down here wishing you were up there than up there wishing you were down here. 5. The ONLY time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire. 6. The propeller is just a big fan in front of the plane used to keep the pilot cool. When it stops, you can actually watch the pilot start sweating. 7. When in doubt, hold on to your altitude. No one has ever collided with the sky. 8. A 'good' landing is one from which you can walk away. A 'great' landing is one after which they can use the plane again. 9. Learn from the mistakes of others. You won't live long enough to make all of them yourself. 10. You know you've landed with the wheels up if it takes full power to taxi to the ramp. 11. The probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival. Large angle of arrival, small probability of survival and vice versa. 12. Never let an aircraft take you somewhere your brain didn't get to five minutes earlier. 13. Stay out of clouds. The silver lining everyone keeps talking about might be another airplane going in the opposite direction. Reliable sources also report that mountains have been known to hide out in clouds. 14. Always try to keep the number of landings you make equal to the number of take offs you've made. 15. There are three simple rules for making a smooth landing. Unfortunately no one knows what they are. 16. You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck. 17. Helicopters can't fly; they're just so ugly the earth repels them. 18. If all you can see out of the window is ground that's going round and round and all you can hear is commotion coming from the passenger compartment, things are not at all as they should be. 19. In the ongoing battle between objects made of aluminum going hundreds of miles per hour and the ground going zero miles per hour, the ground has yet to lose. 20. Good judgment comes from experience. Unfortunately, the experience usually comes from bad judgment. 21. It's always a good idea to keep the pointy end going forward as much as possible. 22. Keep looking around. There's always something you've missed. 23. Remember, gravity is not just a good idea. It's the law. And it's not subject to appeal. 24. The three most useless things to a pilot are the altitude above you, runway behind you, and a tenth of a second ago. --------------------------------- 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... --------------------------------- Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 05:22:07 PM PST US From: "Ken Richter" Subject: Kolb-List: 1990 kolb mk2 --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ken Richter" does anyone have any info on a 1990 mk2 with a 503 I just bought one but haven't picked it up yet it will replace my original firestar,I was just looking for some specs like weight how big of an engine it will handle, how it will compare in flight to my firestar w/447,If there was any problems with this design. any help would be appreciated. Thanks Ken Richter ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 05:57:04 PM PST US From: Charlie England Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In --> Kolb-List message posted by: Charlie England Richard Swiderski wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" > >Well, I finally assembled my engine & weighed it & mounted it on the Kolb >SlingShot. It came in at 169 lbs, with an 8 lb flywheel & 30lb SPG-2 >redrive, distributorless ignition, port injected, intercooled & >turbocharged. It has 107 lbs of torque & puts out 100hp @ 8.6 lb boost. I >posted pics in the file section of FlyGeo_uncensored@yahoogroups.com along >with the post below. .Richard Swiderski > > >More details of this engine can be seen at >http://www.geocities.com/ib2polish/ > >>snipped I'm impressed! I knew a guy several years ago that was flying a n/a version with Raven drive on a trike, using it as a hang glider tug & he loved it, so I'm interested in the engine. Your mods really look nice & the low installed weight is impressive. I have a question/comment. Did I read correctly that you have a piece of hose between your new oil pickup & the pump? If so, that might be worth a 2nd look. There is at least one case (on a rotary engine plane) of a hose collapsing & cutting off the oil supply when used on the suction side of the oil pump. If I misread that, then never mind.... :-) When do engines with your mods go on sale? Charlie ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 06:41:37 PM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: SlingShot speeds... --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Interesting to hear you say this Don. I'm working on my second SS, but the FF has always appealed to me. I almost bought a FF a couple times, but kept wishing for a slightly bigger engine, or a stronger airframe, so I didn't do it. After seeing Kip's very cool FS (no covering on cage), and since I've always wanted an open plane, I decided that I was going to make the SS open. Just yesterday, I removed all the "extra" bits of cage, to trim it down to an open version. Since it's kinda like a macho FF, I'm thinking of calling it SuperFly :-) As for your speed questions, I can tell you that a 503 will go about 80 mph flat out. I believe the 582 will do 90-95. The 912S would top 100 easily, but if there's any turbulence, it won't be a very good ride. I know that the 582 was Dennis' favorite engine for hot dogging (not that he ever did any of that ), though a 912 of either flavor would be better for reliable cross country work. Cheers, Rusty (still fixing stuff so I can have fun with the new engine) ---------------- It seems that a Slingshot is kind of a grown up firefly to me....and as well as I like the Fly...I might enjoy a 1 and a half seater even better... Don Gherardini ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 06:55:03 PM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Hey Charlie, I thought the rotary guy just had a looooooong hose that tended to lose it's prime, and take minutes to establish pressure. The 912 has the oil cooler on the suction side of the pump, so there are plenty of hoses. After bursting an oil cooler, this was a feature that I really liked. I liked it so much in fact, that I copied it on my single rotor engine. I'm using an oil/water heat exchanger though. I also agree that Richard has done a great job on his engine, and told him so in an off list message this morning. I also told him that I promised Travis that we'd both be at next years homecoming. He hasn't thanked me for that, but I'm sure he will :-) He's so far ahead of me right now, but I wonder who will fly first (he says in a motivational way) :-) Cheers, Rusty (RV-3 going to new owner Saturday) Single rotor Mazda powered SS, N654WL (reserved) ------------------ I have a question/comment. Did I read correctly that you have a piece of hose between your new oil pickup & the pump? If so, that might be worth a 2nd look. There is at least one case (on a rotary engine plane) of a hose collapsing & cutting off the oil supply when used on the suction side of the oil pump. ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 07:27:56 PM PST US From: "Don Gherardini" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: SlingShot speeds... --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" Thanks for the reply Rusty... when ya get a chance...put a tape to the inside of that Slingshot and tell me how wide it is between the longerons about the elbow. They also look pretty high ..are they pretty hard to mount? The things I want the fly to do more of really are not speed, but just a tad more room and weight carrying ability for some stuff....and to be a little more comfortable with the weight of 10 gallons of fuel., maybe 15. When I load up with fuel and me and not much else, Me and the fly are about 520 lbs. it still climbs good here but the handleing gets a little "piggy". Kinda like a Challenger...(oops) And when I have to land this heavy It doesnt like it much...so I usually dont fill'er'up unless I am going somewhere. What I am thinking about is a S'shot with a HKS 700 that I have found real reasonable. I know not quite the power of a 582 maybe...but I bet I could go along way on 10 gallons with that 4 stroke. Right now I cruise at 70 mph or just a tad faster. at 56 to 5800. Burn 4 gal /hr. Flat out it will do 85 to 88 generally but sucks fuel bigtime. Still, I just dont want to give up the great flight characteristics, and weight will do that to the fly. I have an Idea an HKS powered S'Shot might cruise at 75 or so, with a good load of fuel and stuff and could cafrry me a good way from the barn. Hauck said once that the Fly reminded him of the sling shot somewhat, the way they flew.....and I have wondered about them ever since. Course, ya never know about the old boys memory......(wink!) And Ski...That turbo Slingshot of yours sounds like it is finally comeing around to be a real dandy...cant wait to see it some time... Don Gherardini FireFly 098 http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 07:30:04 PM PST US From: "Richard Swiderski" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" Bob, it has everything monitored, even water pressure! Manual waste gate control is on my to do list. -Richard -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of robert bean Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In --> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean Richard, an amazing display of ambition! I would be afraid to park my timid little single carbed cousin next to that fire-breathing dragon. Be sure to have a cylinder head temp readout. Is it waste gate adjustable? -BB do not archive On 12, Sep 2005, at 11:08 PM, Richard Swiderski wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" > > > Well, I finally assembled my engine & weighed it & mounted it on the > Kolb > SlingShot. It came in at 169 lbs, with an 8 lb flywheel & 30lb SPG-2 > redrive, distributorless ignition, port injected, intercooled & > turbocharged. It has 107 lbs of torque & puts out 100hp @ 8.6 lb > boost. I > posted pics in the file section of FlyGeo_uncensored@yahoogroups.com > along > with the post below. .Richard Swiderski > > > More details of this engine can be seen at > http://www.geocities.com/ib2polish/ > > The target weight has been 175 lbs & I just weighed it with > intercooler > not shown, wire harness not included & radiator with hoses not yet > included. > It came in at 169 pounds, so I will be very close. > > Weight items of note: > > 1) OEM intake manifold, tuned intake chamber & 1/3 of throttle body was > discarded (14.3 lbs) & replaced with 2.2 lb modified intake & > thermostat > housing from nonturbo G10 for weight saving of 8.7 lbs. > > 2) Lighter starter saved 2.7 lbs. > > 3) Discarded OEM alternator (7.1lbs all ready a few pounds lighter > than > some G10 alternators) for a 4.1 lb John Deere 20A Dynamo for a weight > saving > of 2.4lb > > 4) Discarded distributor (2.8lb); air mass sensor (2.5lb); OEM > ignition > coil (1.8lb); single groove crank pulley (2.6lb); & replaced with a > Tracy > Crook distributorless ignition system using 25% smaller aluminum crank > pulley with 6" trigger wheel 3 corvette ignition coils > (2.3lb) for a net gain of 4.7lb. > > 5) Discarded OEM oil pan for one that allows engine to sit 4" lower > on bed > mount & hang 4" behind Kolb engine mount, for a net gain of 1.4lb. > This was > done when I was using a Raven redrive. Now however, I am using the > SPG-2 & > it hangs out 4-5" further back than the Raven. This may not be > acceptable > as it might move the cg too far back. A cg weight analysis with > engine now > mounted will soon tell. Worst case scenario is I'll need to make > another > oil pan. > > 6) I added a .67lb crank scraper. > > 7) I discarded the OEM cast iron exhaust manifold (lost the weight > numbers > on it) & replaced it with a stainless steel manifold (3.6lb)that moved > the > turbo from the right center/rear to in front of engine. This is > lighter & > moved cg of engine forward. I also lightened the turbo exhaust housing > a > forgotten amount. > > 8) I discarded the SPG-2 flexplate (2.9lb) & used an 8lb flywheel. > > 9) The SPG-2 weighs 30lbs. (not including flexplate or flywheel) > > 10) The 3/8" aluminum engine mounts (about 4.5 lbs)used to adapt > engine to > Kolb flatbed is included in this weight as well. > > Total weight savings from an OEM Suzuki turbo G10 is at least > 16.43lb > plus a couple pounds on exhaust system. I do believe this is the > lightest > G10 turbo to date. > > ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 07:33:28 PM PST US From: "Don Gherardini" Subject: Kolb-List: 2SI 690. --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" Hey Men, I have a brand new 2si liquid cooled 70hp....well...about 4 years old but never ran..infact never had plugs in it...still has the factory plastic plugs in the spark plug holes. 2:65 gearbox and muffler but no carbs. Was installed on a project than never got finished.. anyway....anyone need it I got it bought right, and would part with it just as reasonable for someone who wants a real powerhouse...(Need a spare Dennis?). Holler off line men or call me at 217-254-4110 Don Gherardini FireFly 098 http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 07:51:54 PM PST US From: "Richard Swiderski" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" Charlie, yes it has a hose, but it is designed for suction. No one could afford to pay for this engine! Too time intensive to sell for profit. -Richard -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charlie England Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In --> Kolb-List message posted by: Charlie England Richard Swiderski wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" > >Well, I finally assembled my engine & weighed it & mounted it on the Kolb >SlingShot. It came in at 169 lbs, with an 8 lb flywheel & 30lb SPG-2 >redrive, distributorless ignition, port injected, intercooled & >turbocharged. It has 107 lbs of torque & puts out 100hp @ 8.6 lb boost. I >posted pics in the file section of FlyGeo_uncensored@yahoogroups.com along >with the post below. .Richard Swiderski > > >More details of this engine can be seen at >http://www.geocities.com/ib2polish/ > >>snipped I'm impressed! I knew a guy several years ago that was flying a n/a version with Raven drive on a trike, using it as a hang glider tug & he loved it, so I'm interested in the engine. Your mods really look nice & the low installed weight is impressive. I have a question/comment. Did I read correctly that you have a piece of hose between your new oil pickup & the pump? If so, that might be worth a 2nd look. There is at least one case (on a rotary engine plane) of a hose collapsing & cutting off the oil supply when used on the suction side of the oil pump. If I misread that, then never mind.... :-) When do engines with your mods go on sale? Charlie ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 08:21:00 PM PST US From: "Richard Swiderski" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" Rusty, thanks for the kind compliments, but it will not be a show stopper. It still has the brown corrosion on the block that wouldn't come off except for scraping. I decided to put function & practicality before beauty. At some mystical point, ugly becomes cute. I don't know about TNK, I had a bad dream last night where Big Lar handed me what looked like a baton, then flew away in a leaky MkIII. Richard Swiderski Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rusty Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Hey Charlie, I thought the rotary guy just had a looooooong hose that tended to lose it's prime, and take minutes to establish pressure. The 912 has the oil cooler on the suction side of the pump, so there are plenty of hoses. After bursting an oil cooler, this was a feature that I really liked. I liked it so much in fact, that I copied it on my single rotor engine. I'm using an oil/water heat exchanger though. I also agree that Richard has done a great job on his engine, and told him so in an off list message this morning. I also told him that I promised Travis that we'd both be at next years homecoming. He hasn't thanked me for that, but I'm sure he will :-) He's so far ahead of me right now, but I wonder who will fly first (he says in a motivational way) :-) Cheers, Rusty (RV-3 going to new owner Saturday) Single rotor Mazda powered SS, N654WL (reserved) ------------------ I have a question/comment. Did I read correctly that you have a piece of hose between your new oil pickup & the pump? If so, that might be worth a 2nd look. There is at least one case (on a rotary engine plane) of a hose collapsing & cutting off the oil supply when used on the suction side of the oil pump. ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 08:28:51 PM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: SlingShot speeds... --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Hi Don, The main longerons are 24" wide, but those are they're a bit below elbow level. The cage gets wider as you go up, but only to maybe 26" just below shoulder level. That part of my cage is gone now, so it's a little hard to measure :-) I really like the HKS, and can't imagine why there aren't more of them on Kolbs. Dennis did a review on the company SS years ago, and concluded that it was closer to the 503 than the 582. Still, my old 503 SS was perfectly OK. It would climb at 800 fpm, and cruise at 70 mph. If the single rotor is too much power, or weight, then I might even put an HKS on mine. It's hard to beat a reliable 4-stroke at 2.5 gph. BTW, if this reasonably priced HKS turns out to be something you don't want, email me off list, and I might buy it. Cheers, Rusty (the Wankler) -------------------------- when ya get a chance...put a tape to the inside of that Slingshot and tell me how wide it is between the longerons about the elbow. They also look pretty high ..are they pretty hard to mount? I have an Idea an HKS powered S'Shot might cruise at 75 or so, with a good load of fuel and stuff and could cafrry me a good way from the barn. ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 10:22:39 PM PST US From: PENGUIN Subject: Kolb-List: One Six Right --> Kolb-List message posted by: PENGUIN OK, there's no Kolbs in it, or at least in this 3 minute trailer for a new 73 minute GA documentary. But it will warm the cockles of your heart anyway. Anybody for flying a REAL tail dragger? ;-0 Penguin ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 10:34:23 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: SlingShot speeds... --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" them on | Kolbs. | OK. It would climb at 800 fpm, and cruise at 70 mph. | Rusty (the Wankler) Hi Rusty/Gang: My 1984 Ultrastar with a 35 hp Cuyuna would fly circles around your 503 powered Sling Shot. The reason you don't see HKS on Kolbs is because they degrade the performance of a good aircraft design. It is obvious you were probably satisfied with the 503 on your SS because you had never flown a SS with a decent power before. IIRC you did not wait long after you flew your SS the first time to install an after market expansion chamber to try and get some power to fly the SS. Did you ever determine why the 503 seized on you after installation of the hot pipe? A light SS with a 582 was a blast in the ass to fly. It was also capable of flying two up, plus a large commercial video camera. Not quite as perky two up, but had a good solid feel to it. The 912 powered SS is really a nice bird. I never had a chance to cross country with it, but did a lot of local flying. Never did get a chance to fly the 912S powered SS, but I bet that was the cat's meow. The SS was designed to be a hot rod, yet it still retained the gentle flight characteristics that are the norm for all Homer Kolb's designs. Yes, Don G, the FF and the SS have many of the same flight characteristics. Big difference is weight. They are much the same aircraft though. Use same size wing panels. Guessing at this, but they both seem about the same length nose to tail. Rusty, I don't think you will have to worry about your Wankle overpowering the SS. I'd love to fly a SS that was overpowered. ;-) Take care, john h MKIII/912ULS ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 10:34:23 PM PST US From: "Denny Rowe" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 1990 kolb mk2 --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Richter" Subject: Kolb-List: 1990 kolb mk2 > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ken Richter" > > does anyone have any info on a 1990 mk2 with a 503 I just bought one but > haven't picked it up yet it will replace my original firestar,I was just > looking for some specs like weight how big of an engine it will handle, > how it will compare in flight to my firestar w/447,If there was any > problems with this design. any help would be appreciated. > > Thanks Ken Richter > > Nice plane the Mk-2, Kolb said to only go up to a 503 dual carb on them, > should have about the same performance as your Firestar, a little slower > climb with a passenger aboard. Keep us posted on how you like it. Denny Rowe, Mk-3, PA ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 10:34:23 PM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" Of course you couldn't see.........that was a fine (??) mist of oil in my wake. Think I had the same dream. Today a kid in the local auto parts store tried to tell me that the old oil seal doesn't exist. I was holding it in my hand, and he had read the numbers off'n it himself. I dunno........thought the numbers were the same in English and Spanish............??? Still don't know the problem; the oil seal was brand new, and looked perfect when I yanked it outa there - except for the hole I punched in it to remove it. We'll see. Flusterpating and angry-vating. Lar. Do not Archive. Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Building Kolb Mk III N78LB Vamoose www.gogittum.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Swiderski" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Swiderski" > > > Rusty, thanks for the kind compliments, but it will not be a show stopper. > It still has the brown corrosion on the block that wouldn't come off > except > for scraping. I decided to put function & practicality before beauty. At > some mystical point, ugly becomes cute. I don't know about TNK, I had a > bad > dream last night where Big Lar handed me what looked like a baton, then > flew > away in a leaky MkIII. Richard Swiderski > > Do not archive > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rusty > To: kolb-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In > > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> > > Hey Charlie, > > I thought the rotary guy just had a looooooong hose that tended to lose > it's > prime, and take minutes to establish pressure. The 912 has the oil cooler > on the suction side of the pump, so there are plenty of hoses. After > bursting an oil cooler, this was a feature that I really liked. I liked > it > so much in fact, that I copied it on my single rotor engine. I'm using an > oil/water heat exchanger though. > > I also agree that Richard has done a great job on his engine, and told him > so in an off list message this morning. I also told him that I promised > Travis that we'd both be at next years homecoming. He hasn't thanked me > for > that, but I'm sure he will :-) He's so far ahead of me right now, but I > wonder who will fly first (he says in a motivational way) :-) > > Cheers, > Rusty (RV-3 going to new owner Saturday) > Single rotor Mazda powered SS, N654WL (reserved) > > > ------------------ > I have a question/comment. Did I read correctly that you have a piece of > hose between your new oil pickup & the pump? If so, that might be worth > a 2nd look. There is at least one case (on a rotary engine plane) of a > hose collapsing & cutting off the oil supply when used on the suction > side of the oil pump. > > > ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 10:34:24 PM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Suzuki Turbo G10 Weigh-In --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Don't worry Richard, it's only a dream, a nightmare to be precise :-) Rusty (motivating Big Lar too) ------------------------ I don't know about TNK, I had a bad dream last night where Big Lar handed me what looked like a baton, then flew away in a leaky MkIII. Richard Swiderski Do not archive ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 10:34:24 PM PST US From: "Denny Rowe" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Hanger Update --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" Steve, others, This sounds exactly like the door I am planning for my hanger, if anyone gets the chance to photograph Bryans door at the Homecoming, I would really like to see it. Thanks, Denny Rowe ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Hanger Update . If I had my own strip and needed a regular > hanger door I would build two BI-fold doors like you see on a closet or > pantry. > If you are at the Kolb Homecoming go down and take a look at Bryan's shop. > His are a typical sideways BI-Fold, not to be confused with the overhead > BI-Fold. His hinge at the sides and hang on a roller overhead. The bottom > is > secured with a vertical pin when open or closed. > > This type of door can be made at a low cost and is easy to operate. If you > want a regular Hanger door it will cost almost as much as your building. > Don't > skimp on your pavement in front of the hanger. I will send you a picture > offline. > > > Steve Boetto > Dos Fireflys > do not archive > > > -- > >