---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 01/20/06: 31 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:29 AM - Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (Eugene Zimmerman) 2. 05:36 AM - Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (Denny Rowe) 3. 05:56 AM - Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (robert bean) 4. 06:51 AM - Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (John Hauck) 5. 07:13 AM - Re: UltraStar For Sale On Ebay... (JetPilot) 6. 07:17 AM - Re: VORTEX GENERATORS (JetPilot) 7. 07:19 AM - Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (David.Lehman) 8. 07:26 AM - Re: In Flight Relief Systems (JetPilot) 9. 07:35 AM - Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (JetPilot) 10. 07:41 AM - Re: Re: In Flight Relief Systems (Larry Bourne) 11. 07:49 AM - Re: Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (Jeremy Casey) 12. 08:05 AM - Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (David.Lehman) 13. 08:16 AM - Re: Re: In Flight Relief Systems (John Hauck) 14. 08:25 AM - Re: Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (John Hauck) 15. 08:45 AM - Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (David.Lehman) 16. 09:38 AM - Re: Re: In Flight Relief Systems (ray anderson) 17. 10:51 AM - Re: UltraStar For Sale On Ebay... (John Jung) 18. 11:02 AM - Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (John Jung) 19. 12:12 PM - Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (mike moulai) 20. 12:23 PM - Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (John Hauck) 21. 01:02 PM - Jabiru 2 cyl. (ray anderson) 22. 01:16 PM - Re: Jabiru 2 cyl. (jdmurr@juno.com) 23. 01:58 PM - Re: Jabiru 2 cyl. (ray anderson) 24. 02:23 PM - Re: Jabiru 2 cyl. (David.Lehman) 25. 02:28 PM - Re: Jabiru 2 cyl. (Gary r. voigt) 26. 03:11 PM - misc (robert bean) 27. 03:52 PM - Re: Re: Speaking of GPS (ElleryWeld@aol.com) 28. 04:18 PM - Re: Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (Eugene Zimmerman) 29. 04:32 PM - Re: Re: In Flight Relief Systems (Steven Green) 30. 05:16 PM - Re: Re: In Flight Relief Systems (John Hauck) 31. 06:56 PM - Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? (JetPilot) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:29:52 AM PST US From: Eugene Zimmerman Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? --> Kolb-List message posted by: Eugene Zimmerman I can't speak for the Mark III, but I have had both flaperons and flaps on my current Firestar and have found the flaps to be much prefered over the flaperons. The flaperons do not provide near as much slow flight roll control and stability as the flaps do. On Jan 19, 2006, at 10:53 PM, JetPilot wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "JetPilot" > > What do you guys like better on the MK-III , the classic wing where > the flaps and ailerons are seperated, or the newer setup with > flaperons ???? > > -------- > NO FEAR - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could > have !!! > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5399#5399 > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:36:32 AM PST US From: "Denny Rowe" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Denny Rowe" I like my flaps. Denny Rowe do not archive ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:56:20 AM PST US From: robert bean Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? --> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean >> 41 hours and I haven't tried them yet. -still getting used to how >> slow it flies without flaps. I'll let you know what thrills I get this coming summer. I like the looks of the flaperon wings, cleaner and perhaps faster. -BB MkIIIc, clipped wings, inboard fences do not archive >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:51:50 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" Morning Gang: Flaps on the MKIII are far more effective than flaperons on the Xtra, SS, and FF. I consider my flaps an invaluable tool. Greatly increased the chances of me getting into a very small area should the engine stop. Also a good tool to pop up out of soft fields, mud, tall grass, sand, etc. john h ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:13:14 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: UltraStar For Sale On Ebay... From: "JetPilot" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "JetPilot" "The wing struts will need new ends put on them, as i found cracks going through the bolt holes, this makes the plane nonairworthy until properly fixed. " [Shocked] Oh my gawd, I wonder how that happened.... Thats really a bad part to have cracking [Evil or Very Mad] -------- NO FEAR - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could have !!! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5460#5460 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:17:57 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: VORTEX GENERATORS From: "JetPilot" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "JetPilot" Richard Pike wrote: > I guess it would be almost too obvious to suggest that since there are a > whole herd of Kolb pilots who have done all sorts of VG testing on > Kolbs, and know what works, then maybe it might be useful to listen to > what they are saying and try what they are doing? > You could not be more correct. Thats exactly why I started this thread before buying them :) Michael A. Bigelow -------- NO FEAR - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could have !!! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5461#5461 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 07:19:22 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? From: "David.Lehman" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David.Lehman" Is it possible to retro flaps to older Firestars?... DVD -------- Any pilot can describe the mechanics of flying. What it can do for the spirit of man is beyond description. Barry M. Goldwater, US senator. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5463#5463 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:26:00 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: In Flight Relief Systems From: "JetPilot" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "JetPilot" I did 4 hour flights when going cross country in my 150, and my bladder is not that big [Shocked] I just carried a plastic water bottle, and used that to pee in. It sure beats making a special landing, and running for the FBO because I could not hold it anylonger :) -------- NO FEAR - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could have !!! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5464#5464 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 07:35:20 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? From: "JetPilot" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "JetPilot" Glad to hear that, I am putting classic flaps on my MK-III [Mr. Green] -------- NO FEAR - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could have !!! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5466#5466 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 07:41:05 AM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: In Flight Relief Systems --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" Don't forget which bottle is which......... :-) Lar. Do not Archive. Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Building Kolb Mk III N78LB Vamoose www.gogittum.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "JetPilot" Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 7:22 AM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: In Flight Relief Systems > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "JetPilot" > > I did 4 hour flights when going cross country in my 150, and my bladder is > not that big [Shocked] I just carried a plastic water bottle, and used > that to pee in. It sure beats making a special landing, and running for > the FBO because I could not hold it anylonger :) > > -------- > NO FEAR - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could have > !!! > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5464#5464 > > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 07:49:21 AM PST US From: "Jeremy Casey" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jeremy Casey" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David.Lehman" Is it possible to retro flaps to older Firestars?... DVD Don't know about retro...matter of fact I've never heard of ANY Firestar with separate flaps and ailerons... Building the surfaces separate would be a no brainer...modifying the cage to add a flap actuation mechanism would require some thinking...NOT impossible just some thinking. Paul Petty...any pictures of how your adding separate flaps and ailerons on your Kolbra??? Jeremy Mutant Kolb builder ;-) ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 08:05:34 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? From: "David.Lehman" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David.Lehman" n79rt(at)kilocharlie.us wrote: > Don't know about retro...matter of fact I've never heard of ANY Firestar with separate flaps and ailerons... > > Building the surfaces separate would be a no brainer...modifying the > cage to add a flap actuation mechanism would require some thinking...NOT > impossible just some thinking. > > Paul Petty...any pictures of how your adding separate flaps and ailerons > on your Kolbra??? > > Jeremy > Mutant Kolb builder ;-) Hmmm... Maybe it would be "reinventing the wheel", would an early Firestar benefit from flaps?... DVD -------- Any pilot can describe the mechanics of flying. What it can do for the spirit of man is beyond description. Barry M. Goldwater, US senator. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5474#5474 ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 08:16:05 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: In Flight Relief Systems --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" bladder is not that big [Shocked] I just carried a plastic water bottle, and used that to pee in. It sure beats making a special landing, and running for the FBO because I could not hold it anylonger :) Mike B: My kind of flying rarely requires long legs. The more I land the more folks I get to meet. To me, this is what this kind of flying is all about. My very most max leg is 3.5. Normally, an hour or two is about right. Depending on what geographic location, one might have to stretch out those legs because of lack of airports and fuel. I don't have enough room in my airplane to try and relieve myself. Not bragging............. ;-) john h MKIII ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 08:25:40 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" Firestar benefit from flaps?... | | DVD DVD: Sure. However, the original FS was such a good flying airplane, slipped well, and landed slow. If I built another one without flaps, I would probably cut the aileron cord in half. Remembering the FS and US normally stalled at 25 mph, Homer designed large ailerons to have roll control through the stall, which they did well. I did make one change to my ailerons and flaps when I built my MKIII in 1991. I had been flying the factory MKIII, learning a lot of little things that I would change on my airplane. One of those was ailerons. Had more than enough to get the job done. When I laid out the ailerons and flaps on the bench to build, I first laid out the stock configuration. Then I took a chalk line, shortened the outboard aileron chord to a little over 11", striking a line from there to the stock inboard trailing edge corner of the flap. My think was to reduce aileron as much as possible and maintaining as much flap as possible, keeping a nice staight trailing edge. It worked out great. john h MKIII ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 08:45:59 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? From: "David.Lehman" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David.Lehman" John Hauck wrote: > Firestar benefit from flaps?... > > DVD: Sure. However, the original FS was such a good flying airplane, slipped well, and landed slow. john h MKIII Thanx John... I realize that every plane's characteristics are different... I landed my Cessna 185 a couple of times without flaps, just to see how it acted, and it wasn't pretty... On the other side of the coin, I didn't have flaps on my Aeronca Sedan and I could slip it in as short as my Super Cub... It's part airplane characteristics and a lot of pilot technique... DVD -------- Any pilot can describe the mechanics of flying. What it can do for the spirit of man is beyond description. Barry M. Goldwater, US senator. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5483#5483 ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 09:38:03 AM PST US From: ray anderson Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: In Flight Relief Systems --> Kolb-List message posted by: ray anderson For true emergencies, I suggest you go to your local drug store or invalid supply house and purchase the specially shaped plastic bottle with a snap on tight fitting lid. It is the one you get if you have had any hospital time. It is shaped so it can be safely used lying down so can be used flying. It is narrow in shape with an angled upper section. Could be tucked out of sight under the seat or most anywhere. Being 88, I carry one under the seat of my auto and fortunately have never had to use it. I've used them many times in hospital stays. JetPilot wrote: --> Kolb-List message posted by: "JetPilot" I did 4 hour flights when going cross country in my 150, and my bladder is not that big [Shocked] I just carried a plastic water bottle, and used that to pee in. It sure beats making a special landing, and running for the FBO because I could not hold it anylonger :) -------- NO FEAR - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could have !!! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5464#5464 --------------------------------- Photo Books. You design it and well bind it! ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 10:51:14 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: UltraStar For Sale On Ebay... From: "John Jung" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Jung" JetPilot wrote: > "The wing struts will need new ends put on them, as i found cracks going through the bolt holes, this makes the plane nonairworthy until properly fixed. " [Shocked] > > Oh my gawd, I wonder how that happened.... Thats really a bad part to have cracking [Evil or Very Mad] One difference between the Ultrastars and later Kolb models is that Ultrastars could be built from plans. That means that much more of the quality of the plane is determined by the original builder. My guess is that the builder formed the strut ends, and didn't do them properly. -------- John Jung Firestar II N6163J Surprise, AZ Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5514#5514 ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 11:02:20 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? From: "John Jung" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Jung" Eugene Zimmerman wrote: > I can't speak for the Mark III, but I have had both flaperons and > flaps on my current Firestar and have found the flaps to be much > prefered over the flaperons. > Eugene, Could you tell us about how you installed flaps on a Firestar? I don't recall hearing about it before. -------- John Jung Firestar II N6163J Surprise, AZ Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5518#5518 ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 12:12:24 PM PST US From: "mike moulai" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "mike moulai" Flapperons for me. Mike do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "JetPilot" Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 3:53 AM Subject: Kolb-List: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "JetPilot" > > What do you guys like better on the MK-III , the classic wing where the > flaps and ailerons are seperated, or the newer setup with flaperons ???? > > -------- > NO FEAR - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could have > !!! > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5399#5399 > > > ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 12:23:16 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" | | Mike Kiwi Mike: Why is that? I find the MKIII flaps far more effective than flaperons on Xtra, SS and FF. john h MKIIIc ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 01:02:52 PM PST US From: ray anderson Subject: Kolb-List: Jabiru 2 cyl. --> Kolb-List message posted by: ray anderson Got it straight from the horses mouth. They have their prototype going and plan to forge ahead. 40 - 40plus H.P. I'm already drooling thinking about one on my UltraStar. Four cycle dependability and low gas consumption. Ray UltraStar..Tenn do not archive --------------------------------- Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 01:16:11 PM PST US From: "jdmurr@juno.com" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Jabiru 2 cyl. --> Kolb-List message posted by: "jdmurr@juno.com" What are they saying for fuel consumption? What will it cost? Direct drive or reduction? These are some of my questions. I'm sure there will be others. -- ray anderson wrote: --> Kolb-List message posted by: ray anderson Got it straight from the horses mouth. They have their prototype going and plan to forge ahead. 40 - 40plus H.P. I'm already drooling thinking about one on my UltraStar. Four cycle dependability and low gas consumption. Ray UltraStar..Tenn do not archive --------------------------------- Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. What are they saying for fuel consumption? What will it cost? Direct drive or reduction? These are some of my questions. I'm sure there will be others. --rayandersonrsanoa@yahoo.comwrote: --Kolb-Listmessagepostedby:rayandersonrsanoa@yahoo.com Gotitstraightfromthehorsesmouth.Theyhavetheirprototypegoingandplantoforgeahead.40-40plusH.P.I'malreadydroolingthinkingaboutoneonmyUltraStar.Fourcycledependabilityandlowgasconsumption. Ray UltraStar..Tenn donotarchive --------------------------------- RingintheNewYearwithPhotoCalendars.Addphotos,events,holidays,whatever. ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 01:58:00 PM PST US From: ray anderson Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Jabiru 2 cyl. --> Kolb-List message posted by: ray anderson No details yet. Do not archive "jdmurr@juno.com" wrote: --> Kolb-List message posted by: "jdmurr@juno.com" What are they saying for fuel consumption? What will it cost? Direct drive or reduction? These are some of my questions. I'm sure there will be others. -- ray anderson wrote: --> Kolb-List message posted by: ray anderson Got it straight from the horses mouth. They have their prototype going and plan to forge ahead. 40 - 40plus H.P. I'm already drooling thinking about one on my UltraStar. Four cycle dependability and low gas consumption. Ray UltraStar..Tenn do not archive --------------------------------- Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. What are they saying for fuel consumption? What will it cost? Direct drive or reduction? These are some of my questions. I'm sure there will be others. --rayandersonrsanoa@yahoo.comwrote: --Kolb-Listmessagepostedby:rayandersonrsanoa@yahoo.com Gotitstraightfromthehorsesmouth.Theyhavetheirprototypegoingandplantoforgeahead.40-40plusH.P.I'malreadydroolingthinkingaboutoneonmyUltraStar.Fourcycledependabilityandlowgasconsumption. Ray UltraStar..Tenn donotarchive --------------------------------- RingintheNewYearwithPhotoCalendars.Addphotos,events,holidays,whatever. --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 02:23:20 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Jabiru 2 cyl. From: "David.Lehman" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David.Lehman" I'm wondering how much different (or not) this will be from the Verner... DVD -------- Any pilot can describe the mechanics of flying. What it can do for the spirit of man is beyond description. Barry M. Goldwater, US senator. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5563#5563 ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 02:28:08 PM PST US From: "Gary r. voigt" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Jabiru 2 cyl. --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Gary r. voigt" Ray and others, although i sold my KXP year i still monitor the list hoping to find a good deal on a john deere tractor and respond when necessary. ray and others, don't get your hopes too high as this is only the prototype...months and even years can go by before the actual plan can set forth and speed to market always plays a part also as i have been in R&D and many, many,many iterations can go by before the actual unit is on the market. and then once it sees the real world will tell how they have done there homework. just my thoughts. john, i'am buying alot of allis chalmers now because i see the market going up more in used tractors since a new jd 110 hp. jd will set you back $108,000 Gary r. voigt ----- Original Message ----- From: "ray anderson" Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 3:57 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Jabiru 2 cyl. > --> Kolb-List message posted by: ray anderson > > No details yet. > Do not archive > > "jdmurr@juno.com" wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "jdmurr@juno.com" > > What are they saying for fuel consumption? What will it cost? Direct drive or reduction? These are some of my questions. I'm sure there will be others. > > -- ray anderson wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: ray anderson > > Got it straight from the horses mouth. They have their prototype going and plan to forge ahead. 40 - 40plus H.P. I'm already drooling thinking about one on my UltraStar. Four cycle dependability and low gas consumption. > Ray > UltraStar..Tenn > do not archive > > > --------------------------------- > Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. > > > What are they saying for fuel consumption? What will it cost? Direct drive or reduction? These are some of my questions. I'm sure there will be others. > > --rayandersonrsanoa@yahoo.comwrote: > --Kolb-Listmessagepostedby:rayandersonrsanoa@yahoo.com > > Gotitstraightfromthehorsesmouth.Theyhavetheirprototypegoingandplantoforgeahe ad.40-40plusH.P.I'malreadydroolingthinkingaboutoneonmyUltraStar.Fourcycledep endabilityandlowgasconsumption. > Ray > UltraStar..Tenn > donotarchive > > > --------------------------------- > RingintheNewYearwithPhotoCalendars.Addphotos,events,holidays,whatever. > > > --------------------------------- > > ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 03:11:55 PM PST US From: robert bean Subject: Kolb-List: misc --> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean Here are some interesting engines and history: http://www.prime-mover.org/Engines/Pictures.html -BB, do not archive ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 03:52:19 PM PST US From: ElleryWeld@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Speaking of GPS --> Kolb-List message posted by: ElleryWeld@aol.com I use a 195 Garmin I purchased on ebay cheap just for that reason becaues I am right on the border of an international Airport and really like to know if I am where I should be or not Be and for cross country trips its great to know where other airports are so If I need Fuel or just a bit of security to be able to find another airport quick Ellery do not archive ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 04:18:31 PM PST US From: Eugene Zimmerman Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? --> Kolb-List message posted by: Eugene Zimmerman John, The first Firestar I did was an original with full span ailerons. I split the Flaps in half with the in board half being the flaps with the torque hinged on the torque tube of the ailerons similar to the Mark III. The control links were horizontal like the original aileron control rods and went to a flap lever quadrant. It was a very simple and straightforward installation. This plane had unrivaled slow flight capability. I could fly side by side with a Para plane in a nose high, power on, stall mush, somewhere in the neighborhood of 18- 20 mph. The second one was a Firstar II. I first built it with flaperons and flew it that way for one season. I was never happy with the flaperon performance so I changed it to a flap aileron setup. Since the control rods are vertical on the Firestar II and because the cage is different it was not as easy to get a simple satisfactory control system so I decided to use an electric servo and switch to control the flaps since I already had a battery for the electric start. From my experience with flaperons and also conventional flaps on the same plane, I have decided I will never be interested in having flaperons again. do not archive On Jan 20, 2006, at 2:01 PM, John Jung wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Jung" > > > Eugene Zimmerman wrote: >> I can't speak for the Mark III, but I have had both flaperons and >> flaps on my current Firestar and have found the flaps to be much >> prefered over the flaperons. >> > > Eugene, > > Could you tell us about how you installed flaps on a Firestar? I > don't recall hearing about it before. > > -------- > John Jung > Firestar II N6163J > Surprise, AZ > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5518#5518 > > ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 04:32:04 PM PST US From: "Steven Green" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: In Flight Relief Systems --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Steven Green" Hey John, Tell us about the plane full of folks you met at Okracoke when you stopped. :<) Couldn't resist Steven do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hauck" Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 11:13 AM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: In Flight Relief Systems > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" > > | I did 4 hour flights when going cross country in my 150, and my > bladder is not that big [Shocked] I just carried a plastic water > bottle, and used that to pee in. It sure beats making a special > landing, and running for the FBO because I could not hold it anylonger > :) > > Mike B: > > My kind of flying rarely requires long legs. The more I land the more > folks I get to meet. To me, this is what this kind of flying is all > about. My very most max leg is 3.5. Normally, an hour or two is > about right. > > Depending on what geographic location, one might have to stretch out > those legs because of lack of airports and fuel. > > I don't have enough room in my airplane to try and relieve myself. > Not bragging............. ;-) > > john h > MKIII > > ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 05:16:12 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: In Flight Relief Systems --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" stopped. | :<) | | Couldn't resist | Steven Steven G/Gang: Had forgotten about that one. Seems most every time I get in a hurry, drop in on a strip, stop at the end away from the FBO, get unzipped and well into the operation, an unannounced audience usually appears out of no where. 1989, Concord, NH, flying the Firestar through all the New England States. Had to land, semi-emergency. Spotted Concord, an old WWII airbase with triangle runways. Landed way on the other side of the airport from the FBO and air passenger terminal. In those days long ago, I flew with a Jim Handbury hand deployed parachute that I wore with normal harness and a bridal attached to the airframe of the FS. Got the airplane shut down, bridal unhooked, out of the aircraft and tending to business still wearing the parachute, which made the operation that much more difficult. About half to completion, I hear someone calling cadence in the distance. The sound is coming this way. Around the bushes comes the Concord Running Club, about 30 guys and gals. I was caught red handed. All I could do was turn my back to them and pretend they weren't there, with a sheepish grin. Fast forward September 2003, on a flight with my friends John W, Gary H, Steven G, John B, to the Kolb Flyin, via Kittyhawk, NC. We were flying north up the Outter Banks when I got the urge to get rid of all that coffee I drank for breakfast. We had camped out at Wallace, NC, the night before, and were now winging our way up Ocracoke Island. I spied the airstrip and dropped in at the south end. The hurricane had come through the Outter Banks the week prior. There were large sand dunes washed up along the sides and at the end of the paved strip. Hoped out of the MKIII and got half way through my job when hear an airplane engine heading my way. Sure enough, right on time was a Cessna full of guys and gals. What do you do? Grin, turn around, and finish up business. Might need me one of those inflight emergency relief systems. ;-) john h MKIII (large fuel tank, small bladder) ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 06:56:44 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: MK-III ---- Classic flaps or Flaperons ??? From: "JetPilot" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "JetPilot" Thats really great to hear everyone likes the classic flaps better. I think it was John Hauck that saved me from making a mistake last year when I ordered my MK-III. I would have gone with the flaperons had it not been for your advice [Shocked] I will end up with a much better airplane as a result of this list and a lot of good advice from John Hauck also :D Michael A. Bigelow -------- NO FEAR - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could have !!! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=5621#5621