---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 02/04/07: 16 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:06:38 AM PST US From: Dana Hague Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Landing Gear 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 -- -- Wernher von Braun settled for a V-2 instead of a V-8. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:53:21 AM PST US From: "Richard Girard" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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 wrote: > > > 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 > > -- > -- > Wernher von Braun settled for a V-2 instead of a V-8. > > -- Rick Girard "Ya'll drop on in" takes on a whole new meaning when you live at the airport. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:12:00 AM PST US From: N27SB@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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" 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 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:15:15 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Kolb-List: 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. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:52:50 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Brake choices From: Herb Gayheart 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. ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:12:06 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Brake choices From: "planecrazzzy" 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 -------- .. .. .. .. .. Do Not Archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=92844#92844 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 12:25:50 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: q From: "planecrazzzy" 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" ) -------- .. .. .. .. .. Do Not Archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=92857#92857 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/fish_scales__lift_struts_010_688.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/hpim0056_886.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/drill_and_tap_chart_004_213.jpg ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 12:45:10 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: q 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 DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 01:32:30 PM PST US From: DAquaNut@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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) ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 01:56:20 PM PST US From: Dana Hague Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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 -- -- Back Up My Hard Drive? I Can't Find The Reverse Switch! ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 02:52:27 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: painting From: "Paul Petty" Builders, Did you guys EVER think you would finish shooting ploy spray? Sheesh two days and I still have the wings. [Shocked] -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie painting and reassembly Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=92878#92878 ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 03:23:10 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: painting From: "planecrazzzy" 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 -------- .. .. .. .. .. Do Not Archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=92882#92882 ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 05:20:38 PM PST US From: Eugene Zimmerman Subject: Re: Kolb-List: heat 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: > > http://www.sargentcycle.com/chillivest.htm ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 05:29:59 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: heat 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 DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 06:12:14 PM PST US From: "John Cooley" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: painting No! Another reason I want to try something else next time. Do not archive 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] -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie painting and reassembly Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=92878#92878 -- 1:30 AM -- 1:30 AM ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 08:19:04 PM PST US From: DAquaNut@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.