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1. 01:26 AM - Re: Hey Big Lar...Vamoose update ??? (planecrazzzy)
2. 01:53 AM - Re: test&update (planecrazzzy)
3. 07:51 AM - Re: R Wing needed for Firestar (John Jung)
4. 08:24 AM - Re: Kolb factory participation vs "barnyard engineering&quo (ElleryWeld@aol.com)
5. 09:39 AM - Re: Oxygen Sensor on a Two Stroke Engine (pat ladd)
6. 11:35 AM - Re: New video from Montreal (Noel)
7. 11:43 AM - Shaking strut ... (Noel)
8. 11:50 AM - Test Flying (John Hauck)
9. 11:58 AM - Re: Shaking strut ... (Blumax008@aol.com)
10. 12:21 PM - Re: BRS Deployment... (Blumax008@aol.com)
11. 12:31 PM - Re: BRS Deployment... (N111KX (Kip))
12. 12:49 PM - Re: BRS Deployment... (John Hauck)
13. 01:03 PM - Re: BRS Deployment... (John Hauck)
14. 01:37 PM - Re: Shaking strut ... (Bob Dalton)
15. 02:04 PM - Re: Oxygen Sensor on a Two Stroke Engine (russ kinne)
16. 02:13 PM - Re: BRS Deployment... (russ kinne)
17. 02:54 PM - Streamline Lift Struts / Homemade (planecrazzzy)
18. 03:27 PM - HKS (Jerry Deckard)
19. 04:20 PM - Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade (John Hauck)
20. 04:20 PM - Re: HKS (John Hauck)
21. 04:25 PM - Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade (planecrazzzy)
22. 04:35 PM - Re: HKS (Jerry Deckard)
23. 04:47 PM - Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade (John Hauck)
24. 05:21 PM - FireStar II sunset flight (WillUribe@aol.com)
25. 05:43 PM - Re: Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade (ElleryWeld@aol.com)
26. 05:53 PM - Re: FireStar II sunset flight (John Hauck)
27. 06:09 PM - Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade (planecrazzzy)
28. 06:10 PM - Re: Sun 'N Fun (cspoke)
29. 06:24 PM - Re: FireStar II sunset flight (Richard Pike)
30. 07:34 PM - Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade (Possum)
31. 08:02 PM - Alternitive Engines For Firestar (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
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| Subject: | Re: Hey Big Lar...Vamoose update ??? |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" <planecrazzzy@yahoo.com>
Hey big Lar,
If you cooperate....I can try.
First, we'll start with 12V DC , if that doesn't get ya goin....
We'll go staight to AC ....say 120 ....240....480....
You know, you did all that work for years...now your SO CLOSE
That in itself should be really good motivation...just one small(er) oil leak
keeping you from flying.....Well, that and a mountain of paperchasing...
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN
biglar wrote:
> Kin ya do anything 'bout laziness ?? Do not Archive.
>
> Larry Bourne
> Palm Springs, CA
> Building Kolb Mk III
> N78LB Vamoose
> www.gogittum.com
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" <planecrazzzy@yahoo.com>
Hi Paul,
Got all the hinges marked and the cables tagged?......I guess you'll
have to strip your cage down too....
I remember when "I" was at that stage....it was looking like an airplane
and then I had to tear it all down, back to a bunch of parts...
Oh, the " where am I in building"....We already have one...
It's called the "Kolb List".....He he he
Good luck with your fabric and painting.......
Pictures,pictures pictures......That's what we want to see......
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Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN / N381PM
Paul P wrote:
> Hi Kolbers,
> I have a new computer and lost the info on the BBS. Starting over here.....As
for Ms Dixie she comes apart this weekend for covering! What are other builders
up to? Maybe we need a thread on "Where I am in my building" and what I am
building perhaps.
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> Greetings from Harris Hollow
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> Regards,
> Paul Petty
> Kolbra 012
> 912UL
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| Subject: | Re: R Wing needed for Firestar |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Jung" <jrjungjr@yahoo.com>
Livair wrote:
> Are there other models that have the same wing? Is the Twinstar or Ultrastar
wing by any chance the same?
I believe that the Mark II has the same wing as the Firestar II. But unless you
find one close to you, the transportation costs could be more than rebuilding
or building new. Doesn't hurt to search, though.
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Surprise, AZ
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb factory participation vs "barnyard engineering&quo |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: ElleryWeld@aol.com
Todd you have taken the words out of my mouth there shouldnt even be a
question of what is a better plane just take a look at the design & Construction
of
each of them and this should answer your question
Ellery in Firestar
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| Subject: | Re: Oxygen Sensor on a Two Stroke Engine |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "pat ladd" <pj.ladd@btinternet.com>
I go on O2 at 1000'! -- how could I manage that in a Kolb ? Maybe I'd
never fly that high anyway -->>
Hi Russ,
I assume you meant 10,000 ft..
Mick Moulai tells me today that he had my Xtra up to 10500ft and still
climbing yesterday as part of the test programme on my machine.
The programme is almost finished and I may actually get my hands on the
plane myself in the next couple of weeks.
Cheers
Pat
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| Subject: | Re: New video from Montreal |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Noel" <noel@teledata.qc.ca>
Hello Bill !
Thanks for your comments !
This was at 2500 feet ... the higest altitude allowed in that area (without contacting
the Mirabel airport tower).
Nol
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| Subject: | Shaking strut ... |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Noel" <noel@teledata.qc.ca>
Hello all !
I have often noticed some vibration of the wing struts of my Twinstar MK II .
This happens at a given RPM when the strut seems to hit a "resonance" point and
start to vibrate. This never bothered me too much as it seems to only happens
at a RPM of around 4500 .
Now ... i took some picture with my camera phone while flying yesterday
that happens to "catch " these vibrations on the picture.
I have been quite surprised when i saw that picture with the apparently quite large
amplitude of the vibration ! Quite amazing ... but it could also be
an optical "effect" created or amplified by the relatively low shutter speed of
the camera ...
In any case i am now thinking of installing wing strut fairings to try tio fix
the "problem" .
I have seen some modular plastic fairing that can easily be installed on a Rans
S-12 (i think) ... These are made of 2 plastic parts that "snap" together to
form a "water drop" shaped fairing ...
Any one could submit a source for these ?
Good and safle flying to all ...
Noel Bouchard
Twinstar MK II
350 Hrs
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
the
| plane myself in the next couple of weeks.
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| Cheers
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| Pat
Patrick:
Here in the States we get to be our own test pilot for our own
aircraft.
Is there a requirement for a designated person to test your homebuilt
aircraft?
john h
mkIII
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| Subject: | Re: Shaking strut ... |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Blumax008@aol.com
In a message dated 4/15/2006 2:44:16 PM Eastern Standard Time,
noel@teledata.qc.ca writes:
In any case i am now thinking of installing wing strut fairings to try tio
fix the "problem" .
My '04 and 503 powered Firestar II does the same thing depending on how the
503 feels like eating it's oats. I have the strut fairings too...same deal. I
let the sumbitch vibrate. If the strut fails, I got the 'chute.
Wild Bill Catalina
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| Subject: | Re: BRS Deployment... |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Blumax008@aol.com
I figured that would get someone's attention! LOL!
This is just food for thought for all you potential BRS deployers out there.
I use my Firestar II for aerial photography for a major developer here in
north Florida.
I shoot at 12,000 ft. every week. Yes, it'll go that high, just be patient,
breathe good & carry lots of fuel for the long burn. Anyway, I was waaay up
there freezing my butt off, banking hard over, getting scared again & started
thinking....
Me thinking..."You know, with this 40mph north wind blowing & me being over
the coast, if I had an accidental 'chute deployment, I'd be at least 5 miles
out in the Gulp of Mexico before I landed in the water! Also, if I did
actually have to use that sucker & deployed it too soon at too high an
altitude...I'd be at least 5 miles out in the Gulp of Mexico!"
So...my point being, & I don't think this has ever been brought up...be
concious of where you are, how high you are & where the wind may blow you if you
really do need to use a 'chute! I've never heard of it happening before but
an accidental or intentional deployment (at altitude) could put your butt in a
very serious situation. Be prepared to ride it down to a safer altitude
before deployment...if needed...and hope the sumbitch doesn't ever accidentally
deploy due to some brain or equipment malfunction.
I'm even thinking about removing it. This is the first aircraft I've ever
had in 28 years of flying ultralights that had a BRS. Be somethin' if I saved
myself via BRS...only to drown later. Like I said...food for thought.
Wild Bill Catalina
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| Subject: | Re: BRS Deployment... |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "N111KX (Kip)" <n111kx@mindspring.com>
Just ride it down to 700 AGL then pull Big Red:)
Kip
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Firestar II (born September 2000)
Atlanta, GA
N111KX
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| Subject: | Re: BRS Deployment... |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
| myself via BRS...only to drown later. Like I said...food for
thought.
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| Wild Bill Catalina
Heard the very same statement several times from different pilots over
the years, "thinking about removing it."
I can assure you, if you need it and it is laying on the bench in the
hangar, you gonna wish you had it.
Might be a good idea to purchase and wear an inflatable PFD when
flying near and or over water. I bought one a few days prior to
flying to S&F from Acft Spruce. Paid $118.00 for it. Will be worth
every penny if the time should arise when I need it, and I have it
firmly attached to my body.
Deciding when and where one will deploy their BRS during an emergency
situation may live little room for decision making at different
altitudes.
>From personal experience, I did not have a choice either time. It was
imperative to make the decision immediately or die.
Another point to consider is:
If and when the emergency arises, the aircraft may not be in a docile,
stable descent. It very well make be tumbling rapidly, spinning
wildly, with such centrifugal force that one may not be able to raise
a hand to find, grasp, and pull the deployment handle.
If one can afford to install a ballistic recovery system, one should.
One should also not be afraid to use it, should the situation present
itself. It gives you another chance when all other options have
expired.
Take care,
john h
mkIII
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| Subject: | Re: BRS Deployment... |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
| Deciding when and where one will deploy their BRS during an
emergency
| situation may live little room for decision making at different
| altitudes.
The above should have read:
"Deciding when and where one will deploy their BRS during an emergency
situation my leave little room for decision making at different
altitudes."
Thanks,
john h
mkIII
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| Subject: | Shaking strut ... |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob Dalton" <wiserguy@comcast.net>
Noel,
Look's as though the strut is distorted from your lexan being photographed
through, you do have a canopy on right. Look at the landscape you will see
your straight lines are distorted also. Just my guess though.
Bob D.
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[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Noel
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 11:43 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Shaking strut ...
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Noel" <noel@teledata.qc.ca>
Hello all !
I have often noticed some vibration of the wing struts of my Twinstar MK II
.
This happens at a given RPM when the strut seems to hit a "resonance" point
and start to vibrate. This never bothered me too much as it seems to only
happens at a RPM of around 4500 .
Now ... i took some picture with my camera phone while flying yesterday
that happens to "catch " these vibrations on the picture.
I have been quite surprised when i saw that picture with the apparently
quite large amplitude of the vibration ! Quite amazing ... but it could also
be
an optical "effect" created or amplified by the relatively low shutter speed
of the camera ...
In any case i am now thinking of installing wing strut fairings to try tio
fix the "problem" .
I have seen some modular plastic fairing that can easily be installed on a
Rans S-12 (i think) ... These are made of 2 plastic parts that "snap"
together to form a "water drop" shaped fairing ...
Any one could submit a source for these ?
Good and safle flying to all ...
Noel Bouchard
Twinstar MK II
350 Hrs
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| Subject: | Re: Oxygen Sensor on a Two Stroke Engine |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: russ kinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
Pat
No, I meant 1,000 feet! -- the low level is where I work -- & shine.
And smile!
Glad to hear your bird got to 10,500! You'll have a ball when all the
folderol is over --
Fair winds,
Russ
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On Apr 15, 2006, at 12:27 PM, pat ladd wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "pat ladd" <pj.ladd@btinternet.com>
>
> I go on O2 at 1000'! -- how could I manage that in a Kolb ? Maybe
> I'd
> never fly that high anyway -->>
>
> Hi Russ,
>
> I assume you meant 10,000 ft..
> Mick Moulai tells me today that he had my Xtra up to 10500ft and still
> climbing yesterday as part of the test programme on my machine.
>
> The programme is almost finished and I may actually get my hands on
> the
> plane myself in the next couple of weeks.
>
> Cheers
>
> Pat
>
>
> --
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: BRS Deployment... |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: russ kinne <kinnepix@earthlink.net>
Wild Bill
FWIW -- did you ever consider wearing a divers wet-suit jacket?
Comfortable, good insulation, and if you ditch you'd be afloat, face
up and out of the water, conscious or not. I use them over cold water
where the legal preservers would keep you afloat and dead. I'd rather
be illegal and alive
On Apr 15, 2006, at 3:20 PM, Blumax008@aol.com wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Blumax008@aol.com
>
> I figured that would get someone's attention! LOL!
>
> This is just food for thought for all you potential BRS deployers
> out there.
> I use my Firestar II for aerial photography for a major developer
> here in
> north Florida.
>
> I shoot at 12,000 ft. every week. Yes, it'll go that high, just be
> patient,
> breathe good & carry lots of fuel for the long burn. Anyway, I was
> waaay up
> there freezing my butt off, banking hard over, getting scared
> again & started
> thinking....
>
> Me thinking..."You know, with this 40mph north wind blowing & me
> being over
> the coast, if I had an accidental 'chute deployment, I'd be at
> least 5 miles
> out in the Gulp of Mexico before I landed in the water! Also, if I
> did
> actually have to use that sucker & deployed it too soon at too
> high an
> altitude...I'd be at least 5 miles out in the Gulp of Mexico!"
>
> So...my point being, & I don't think this has ever been brought
> up...be
> concious of where you are, how high you are & where the wind may
> blow you if you
> really do need to use a 'chute! I've never heard of it happening
> before but
> an accidental or intentional deployment (at altitude) could put
> your butt in a
> very serious situation. Be prepared to ride it down to a safer
> altitude
> before deployment...if needed...and hope the sumbitch doesn't ever
> accidentally
> deploy due to some brain or equipment malfunction.
>
> I'm even thinking about removing it. This is the first aircraft
> I've ever
> had in 28 years of flying ultralights that had a BRS. Be somethin'
> if I saved
> myself via BRS...only to drown later. Like I said...food for thought.
>
> Wild Bill Catalina
>
>
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| Subject: | Streamline Lift Struts / Homemade |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" <planecrazzzy@yahoo.com>
Hey guys,
I've been making some streamline lift struts for my Firestar II
When I fly with the "stock" lift struts...They sometimes start to
vibrate and wiggle in flight.....I bought some aluminum and sheared
two pieces 70" x 9 1/4" ....I put them thru the rollers a few times
until they had about a 20" radius to them,Then with a "knife edge"
and a rubber lower die....I bent them in half in the Break.....
I was experimenting with the TIG , to get it small enough to weld
the seam, I wasn't having much luck with the machine "I" had...So I
used the MIG gun....Dialed it in and had a pretty good bead going.
Then I've been working on cleaning them up and polishing them...
I'm waiting on some AN bolts...Their ready to put on....LATER ,
I'm thinking of making some fairings to extend the streamline struts
to a smoother finish.....I haven't seen ANYBODY try to clean that
area up,I think it looks kind of funny when the streamline just stops...
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN
PS It was 12 bucks worth of aluminum...and working thru lunches...
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Anyone ever put an HKS on a Firestar? With fuel prices I am considering it.
Jerry
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| Subject: | Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Fairings turned out great!
What thickness alumuninum sheet did you use?
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MKIII/912ULS
hauck's holler, alabama
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
considering it.
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| Jerry
Gerry Olenik was my next door neighbor while camping at S&F. We
talked about HKS and FS. I believe he is going to do some
investigating into the possibility of an HKS powered FS.
john h
mkIII
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| Subject: | Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" <planecrazzzy@yahoo.com>
Hi John,
Thanks......
I went to the "Discount Steel" down the street from me....I was looking
For anything in their "Drop" section at least 70" x 18"
I found a piece 70.5" x 18.5 it was 1/16" thick ( 16 gauge ? )
Which was about my limit on thickness..... it's a little thinner since I've
used some 220 with a DA , then scuff pad , then 500 grit wet sand....
They can still use some more polishing...But I'm in the ballpark...
I got the directions from your brother "Jim" to make the lift struts like
you have....but I thought I'd try this first.....If it didn't work... I'd only
be "out" 12 bucks...
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Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN / N381PM
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jerry Deckard" <mustangsally@semo.net>
Thanks,
I have a new 447 and box, that would help offset the cost of the HKS.
Jerry
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From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 6:16 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: HKS
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> talked about HKS and FS. I believe he is going to do some
> investigating into the possibility of an HKS powered FS.
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| Subject: | Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Those fairings over some round 4130 lift struts would probably work well. Be nice
and solid.
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John Hauck
MKIII/912ULS
hauck's holler, alabama
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| Subject: | FireStar II sunset flight |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: WillUribe@aol.com
Greetings,
This video was taken yesterday a little after sunset. It has been very
windy here in the southwest so anytime we get calm air we go out and fly.
_http://home.elp.rr.com/youngeagle/sunsetflight.wmv_
(http://home.elp.rr.com/youngeagle/sunsetflight.wmv)
Enjoy,
Guillermo Uribe
FireStar II N4GU
El Paso, TX
_http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/_ (http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/)
_http://members.aol.com/ELPEAA125/_ (http://members.aol.com/ELPEAA125/)
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| Subject: | Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: ElleryWeld@aol.com
I would like to add farings to my struts also to make it look better but I
think it would have to be something that one could install easy because I have
to fold & unfold every time I fly wich is often mabe someone in the plastic
molding business can come up with something that just fits tight to the
streamline struts that we could slide up to the wing and down to the cadge anyone
got
any leads ? on something like that let us know
Ellery in Maine flying a old firestar but its like new now
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| Subject: | Re: FireStar II sunset flight |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Enjoyed the video. Place looks familiar.
Your pulsating landing lights are very effective. They are difficult
to ignore, and more noticeable than the strobes when flying head on.
john h
mkIII
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| Subject: | Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" <planecrazzzy@yahoo.com>
I will be sliding my "stock" lift struts through these "sleeves"....
I will be able to put three ( new, longer ) AN bolts thru the Top of the Lift
strut....but the lower end has the bolts facing towards the rear.....I'm
going to cotter pin those nuts....and cut three inspection holes to see that
things look good..... I fold my plane each time too....
nothing fancy here....just trying to solve the lift strut vibration....
Because the lower bolts don't hold the sleeve....I'll have to see how tight
the sleeve will be , I don't think it's gonna move around...If it does,I'll
put a squeeze on it somehow.... I was thinking about shooting
expanding foam in the gap....but I'm afraid of moister
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN
PS If you want PVC Streamline Strut Tubing.....
10' sections part # A2685 price $47.49 - in the L.E.A.F. catolog
For tubing Dia from 1" to 2" ......there ya go.
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "cspoke" <cspoke@gulftel.com>
Hi Bill,
I'm new to posting on the list. I've been reading for several months and got alot
of good information. Sun N Fun was good for me. While I was there, I purchased
a Mark 111 Xtra kit. I meet the Kolb factory people and John Hauck. Great
people with a great airplane. I can't wait to start building. I'm sure that I
will have many questions. BTW Bill, I see that you are in the UP. I recently moved
from Michigan to the Gulf Coast of Alabama. No snow here. My Dad is from
Iron River Michigan. The family still has a hunting camp there. Oh,,,,the show
at Sun N Fun was good too. Lots of airplanes to look at.
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| Subject: | Re: FireStar II sunset flight |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
Great video Will.
What kind of the lights and strobe?
And how did you do the landing light pulse?
I think I need to spend some money for that sort of setup...
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
WillUribe@aol.com wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: WillUribe@aol.com
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> Greetings,
>
> This video was taken yesterday a little after sunset. It has been very
> windy here in the southwest so anytime we get calm air we go out and fly.
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> _http://home.elp.rr.com/youngeagle/sunsetflight.wmv_
> (http://home.elp.rr.com/youngeagle/sunsetflight.wmv)
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> Enjoy,
> Guillermo Uribe
> FireStar II N4GU
> El Paso, TX
> _http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/_ (http://home.elp.rr.com/airplane/)
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| Subject: | Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Possum" <possums@mindspring.com>
planecrazzzy wrote:
> Hey guys,
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> I've been making some streamline lift struts(sleeves) for my Firestar II
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> When I fly with the "stock" lift struts...They sometimes start to
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> vibrate and wiggle in flight.....I bought some aluminum and sheared
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> two pieces 70" x 9 1/4" ....I put them thru the rollers a few times
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> until they had about a 20" radius to them,Then with a "knife edge"
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> and a rubber lower die....I bent them in half in the Break.....
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> .
I did almost the same thing - except used a lot thiner alum - rolled the edges
just enough to wrap around the top & bottom of the struts 1/2 inch +-, then bent
in half with a "break" like you did. Used rivets to attach to the struts. It
also eliminated the vibrating strut problem with out adding more tha a pound
of weight. T6061 alum - I think?
Don't have any real close up pictures, the rolled edges are hard to see anyway.
It make more of a tear drop shape - but the difference in drag is negligible
at our speeds.
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| Subject: | Alternitive Engines For Firestar |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" <NeilsenRM@comcast.net>
Jerry
I don't know much about the package but something to consider is the Generac
engine Valley Engineering is developing a reduction drive for.
http://www.culverprops.com/new-engine.htm These are the guys that make the
redrive for my VW. They have spent considerable effort in taming the
harmonic vibrations that the engine/psru/prop has with the V twin engine
configuration. They have some long term hope to completely smooth out my VW
with a similar solution.
Food for thought and a much lower price solution.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Deckard" <mustangsally@semo.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: HKS
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jerry Deckard" <mustangsally@semo.net>
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> Thanks,
> I have a new 447 and box, that would help offset the cost of the HKS.
> Jerry
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 6:16 PM
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: HKS
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>> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
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>> | Anyone ever put an HKS on a Firestar? With fuel prices I am
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>> Gerry Olenik was my next door neighbor while camping at S&F. We
>> talked about HKS and FS. I believe he is going to do some
>> investigating into the possibility of an HKS powered FS.
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