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1. 05:06 AM - Re: Re: Landing Gear (Dana Hague)
2. 05:53 AM - Re: Re: Landing Gear (Richard Girard)
3. 06:12 AM - Re: Re: Landing Gear (N27SB@aol.com)
4. 06:15 AM - Monument Valley 2007 (John Hauck)
5. 07:52 AM - Brake choices (Herb Gayheart)
6. 11:12 AM - Re: Brake choices (planecrazzzy)
7. 12:25 PM - Re: q (planecrazzzy)
8. 12:45 PM - Re: Re: q (John Hauck)
9. 01:32 PM - Re: Re: Landing Gear (DAquaNut@aol.com)
10. 01:56 PM - Re: Re: Landing Gear (Dana Hague)
11. 02:52 PM - painting (Paul Petty)
12. 03:23 PM - Re: painting (planecrazzzy)
13. 05:20 PM - Re: heat (Eugene Zimmerman)
14. 05:29 PM - Re: heat (John Hauck)
15. 06:12 PM - Re: painting (John Cooley)
16. 08:19 PM - Re: Re: Most economical cruse speed (DAquaNut@aol.com)
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| Subject: | Re: Landing Gear |
At 10:01 PM 2/3/2007, R. Hankins wrote:
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>Steve et al,
>I have looked at the FBI Black Max brakes online, but haven't talked to
>anyone who has used them or even seen them first hand. Have you got a
>chance to look at them in person?
I have them on my Ultrastar. I haven't flown or even taxied the plane yet
so I can't comment on their performance, but from an engineering standpoint
they look very good, and the previous owner was happy with them. Mine are
set up as heel brakes (just the way I like it) with two master cylinders.
Company service is good though; the 6" wide wheels that came with the plane
(included with the brake package) were too wide for the plane to fit in the
trailer, so I got a pair of 4" wide wheels from FBI and the plane now
fits. I do get the impression (could be wrong) that it's a one man shop;
all my emails to him were answered in the evening.
-Dana
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| Subject: | Re: Landing Gear |
All, I have them on my trike, and for that application they work just fine.
They are certainly better than the nose wheel brake that was standard
equipment.
For airplanes, they lack the ability to brake differentially unless you add
a second master cylinder as Dana has done. By the time you add that and the
necessary components to enable it, I would bet they are a wash with the
other sets ou there, pricewise.
Have you checked out the system offered by TNK? Very high quality, the usual
great service and you get what no other vendor can offer, i.e the experience
of Travis, Donnie and the crew at TNK.
If you're not absolutely wedded to juice brakes, the Azusa mechanical units
are impossible to beat for cost. I have the 4 1/2" units on my Mk 3 and they
are quite adequate.
Rick
On 2/4/07, Dana Hague <d-m-hague@comcast.net> wrote:
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> At 10:01 PM 2/3/2007, R. Hankins wrote:
> >
> >Steve et al,
> >I have looked at the FBI Black Max brakes online, but haven't talked to
> >anyone who has used them or even seen them first hand. Have you got a
> >chance to look at them in person?
>
> I have them on my Ultrastar. I haven't flown or even taxied the plane yet
> so I can't comment on their performance, but from an engineering
> standpoint
> they look very good, and the previous owner was happy with them. Mine are
> set up as heel brakes (just the way I like it) with two master cylinders.
>
> Company service is good though; the 6" wide wheels that came with the
> plane
> (included with the brake package) were too wide for the plane to fit in
> the
> trailer, so I got a pair of 4" wide wheels from FBI and the plane now
> fits. I do get the impression (could be wrong) that it's a one man shop;
> all my emails to him were answered in the evening.
>
> -Dana
>
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> Wernher von Braun settled for a V-2 instead of a V-8.
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>
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Rick Girard
"Ya'll drop on in"
takes on a whole new meaning
when you live at the airport.
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| Subject: | Re: Landing Gear |
In a message dated 2/3/2007 10:02:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
rphanks@grantspass.com writes:
--> Kolb-List message posted by: "R. Hankins" <rphanks@grantspass.com>
Steve et al,
I have looked at the FBI Black Max brakes online, but haven't talked to
anyone who has used them or even seen them first hand. Have you got a chance
to
look at them in person? They sound great and the price is right. I
down-loaded their installation manual and like the well thought out instructions
and
photos. Has anyone on the list seen a set of these? AC Spruce is listing
them on their web site.
Brakeless in Oregon
I spotted the brakes at SNF last year and dragged Bryan,Travis and Bruce
down to look at them. Everyone was impressed with the design, weight and cost.
Travis was going to handle them and I believe that he ordered some. I will
check with Travis on Monday.
In my opinion, the biggest plus was the weight or lack of, if you look at
the whole package. This really helps make weight in the Firefly. It also gives
you more tire. Kinda a cross between the stock baby tires and the overkill of
a wheelbarrow tire.
Also, you are right about the size of the company. It is two guys that
design medical equipment if I recall.
They use Cad and have access to the best machining equipment.
BEST TIRE BRAKE COMBO I have seen.
Hmm mm, maybe I can strap some on the bottom of my floats!!
Steve
Wheeless in the Water
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| Subject: | Monument Valley 2007 |
Morning Gang:
Looks like the Red Bull Air Race Schedule is finally posted on their
web page. The North American race will be held 12 May 2007. However,
I was not able to find out where in North America it was being held.
So..........doesn't look like it will affect out flyin the following
weekend at MV.
Take care,
john h
mkIII that needs a new engine and some flight time.
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Guys
do not forget that Shimano Mountain bike brakes, or some other brand ,
6 inch stainless disks, are very servicable for the Firefly and likely
the Firestar... Very light also.. Herb
On Sun, 4 Feb 2007 09:08:29 EST N27SB@aol.com writes:
In a message dated 2/3/2007 10:02:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
rphanks@grantspass.com writes:
Steve et al,
I have looked at the FBI Black Max brakes online, but haven't talked to
anyone who has used them or even seen them first hand. Have you got a
chance to look at them in person? They sound great and the price is
right. I down-loaded their installation manual and like the well thought
out instructions and photos. Has anyone on the list seen a set of these?
AC Spruce is listing them on their web site.
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| Subject: | Re: Brake choices |
I have the Cheap Azuza 5" drum brakes on my FSII....
They work fine for me...
If yer lookin to save weight....maybe the disc would do that...
But as far as "Braking Power".....
Too good and you will put it on it's "Nose" easier....
I have to be careful with mine too....( I'm glad their not touchy )
My 2 cents....
Gotta Fly...
Mike in "COLD" MN
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Well, since nobody really comments on the project....Just how I didn't know what
it was called....
I've looked up engine turning...
Here's some other ways it's named...
Jeweling
Krayling
Damascene (Noun, the adjective is damascening)
Ornamental Turning
Swirling
Snailing
Mottling (esp. in England)
( I thought I saw "Scaling" somewhere...)
I'm more or less "Self taught" , my plane was the second thing I ever
tried this on....and my first ( welding stool ) was all wrong....
I noticed after I did it "right" on my plane....
I've seen there are several patterns to engine turning but my first attempt was
way off...
You can see in the pictures below.... it looked ....OK
But after I saw what it was supposed to look like...I re-did it...
Gotta Fly...
Mike & "Jaz" in MN ( Jaz is a "She" )
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Mike:
I am always envious of professional welders, not necessarily fish
scalers. Pro welders come up with all kinds of unique little gadgets
and accessories to make their building and designing efforts a little
bit nicer.
One of these days I am going to learn how do it too, but never on the
level of you pro's.
john h
mkIII
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| Subject: | Re: Landing Gear |
In a message dated 2/4/2007 7:07:32 A.M. Central Standard Time,
d-m-hague@comcast.net writes:
I have them on my Ultrastar. I haven't flown or even taxied the plane yet
so I can't comment on their performance, but from an engineering standpoint
they look very good, and the previous owner was happy with them. Mine are
set up as heel brakes (just the way I like it) with two master cylinders.
Company service is good though; the 6" wide wheels that came with the plane
(included with the brake package) were too wide for the plane to fit in the
trailer, so I got a pair of 4" wide wheels from FBI and the plane now
fits. I do get the impression (could be wrong) that it's a one man shop;
all my emails to him were answered in the evening.
-Dana
Dana,
Any idea what the brake set up along with the master cylinder and
calipers weighs?
Ed (in Houston FF #62)
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| Subject: | Re: Landing Gear |
At 04:31 PM 2/4/2007, DAquaNut@aol.com wrote:
> Any idea what the brake set up along with the master cylinder and
> calipers weighs?
Never having seen the package off the plane, I couldn't say... but it sure
doesn't look like it's more than a few pounds:
http://flyfbi.com/html/hydraulic_brakes.html
-Dana
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Builders,
Did you guys EVER think you would finish shooting ploy spray? Sheesh two days and
I still have the wings. [Shocked]
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Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
painting and reassembly
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3 cross coats of everything "IS" quite a bit of painting....
I made a chart so I could keep track.....
Yer getting closer !
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN w/ 10 bucks on the Colts (friendly bet) I had to give 7 points
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Hey John,
It is colder in good old Pennsylvania Kolb country tonight than it is
in Barrow Alaska ! ! !
On Feb 3, 2007, at 4:08 PM, John Hauck wrote:
> I have been using a Chilli Vest, 12VDC, digital electronic thermostat,
> water proof, since 2000. Made 2.5 flight to the Arctic with it.
> Works great on the 912ULS electrical system. Keeps me nice and warm
> without all the bulky clothing I wore on previous Arctic trips.
>
> Available at Sargeants Cycle Parts:
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> http://www.sargentcycle.com/chillivest.htm
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is
| in Barrow Alaska ! ! !
Gene:
You got that right. It is 14F in Barrow. Been kinda cool down here
in the heart of Dixie too.
john h
mkIII
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No! Another reason I want to try something else next time.
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Later,
John Cooley
Builders,
Did you guys EVER think you would finish shooting ploy spray? Sheesh two
days and I still have the wings. [Shocked]
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Paul Petty
Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
painting and reassembly
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| Subject: | Re: Most economical cruse speed |
Fire- Flyers,
Has anyone done any research or testing or even guessing as to what RPMs
give the most economy and most range with a 66" Ivo and a 447 on the Firefly?
Best I can tell my range is no more than about 50 to 54 miles on 4.5
gallons. Any one do any better than that on a 5 gallon tank? I could find nothing
on the subject in the Archives .
Ed ( in Houston where it is starting to Dry out a little)
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