Today's Message Index:
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1. 05:05 AM - It's like spring in Arizona (John Jung)
2. 05:35 AM - 503 de-carbon (John Jung)
3. 05:56 AM - Catching up (duncan mcbride)
4. 06:59 AM - Re: Catching up (Larry Bourne)
5. 07:09 AM - Re: Catching up (John Hauck)
6. 05:59 PM - What We Are Thankful For... (Matt Dralle)
7. 06:37 PM - test (lucien stavenhagen)
8. 06:58 PM - Re: Cleaning Stits Polytone (DAquaNut@aol.com)
9. 07:12 PM - Re: Firefly rigging and trim (DAquaNut@aol.com)
10. 07:15 PM - Fw: Re: Cleaning Stits Polytone (Bill Vincent)
11. 07:26 PM - Re: Re: Cleaning Stits Polytone (duncan mcbride)
12. 07:57 PM - Re: Re: Firefly rigging and trim (Don Gherardini)
13. 09:24 PM - Re: Re: Cleaning Stits Polytone (Larry Bourne)
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| Subject: | It's like spring in Arizona |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Jung <jrjungjr@yahoo.com>
Group,
In the last month, several on the list have mentioned that it's time to
quit or cut back on flying for the winter. For me in Arizona, it is the
opposite. I was away from my plane, traveling, during the summer. My
flying season is just getting started. It actually started last month,
with my first flight after the summer. But with 100 hours since my last
de-carbon, I decided not to fly again until I got that chore over with.
So, yesterday was my second flight of the season, and it reminded me of
the first motorcycle ride in spring, after a long winter up north.
Everything about the flight seemed to be more enjoyable. When I taxied
in and shut down the engine, I sat there for a minute and contemplated:
Can there be a better toy in the world then a homebuilt airplane?
John Jung
Firstar II N6163J
Surprise, AZ
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: John Jung <jrjungjr@yahoo.com>
Group,
Recently, I pulled the exhaust from my 503 to check for carbon. I had
100 hours since my last de-carbon. I have never been able to get a good
feeling from checking through the exhaust port, and this time was no
exception, so I took the engine off and pulled the heads and cylinders.
I found one oil ring stuck on an end and the other oil ring had a 3/8"
piece broke off the end. I have no idea what caused the ring to break
or how long it had been that way, but I was glad that I decided to do a
complete check.
As far as the stuck ring goes, is this normal after only 100 hours?
After my last de-carbon, I switched to oil injection and Pennsoil air
cooled. Also, I try to keep the rpm's and temps up to avoid carbon. All
I can think of is that maybe I didn't remove enough carbon from the
ring lands last time. I used to use Amsoil and the carbon from that oil
is really hard.
I always feel better about flying after I have seen the pistons and
cylinders. Carbon may be a concern for me but wear isn't. The rings and
cylinders measured well within new specs after 200 hours.
John Jung
Firestar II N6163J
Surprise, AZ
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "duncan mcbride" <duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
I finally dug out the Charley pictures and put them up.
http://home.comcast.net/~duncanmcbride/Charley.htm
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
That's incredible, and very sad. Good Luck. Lar
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Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
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From: "duncan mcbride" <duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Catching up
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "duncan mcbride"
> <duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
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> I finally dug out the Charley pictures and put them up.
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> http://home.comcast.net/~duncanmcbride/Charley.htm
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
| I finally dug out the Charley pictures and put them up.
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| http://home.comcast.net/~duncanmcbride/Charley.htm
Duncan/Gang:
Glad everyone is ok.
Looks like the MKIII is very much repairable.
I know what it feels like to lose a MKIII, a brand new one. For that
matter, I know what it feels like to lose an Ultrastar and a Firestar.
It hurts!
Was tough to get started on the rebuild of an airplane that had just
been built. Finally got started about 6 months after the loss.
Rebuilt the MKIII in 1992 and 1993. Must have worked. It is still
flying!
Good luck on your repair of the MKIII.
john h
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| Subject: | What We Are Thankful For... |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
Dear Listers,
In the United States, Thursday is our National day of Thanksgiving. Many of us
will be traveling to be with our families and friends and share in generous feasts
of plenty.
Many have expressed over the last couple of weeks how thankful they are for the
Aviation Lists here on the Matronics servers and for all of the assistance and
comradery they have experienced being a part of the Lists. I think one of my
favorite comments is when someone says something like, "Its the first thing
I do in the morning while I'm having my morning coffee!". That's a wonderful
tribute to the purpose and function of these Lists. Its always great to hear
I'm not the only one that jumps out of bed each morning to check my List email!!
I'm not sure why, but the number of Contributions have been a little low this year
compared to years past. Hopefully people are just waiting until the last
minute to make their List Support Contribution this year.
Won't you take a minute today and show your appreciation for these Lists and for
their continued operation and upgrade? Don't make me beg... :-) lol
The List Contribution Site is:
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "lucien stavenhagen" <lstavenhagen@hotmail.com>
please ignore...
LS
N646F
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| Subject: | Re: Cleaning Stits Polytone |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
List,
I checked the archives and found nothing. What works best to clean
Polytone ? Is there any thing I should stear clear of that might damage the
finnish?
Ed ( In Houston)
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly rigging and trim |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
Group,
I have been doing fast taxis in my Firefly. I have had my left wing to
lift off twice at about 40 mph. Is this normal for a Kolb that is adjusted
properly? Is this a result of the prop blast on the tail surface?
Ed (In Houston)
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| Subject: | Re: Cleaning Stits Polytone |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bill Vincent" <emailbill@chartermi.net>
Hi Ed
I use a capful of WOOLITE to a gallon of water, woolite is great for
delicate fabric....it works great!
Bill Vincent
Firestar II
Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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> --> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
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> List,
>
> I checked the archives and found nothing. What works best to clean
> Polytone ? Is there any thing I should stear clear of that might
> damage the
> finnish?
>
>
> Ed ( In Houston)
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>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Cleaning Stits Polytone |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "duncan mcbride" <duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
Polyfiber has something called C2210 cleaner. It smells a little like
mineral spirits, and dissolves almost everything except Polytone. It's
recommended between coats when you're painting. For regular washing I use
car wash concentrate, whatever's on sale.
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> --> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
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> List,
>
> I checked the archives and found nothing. What works best to clean
> Polytone ? Is there any thing I should stear clear of that might
> damage the
> finnish?
>
>
> Ed ( In Houston)
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly rigging and trim |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Don Gherardini" <donghe@one-eleven.net>
Ed... Sounds about right to me...and I'll tell ya pard...keep practicing
those fast taxis and you are gonna bend something...that FireFly was meant
to fly...not drive! You will see just what I mean as soon as you get the
nerve to pull back on the stick...
Now that ya know it will run 40mph...if you have some more throttle...let
her have it!
Remember...there is very little in the air that will bend your
airplane....and a whole lot below the air that will. The Flight
characteristics of a FireFly are 10 times better than it ground handling
Good Luck....you are about to get that big ole Kolb grin....
Don Gherardini
FireFly 098
http://www.geocities.com/dagger369th/my_firefly.htm
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| Subject: | Re: Cleaning Stits Polytone |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" <biglar@gogittum.com>
Yah, DO NOT use MEK ! ! !
I'm reading off the label of a can of C-2210 as I sit here, and the contents
are labeled as: Toluene, Acetone. It cleaned heavy oil deposits off
Vamoose almost instantly, and did no harm. Jim and Dondi supplied it.
Lar.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
Building Kolb Mk III
N78LB Vamoose
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "duncan mcbride" <duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Cleaning Stits Polytone
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "duncan mcbride"
> <duncanmcbride@comcast.net>
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> Polyfiber has something called C2210 cleaner. It smells a little like
> mineral spirits, and dissolves almost everything except Polytone. It's
> recommended between coats when you're painting. For regular washing I use
> car wash concentrate, whatever's on sale.
>
> Do not archive
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>> --> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
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>> List,
>>
>> I checked the archives and found nothing. What works best to clean
>> Polytone ? Is there any thing I should stear clear of that might
>> damage the
>> finnish?
>>
>>
>> Ed ( In Houston)
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>
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