---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 04/15/06: 31 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:26:51 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Hey Big Lar...Vamoose update ??? From: "planecrazzzy" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" 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 > > --- -------- .. .. .. .. .Do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28507#28507 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:53:22 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: test&update From: "planecrazzzy" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" 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...... .. .. . 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. > > Greetings from Harris Hollow > > Regards, > Paul Petty > Kolbra 012 > 912UL > > do not archive -------- .. .. .. .. .Do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28508#28508 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:51:22 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: R Wing needed for Firestar From: "John Jung" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Jung" 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. do not archive -------- John Jung Firestar II N6163J Surprise, AZ Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28545#28545 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:24:58 AM PST US From: ElleryWeld@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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 do not archive ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:39:07 AM PST US From: "pat ladd" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Oxygen Sensor on a Two Stroke Engine --> Kolb-List message posted by: "pat ladd" 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 -- ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:35:29 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: New video from Montreal From: "Noel" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Noel" 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28578#28578 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 11:43:43 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Shaking strut ... From: "Noel" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Noel" 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28579#28579 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/shakingstrut_987.jpg ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 11:50:36 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Kolb-List: Test Flying --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" the | plane myself in the next couple of weeks. | | Cheers | | 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 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 11:58:32 AM PST US From: Blumax008@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 12:21:30 PM PST US From: Blumax008@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 12:31:21 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: BRS Deployment... From: "N111KX (Kip)" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "N111KX (Kip)" Just ride it down to 700 AGL then pull Big Red:) Kip -------- Kip Firestar II (born September 2000) Atlanta, GA N111KX Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28591#28591 ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 12:49:05 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: BRS Deployment... --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" | myself via BRS...only to drown later. Like I said...food for thought. | | 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 ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 01:03:04 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: BRS Deployment... --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" | 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 ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 01:37:40 PM PST US From: "Bob Dalton" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Shaking strut ... --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Bob Dalton" 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. Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [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" 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28579#28579 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/shakingstrut_987.jpg ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 02:04:35 PM PST US From: russ kinne Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Oxygen Sensor on a Two Stroke Engine --> Kolb-List message posted by: russ kinne 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 do not archive On Apr 15, 2006, at 12:27 PM, pat ladd wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "pat ladd" > > 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 > > > -- > > ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 02:13:15 PM PST US From: russ kinne Subject: Re: Kolb-List: BRS Deployment... --> Kolb-List message posted by: russ kinne 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 > > ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 02:54:56 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Streamline Lift Struts / Homemade From: "planecrazzzy" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" 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... .. .. .. .. -------- .. .. .. .. .Do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28610#28610 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/streamline_lift_struts_003_174.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/streamline_lift_struts_002_601.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/streamline_lift_struts_001_198.jpg ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 03:27:06 PM PST US From: "Jerry Deckard" Subject: Kolb-List: HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jerry Deckard" Anyone ever put an HKS on a Firestar? With fuel prices I am considering it. Jerry ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 04:20:15 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade From: "John Hauck" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" Fairings turned out great! What thickness alumuninum sheet did you use? -------- John Hauck MKIII/912ULS hauck's holler, alabama Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28622#28622 ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 04:20:15 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" considering it. | | 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 ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 04:25:52 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade From: "planecrazzzy" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" 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... .. .. . Gotta Fly... Mike in MN / N381PM -------- .. .. .. .. .Do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28625#28625 ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 04:35:17 PM PST US From: "Jerry Deckard" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: HKS --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jerry Deckard" Thanks, I have a new 447 and box, that would help offset the cost of the HKS. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hauck" Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 6:16 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: HKS > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" > > considering it. > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 04:47:37 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade From: "John Hauck" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" Those fairings over some round 4130 lift struts would probably work well. Be nice and solid. -------- John Hauck MKIII/912ULS hauck's holler, alabama Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28628#28628 ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 05:21:25 PM PST US From: WillUribe@aol.com Subject: Kolb-List: 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/) ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 05:43:18 PM PST US From: ElleryWeld@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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 do not archive ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 05:53:05 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: FireStar II sunset flight --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" 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 ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 06:09:04 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade From: "planecrazzzy" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" 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. -------- .. .. .. .. .Do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28640#28640 ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 06:10:31 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Sun 'N Fun From: "cspoke" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "cspoke" 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. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28642#28642 ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 06:24:19 PM PST US From: Richard Pike Subject: Re: Kolb-List: FireStar II sunset flight --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike 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 > > 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/) > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 07:34:32 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Streamline Lift Struts / (sleeves)Homemade From: "Possum" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Possum" planecrazzzy wrote: > Hey guys, > > I've been making some streamline lift struts(sleeves) 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 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. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28661#28661 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/seat2_832.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/seat1_270.jpg ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 08:02:33 PM PST US From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" Subject: Kolb-List: Alternitive Engines For Firestar --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" 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" Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 7:34 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: HKS > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jerry Deckard" > > Thanks, > I have a new 447 and box, that would help offset the cost of the HKS. > Jerry > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Hauck" > To: > Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 6:16 PM > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: HKS > > >> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" >> >> | Anyone ever put an HKS on a Firestar? With fuel prices I am >> considering it. >> | >> | 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 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > >