---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 10/11/06: 23 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:31 AM - Re: New 6 Gals. tanks (Noel Bouchard) 2. 05:32 AM - Re: New 6 Gals. tanks (Noel Bouchard) 3. 07:13 AM - Re: New 6 Gals. tanks (Noel Bouchard) 4. 07:30 AM - Re: New 6 Gals. tanks (Richard & Martha Neilsen) 5. 07:41 AM - Re: New 6 Gals. tanks (David Lehman) 6. 09:20 AM - BMW on MKIII (Jason Omelchuck) 7. 10:11 AM - Re: BMW on MKIII (John Hauck) 8. 01:56 PM - BFR in a Kolb (UNCLASSIFIED) (Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL) 9. 02:10 PM - possum's dream machine (robert bean) 10. 02:34 PM - Re: possum's dream machine (Richard Pike) 11. 02:49 PM - Re: possum's dream machine (possums) 12. 03:09 PM - Dumb Question Alert (David Key) 13. 04:20 PM - Re: Dumb Question Alert (Erik Grabowski) 14. 04:37 PM - Re: possum's dream machine (Larry Bourne) 15. 04:39 PM - Re: Dumb Question Alert (Larry Bourne) 16. 05:02 PM - Re: Dumb Question Alert (David Key) 17. 05:31 PM - Re: possum's dream machine (Ralph Hoover) 18. 06:02 PM - Re: Dumb Question Alert (robert bean) 19. 06:31 PM - Re: Dumb Question Alert (grabo172) 20. 08:01 PM - Re: possum's dream machine (Richard & Martha Neilsen) 21. 08:58 PM - Re: Re: possum's dream machine (possums) 22. 10:08 PM - Re: possum's dream machine (possums) 23. 10:23 PM - Re: possum's dream machine (Larry Cottrell) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:31:50 AM PST US From: Noel Bouchard Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New 6 Gals. tanks ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:32:49 AM PST US From: Noel Bouchard Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New 6 Gals. tanks ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:13:01 AM PST US From: Noel Bouchard Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New 6 Gals. tanks ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:30:59 AM PST US From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New 6 Gals. tanks --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" Noel Are you a politician? You keep talking but you aren't saying very much. Your posts have been working. What are you doing different? do not archive Rick Neilsen Redrive VW powered MKIIIc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Noel Bouchard" Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 8:30 AM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New 6 Gals. tanks > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:41:30 AM PST US From: "David Lehman" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New 6 Gals. tanks Noel, you've become a man of few words... DVD do not archive On 10/11/06, Noel Bouchard wrote: > > -- "Attitude is everything ~ pick a good one"... ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:20:42 AM PST US From: "Jason Omelchuck" Subject: Kolb-List: BMW on MKIII John H wrote: Jason: Where are you located? How many BMW powered Kolbs do we have out there? Yes, I am interested in BMW power. Always have been, even though I have a new 912ULS sitting on the bench waiting on time to get it installed on the mkIII. I think I related to the group about interdicting Mike Richardson and his BMW powered mkIII a few minutes south of Henderson, Ky. He has the fuel injected version. Looked good. How are the BMW's doing? You guys getting any time on them? Making in cross country flights? Is everyone using a Rotax C gearbox? What kind of performance figures are you all getting? Would a BMW conversion be practical for a long distance cross country flight on a Kolb? I'm curious. Take care, john h mkIII Hello John and all, I will first give you the same advice you have handed out on the list a hundred times, check the archives :). I know Hans V posted recently and I believe he has over 200 hours on his. I know of 4 MKIII's currently flying with BMW R100 engines. Me, Tim W, Hans V, and Jim G. The engine we are all using is the air-cooled version that they stopped producing in about 1994. It has dual Bing Carbs (the same carbs as the 912). I believe it produced about 65 horses in stock trim on the motorcycle. I have had mine worked over a bit and I believe it should produce around 75 HP. I do not know what kind of cross country flying the others have done, but I hope to get down to Monument Valley some day. I am still in the process of wringing out my engine. I believe some jet changes are in order and fix the exhaust brackets that cracked and such. All of us are using Rotax "C" gear boxes. I am using a 3:1 with a ultralight 72" in-flight adjustable IVO. I think Hans is using the same set up but might have a shorter prop. I know Jim is using a 2.62:1 gear box. The engine you refer to that I believe Mike R has is a newer version that displaces about 1.1L, has throttle body fuel injection and oil cooled heads. BMW just came out with a new engine that displaces 1.2L and produces 100hp on the bike. It is not only lighter than previous engines but has a internal balance shaft inside to make it smoother. It has been getting rave reviews in the motorcycle world. If I had a choice, I would have gone with a 912, but as I stated in a previous post, I have about $3500 into the engine and about $15000 into the complete aircraft. I have a young family and even getting that done over a 10 year span was a stretch, so the 912 was just not an option for me. I will try to post to the list the numbers I am getting as soon as I get everything settled down. I might add that doing the conversion was much simpler that I thought. I have no background in machining and had all (3) of my parts machined at a local community college. It took about a year (1 part a session) but all I had to do was provide the materials (which I got from a scrap bin) and buy some pizza for the end of year party. I got some excellent advice from Jim G on how to mark blind holes and such and off I went. I got my gear box off of e-bay. Only time will tell if this whole thing will be a "good deal" or not, but so far it looks promising. Jason, MKIIIC, BMW R100, Portland, Oregon ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 10:11:48 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: BMW on MKIII --> Kolb-List message posted by: "John Hauck" list a | hundred times, check the archives :). | | Jason, MKIIIC, BMW R100, Portland, Oregon Hi Jason: Thanks for the advice. I did a search on "jason omelchuck" and came up with 210 archived msgs. You mentioned the fuel injected BMW had oil cooled heads. A lot of the folks refer to the 912 series engines as watercooled. The heads are primarily oil cooled and secondarily water cooled. Cylinders are air cooled. Hopefully, the extra horses you squeezed out of the BMW will make it a viable engine for the mkIII. Rotax is a very expensive option and getting more expensive every day. However, they do have a good reliable product, but would be a whole lot more fun to fly on a smaller budget. With engine prices, fuel, and insurance, doesn't take long to eat up a small retirement budget. Take care and thanks for the info, john h mkIII ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 01:56:33 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: BFR in a Kolb (UNCLASSIFIED) From: "Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL" Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Kolb Friends - Here's a first for me: I just had my first biennial flight review in my OWN airplane! I was able to do this, as only this year (in Jan) I finally achieved 40 hours on my Kolb, and may now carry a passenger. Flying along as an "observer," my instructor had me put the plane thru all the usual BFR kinds of maneuvers - stalls, coordination maneuvers, and even unusual attitudes. Then we did a bunch of takeoffs and landings. (I learned that I need to carry a bit more power when doing full flap landings with a passenger, if I don't wish to splay my landing gear again!) We flew 1.2 hours that day; very satisfying! The best part of it all was hearing my instructor thru the intercom, going "Yee-haa" with very take off. It was obvious that, being accustomed to instructing in general aviation aircraft (like 172s and Cherokees), my instructor was fair amazed at the climb rate of a Kolb! Especially here in central New Mexico, where airfield elevations are above 6000 feet, and where most GA planes perform like old dogs! Dennis Kirby, Legally licenced again for another 2 years, in Cedar Crest, NM Do not archive Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 02:10:29 PM PST US From: robert bean Subject: Kolb-List: possum's dream machine A little out of my price range..... http://tinyurl.com/p5dos do not archive ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 02:34:48 PM PST US From: "Richard Pike" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: possum's dream machine I know it's not Kolb related - forgive me - but read all the "questions by other members" at the bottom of the ebay page - People this stupid only come along once in a lifetime! Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) ----- Original Message ----- From: robert bean To: kolb-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 5:09 PM Subject: Kolb-List: possum's dream machine A little out of my price range..... http://tinyurl.com/p5dos do not archive ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 02:49:43 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: possum's dream machine At 05:09 PM 10/11/2006, you wrote: >A little out of my price range..... > >http://tinyurl.com/p5dos > >do not archive I only need the back half and two of the engines, so it wasn't all that expensive. ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 03:09:01 PM PST US From: "David Key" Subject: Kolb-List: Dumb Question Alert --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David Key" I warned you. Legally, do we need a tailwheel endorsement before we fly the Kolbs? ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 04:20:07 PM PST US From: Erik Grabowski Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Dumb Question Alert --> Kolb-List message posted by: Erik Grabowski Yes... If it is E-AB or you are a Rec pilot or above then a tailwheel endorsement by a CFI is needed. E-LSA and a Sport Pilot, then a tailwheel set sign off is needed from an SP-CFI or CFI. No... If being flown under Part 103 Not a dumb question at all, good to know the legalities! -Erik Kolb Firestar N197BG CFI/CFII David Key wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David Key" > > I warned you. > > > Legally, do we need a tailwheel endorsement before we fly the Kolbs? > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 04:37:35 PM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: possum's dream machine Well, yah, but then you could sell your airport. :-) Do not Archive. Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Building Kolb Mk III Vamoose www.gogittum.com ----- Original Message ----- From: robert bean To: kolb-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:09 PM Subject: Kolb-List: possum's dream machine A little out of my price range..... http://tinyurl.com/p5dos do not archive --> http://forums.matronics.com http://wiki.matronics.com ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 04:39:04 PM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Dumb Question Alert --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Larry Bourne" No such thing as a dumb question, and I hate to admit that I don't know the answer for you. Lar. Do not Archive. Larry Bourne Palm Springs, CA Building Kolb Mk III Vamoose www.gogittum.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Key" Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 3:08 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Dumb Question Alert > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David Key" > > I warned you. > > > Legally, do we need a tailwheel endorsement before we fly the Kolbs? > > > ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 05:02:19 PM PST US From: "David Key" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Dumb Question Alert --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David Key" Thanks. do not archive ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 05:31:27 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: possum's dream machine From: "Ralph Hoover" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ralph Hoover" Just wondering where the "Kolb" police are today? Not thats its all that important. I don't personally have a problem with this post. Possum is a poster and provider of information. And his cute little manipulation of this same aircraft and the nose of a Kolb, I thought was quite impressive. And I like your video's and want to see more with some fall colors.SO get back up ther and spend some more time behind the camera! Ohio Ralph Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=67247#67247 ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 06:02:41 PM PST US From: robert bean Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Dumb Question Alert --> Kolb-List message posted by: robert bean If you get a BFR in your Kolb that could take care of the tailwheel legality. Many flight instructors won't get in anything like a Kolb. do not archive On 11, Oct 2006, at 6:08 PM, David Key wrote: > --> Kolb-List message posted by: "David Key" > > I warned you. > > > Legally, do we need a tailwheel endorsement before we fly the Kolbs? > > ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 06:31:04 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Dumb Question Alert From: "grabo172" --> Kolb-List message posted by: "grabo172" As long as you get the CFI to sign your logbook for the endorsement I don't see why not. I'd give a Flight review in a Kolb... (of course being a Kolb Flyer, I love the planes...) Come on over to Charleston :D -------- -Erik Grabowski Kolb Firestar N197BG CFI/CFII Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=67260#67260 ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 08:01:29 PM PST US From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: possum's dream machine Seems like this guy has collected billions from "investors" over the forty years he talks about and he only has a unmanned remote control hovercraft to show for it. Talk about stupid and they keep giving him money. Sorry for not being Kolb related also, it's Possum's fault do not archive Rick Neilsen Redrive VW powered MKIIIc ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Pike To: kolb-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 5:33 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: possum's dream machine I know it's not Kolb related - forgive me - but read all the "questions by other members" at the bottom of the ebay page - People this stupid only come along once in a lifetime! Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) ----- Original Message ----- From: robert bean To: kolb-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 5:09 PM Subject: Kolb-List: possum's dream machine A little out of my price range..... http://tinyurl.com/p5dos do not archive ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 08:58:52 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: possum's dream machine At 08:31 PM 10/11/2006, you wrote: >--> Kolb-List message posted by: "Ralph Hoover" > >I don't personally have a problem with this post. Possum is a poster >and provider of information. And his cute little manipulation of >this same aircraft and the nose of a Kolb, I thought was quite impressive. > >And I like your video's and want to see more with some fall >colors.SO get back up ther and spend some more time behind the camera! > >Ohio Ralph I've got lots of junk like this - but I'll have to put it in another name so I don't disappoint the "Moller Skycar" enthusiast and actually show the back end of the plane or the wings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPMZeo4CgGg ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 10:08:23 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: possum's dream machine At 06:05 PM 10/11/2006, you wrote: >Seems like this guy has collected billions from "investors" over the >forty years he talks about and he only has a unmanned remote control >hovercraft to show for it. Talk about stupid and they keep giving him money. > >Sorry for not being Kolb related also, it's Possum's fault > >do not archive Here's some related stuff - 503's don't windmill. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e81DWjOAnY >do not archive ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 10:23:34 PM PST US From: "Larry Cottrell" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: possum's dream machine Nice landing. That was the way It should be done. Larry, Oregon do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: possums To: kolb-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 11:07 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: possum's dream machine At 06:05 PM 10/11/2006, you wrote: Seems like this guy has collected billions from "investors" over the forty years he talks about and he only has a unmanned remote control hovercraft to show for it. Talk about stupid and they keep giving him money. Sorry for not being Kolb related also, it's Possum's fault do not archive Here's some related stuff - 503's don't windmill. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e81DWjOAnY do not archive