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1. 02:28 AM - Re: Re: Checkout?...I doan need no stinking...... (pat ladd)
2. 02:46 AM - Re: Dangerous or just scary (pat ladd)
3. 05:03 AM - Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs (planecrazzzy)
4. 05:15 AM - Re: ultrastar flight (ron wehba)
5. 05:35 AM - Re: Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs (Jerry Deckard)
6. 06:09 AM - Engine ideas (sleepless night) (Richard Girard)
7. 06:22 AM - Re: Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs (robert bean)
8. 06:30 AM - Re: Fuel Tank Gasket Material ? (planecrazzzy)
9. 06:35 AM - Re: Engine ideas (sleepless night) (John Hauck)
10. 06:40 AM - Re: Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs (John Hauck)
11. 06:43 AM - Re: Engine ideas (sleepless night) (John Hauck)
12. 08:19 AM - Re: Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs (robert bean)
13. 08:25 AM - Re: Engine ideas (sleepless night) (Jack B. Hart)
14. 09:35 AM - Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs (Roger Lee)
15. 10:09 AM - Re: Kolb/Harley/0-200 (John Jung)
16. 10:43 AM - Re: Checkout?...I doan need no stinking...... (John Jung)
17. 10:51 AM - Re: Engine ideas (sleepless night) (Richard Pike)
18. 11:18 AM - Communication (Ralph Hoover)
19. 11:41 AM - Re: Re: obit (pat ladd)
20. 11:49 AM - Re: Communication (Roger Lee)
21. 11:50 AM - Re: Communication (kfackler)
22. 12:43 PM - Re: Communication (John Jung)
23. 12:43 PM - center stick (ron wehba)
24. 12:50 PM - What's a SS airframe worth? (13brv3)
25. 01:23 PM - Re: Kolb/Harley (Jeremy Casey)
26. 01:37 PM - Re: Communication (Ralph Hoover)
27. 01:44 PM - Re: Communication (Ralph Hoover)
28. 02:04 PM - Re: Re: Communication (J.D. Stewart)
29. 03:16 PM - Re: Communication (John Jung)
30. 04:32 PM - Re: Engine ideas (sleepless night) (DAquaNut@aol.com)
31. 11:36 PM - Re: Communication (George Bass)
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| Subject: | Re: Checkout?...I doan need no stinking...... |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "pat ladd" <pj.ladd@btinternet.com>
I like your analysis Pat.
I'd add "look at the far end of the runway" right before "Keep the nose off
the runway.">>
Thanks, I am sure you are right but I have never consciously been able to do
that. As I am still here perhaps I do it unconsciously?
Cheers
Pat
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| Subject: | Re: Dangerous or just scary |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "pat ladd" <pj.ladd@btinternet.com>
<<this added stress could cause a critical control system failure just by
having to carry the added stretched cable weight.>>
Hi Rick,
not to mention the fact that if the diameter of the cables had been
increased then then the diameter of the pulleys should have been increased
also.
Good advice. Dont fix it unless you are aware of the ramifications,
especially if it aint broke !
Cheers
Pat
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| Subject: | Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" <planecrazzzy@yahoo.com>
I found it , but after you go to the address you have to do some digging to get
it....Their a "search" box on the left...
http://www.mcmaster.com/
The fiberglass rods aren't very expensive , they have a big range of Dia.
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN
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| Subject: | Re: ultrastar flight |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@pegasusbb.com>
well lets see it?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Miles" <ultrastarrick@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 9:21 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: ultrastar flight
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: Rick Miles <ultrastarrick@yahoo.com>
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> hello all I have finished with my rebuild of the ultrastar and begane taxy
> tests to day. The test whent well and I moved to the runway and whent to
> the high speed test next thing you know I am 20 ft up and loving it droped
> the power down to about 4000 and it seteld nice and soft on the runway.
> ops I did this Hight speed test about 8 times before the wind picked up..
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> Rick Milew
> ultrastar Ca.
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| Subject: | Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jerry Deckard" <mustangsally@semo.net>
http://www.mgs4u.com/fiberglass-tube-rod.htm they have the same rod and it
is about 40% cheaper.
Jerry
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From: "planecrazzzy" <planecrazzzy@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 7:01 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" <planecrazzzy@yahoo.com>
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> I found it , but after you go to the address you have to do some digging
> to get it....Their a "search" box on the left...
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> http://www.mcmaster.com/
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> The fiberglass rods aren't very expensive , they have a big range of Dia.
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> Gotta Fly...
> Mike in MN
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| Subject: | Engine ideas (sleepless night) |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard Girard" <jindoguy@gmail.com>
All this talking about an O-200 on the Mk III got me thinking in the middle
of the night. I have a couple of Lycoming O-290G (ground power unit engine)
in my shop. Way too heavy for the Mk III but what if it were cut down to a
two cylinder? Yeah, a lot of work to make a billet crank case for it, and
there would be some other issues, but it might make an interesting project
this winter. Get rid of the mags and use an electronic ignition, use a VW H=
i
Perf oil pump and get rid of the expensive Lyc unit. Unlike the Conti, the
Lyc uses a starter that doesn't go through the accessory gear drive and wit=
h
a 122 ring gear you can run an inexpensive (and much lighter) HonToyNisMa
starter. Hmmm.
Okay, gotta take the less powerful antihistamine tabs tonight and get some
sleep.
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Rick Girard
"Pining for a home on the Range"
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| Subject: | Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Jerry/all, what is the failure history of the glass rod as gear legs?
-Amount of flex or sag on a heavier ship like a MkIII ?
On my own plane with the stock tapered aluminum there is a small
amount of set after even normal landings which is acceptable to me.
I think the best approach to staying with the aluminum would be to
weld up axle socket fittings with a touch more angle to compensate.
-BB do not archive
On 30, Apr 2006, at 8:35 AM, Jerry Deckard wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jerry Deckard"
> <mustangsally@semo.net>
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> http://www.mgs4u.com/fiberglass-tube-rod.htm they have the same rod
> and it
> is about 40% cheaper.
> Jerry
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "planecrazzzy" <planecrazzzy@yahoo.com>
> To: <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 7:01 AM
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs
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>> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy"
>> <planecrazzzy@yahoo.com>
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>> I found it , but after you go to the address you have to do some
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>> http://www.mcmaster.com/
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>> The fiberglass rods aren't very expensive , they have a big range of
>> Dia.
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>> Gotta Fly...
>> Mike in MN
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Tank Gasket Material ? |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "planecrazzzy" <planecrazzzy@yahoo.com>
I've revised my sketch...I'm thinking of making the "inside piece" slightly
smaller to force the curve a little better....
I'm thinking of going with "thicker" material and just tapping the holes
instead of welding nuts on (TIG)
Gasket seal ????? Hard , soft , silicone stuff ???
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN
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| Subject: | Re: Engine ideas (sleepless night) |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Morning Gang:
Thinking out loud again. Not to ruffle anyone's feathers, especially
the Kolb Alternative Engine Group.
I got my start with Kolb Aircraft more than 22 years ago. With the
exception of the Cuyuna ULII02 on the Ultrastar, Kolb aircraft have
been powered by Rotax engines. The only other engine to come close to
the Rotax, 2 and 4 stroke, was the direct drive Jabiru on John W's
Kolbra. His Jab was adequate, but did not do the Kolbra justice.
Hence, the 912ULS now powers the JW Kolbra.
Verner hasn't made much of a hit.
VW hasn't either, to be honest. Rick Neilsen is flying one on his
MKIII.
Geo/Suzuki will push a MKIII quick enough to fly. Bob Bean has one on
his MKIII.
Not to forget Jack Hart's Vitorini (sp). Haven't seen a run on Kolbs
powered by this engine.
Hirth is out there on Kolbs, but I don't hear much about them either.
I assume they do perform well with comparable power output to the
Rotax 2 stroke.
To be honest, I don't have personal experience with any of the
alternative engines, except the Cuyuna, which was my first power unit
on my very first airplane, a 1984 Ultrastar.
Please to not read anything into what I am thinking and sharing with
the List. I am not saying, "Do not pursue alternative power plants
for Kolbs." Simply saying, "So far, we have not been able to come up
with something equal to or better than Rotax to power Kolbs. Anything
less, at this time, is an injustice to the Kolb and its popular
performance.
Personally, I would love to have an alternative to the 912ULS I now
fly. If I could find an alternative at half the price of a new
912ULS, it would still be an expensive engine.
However, based on the nature of our sport, I want the best possible to
make my sport fun, safe, comfortable, and reliable. Anything less
takes the key element, "fun" out of the loop. No pun intended. If it
ain't fun, then it must be work or worse.
On my way to Indianapolis, IN, and Hampton, IA, this morning and
tomorrow. There is a 1936 Farmall
F-20 waiting for me at the end of the line. Picked a hell of a time
to go, weather looks very wet from here to there and return. Like
flying and weather, I have to take whatever the Man sends me for that
day.
Take care, see ya in four or five days,
john h
mkIII
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| Subject: | Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
| weld up axle socket fittings with a touch more angle to compensate.
| -BB do not archive
It has already been done, 15 years ago.
Check out my mkIII and the mkIII that belongs to Dave Piper, Wetumpka,
AL. Both fuselages were built by Bro Jim Hauck with his main landing
gear system. It uses two 4130 tubes 24" long. Heat treated to the
proper RC, in combination with 800X6 Airtracs, we have an excellent
landing gear system.
Our steel gear legs go back to 1987, a couple months after I flew my
Firestar for the first time. Was obvious to me at that time, the
stock and Twinstar gear legs were not adequate for my style flying and
especially my landings.
Take care,
john h
hauck's holler, alabama
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| Subject: | Re: Engine ideas (sleepless night) |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
With the
| exception of the Cuyuna ULII02 on the Ultrastar, Kolb aircraft have
| been powered by Rotax engines.
I know, I know, I forgot the Kolb Flyer powered by Solo, Chrysler, and
whatever Homer could find on the back shelf. Don't think I want to
try them though.
john h
hauck's holler, alabama
PS: Shutting down, for real, this time.......................
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| Subject: | Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean <slyck@frontiernet.net>
Not meaning to talk behind John's back here as he is off collecting more
iron. -but, I was only referring to the little socket fittings the
axles slip
into. Think I may weld up a pair next winter.
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On 30, Apr 2006, at 9:41 AM, John Hauck wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
>
> | I think the best approach to staying with the aluminum would be to
>
> It has already been done, 15 years ago.
>
> Check out my mkIII and the mkIII that belongs to Dave Piper, Wetumpka,
> AL. Both fuselages were built by Bro Jim Hauck with his main landing
> gear system. It uses two 4130 tubes 24" long. Heat treated to the
> proper RC, in combination with 800X6 Airtracs, we have an excellent
> landing gear system.
>
> Our steel gear legs go back to 1987, a couple months after I flew my
> Firestar for the first time. Was obvious to me at that time, the
> stock and Twinstar gear legs were not adequate for my style flying and
> especially my landings.
>
> Take care,
>
> john h
> hauck's holler, alabama
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| Subject: | Re: Engine ideas (sleepless night) |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jack B. Hart" <jbhart@onlyinternet.net>
At 08:36 AM 4/30/06 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
>
> Morning Gang:
>
>
>Not to forget Jack Hart's Vitorini (sp). Haven't seen a run on Kolbs
>powered by this engine.
>
................................................>
>Please to not read anything into what I am thinking and sharing with
>the List. I am not saying, "Do not pursue alternative power plants
>for Kolbs." Simply saying, "So far, we have not been able to come up
>with something equal to or better than Rotax to power Kolbs. Anything
>less, at this time, is an injustice to the Kolb and its popular
>performance.
.........................................>
>However, based on the nature of our sport, I want the best possible to
>make my sport fun, safe, comfortable, and reliable. Anything less
>takes the key element, "fun" out of the loop. No pun intended. If it
>ain't fun, then it must be work or worse.
...
John,
I cannot assume to speak for all who have or are mounting non Rotax engines
on other Kolb designs. But I have experience with both a Rotax 447 and the
Simonini Victor 1+ on a FireFly, I feel I can counter the statement, "So
far, we have not been able to come up with something equal to or better than
Rotax to power Kolbs." As far as I am concerned the Victor 1 is far
superior to the 447. It always starts on the first or second turn over,
idles smoothly at or below 2,000 rpm, is much quieter, and burns from 1.5 to
1.0 gph less than the 447 at the same cruise speeds.
Mounting the Victor 1+ was not easy, but it has immeasurably improved the
quality of my flight time.
Have a good trip.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
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| Subject: | Re: Fiberglass Gear Legs |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Roger Lee" <ssadiver1@yahoo.com>
Hi All,
I also did not like the stock Mark III gear legs that taper down from
1 3/8" to 3/4". Maybe this taper is good when you first learn in a Kolb so if you
have a really bad landing day then they will give and not the aircraft frame.
Butttttt, when you are more profient in landing then I believe these stock legs
are a little weak. Six months ago I did weld up new axile cuffs and now I have
7075 aluminum 1 3/8" gear legs that are 1 3/8" from top to bottom. Keep in mind
that if you have any severe landings that the legs don't really give much
and the shock transmitts to the frame. I have 6.00-6 tires and run 13 psi in them
for some shock absorbance. This set up seems to work very well even if you
have a hard landing. I guess the term "hard landing" can be somewhat subjective.
The welding of the new
1 3/8" axial cuffs was quite easy. I also extended my legs 4" so it raised my nose
some and gave me a slightly wider wheel stance. This made the plane handle
very well in landings and on the ground in winds.
See you at MV 2006
Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
520-574-1080
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Tucson, Az.
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb/Harley/0-200 |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Jung" <jrjungjr@yahoo.com>
Richard Pike wrote:
>
> I think what you are missing is - It ain't the flying that causes problems, it's
the unplanned sudden stops.
Richard,
I think that you have this right. Even a hard landing could possibly bend the cage
with a heavy enough engine. Same for Firestars. More weight up high could
increase the chance turning up-side-down. Mark III's don't seem to have that problem,
though.
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John Jung
Firestar II N6163J
Surprise, AZ
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| Subject: | Re: Checkout?...I doan need no stinking...... |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Jung" <jrjungjr@yahoo.com>
beauford(at)tampabay.rr.c wrote:
>
> Ralph: Personally, I think you are doing exactly the right thing by getting
> the training.
>
> Flying these little airplanes safely isn't all that difficult, but I think it
does require certain knowledge and skills that only come to most folks through
> quality training. I don't think you will ever look back and regret having invested
in the dual instruction with a good instructor.
My feelings, exactly, Beauford. I had maybe 30 hours dual before flying a Kolb,
and I have never regreted it. The dual time was not much fun, but I developed
discipline and skills that I would never have achived on my own. It really helped
to lower the stress for my first solo in a Kolb.
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John Jung
Firestar II N6163J
Surprise, AZ
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| Subject: | Re: Engine ideas (sleepless night) |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
So what does Simonini get for a Victor 2 with their C box?
7 liters an hour at 5200 rpm is better than my 582.
And 92 hp on climbout wouldn't hurt either.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Jack B. Hart wrote:
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jack B. Hart" <jbhart@onlyinternet.net>
>
> <snip>
> I cannot assume to speak for all who have or are mounting non Rotax engines
> on other Kolb designs. But I have experience with both a Rotax 447 and the
> Simonini Victor 1+ on a FireFly, I feel I can counter the statement, "So
> far, we have not been able to come up with something equal to or better than
> Rotax to power Kolbs." As far as I am concerned the Victor 1 is far
> superior to the 447. It always starts on the first or second turn over,
> idles smoothly at or below 2,000 rpm, is much quieter, and burns from 1.5 to
> 1.0 gph less than the 447 at the same cruise speeds.
>
> Mounting the Victor 1+ was not easy, but it has immeasurably improved the
> quality of my flight time.
>
> Have a good trip.
>
> Jack B. Hart FF004
> Winchester, IN
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ralph Hoover" <flht99reh@Columbus.rr.com>
[Rolling Eyes]
A new can of worms, I hope! [Twisted Evil]
I entered "communication" into the search in our Matronics email lists. And I didn't
find all that much on Radio's. So for the ones that would say, didn't you
search first idiot? I can easily respond: Yes, thank you. And I found very little
toward radios as radios. There was some about communication systems from
pilot to passenger but not a lot about radio to the outside world. There was
a great deal about antenna, wiring, and location, location, location. But not
specifics as to radio.
Therefore, here are my questions regarding communication:
What radio do you use in communicating with the out of (your) plane world as in
to towers or plane to plane?
And
What headset have you found among all the many promising ads that works best for
you, including mike and why?
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "pat ladd" <pj.ladd@btinternet.com>
I was very annoyed by Chuck Yeager's comments. What a Jerk.>>
Will somebody tell me what is going on please. I gather Scott Crossfield is
dead but know no more than that. I have been out of touch with TV and
newspapers for the last couple of weeks and in any case it probably wasn`t
covered by the British Press.
Please somebody...
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| Subject: | Re: Communication |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Roger Lee" <ssadiver1@yahoo.com>
Hi Ralph,
Recommendations for a radio and headset. I use a "Pilot" brand headset, model #
PA1779t, price $465. I would highly recommend a noise canceling headset. Any
good brand in noise canceling would most likely be a good choice. It is well worth
the money especially if you are slightly hard of hearing.
The radio I have is an Icom IC-A200, $780. It is a ten channel radio that I can
scroll or flip-flop channels from my stick. If you get a radio that you have
to adjust by hand every time you change channels it is bothersome to say the least.
I can program my radio with 10 different frequencies for a crosscountry
or all my local frequnceies and never have to mess with it again.
My antenna is mounted under the nose of my Kolb. I use a 45 degree angle antenna.
I also have a piece of sheet metal mounted flat on the inside of my nose to
act as a good ground plane for the antenna. I get very good range and no interference
in this location.
I'm sure their are many good radios and headsets and of course mounting locations.
These seem to work for me.
Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.,
520-574-1080
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Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
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| Subject: | Re: Communication |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "kfackler" <kfackler@ameritech.net>
Radio: Sporty's SP-200 (nav/com)
Headset: Peltor (single plug with adapter and stick-mounted PTT from
Comtronics)
Antenna: STA-Lite Aviation kit mounted just in front of the vertical
stabilizer
Results: Excellent
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| Subject: | Re: Communication |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Jung" <jrjungjr@yahoo.com>
Ralph Hoover wrote:
>
>
> What headset have you found among all the many promising ads that works best
for you, including mike and why?
Ralph,
A year ago, I got the DRE 6000 and reported to the list how much I liked it. After
that, some other list members got the 6000 and it seems everyone likes it.
Noise cancelling for less than $300, and proven to work in Kolbs. Easy choice.
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John Jung
Firestar II N6163J
Surprise, AZ
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@cebridge.net>
anyone have any pictures of a center mounted control stick on a =
ultrastar, know i have seen a picture but don't know where. thanks ron w =
missing mine, gonna build a'nuther
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| Subject: | What's a SS airframe worth? |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "13brv3" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net>
Greetings,
As some of you may recall, I have a SS that I was installing a single rotor Mazda
engine on. The engine is installed and running well, though the redrive had
some evil resonance issues, and was removed. The whole installation came out
on the high end of my weight expectations as well (240 lbs). I'm looking into
a couple other redrive options, but even with the available weight reductions,
I just don't think the SS is going to be the best choice for a test bed.
The engine will be too heavy, and too powerful for the SS, so the current plan
is to move the engine to a more suitable airframe when my RV-8 is flying later
this year.
This is not exactly a "for sale" announcement, but if anyone is interested you
can certainly send me an email. My primary goal is to try to figure out if it's
financially worth selling the airframe. I'd like to get it out of my way,
but if it's not worth anything, I'll probably just stick it in the corner of the
hanger for now. I've lost enough money on this project already :-)
The airframe is complete, and was previously flying. It is not currently registered.
There is no covering on it, except for the vert stab, but the covering
kit is included. The fusealage is on gear, with hydraulic heel brakes, and battery
in the nose. I removed some of the structure for the canopy, making is
similar to a FS cage, but the original structure is still here, and can be restored
to standard SS configuration with minimal welding. No engine or instruments
would be included.
I also have a 1050 Canister BRS that's just over a year old. It's still sealed
in the original box from BRS. That could go with the SS, or by itself.
So what could I sell this stuff for? Any estimates are certainly welcome.
Thanks,
Rusty (don't say it D.S. )
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Jeremy Casey" <n79rt@kilocharlie.us>
Saw "Hog-air" fly their demo plane at the first Sebring air expo, fall a
year ago. Was standing about 30 feet from the thing when they did a
full power runup...was ridiculously loud!!! The warbird guys would have
been proud. No way you could fly a couple of hundred hours a year in
that thing without hearing damage. Think Harley with drag pipes and add
the prop noise (typically the loudest source on a 912...) and all that
vibration rattling a metal airframe. (Demo plane was a Zodiac 601...the
skins vibrated like a banjo string)
If they were able to seriously muffle that engine and not loose a big
percentage of the power it MIGHT be interesting. Then the next thing to
consider would be is it an improvement in anyway over the established
engines out there (912's, Geo's, etc...) for the money they are
talking, you can buy a 80 hp 912... and I doubt SERIOUSLY that they
will match it for dependability.
They might sell a few as conversation pieces for the diehard Harley
fans...but judging from the fact that they have already changed their
name after a whopping 2 years in business... I'd bet business ain't
good...
Jeremy Casey
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| Subject: | Re: Communication |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ralph Hoover" <flht99reh@Columbus.rr.com>
If you get a radio that you have to adjust by hand every time you change channels
it is bothersome to say the least. I can program my radio with 10 different
frequencies for a cross-country or all my local frequencies and never have to
mess with it again.
My antenna is mounted under the nose of my Kolb. I use a 45 degree angle antenna.
I also have a piece of sheet metal mounted flat on the inside of my nose to
act as a good ground plane for the antenna. I get very good range and no interference
in this location. "
Now this is the meat and potato's that a man needs in order to make an inteligent
decision!
Thanks Roger
I do have the plate of aluminum (or the Brits refer to it as aluminimum), and the
45 degree angle. The radio and headset prices are way up there, wow for a simple
guy like me. Unfortunately out of my range. But none-the-less, important
to know for many others. Also the adjust and channel things are really important.
If one doesn't know the right questions to ask, one comes up short on what
he gets. I like being prepared to ask the right questions and to know what the
answers mean. Thanks again.
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| Subject: | Re: Communication |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ralph Hoover" <flht99reh@Columbus.rr.com>
"stick-mounted PTT from Comtronics) " Thanks kfackler, that too is the meat and
potato's.
I do also have installed a push to talk button.
And John Jung, I appreciate your DRE 6000 headset info. Thats a lot of money,
but if it works, thats pretty cheap. I keep reading over the internet where individuals
have half a dozen headsets everything from lightspeed to Bose. Ironically,
the cheap ones work for some and the good (expensive) ones work for others.
All this is great help to the newby!
"I can hear-ya-now" Ralph of Ohio
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| Subject: | Re: Communication |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "J.D. Stewart" <jstewart@inebraska.com>
If anyone is interested, I have a new DRE 6000 (maybe 4 hours?) that I'm
probably going to sell. I have a Telex 50-D for my main headset, and their
mic sensitivities are too far apart to use the squelch effectively. If I
turn down the squelch on my DRE intercom where my Telex is set right, I have
to speak very loudly into the DRE to break the squelch. Otherwise, if I
turn it up to where the DRE is set right, almost anything breaks the squelch
on the Telex. The mic is just too hot on the Telex. For anything less than
the Telex or other high-end headsets with hot mics, the DRE would probably
work fine.
DRE said the solution would be to have two DRE6000 headsets so they're both
matched. Since I have a boatload of money into the Telex, that's not an
option. Includes everything you get when buying brand new, including the
case and box it came in. $275, including shipping to anywhere in the conti
US.
Thanks,
J.D. Stewart
UltraFun AirSports, LLC
www.ultrafunairsports.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ralph Hoover
> Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 3:44 PM
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Communication
>
>
> --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ralph Hoover"
> <flht99reh@Columbus.rr.com>
>
> "stick-mounted PTT from Comtronics) " Thanks kfackler, that too
> is the meat and potato's.
>
> I do also have installed a push to talk button.
>
> And John Jung, I appreciate your DRE 6000 headset info. Thats a
> lot of money, but if it works, thats pretty cheap. I keep reading
> over the internet where individuals have half a dozen headsets
> everything from lightspeed to Bose. Ironically, the cheap ones
> work for some and the good (expensive) ones work for others. All
> this is great help to the newby!
>
> "I can hear-ya-now" Ralph of Ohio
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=31876#31876
>
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--> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Jung" <jrjungjr@yahoo.com>
Ralph Hoover wrote:
>
> And John Jung, I appreciate your DRE 6000 headset info. Thats a lot of money,
but if it works, thats pretty cheap.
Ralph,
I used to think that it was a lot of money, too. But I spent more than that on
3 sets of headsets before I bought the 6000. Let me give an example of the difference
in noise reduction: On climbout, I noticed that I couldn't hear what my
buddy, in another Firestar, was saying on the radio. I wondered what was wrong
for a minute, until I remembered to turn on the noise reduction. Once on, I
could hear again with no problem. At full power with a 503, the difference in
noise reduction is like night and day.
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John Jung
Firestar II N6163J
Surprise, AZ
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| Subject: | Re: Engine ideas (sleepless night) |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: DAquaNut@aol.com
In a message dated 4/30/2006 10:26:22 A.M. Central Standard Time,
jbhart@onlyinternet.net writes:
As far as I am concerned the Victor 1 is far
superior to the 447. It always starts on the first or second turn over,
idles smoothly at or below 2,000 rpm, is much quieter, and burns from 1.5 to
1.0 gph less than the 447 at the same cruise speeds.
Mounting the Victor 1+ was not easy, but it has immeasurably improved the
quality of my flight time.
Have a good trip.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
Jack,
I seem to be getting 1 hour and 45 min of flight time on 5
gallons. Does that sound about the same as you got with your 447? Seems like
I
went 41 miles at 65 mph and burned about 2 and 3/4 gallons. I was thinking
the 447 has a safe range of 50 or 60 miles and have a gallon or so left. What
did you consider a safe range with your 447, and now with the victor 1+ with
minimal headwind?
Ed (firefly #62)
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| Subject: | Re: Communication |
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "George Bass" <gtb@commspeed.net>
Ralph Hoover <flht99reh@columbus.rr.com>, & others;
The price of one of those nice headsets could cost a
person several hundred dollars. Even the one offered
this evening was getting close to the $300.00 mark.
On the other hand, I recently had to spend THREE
THOUSAND DOLLARS, for a set of HEARING AIDS.
And at this time, I'm not too sure I want to hear all the
stuff that's out there, but, it would have been nice if I
could have put that money on something that would
have provided a little airtime.
George Bass
Maybe a new group of the "Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Etc"
could be in my future. Hearing more & liking it less.
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