---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 03/25/06: 40 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:44 AM - Re: Older Pilots (David Lucas) 2. 03:40 AM - Re: Jabiru (David Lucas) 3. 03:49 AM - Older Pilots (Edward Steuber) 4. 03:50 AM - Re: Re: Gas tank pick-up (Eugene Zimmerman) 5. 05:27 AM - 2 stroke adventure (robert bean) 6. 06:04 AM - Re: Re: Older Pilots (Ralph) 7. 06:14 AM - Re: Re: Older Pilots (JeffFowler@aol.com) 8. 06:20 AM - Re: 2 stroke adventure (Larry Bourne) 9. 06:30 AM - Re: Gas tank pick-up (planecrazzzy) 10. 06:34 AM - Re: 2 stroke adventure (John Murr) 11. 06:40 AM - Re: Gas tank pick-up (Thom Riddle) 12. 06:50 AM - Re: 2 stroke adventure (John Hauck) 13. 06:50 AM - Re: Re: Older Pilots (John Hauck) 14. 06:52 AM - Re: Older Pilots (Thom Riddle) 15. 07:49 AM - Re: 2 stroke adventure (Bill Vincent) 16. 08:21 AM - Re: Older Pilots (David Lucas) 17. 08:53 AM - Re: Re: Older Pilots (pat ladd) 18. 08:53 AM - Re: Re: Gas tank pick-up (pat ladd) 19. 09:08 AM - Re: Re: Land Shorter VG's on Firestar II (pat ladd) 20. 09:17 AM - Re: Gas tank pick-up (planecrazzzy) 21. 09:30 AM - Re: Re: Land Shorter VG's on Firestar II (Chris Mallory) 22. 11:31 AM - Re: Re: Gas tank pick-up (Eugene Zimmerman) 23. 02:07 PM - Re: Re: Older Pilots (Ed Chmielewski) 24. 02:13 PM - Re: 2 stroke adventure (Ed Chmielewski) 25. 02:39 PM - Re: Wheel to wheel dimension - Mark IIIC (Steven Green) 26. 02:56 PM - Feedback Requested (Alternative Engines) Kitplanes Magazine (Cory Emberson) 27. 03:04 PM - Re: Older Pilots (Steven Green) 28. 03:07 PM - Windscreen Support Brace (planecrazzzy) 29. 03:43 PM - Re: 2 stroke adventure (possums) 30. 04:23 PM - Re: 2 stroke adventure (John Hauck) 31. 04:49 PM - Re: Re: Older Pilots (John Hauck) 32. 05:02 PM - Re: Feedback Requested (Alternative Engines) Kitplanes Magazine (John Hauck) 33. 05:19 PM - Re: Windscreen Support Brace (Eugene Zimmerman) 34. 05:20 PM - Re: Feedback Requested (Alternative Engines) Kitplanes Magazine (Cory Emberson) 35. 06:35 PM - Help (Dave & Eve Pelletier) 36. 06:35 PM - Re: Stock Performance (Bill Vincent) 37. 06:37 PM - Re: Windscreen Support Brace (planecrazzzy) 38. 06:47 PM - Re: Stock Performance (John Hauck) 39. 07:14 PM - Re: Re: Older Pilots (Robert Noyer) 40. 07:34 PM - Atlanta Area Live with your Airplane (Mark Sorenson) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:44:23 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Older Pilots From: "David Lucas" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David Lucas" Michael, I've just got to challenge you on this one. As already posted, the, umm, .... what shall we call it 'degrading' of responses 'old' verses 'not so old' is measured in milliseconds. Still the remaining responses are far far above any safety threshold, and that's the only standard you should be judging this by. Dont be fooled by the hype that is transmitted by some organisations or individuals with another (hidden) agenda to follow. Here are some facts/quotes for your consideration; In an April 17, 1959 letter from FAA Administrator Elwood Quesada to the Reverend Theodore Hesburg (urging Hesburg to serve on a board to approve the Age 60 Rule), Quesada wrote: "There exists at present no sound scientific evidence that airline piloting, or any other aeronautical activity, becomes critical at any given age." In a November 24, 1984 letter from Dr. Frank Austin, the Federal Air Surgeon, to Dr. Stan Mohler, a former FAA medical staff member, Austin wrote: "There is no medical basis for the Age 60 Rule. I believe this and Admiral Engen (then FAA Administrator) believes this. It's an economic issue." On February 15, 1989, Dr. George Kidera, an original member of the panel promulgating the Age 60 Rule, wrote: "Granting qualified pilots over the age of 60 exemptions from the provisions of 14 CFR 121.383(c) will not compromise safety." In May 1995, an Australian Judge who overturned the Australian Age 60 Rule stated: "Given the time and effort expended in America examining the age-60 rule, it is remarkable to say so, but it seems to me that none of the cited studies supports any conclusion about the relationship between that rule and aircraft safety." And so on, and so on. I wont add any more quotes, this should be enough and there are other forums where this is thrashed to death. Please just be aware that there is a difference between the union type views which are associated with career promotion and retirement benefits etc on the one hand and those such as here on the Kolb list who do it just because of the sheer fun of it ! I'm 59 now, 20,000 hrs +, still love flying, still passing my medicals, still passing my proficiency checks, why should I stop just because of the politics of some union or companies economic agenda ! I'll continue to fly subject to medical and proficiency untill I want to stop. And surely the sheer fun of flying could be no better enjoyed than in something like a Kolb ! That newspaper article comes under the category of;...... 'Dont let the facts get in the way of a good story !' Enjoy Life, Enjoy flying ! David Lucas Do Not Archive. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=24094#24094 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:40:57 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Jabiru From: "David Lucas" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David Lucas" There's a new engine being developed in Belgium that, I think, will challenge the Jabiru, Rotax's etc, for market share once in production. Ground runing is virtually finished and test flying is in progess now. (Wish it had a PSRU though) Info is here if interested: David. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=24096#24096 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:49:21 AM PST US From: "Edward Steuber" Subject: Kolb-List: Older Pilots --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Edward Steuber" Now you done it "jet pilot"....War is Declared ...! I can't believe anyone who knows this list could make a negative statement about "old Guys ". Where's your manners "wippersnapper "....ever hear.... respect your elders ? Or maybe your one of them thar "provocateurs "....just likes to throw out all kinds of outlandish notions to get the old folks riled up.....I thought that was my job ! My Bloods Up ED in Western NY do not archive ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 03:50:05 AM PST US From: Eugene Zimmerman Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Gas tank pick-up --> Kolb-List message posted by: Eugene Zimmerman On Mar 25, 2006, at 1:35 AM, planecrazzzy wrote: Hello, thank you for your email. Due to the amount of spams I used to receive in my mailbox, I am using End2Spam anti-spam service to protect my email inbox. If you want your messages to reach me you will need to click on the link below. http://www.end2spam.com/public/thanks.php? VkZaU1JrMUZNVFpUVkVreVRqQXhWRTVJY0U1U1IwNHo Thanks and regards yasir sabri If this link appears broken in your email client, please copy and paste the entire link in one line in your web browser. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:27:51 AM PST US From: robert bean Subject: Kolb-List: 2 stroke adventure --> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean Morning guys, here's a video for your aviation-related entertainment. -BB do not archive ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:04:39 AM PST US From: "Ralph" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Older Pilots --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ralph" Did I hear someone mention "Seafoam". Oh, oh, out of lurk-mode now! Ralph (Mr Seafoam) Original Firestar 19 years flying it (older pilot ingesting my daily dose of Seafoam :) -- "Ed in JXN" wrote: --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ed in JXN" > Come April 8, I'll be 67 years old. Feel very grateful that I am > still fortunate to be able to fly my own airplane off my little green > airstrip. Hauck's comments on older pilots should, of course, not be taken seriously. It is widely believed that he is either (A) a freak of nature, or (B) an alien lifeform sent here to gain valuable knowledge on interstellar commerce and the unique properties of Seafoam. Ed in JXN MkII/503 Do not archive. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=24009#24009 Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:14:18 AM PST US From: JeffFowler@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Older Pilots --> Kolb-List message posted by: JeffFowler@aol.com Hello, I'd like to point out that the figures are slightly skued to appear that way simply by economics.How many people in their 20's have the money to own their own airplane compared to the numbers , say, in their 40's. I know they are out there, but look at the pilots that are owners where you have your plane at or at the county airport and guess their age groups. I think the largest group will be in their late 30's to mid 40's so this will make all private p ilots that are out there look old to those who simply read statistics. Age probably does play a roll in slowing down a pilot's skills and I support the 60 rule. If you are over 60 you shouldn't be allowed to fly an aircraft like an SR-71 or an F-18. But everything else should be fine. Okay, I'll go back to lurk mode now..... Jeff ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 06:20:50 AM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 2 stroke adventure --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" Pheee-eeeewwww ! ! ! Do not Archive. Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Building Kolb Mk III N78LB Vamoose www.gogittum.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "robert bean" Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 5:25 AM Subject: Kolb-List: 2 stroke adventure > --> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean > > Morning guys, here's a video for your aviation-related entertainment. > > > > -BB do not archive > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 06:30:28 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Gas tank pick-up From: "planecrazzzy" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" Euguene ( Pappa Vein), If I EVER want YOUR opinion.....I'll ask you for it ( Fat chance ) I've told you before.....I don't reply to your messages....and I really don't care for the constant sarcastic messages that I recieve from you... If you wanted to "PICK IT APART" you should have focused on the "front and rear" fuel pick up..... I sent you a Private message , keeping it "OFF LIST" , but you seemed to have ignored it..... It's been people like you that makes me like my DOG more... Gotta Fly... .. .. .. .. -------- The more people I know.... The more I like MY DOG .. .. .. .. .Do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=24121#24121 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 06:34:37 AM PST US From: "John Murr" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 2 stroke adventure --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Murr" What engine was he using? I went to the photos and I didn't recognize it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "robert bean" Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 8:25 AM Subject: Kolb-List: 2 stroke adventure > --> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean > > Morning guys, here's a video for your aviation-related entertainment. > > > > -BB do not archive > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 06:40:26 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Gas tank pick-up From: "Thom Riddle" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Thom Riddle" Two fuel pick-ups? Unless the fuel level is above the fuel pump having two fuel suction lines will not gain you a thing. If the fuel level is below the fuel pump, when one of the two pick-ups is exposed to air, air is all your pump will get. This is why on low wing airplanes like Piper Cherokees, there is not a BOTH position on the fuel tank selector, but is on the high wing Cessnas where the fuel pump is gravity fed. If you don't believe this fill a glass half full of water (or Scotch if you like) and suck on two straws simultaneiously with one below the top of the liquid and the other above the liquid. You'll never get drunk doing this but you might hyperventilate trying. Of course if you have a submersible pump like in the bottom of water wells, then this is of no consequence. Thom in Buffalo do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=24125#24125 ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 06:50:09 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 2 stroke adventure --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" Man did an excellent job of saving his buns. He had everything working against him long before the engine quit. After it quit, power transmission wires, lots of trees, another power line, and then a borrow pit that had more cast iron than a junk yard. Don't worry about the airplane until you get yourself on the ground. Great job. john h MKIII ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 06:50:52 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Older Pilots --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" Ralph: Was that orally or rectally??? ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 06:52:48 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Older Pilots From: "Thom Riddle" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Thom Riddle" I recall 40 years ago after I earned my private pilot ticket that I did some really stupid aviating things, and survived anyway. Experience, age, and recognition that I am not physically immortal have done a lot to tame my approach to flying. Plus I fly a lot more now in any calendar period you want to use than I did when I was younger. Recent experience (as in the last month or so) is a pretty good indicator of competence, so more active fliers are generally safer than less active fliers. I had surgery recently and laid off flying for three weeks, the longest spell of not flying in the last 4 years since I retired. Was I a safer pilot on my first flight after a 30 year hiatus or now that I'm four years older and fly an average of 80-100 hours a year? Thom in Buffalo do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=24129#24129 ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 07:49:38 AM PST US From: "Bill Vincent" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 2 stroke adventure --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bill Vincent" Hi Robert Thanks for sharing the video with us!!! I had a similar thing happen to me with my T_Bird. I landed behind a House .The plane was bent up bad but I only hurt my leg a little and cracked two ribs . .. Bill Vincent FS2 Do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "robert bean" Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 7:25 AM Subject: Kolb-List: 2 stroke adventure > --> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean > > Morning guys, here's a video for your aviation-related entertainment. > > > > -BB do not archive > > > ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 08:21:23 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Older Pilots From: "David Lucas" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David Lucas" >From JeffFowler(at)aol.com's recent post; " If you are over 60 you shouldn't be allowed to fly an aircraft like an SR-71 or an F-18. But everything else should be fine." In the UK there's a wee (small) Welshman in or approaching his senior years and what's his job ? ..... He takes up young sprogs in a 1950's era Hawker Hunter jet fighter (the two seat version) and teaches them how to recover from flat spins ! ! ! You know that manouver which is basicaly impossible to recover from without something like a recovery chute ! But he does it, time and time again. Guess he's the UK's version of Bob Hoover ! But no doubt on hitting 60 he'll loose his marbles ! Just thought I'd mention it. [Wink] David Do Not Archive. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=24150#24150 ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 08:53:03 AM PST US From: "pat ladd" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Older Pilots --> Kolb-List message posted by: "pat ladd" call you 'Pleistocene Pilot' then?>> Pleistocene? Aint that the stuff kids made models from before they had Play Doh. Pat do not archive -- ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 08:53:22 AM PST US From: "pat ladd" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Gas tank pick-up --> Kolb-List message posted by: "pat ladd" Because most "patterns" are LEFT>> Hi Planecrazy. Very funny and at least as much sense as having a pickup at the back because `the fuel heaps up at the back when you are flying` Cheers Pat do not archive -- ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 09:08:17 AM PST US From: "pat ladd" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Land Shorter VG's on Firestar II --> Kolb-List message posted by: "pat ladd" I have a bag of LandShorter VG's and the same questions about the best place on the wing to put them.>> Hi there, how about being really daring and put them exactly where the manufacturers says you should. Or does that offend some basic ethic of the Experimental category? Cheers Pat do not archive -- ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 09:17:36 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Gas tank pick-up From: "planecrazzzy" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" Hey Guys, Yes, I'm not really happy with my fuel pick up system, Later I'll probly try the system where the vent is in the second tank.....The only thing that I don't like about that is drilling a hole in the bottom of the first tank.... But then again.... I do want to add a drain cock on the bottom of the tanks....Somethin like the one Paul Petty put on he Kolbra.... But I've been on the look out for a fitting that will allow the very bottom to drain..... I might have to make something... Plenty of time for improvements.... -------- The more people I know.... The more I like MY DOG .. .. .. .. .Do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=24160#24160 ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 09:30:33 AM PST US From: "Chris Mallory" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Land Shorter VG's on Firestar II --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Chris Mallory" I totally agree, Joa was very specific about where to place the VGs and how to space them on the Firestar II when I spoke to him on the phone. But then again what does he know??? (snip) CM do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "pat ladd" Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 12:07 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Land Shorter VG's on Firestar II > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "pat ladd" > > I have a bag of LandShorter VG's and the same questions about the best > place > on the wing to put them.>> > > Hi there, > > how about being really daring and put them exactly where the manufacturers > says you should. Or does that offend some basic ethic of the Experimental > category? > > Cheers > > Pat > > do not archive > > > -- > > > ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 11:31:36 AM PST US From: Eugene Zimmerman Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Gas tank pick-up --> Kolb-List message posted by: Eugene Zimmerman On Mar 25, 2006, at 12:17 PM, planecrazzzy wrote: > I'll probly try the system where the vent is in the second > tank.....The only thing that I don't like about that is drilling a > hole in the bottom of the first tank.... One thing I like about that system is that it requires no holes in the bottom of the tanks. A drain cock in the bottom of the tanks may be a good idea if a fitting can be installed that actually drains the very bottom. All the fittings I've seen used on these poly tanks stand up inside the tank preventing the very bottom from draining. What I like about a tank without a bottom hole is that it can easily be removed periodically for complete clean-out. ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 02:07:19 PM PST US From: "Ed Chmielewski" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Older Pilots --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ed Chmielewski" Hi Jeff, Don't tell Chuck Yeager, or many of the ex-military contractors who do developmental test flying for the manufacturers and the military. Maybe they didn't get your memo? Ed in JXN Do not archive. ----- Original Message ----- From: Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 9:13 AM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Older Pilots > --> Kolb-List message posted by: JeffFowler@aol.com (Snip) If you are over 60 you shouldn't be allowed to fly an aircraft like an > SR-71 or an F-18. > Jeff ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 02:13:29 PM PST US From: "Ed Chmielewski" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 2 stroke adventure --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ed Chmielewski" Hi Bob/All, For us poor souls on dial-up, what does the movie show and how big a file is it? Thanks! Ed in JXN MkII/503 Do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "robert bean" Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 8:25 AM Subject: Kolb-List: 2 stroke adventure > --> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean > > Morning guys, here's a video for your aviation-related entertainment. > > > > -BB do not archive ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 02:39:52 PM PST US From: "Steven Green" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Wheel to wheel dimension - Mark IIIC --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Steven Green" John, Mine is 76" also. Steven Green > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Bickham" > > Hello List, > > I have been working on some new gear legs for my Mark IIIC. I've welded them up and fitted them. > > Before I drill the holes for the axles I wanted to see if I was close to the right dimension for the distance from the outside to outside of the wheel. Problem is my old gear legs are bent so bad it is hard to be sure. > > I searched the archives and found I response to Larry B from Richard Pike. Richard had a distance of 76" from outside of wheel to outside of wheel. > > If any of you walk by your plane and could measure the wheel to wheel distance I would appreciate it. I'm kinda doing this in the "true experimental" spirit as far as a my experience level goes. Just checking. I am a bit interested in what the variations are in this distance, if there is any, among all the MarkIIIC's. Maybe everyone is right at 76". > > I'm close to 78" with the axle flush against the sleeve. You will notice that there is ~7 degree camber in the wheels. I'm not sure if it is positive or negative. Not an expert. That is what Jim Hauck recommended. I've read a few complaints about the factory gear sitting ugly with weight and a few firm landings. Mine should be close to straight once I've done my little drop ins. Gives me room to work! Kinda like the look better. > > Thanks in advance. > > -------- > Thanks too much, > > John Bickham > Mark III-C > Using my Repairman Certificate > St. Francisville, LA > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=24053#24053 > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/axle_extended_761.jpg > http://forums.matronics.com//files/axle_flush_119.jpg > http://forums.matronics.com//files/gear_legs_007_264.jpg > > ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 02:56:04 PM PST US From: Cory Emberson Subject: Kolb-List: Feedback Requested (Alternative Engines) Kitplanes Magazine --> Kolb-List message posted by: Cory Emberson Hello all, I would like to hear from you if you're a builder who has successfully installed and flown an alternative engine in your plane. I'm compiling a builder's roundup for Kitplanes magazine, and am looking for an installation that's flown for a minimum of 300 hours, and is currently flying. Also, we will not address any rotary engines, since a separate article will cover those engines. For the builders that we profile, the magazine will also be able to pay you $100 for the write-up. I'll be at Sun 'n Fun until late morning on Friday (April 7), so if you fly in, I'd be happy to take the photos there. If not, we would also need at least 2-3 good photos, including a close-up of the engine and an overall shot of the aircraft. Additional photos would be great, and all photos will be returned. If you have digital photos, it is very important that they be high-resolution, at least 300 dpi. I have a list of specific areas to address if you'd like to participate, but we can handle that off-line. Please feel free to contact me off-line at: bootless (at) earthlink (dot) net (my despammed email address). Thank you so much! best, Cory Emberson Contributing Editor Kitplanes Magazine > > > > ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 03:04:19 PM PST US From: "Steven Green" Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Older Pilots --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Steven Green" When I took my check ride for my PPL in 1999 the examiner was 89 years old. Last Spring I attended her "retirement" dinner at the Tennessee Aviation Museum. Her mind is still very sharp but she just doesn't get around now like she did when she was just 90. She announced at her "retirement" "not" dinner that She was real pleased that the city of Morristown had renewed her contract to manage the airport for another year. If you are ever in NE Tennessee stop by and see her at MOR. She had around 58,000 hours when she quit instructing. Evelyn Johnson is her name. Steven Green do not archive ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 03:07:51 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Windscreen Support Brace From: "planecrazzzy" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" Hey Guys, You might have read about the trouble I had with my Windscreen on my second flight.... Someday I'll make a "Full enclosure" , but for now I put a brace in the windscreen.... I cut the Aluminum Tubing at 4' 10" and bent it around something 15" Dia. I put some tape on the Lexan to make my marks.... I used 1/8" SS rivets , and I drilled the Lexan bigger ( 5/32 ) Afterwards I pulled off the tape , some of the adhesive stayed on... I cleaned it off with Mineral Spirits....Then I cleaned the whole windscreen with some of my disposable CD cleaner cloths....( Rubbing Alcohol ) It cleaned it VERY GOOD and didn't scratch it.... Here's some Pictures.... -------- The more people I know.... The more I like MY DOG .. .. .. .. .Do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=24223#24223 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/windscreen_support_001_115.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/windscreen_support_003_127.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/windscreen_support_004_313.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/windscreen_support_005_764.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/windscreen_support_006_211.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/windscreen_support_007_188.jpg ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 03:43:30 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 2 stroke adventure --> Kolb-List message posted by: possums At 05:12 PM 3/25/2006, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ed Chmielewski" > >Hi Bob/All, > > For us poor souls on dial-up, what does the movie show and how big a >file is it? Thanks! I shows you how far a dead engine will take you .... all the way to the scene of the crash ....bet you'll get there 30 minutes before the EMT guys. etc. Really - it is a "streaming video" so it's hard to tell how big it is. Must be pretty large on the server. ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 04:23:42 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 2 stroke adventure --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" how big a | file is it? Thanks! | | Ed in JXN Ed: It is a 13.4mb Quicktime. Shows an UL flight that terminated with an engine out. Good educational clip. john h ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 04:49:43 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Older Pilots --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" She had around 58,000 hours when she | quit instructing. Evelyn Johnson is her name. | | Steven Green I'll place Miss Evelyn right up there along side my friend Ed Long. Ed died in his early 80's. However, when Ed died, he has more flying hours than any other person on earth, 63,000 I believe. Will have to go look it up. NOTE: Can not find any info on Ed Long and his record. Far as I know, he still holds that record for most flight time. Had the honor of flying in my MKIII with Ed Long. He liked the way it flew, but did not like the seat. Well, since that flight, I fixed the left seat to be a tad more comfortable. john h PS: While I was searching for Ed Long's record, I did find that an 82 year old man in Ireland solo'd a Robinson helicopter. Now that is indicative of how old farts fall apart. I sure this elderly gentleman is an exception. ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 05:02:05 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Feedback Requested (Alternative Engines) Kitplanes Magazine --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" successfully | installed and flown an alternative engine in your plane. | Cory Emberson What qualifies as an "alternative"? john h DO NOT ARCHVIVE ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 05:19:03 PM PST US From: Eugene Zimmerman Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Windscreen Support Brace --> Kolb-List message posted by: Eugene Zimmerman On Mar 25, 2006, at 6:06 PM, planecrazzzy wrote: > Here's some Pictures.... Congratulations on a good job! Very nice plane! I like your beautifully upholstered seats. ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 05:20:32 PM PST US From: Cory Emberson Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Feedback Requested (Alternative Engines) Kitplanes Magazine --> Kolb-List message posted by: Cory Emberson Hi John, How are you? For this purpose, anything other than the standard certified-type engines (Lycoming, Continental...), generally, experimental engines not allowed in certified aircraft, and engines that were originally meant for other vehicles, such as auto and motorcycle conversions. best, Cory do not archive John Hauck wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" > >successfully >| installed and flown an alternative engine in your plane. >| Cory Emberson > > What qualifies as an "alternative"? > >john h > >DO NOT ARCHVIVE > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 35 ____________________________________ Time: 06:35:21 PM PST US From: "Dave & Eve Pelletier" Subject: Kolb-List: Help --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Dave & Eve Pelletier" Uncle Craig,, Uncle Craig, are you out there. Need to talk to you. Would you contact me off list please. Thanks, AzDave ________________________________ Message 36 ____________________________________ Time: 06:35:21 PM PST US From: "Bill Vincent" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Stock Performance --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bill Vincent" Hi John I was wondering if you did this with no flaps and the stick all the way back ? Bill Vincent do not archive > However, at 3000 feet, at idle power I can put her in a 40 to 50 mph > mush at 2000 fpm rate of decent with no tendancy to lose roll or pitch > control. Think it and it is flying again. > Take care, john h > > > ________________________________ Message 37 ____________________________________ Time: 06:37:58 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Windscreen Support Brace From: "planecrazzzy" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" Thanks... http://www.matronics.com/photoshare/planecrazzzy@lycos.com.06.06.2004/ http://www.matronics.com/photoshare/planecrazzzy@lycos.com.07.09.2004/ Gotta Fly... Mike in MN / N381PM -------- The more people I know.... The more I like MY DOG .. .. .. .. .Do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=24290#24290 ________________________________ Message 38 ____________________________________ Time: 06:47:05 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Stock Performance --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" way back | ? | Bill Vincent That is correct. It is a characteristic of the Kolb design. Depending on the situation, it is an excellent way to lose a lot of altitude in a short period of time at minimum airspeed. To recover from the mush, I release some back pressure on the stick and it is flying. Does not work nearly as well with full flaps. john h MKIII ________________________________ Message 39 ____________________________________ Time: 07:14:24 PM PST US From: Robert Noyer Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Older Pilots --> Kolb-List message posted by: Robert Noyer Friend Steve, I'm glad you met my friend Evelyn Johnson. We've corresponded for some years, and I've written about her in my monthly column. Traded books...her's is titled Mama Bird. Her Christmas card said she was quitting instructing. She'll be 96 I think in November. What a grand lady! regards, Bob N. http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/ronoy/ ________________________________ Message 40 ____________________________________ Time: 07:34:11 PM PST US From: Mark Sorenson Subject: Kolb-List: Atlanta Area Live with your Airplane --> Kolb-List message posted by: Mark Sorenson For those of you interested in LIVING with YOUR AIRPLANE. There are two properties for sale at Big T airport (64GA) just 6 miles from Tarra Field's aerobatic box. Both properties have residnetial accomodations attached to hangars with over 3000 sq ft of hangar space and over 2400 sq ft of living area in the homes. One property has a joint 1000 gal fuel tank. Both properties are located ON THE RUNWAY. One property is asking $399,900 and the other is asking $385,000. These are not currently listed with MLS so save big now on commission with dealing directly with the owners. Currently 4 other IAC members here on the field and we all fly as often as possible critiquing each other. Also we are only a 11 minute drive from Aircraft Spruce and Specialties in Peachtree City, GA. For more information and owner contact info, please contact me at 678-463-5944 or at marksorenson@sprintpcs.com Look up the airport at www.airnav.com or at http://skyvector.com/airport/64GA/Big-T--Air port ------------------ Best Regards, Mark- 678-GO-FLY-HI -------------------- This message was sent from a Sprint PCS Phone.