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1. 12:47 AM - Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR (John Bickham)
2. 01:17 AM - Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR (Paul Petty)
3. 07:09 AM - Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR (John Hauck)
4. 07:35 AM - On the road again............. (John Hauck)
5. 10:08 AM - Re: Re: prop hub extentions (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
6. 11:42 AM - Ms. Dixie update (Paul Petty)
7. 02:05 PM - Re: 4 stroke versus 2 stroke engines - Which is more reliable? (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
8. 02:13 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR (cspoke)
9. 04:02 PM - Re: 4 stroke versus 2 stroke engines - Which is more reliable? (planecrazzzy)
10. 05:42 PM - Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR (Steven Green)
11. 07:44 PM - Re: Re: gasoline vs. plastics (Dana Hague)
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR |
Hey John W.
Good choice of weekends for me. Right now that is my weekend off. They served
67 catfish dinners today. I didn't go, worked on my plane all day. Put fluids
in and primed oil system. Also installed wheels and brake lines.
I'll be glad to help out as muh as I can with some transportation for supplies
and such. I can probably get access to the EAA hanger for facilites outside of
during the day on Saturday. If there is enough interest, I can take care of
a meal or two outside of Saturday lunch. We could put that pig on the "cajun
microwave". John H is partial to good red beans and rice with cornbread.
Getting real close. Things left to do:
Install new carb sockets.
Run fuel lines.
Engine run and balance.
Install new plexiglass
Repair fabric, puncture in left aileron (from moving).
Doesn't sound like much, but I've come to expect these things dragging out. I'm
tempted to play a little hookey from work and get-r-dun!
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Thanks too much,
John Bickham
Mark III-C
"Using my Repairman Certificate"
St. Francisville, LA
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR |
count me in for saturday/sunday! Might even show up in a yellow Kolbra [Wink]
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Paul Petty
Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
painting and reassembly
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR |
I like Kolb flyins.
Count me in.
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John Hauck
MKIII/912ULS
hauck's holler, alabama
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| Subject: | On the road again............. |
Hi Gang:
Still on the road. RON beautiful downtown Kingdom City, MO.
Have been able to get the old email system to work on some of the motels' wireless
hookups, and for got about using the BBS until this morning. duhhhhhhhh
Uncle Craig: You can contact me at 334-315-2621.
Ron Mason: Moving main gear forward puts more weight on the tail wheel and reduces
the tendancy of nosing over. However, is also becomes a "true" tail dragger
as weight is shifted to the tail wheel. Takes a little more control touch
to keep the tail where it belongs and not in front of you. Good differential
braking and rudder control will keep you on the straight and narrow most of the
time. I do not worry about getting my mkIII up on its nose. Can do full power
run ups, when the brakes will hold me.
Got to hit the road. Still got 750 miles to go. My mkIII waits patiently to come
home and get updated. Sun and Fun is right around the corner.
Take care,
john h
mkIII
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John Hauck
MKIII/912ULS
hauck's holler, alabama
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| Subject: | Re: prop hub extentions |
Mike
There is no problem using castle nuts with cotter pins on prop bolts. There
is a concern with nylocks in that the torque on the bolt may not be just
right. Most torque specs are given using regular dry nuts or bolts.
Also I see a few props with metal hubs using crush plates. Crush plates are
mostly for wood props. You may not be need to use them on metal or medal hub
props. Check with your prop manufacturer. Powerfin doesn't need them. My
general rule is if it doesn't serve a purpose, I take it off my airplane.
Light planes fly better.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
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From: "Paul Petty" <paulpetty@myway.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 3:00 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: prop hub extentions
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> Mike,
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> As for the cotter pins and castle nuts. I dont know if they pose a problem
> or not. I was just curious why you used them over nylocks. Some told me
> this rule of thumb when it comes to AN hardware. "If the bolt goes through
> a rotating part i.e. control stick or any part that moves use drilled
> bolts castle nuts and cotter pins. IF the part is to be bolted tight or
> torqed to spec use undrilled bolts and nylock nuts" Cant remember who told
> me that. But is on this fine list. Question, what is the torque on the
> prop hub on the Kleiv?
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> Paul Petty
> Kolbra #12
> Ms Dixie
> painting and reassembly
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| Subject: | Ms. Dixie update |
Hi Gang,
I am very happy to report the Airplane is painted. Nose cone and Vertical stab
brackets are drying as I post this. Got the new brake pedels fitted and lines
ran to them. I really like the action of this new design. My wife took my camera
to fla. for spring break so photos will be not so good from the video cam.
Maybe i can shoot some video and put it on youtube. Going to make the mount for
the eletric elevator trim herein a few and try to have the control sticks in
by this afternoon.
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Paul Petty
Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
painting and reassembly
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| Subject: | Re: 4 stroke versus 2 stroke engines - Which is more reliable? |
John
This is a rather sensitive subject, so I will try to tread very carefully.
Two stroke airplane engines that are currently on the market aren't as
reliable as four strokes. I don't have any hard data to prove this comment
but if I did I'm not sure those are so adamant would believe it. Just
looking at the rebuild schedule for Rotax two strokes and Rotax four strokes
has to be close to hard data but....
Granted there is a place for 2 strokes. They provide much better power to
weight than four strokes. They also are much less expensive than a four
stroke from the same manufacturer and the are less expensive to fix. But are
the less expensive in the long run????
Why aren't there more four strokes out there? The market is too small and
too dangerous from a liability stand point.
There is the VW engine which can be purchased new with all accessories for
around $4,000.00 to $6,500.00 depending on how much you build and who you
buy it from. There is still not a ideal reduction drive for the engine but
the Valley redrive is serviceable. Over the last few years there have been
two new products that have reduced the weight of the VW engine down to the
weight of a 912 rotax. The new nikasil cylinders cut 10lbs and the new light
weight geared starter cuts two pounds. For those that want more power there
are the new water cooled heads that will stay cool while producing 100HP.
>From first hand experience these engines can be rebuilt for $1800.00 all
moving parts, parts and labor. This results in a 4 stroke engine that costs
about what a 2 stroke costs (maybe less) to buy and rebuild. Is it as
reliable as a two stroke... I think it is much more so. Is it as reliable as
a Rotax 912... I don't think so.
There are also a number of other engines out there that people are working
on. Seems like there are GEOs, BMWs, Jabirus, and others. Are they less
expensive and reliable as a 912 rotax??? Also do they produce the thrust
that a 912 produces????
My $.02 worth
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
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From: "John H Murphy" <jhm9812@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 11:31 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: 4 stroke versus 2 stroke engines - Which is more
reliable?
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> I've heard people talk about how much more reliable 4 stroke engines are
> versus the 2 stroke variety. Any truth to this? I understand the Rotax 912
> engines are very reliable. Why not more affordable 4 stroke engines on the
> market?
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> Read this topic online here:
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR |
Good food, good people, good airplanes,,,,Sounds like a plan to me, I'll be there.
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Craig Spoke
Mark 111 Xtra (in the works)
Lillian, AL
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| Subject: | Re: 4 stroke versus 2 stroke engines - Which is more reliable? |
Hey Don,
Good explination....you should send it to KITPLANES or EAA for a
coulum in their Magazine....
Gotta Fly...
Mike in MN / Rotax 503
Don G wrote:
> Mr. Murphy,
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> Let me reply to your question with a terribly long but pertinent discorse on
the 2 cycle/4 cycle subject.
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> This :
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Fly-In at KHZR |
Sounds like fun. I'll plan to make the trip.
Steven Green
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| Subject: | Re: gasoline vs. plastics |
At 08:00 AM 3/8/2007, David Lucas wrote:
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>Think I've sorted the puzzle out [Wink]
>If I've got it right, then the Teflon based containers are best. Is that
>right
Be a hell of an expensive tank, though...
-Dana
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