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1. 04:16 AM - Re: SlingShot on E-Bay (Dana Hague)
2. 05:36 AM - Re: SlingShot on E-Bay (Eugene Zimmerman)
3. 06:32 AM - HKS Engine Report (Mike Welch)
4. 07:01 AM - Re: having some fun (John Hauck)
5. 08:27 AM - Re: Re: Firestar II HKS Conversion (Herb Gayheart)
6. 09:27 AM - Re: Kolb model differences (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
7. 10:27 AM - Re: Kolb model differences (Richard Pike)
8. 12:11 PM - Re: Kolb model differences (N27SB@aol.com)
9. 01:06 PM - Re: Kolb model differences (John Hauck)
10. 01:08 PM - Re: Kolb model differences (John Williamson)
11. 01:53 PM - Re: Kolb model differences (N27SB@aol.com)
12. 01:53 PM - Re: Re: Kolb model differences (Dana Hague)
13. 04:28 PM - Re: Rebuilding Fuel Pump (frank & margie)
14. 08:29 PM - Re: Kolb model differences (ElleryWeld@aol.com)
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| Subject: | Re: SlingShot on E-Bay |
At 12:29 AM 3/16/2007, Richard Pike wrote:
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>I have had good luck by running my laptop open at the same time as my old
>desktop. Refresh on one while the other one is loaded and ready with the
>bid ready to enter. Every once in a while I bid a second too late...
There are websites that do the automatic bidding (sniping) for you,
presumably for a fee. I lost out on a great deal on a paraglider that way,
with the winning bid only $10 over my max bid.
-Dana
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| Subject: | Re: SlingShot on E-Bay |
The truth is this strategy is usually a futile attempt to
manipulate a competitor's max bid, or for people who do not actually
know their own heart and what their own max price they are willing to
bid is themselves.
Whether the item sells for $.01 or $100.00 over your actual max price
you are willing to pay, you should never feel you "lost out on a
great deal".
On Mar 16, 2007, at 7:10 AM, Dana Hague wrote:
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> At 12:29 AM 3/16/2007, Richard Pike wrote:
>> <richard@bcchapel.org>
>>
>> I have had good luck by running my laptop open at the same time as
>> my old desktop. Refresh on one while the other one is loaded and
>> ready with the bid ready to enter. Every once in a while I bid a
>> second too late...
>
> There are websites that do the automatic bidding (sniping) for you,
> presumably for a fee. I lost out on a great deal on a paraglider
> that way, with the winning bid only $10 over my max bid.
>
> -Dana
>
>
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| Subject: | HKS Engine Report |
Hey Guys!
Now, I've been pretty busy the last few days..so in case someone
already mentioned this don't shoot me. I just haven't had the time to read
ALL the latest Kolb-list emails. I hope to catch up by this weekend.
However, I have noticed a couple of emails with the subject as " HKS".
I thought I'd mention
"Kitplanes magazine did a thorough engine report on the HKS 700E in the
latest edition.
In case anyone wants to read it, I can scan the report and email it to
you. Let me know. email is: mdanwelch@hotmail.com
Again, i apologize if someone has already stated this....I just didn't
see it. Mike in SW Utah
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| Subject: | Re: having some fun |
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| http://www.glumbert.com/media/swiss
David:
Can't match the performance, but can match the fun and excitement.
Tazlina Glacier and Matanuska Glacier, the Columbia Ice Field, Alaska,
22004.
john h
mkIII
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Firestar II HKS Conversion |
Dave
Wondering if you checked the oil thremostat housing to see if it has
a thermostat in place? Herb
On Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:34:33 -0700 "Dave Bigelow"
<up_country@hotmail.com> writes:
> <up_country@hotmail.com>
>
> Flew the HKS Firestar II today again. Prior to the flight, I raised
> the needle jet one notch on both carbs in hopes of eliminating the
> EGT spike in the mid-range RPM. I also put a strip of duct tape
> down the center of the oil cooler to see if I could get the oil
> temperature up. I saw 130 degrees on the first flight, and the
> manual indicates optimum range of 170-212 degrees F.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb model differences |
Dana
No one else seems to be responding so I will tell you what I know. You will
also need to check the New Kolb web site at http://207.234.166.41/
The MKIIIc is the standard big Kolb with side by side seating and I think it
is a upgraded version of the discontinued MKII.
The MKIII Xtra is a Barnaby Wilifan (spelling?) improvement of the MKIIIc
for more speed and comfort/room.
The Kolbra is the same as a MKIII but has tandem seating. It is a bit faster
and doesn't have flaps unless you go with electric flaps like Paul P. has
done. It was originally built as a training aircraft.
The Slingshot is a short wing MKIII with tandem seating. It is much faster
and sporty. It was designed as a Kolb for GA pilots. I think the cockpit is
a much tighter fit than the Kolbra especially in the back.
All the above share the same wing structure but the Slingshot wings are
shorter.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
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From: "Dana Hague" <d-m-hague@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 9:57 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Kolb model differences
>
> Kolb, Kolbra, Twinstar, Slingshot, etc... I know what the Ultrastar is
> because I own one, and the current models are described on TNK's website,
> but I'm in the dark about many of the older models... is there any website
> that describes (or anybody willing to summarize) the various models and
> the differences?
>
> -Dana
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> But do you trust the _government_ with semi-automatic assault rifles?
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb model differences |
That idea got me interested, so I downloaded all the various model Kolb
pictures I could find last night and will be putting up a page on that soon.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
do not archive
>>
>> Kolb, Kolbra, Twinstar, Slingshot, etc... I know what the Ultrastar is
>> because I own one, and the current models are described on TNK's website,
>> but I'm in the dark about many of the older models... is there any
>> website that describes (or anybody willing to summarize) the various
>> models and the differences?
>>
>> -Dana
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>> But do you trust the _government_ with semi-automatic assault rifles?
>>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb model differences |
hey, don't ferget the little Firefly
steve
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb model differences |
| hey, don't ferget the little Firefly
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| steve
Steve:
Yep!
If you haven't flown it, you have not experienced the thrill of Kolb
flight in its entirety. The FF is a real hot rod, a scaled down Sling
Shot. I thoroughly enjoy every hour I get to fly one.
john h
mkIII
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb model differences |
Here is an old webpage I had up for a long time about the Kolb line of products.
I did this back when I was researching which model I would build.
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John Williamson
Arlington, TX
Kolbra, 912ULS
http://home.tx.rr.com/kolbrapilot
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=101084#101084
Attachments:
http://forums.matronics.com//files/kolb_history_177.pdf
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb model differences |
In a message dated 3/16/2007 3:07:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
jhauck@elmore.rr.com writes:
Yep!
If you haven't flown it, you have not experienced the thrill of Kolb
flight in its entirety. The FF is a real hot rod, a scaled down Sling
Shot. I thoroughly enjoy every hour I get to fly one.
john h
mkIII
DO NOT ARCHIVE
Just an added note John, The Firefly on floats is more like a nose dragger
when you are not in flight and although I have not flown w/wheels, Bryan
Melborn tells me that the floats hardly slow the little sucker down.
steve
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb model differences |
Thanks to all who responded (esp. John W. for the pdf!). I have a much
better understanding of the model differences now. Only problem now is I
want one of each...
-Dana
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| Subject: | Re: Rebuilding Fuel Pump |
REF:
> Arty
I rebuilt mine ever 100 hrs. Had one last year fail at 110 hrs. Glad I
had
a electric back-up.
Back in the snow mobile days some of them would last for ever?
Wayne
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I'd like to see a lot of input on this question, an impromptu poll of
experiences/observations could provide some good guidelines, if enuf
people added to it.
I rebuild at 2 years or 100 hrs max. And John Hauck is right on about
using genuine Mikuni parts. The rebuild kits are cheap, and easy to
install.
I've seen a lot of pulse pump failures. I don't know why they seem to
fail a lot more often on ultralights, but that's my impression too. I
don't completely trust them, even when rebuilt often, which is why I
just added a Facet pump, in series, per Msr's Hauck/Pike and others on
this list. (The grass strip I fly off of is not ultralight friendly,
lots of big trees all around, lots of pucker factor until one gets a
little altitude.) I mount my pump with tie-wraps and rubber hose
standoffs, on the airframe (vs on the engine), to try and reduce the
vibration level at the pump. Also mount with the pulse line input on
the bottom, tilted down maybe 30 degrees, and I leave a "belly" in the
pulse line below the pump. Hopefully the tilt and belly will let any
residual fuel/oil run away from the diaphragm----I'm not convinced the
little weep hole in the pump/pump fitting is enuf to do the job on a 2
cycle. Don't know how much my mounting methods help, but I personally
have never had a pump failure, and I don't much care to if I can help
it. (A friend went down on take off from SunN'Fun a few years back,
and was real lucky to get it down in the paved parking area off the end
of the strip, without getting hurt.)
I believe a large % of powerplant failures in GA are fuel system
related, and I'd be willing to bet it's an even higher % in the
ultralight world.
Frank Clyma
Orange Park, FL
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb model differences |
Your right John I got the chance to try out the firefly last summer and it
was a blast to fly
I cant wait to get a chance to try a MK3 Classic or an Extra
Hint hint Hurry up Victor get that Extra finished
Ellery in Maine
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