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0. 12:12 AM - Wow, Cool! New List Feature... [Please Read] (Matt Dralle)
2. 09:15 AM - Re: Re: New windshield (Jim Dunn)
3. 10:38 AM - Facet pump installation (UNCLASSIFIED) (Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL)
4. 10:51 AM - Re: Kolb Training Question (Ed Chmielewski)
5. 11:13 AM - Re: Kolb Training Question (Chris Wolf)
6. 12:39 PM - Columbus, NM fly-in w/ lunch in Palomas Mexico (WillUribe@aol.com)
7. 01:26 PM - Re: Repairman ELSA / Facet pump (Cat36Fly@aol.com)
8. 01:57 PM - Re: Facet pump (David Key)
9. 02:16 PM - 2007 Monument Valley? (TheWanderingWench)
10. 03:18 PM - Re: 2007 Monument Valley? (Larry Cottrell)
11. 04:12 PM - Re: 2007 Monument Valley? (John Hauck)
12. 04:24 PM - Re: 2007 Monument Valley? (Dave & Eve Pelletier)
13. 05:16 PM - Re: 2007 Monument Valley? (George Thompson)
14. 06:02 PM - My first Kolb (David Key)
15. 06:21 PM - Re: 2007 Monument Valley? (Kolbdriver)
16. 06:36 PM - Re: 2007 Monument Valley? (Larry Bourne)
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| Subject: | Wow, Cool! New List Feature... [Please Read] |
Dear Listers,
By popular suggestion, I've written a substantial new code module for the Matronics
Email Lists system. Here's how it works...
During each November, I send out quite a few PBS-like "Please make a Contribution
to support your List" emails. Wouldn't it be cool if, once a member made a
Contribution, they didn't have to receive my support pleas anymore for the rest
of that year?
Well, that's exactly what I've written! Following this posting, anyone that makes
a List Contribution in 2006 will no longer receive my Contribution Pleas for
the rest of the year!
The best part is this not only applies to the Realtime distribution, but also the
Digest distribution! For those that have made a Contribution, the Daily Digest
email-version will be invisibly stripped of my requests as well! (Note that
my requests will still be present in the online versions of the Digests, List
Browse, and on the Forum site.)
For those submitting their Contribution by personal Check, please be sure to include
your email address along with your Check as this is what is used to determine
eligibility.
So, in a nutshell, here's how it works:
Make a Contribution = No more "Please Make a Contribution" messages!
How sweet is that? If that's not a great reason to jump on the Matronics Email
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Don't forget that there are some totally awesome free gifts to be had along with
your List Contribution this year!! Don't wait a minute longer to support your
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Thank you for your Support!!
Matt Dralle
Matronics Email List Administrator
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| Subject: | Re: New windshield |
I need a full enclosure for my Firefly. Do you think yours would work for
me?
Thanks,
Jim
N. Idaho
>
> Re: full enclosure. I have a Mark III Classic velcro and vinyl
> enclosure that came with my kit. I will never use it. Make offer. Vic
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| Subject: | Facet pump installation (UNCLASSIFIED) |
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Lanny Fetterman asked: << install a facet fuel pump in parallel with
the mechanical pump. If anyone has ... any suggestions before I start
this project, I would appreciate the help. I read that the pump should
be placed below the level of the fuel tanks, Is it best to wire it to
the ignition
switch so it runs all the time, as suggested by one of the other pilots
taking the course, or a toggle switch? Lanny Fetterman >>
Hi, Lanny -
Kolb List members are somewhat split in opinions for how to install the
Facet pump. Some like 'em parallel, some like 'em in series with the
mech pump. The archives are full of Kolb Members' personal opinions for
the benefits of either installation. Personally, I plumbed mine in
series and have had zero problems. Advantages are, fewer connections to
potentially cause a problem. The Facet is designed to allow fuel to
continue flowing thru it when it is off or failed. Although I have
heard one story of a Facet pump blocking the fuel flow when it failed,
this was the exception, not the rule.
I also followed Richard Pike's advice to keep the Facet pump running all
the time while flying. Given that this pump boasts an average
mean-time-between-failure rate of tens of thousands of hours, you are
not really "saving" any potential pump life by leaving it off. Mine has
an on-off switch, and I only turn it off during my runup, to ensure the
mech pump is still working. After that, I turn it back on, and leave it
on for the entire flight.
Dennis Kirby
Mark-III, 912ul, 59.8 hrs
Cedar Crest, NM
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Training Question |
Hi Chris,
Good luck on the purchase. You can't find much better than a Kolb
IMHO.
Flying the bird prior to buying it is nice and all, but I'd much
rather a competent (UL-savvy) A&P do a thorough check of it, first and
foremost. He might find that one little thing that would change your mind
about flying it right away. And if his inspection goes well, you'll have
much more peace of mind on any flying and the ultimate purchase.
Best to ya,
Ed in JXN (MI)
MkII/503
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Wolf" <cwolf41@comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 2:26 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Kolb Training Question
>
>
> I've got my eye on a used Kolb Mark III Xtra that I'm interested in
> buying.
> Normally I'd just go look at the airplane, the owner and I would test fly
> it, and if I liked it, I'd buy it.
(Snip)
>
> Thanks for any suggestions!
>
> Chris Wolf
> cwolf41@comcast.net
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Training Question |
On Mon, 6 Nov 2006 13:49:55 -0500, Ed Chmielewski wrote:
>
>Hi Chris,
>
>Good luck on the purchase. You can't find much better than a Kolb
>IMHO.
That's what I keep hearing. I want the plane primarily for flightseeing,
and I understand that the Kolb is one of the best. And I want good folding
wings, which the Kolb seems to have.
Originally I had planned to get a Zenith 701. Fine little airplane, but I
don't like the way the wings fold, the view doesn't seem quite as nice, and
the cockpit seems a little small for anyone over six feet tall (like me).
I hear the Mark III Xtra has an extra-large cockpit to accommodate larger
pilots.
>Flying the bird prior to buying it is nice and all, but I'd much
>rather a competent (UL-savvy) A&P do a thorough check of it, first and
>foremost. He might find that one little thing that would change your mind
>about flying it right away. And if his inspection goes well, you'll have
>much more peace of mind on any flying and the ultimate purchase.
That's an excellent point. But I'd always heard that A&Ps didn't have much
to do with ultralights. Has that changed? If so, is there any good way to
go about finding such an expert? Thanks!
Chris Wolf
cwolf41@comcast.net
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| Subject: | Columbus, NM fly-in w/ lunch in Palomas Mexico |
Sunday I flew about 3 hours round trip from El Paso, TX to Columbus, NM. in
my FireStar II.
20 airplanes attended including a Kolb, Challenger and a slow X-Air. On our
return trip the turbulence was so brutal at 5000' we climbed to 9,000' and
found smother air.
In 1916 Pancho Villa attacked Columbus in New Mexico, so President Woodrow
Wilson ordered troops into Mexico to capture Villa. The expedition pursued
him for eleven months but was ultimately unsuccessful.
We were shuttled, by the restaurant's van, across the border for lunch.
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Repairman ELSA / Facet pump |
Congrat's on the new certificate! I'm getting ready to perform my first
annual on my MKlllX.
I installed both the mechanical fuel pump and an electric Fawcet in line
with one another. The electric is on a toggle switch from my electric panel
(battery) with a fuse in line. I can fly with both fuel pumps running (Takeoff)
or just the mechanical (cruising). I also use the pump as a primer on startup
(no squeeze bulb) along with the choke. I start the fuel pump when I get in
the AC and start my cockpit checks so it has time to fill the carbs. Even
after setting for a couple of weeks the engine fires up with little problem.
This arrange simplifies the plumbing, eliminates potential leaks and has
worked without any problems for 50+ hrs.
Good Luck
Larry Tasker
MKlllX 582
N615RT
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I noticed too that when I start the engine after a while of not running that
it starts quicker if I run the fuel pump and choke it. I'm pretty sure it
has to do with empty fuel lines and the distance from the tank to the carbs.
When I'm in cruise and the electric fuel pump is on I noticed that the fuel
flow meter is higher than when the electric fuel pump is off. I don't know
what happens to the extra fuel... but I keep it off in case it is
conserving.
David Key
Mark III Xtra, 912uls
N952DK
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| Subject: | 2007 Monument Valley? |
Hi Kolbers -
Will there be another Monument Valley Kolb fly-in in
2007? Same weekend in May as this year, or...?
I had such a great time flying there and hanging out
with you Kolbers that I want to do it again - en route
to Texas. (Why Texas? Seems like a good place to fly
to on a long cross-country.)
It may be way too early for many of you to be thinking
about next spring, but I'm trying to get a head start
on my work schedule. And I need lots of time to
sweet-talk my honey into my being gone a month - which
is how long I figure it will take me to get to Texas
and back to Oregon.
I've already started talking with a few ultralight
buddies (Larry - are you listening?) about making the
flight with me. I know that Will Aribe, John Hauck
and others fly these incredible distances on their
own, but I'm a chicken-hearted pilot and want at least
one other pilot flying with me.
Anyway - let me know if there's already some thinking
going on about re-convening in MV next year, and if
the thinking hasn't started, when it might.
Hoping to see you Kolbers again -
Arty Trost
Maxair Drifter
Sandy, Oregon
www.LessonsFromTheEdge.com
"Life's a daring adventure or nothing"
Helen Keller
"I refuse to tip toe through life just to arrive safely at death."
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| Subject: | Re: 2007 Monument Valley? |
Yes, I am listening, and Karen is thinking that it might be fun. That of
course means that I am allowed to think that way as well. :-) So far it
looks good.
Larry, Oregon
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----- Original Message -----
From: "TheWanderingWench" <thewanderingwench@yahoo.com>
> Will there be another Monument Valley Kolb fly-in in
> 2007? Same weekend in May as this year, or...?
>
> I've already started talking with a few ultralight
> buddies (Larry - are you listening?) about making the
> flight with me.
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| Subject: | Re: 2007 Monument Valley? |
| 2007? Same weekend in May as this year, or...?
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| Arty Trost
Hi Arty:
If folks show up we will have a MV Flyin.
Last year we did it on the third weekend of May. That worked out
good, one week after Mother's Day and week prior to Memorial Day. We
usually have good weather during that time frame.
I propose we do it the same weekend and I plan to be there.
Take care,
john h
mkIII
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: 2007 Monument Valley? |
> If folks show up we will have a MV Flyin.
>
> Last year we did it on the third weekend of May. That worked out
> good, one week after Mother's Day and week prior to Memorial Day. We
> usually have good weather during that time frame.
>
> I propose we do it the same weekend and I plan to be there.
>
> Take care,
>
> john h
Sounds good to me. MAN LAW???
AzDave
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: 2007 Monument Valley? |
Sounds good to Me. I Plan to be there.
Az Bald Eagle
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 5:11 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 2007 Monument Valley?
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>
>
>
> Hi Arty:
>
> If folks show up we will have a MV Flyin.
>
> Last year we did it on the third weekend of May. That worked out
> good, one week after Mother's Day and week prior to Memorial Day. We
> usually have good weather during that time frame.
>
> I propose we do it the same weekend and I plan to be there.
>
> Take care,
>
> john h
> mkIII
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
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My first Kolb is on Ebay now! Long time no see. It hasn't changed at all.
The hours are even lower. Good plane!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kolb-Mark-III-Ultralight-Trainer-Aircraft-Parts_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63722QQihZ004QQitemZ140048314681QQrdZ1
David Key
Kolb Mark III Xtra 912uls
N952DK
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| Subject: | 2007 Monument Valley? |
Man Law!
I recon I have to change my signature now.... I sure hope lar doesn't have
to sell... ;-(
Mike
Oak Grove Missouri
Mark III Classic (one of the last of Old Kolb) - 0hrs
Suzuki G13B 1.3L - 0hrs
Started with Big Lar still behind...
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave & Eve
Pelletier
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 2007 Monument Valley?
<pelletier@cableone.net>
> If folks show up we will have a MV Flyin.
>
> Last year we did it on the third weekend of May. That worked out
> good, one week after Mother's Day and week prior to Memorial Day. We
> usually have good weather during that time frame.
>
> I propose we do it the same weekend and I plan to be there.
>
> Take care,
>
> john h
Sounds good to me. MAN LAW???
AzDave
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: 2007 Monument Valley? |
Man Law.........?? Whassat ?? Yah, I'm having serious 2nd thoughts, so if
it doesn't sell soon, may just haul it to Santa Fe with me. We'll see.
Yup, I agree with the date for MV '07, too. Sounds good.
Lar. Do not Archive.
Larry Bourne
Palm Springs, CA
www.gogittum.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kolbdriver" <kolbdriver@mlsharp.com>
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 6:21 PM
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: 2007 Monument Valley?
>
> Man Law!
>
> I recon I have to change my signature now.... I sure hope lar doesn't have
> to sell... ;-(
>
> Mike
> Oak Grove Missouri
> Mark III Classic (one of the last of Old Kolb) - 0hrs
> Suzuki G13B 1.3L - 0hrs
> Started with Big Lar still behind...
> Do not archive
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