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1. 04:05 AM - SUV (pat ladd)
2. 04:19 AM - Re: SUV (Robert Laird)
3. 04:33 AM - Re: SUV (Larry Bourne)
4. 05:14 AM - Re: SUV (Chuck Stonex)
5. 05:16 AM - Re: Re: FireFly Ground Loop (Jack B. Hart)
6. 06:29 AM - Re: SUV (knowvne@aol.com)
7. 06:54 AM - Low Fuel Pressure Switch (TheWanderingWench)
8. 07:07 AM - Re: Low Fuel Pressure Switch (olendorf)
9. 07:15 AM - Re: Low Fuel Pressure Switch (John Hauck)
10. 07:27 AM - Re: Re: FireFly Ground Loop (Denny Rowe)
11. 07:29 AM - Re: Fuel Pump Mandatory SB (boyd)
12. 07:35 AM - Re: Fly-in (Terry)
13. 07:48 AM - Re: Low Fuel Pressure Switch (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
14. 08:24 AM - Re: Fuel Pump Mandatory SB (Thom Riddle)
15. 08:52 AM - Re: Fuel Pump Mandatory SB (Roger Lee)
16. 09:05 AM - Re: Fly-in (David Kulp)
17. 09:33 AM - Re: Fly-in (Eugene Zimmerman)
18. 09:58 AM - Re: SPAM: Re: Fly-in (Terry)
19. 10:04 AM - Re: Fly-in (John Hauck)
20. 10:10 AM - Re: Re: FireFly Ground Loop (Jack B. Hart)
21. 10:55 AM - Re: Fly-in (Eugene Zimmerman)
22. 01:03 PM - Re: SUV (Dana Hague)
23. 01:07 PM - Re: Fly-in (Dana Hague)
24. 01:53 PM - Re: newbie (jb92563)
25. 02:19 PM - Re: newbie (jb92563)
26. 02:48 PM - vinyl graphics vs painting (Paul Petty)
27. 03:07 PM - Re: vinyl graphics vs painting (John Hauck)
28. 03:12 PM - Low Fuel Pressure Switch (boyd)
29. 03:27 PM - Check out Sport Pilot Ready Kit Aircraft: STOL CH 701 - the ultimate short ta (N27SB@aol.com)
30. 03:35 PM - Re: Re: newbie (N27SB@aol.com)
31. 04:03 PM - Building a kit and getting it N numbered before Jan 08? (John H Murphy)
32. 04:04 PM - Re: SUV (Richard Pike)
33. 04:06 PM - Re: vinyl graphics vs painting (Vic Peters)
34. 04:16 PM - Re: SPAM: Re: Fly-in (Terry)
35. 04:49 PM - Re: Building a kit and getting it N numbered before Jan 08? (grabo172)
36. 04:59 PM - Re: SPAM: Re: Fly-in (John Hauck)
37. 05:34 PM - Re: SUV (Eugene Zimmerman)
38. 05:51 PM - Re: SUV (Dana Hague)
39. 06:04 PM - Re: SUV (Richard Pike)
40. 07:45 PM - Re: Building a kit and getting it N numbered before Jan 08? (John Williamson)
41. 08:38 PM - Re: vinyl graphics vs painting (R. Hankins)
42. 08:55 PM - Re: Re: FireFly Ground Loop (HShack@aol.com)
43. 09:42 PM - Re: vinyl graphics vs painting (John H Murphy)
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large SUV ?>>
Hi all,
Let me expose my ignorance on yet another subject. What is a SUV? I
presume the V is for vehicle, the U is for Universal or Utility. The `S`
?
I assume from general comments that they are big gas guzzlers. In the UK
we lump them all into a hated group called 4 X 4`s or `off roaders` in
spite of the fact that many are only used for the school run and never
go off the blacktop at all.
The Chancellor has just increased the road tax for such vehicles to
=A3400 p. a. Hurrah!
If you want a chuckle check out Youtube and find `Put a Yellow ribbon up
your SUV` . Beware, some comments may offend those of a mild nature.
Cheers
Pat
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"Sport Utility Vehicle"... and it's just as you surmised. Used to be all
of them were based on truck frames/bodys/engines, but nowadays they are
downsizing them to be based on large car frames/bodys/engines, but still
their gas mileage is pretty bad. And you're right, most never leave the
roadways, but then most people buy them for the room or for the status, not
because they have to deal with off-road situations.
And, mea culpa... I drive a 10-yr-old Suburban that's about to cross over
the 200,000 mile mark, at about 15 mpg the whole way. But for a while I ha
d
a business that required the space, so I don't feel so bad about it. Even
now, I can haul a riding lawn mower in the back of it, or tow my Kolb
trailer. (See, I got Kolb in here!).
-- Robert
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On 3/26/07, pat ladd <pj.ladd@btinternet.com> wrote:
>
> large SUV ?>>
>
> Hi all,
> Let me expose my ignorance on yet another subject. What is a SUV? I
> presume the V is for vehicle, the U is for Universal or Utility. The `S`
?
>
> I assume from general comments that they are big gas guzzlers. In the UK
> we lump them all into a hated group called 4 X 4`s or `off roaders` in
> spite of the fact that many are only used for the school run and never go
> off the blacktop at all.
> The Chancellor has just increased the road tax for such vehicles to =A340
0
> p. a. Hurrah!
>
> If you want a chuckle check out Youtube and find `Put a Yellow ribbon up
> your SUV` . Beware, some comments may offend those of a mild nature.
>
> Cheers
>
> Pat
>
> do not archive
>
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SUV is a Sport Utility Vehicle. As you say, most never see "offroad" at
all, and are used as daily drivers. There are many sizes, have many
uses, and are no worse on fuel than vans and pickup
trucks. Lar.
On 3/26/07, pat ladd <pj.ladd@btinternet.com> wrote:
>
> large SUV ?>>
>
> Hi all,
> Let me expose my ignorance on yet another subject. What is a SUV? I
> presume the V is for vehicle, the U is for Universal or Utility. The `S`
?
>
> I assume from general comments that they are big gas guzzlers. In the UK
> we lump them all into a hated group called 4 X 4`s or `off roaders` in
> spite of the fact that many are only used for the school run and never go
> off the blacktop at all.
> The Chancellor has just increased the road tax for such vehicles to =A340
0
> p. a. Hurrah!
>
> If you want a chuckle check out Youtube and find `Put a Yellow ribbon up
> your SUV` . Beware, some comments may offend those of a mild nature.
>
> Cheers
>
> Pat
>
> do not archive
>
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I have been looking at a Ford Expedition or equivilent that will handle off
road New Mexico adventures and haul my KOLB. I am hoping to be able to check
out some ghost towns and old settlements from the air and the ground if I
ever figure our what part of New Mexico I want to relocate to. I have had
about as much I.diots O.ut W.ondering A.round I need for this life time.
Chuck S
"Sport Utility Vehicle"... and it's just as you surmised. Used to be all
of them were based on truck frames/bodys/engines, but nowadays they are
downsizing them to be based on large car frames/bodys/engines, but still
their gas mileage is pretty bad. And you're right, most never leave the
roadways, but then most people buy them for the room or for the status, not
because they have to deal with off-road situations.
And, mea culpa... I drive a 10-yr-old Suburban that's about to cross over
the 200,000 mile mark, at about 15 mpg the whole way. But for a while I had
a business that required the space, so I don't feel so bad about it. Even
now, I can haul a riding lawn mower in the back of it, or tow my Kolb
trailer. (See, I got Kolb in here!).
-- Robert
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On 3/26/07, pat ladd <pj.ladd@btinternet.com> wrote:
large SUV ?>>
Hi all,
Let me expose my ignorance on yet another subject.
What is a SUV? I presume the V is for vehicle, the U is for Universal or
Utility. The `S` ?
I assume from general comments that they are big
gas guzzlers. In the UK we lump them all into a hated group called 4
X 4`s or `off roaders` in spite of the fact that many are only used for the
school run and never go off the blacktop at all.
The Chancellor has just increased the road tax for
such vehicles to 400 p. a. Hurrah!
If you want a chuckle check out Youtube and find
`Put a Yellow ribbon up your SUV` . Beware,
some comments may offend those of a mild nature.
Cheers
Pat
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| Subject: | Re: FireFly Ground Loop |
At 09:17 PM 3/25/07 -0500, you wrote:
>
>Differential brakes would have kept you straight. Have to stay ahead
>of the airplane.
>
John,
When you get powered up, how about an experiment? Lock your tail wheel at
45 degrees and then check out if you can taxi it in a straight line on
asphalt with the stick back against the stop.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
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( SUV )
YES - Sport Utility Vehicle - is One definition for the acronym... I
prefer LAND YACHT HAHAHAHAHA
But they sure are handy what ever you call them.. 8-)
Cant wait for the smart car to get here.. 8-)
Mark Vaughn
-----Original Message-----
From: biglar@gogittum.com
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 7:33 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: SUV
SUV is a Sport Utility Vehicle. As you say, most never see "offroad"
at all, and are used as daily drivers. There are many sizes, have many
uses,and are no worse on fuel than vans andpickup
trucks. Lar.
On 3/26/07, pat ladd <pj.ladd@btinternet.com> wrote: large SUV ?>>
Hi all,
Let me expose my ignorance on yet another subject. What is a SUV? I
presume the V is for vehicle, the U is for Universal or Utility. The
`S` ?
I assume from general comments that they are big gas guzzlers. In the
UK welump them all into a hated group called 4 X 4`s or `off roaders`
in spite of the fact that many are only used for the school run and
never go off the blacktop at all.
The Chancellor has just increased the road tax for such vehicles to
400 p. a. Hurrah!
If you want a chuckle check out Youtube and find `Put a Yellow ribbon
up your SUV`. Beware, some comments may offend those of a mild nature.
Cheers
Pat
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| Subject: | Low Fuel Pressure Switch |
Hi Kolbers -
Can anyone out there help me locate a switch that
turns on an electric fuel pump when fuel pressure
drops below 2psi.
I need to connect 1/4'' or smaller tubing to the
pressure sensing end. The switch needs to be DC rated
for 3A or more. I will be switching 12V. Sealed or all
weather switch would be better.
To repeat: SPST connected when sensing less than 2psi.
Disconnects at 2psi or above.
I was told this is the brand and part number.
Honeywell/Hobbs
PN 76061_2 MO
I've heard that the same switches and part numbers are
also branded as Stewart Warner.
Anyone familiar with this type of switch (whether a
Honeywell/Hobbs or S. Warner) and know where I can get
one?
Thanks -
Arty
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: Low Fuel Pressure Switch |
Won't it just shut off again as soon as the psi increases? Wouldn't that just
turn on and off constantly? Or is it a turn it on and leave it on type of thing?
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Scott Olendorf
Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
Schenectady, NY
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| Subject: | Re: Low Fuel Pressure Switch |
| Can anyone out there help me locate a switch that
| turns on an electric fuel pump when fuel pressure
| drops below 2psi.
|
| Arty
Arty:
I would rather go with a manual switch on the boost pump. Leave it on
all the time, or on take off and landing, and when under 1,000 feet
AGL.
This is how I operate my boost pump.
john h
mkIII
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| Subject: | Re: FireFly Ground Loop |
Jack,
I find the right size compression springs at a hardware store than use thin
stainless welding rods to make the internals from.
I have this set up on my Loehle tailwheel, and plan to convert the Mk- 3 to
it as soon as I get it set up in my hanger.
Way back in 03 when I was first flying the Mk-3, I lost one of the original
springs and chains while headed to the hanger at McVille.
She made a hard right with full left rudder applied and I don't even think I
went for the heel brakes. Lucky I was going slow.
I still can't beleive I didn't change the springs yet.
Been out of the air for quite some time so this is one of the many small
jobs that must be done this Spring.
Denny
Denny
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack B. Hart" <jbhart@onlyinternet.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 11:09 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: FireFly Ground Loop
>
> At 07:36 PM 3/25/07 -0400, you wrote:
>>>
>>Better yet, convert to the compression spring set up instead of the
>>tension
>>spring. These are far more reliable.
>
> Denny,
>
> Where can you purchase very small ones?
>
> Jack B. Hart FF004
> Winchester, IN
>
>
> --
> 11:07 AM
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Pump Mandatory SB |
mandatory service bulletin #912-053?
|
| --------
| Roger Lee
It seems the serial number of my engine is out of the range of serial
numbers affected.
Boyd.
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Dana Hague wrote:
>
> At 10:09 PM 3/25/2007, Eugene Zimmerman wrote:
>
>> <etzim62@earthlink.net>
>>
>> Even some of the local guys camp out there and fly from there to
>> Homer's place. Most of the PA kolb guys will attend both fly-ins.
>> I would recommend that option if you are planing to fly.
>>
>> If you will be driving, perhaps Terry will find out and can answer
>> your question better than I can, but I do know we want to be
>> careful not to impose too much on our gracious host and his
>> beautiful property.
>
>
> Hmmm, sounds attractive... but Wellsville is another 100 miles in the
> wrong direction (from CT). If I can attend, I'd be trailering my
> Ultrastar to PA... not gonna fly it that far until I have lots more
> time on it than I will by then.
>
> -Dana
Dana,
I'm sure that Homer and Clara would not turn you down, but Im reluctant
to ask them. They already go way out of their way to accommodate us and
feed us. This would mean additional concern on their part as to having
facilities available, such as rest rooms. I know Shreveport North is in
the other direction, 77 miles by air, but they are set up for camping
and even have lodge rooms for rent. I think you would enjoy your time
there as well.
I will ask Homer about camping at their farm and get back to you,
Terry _ FireFly #95
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| Subject: | Re: Low Fuel Pressure Switch |
Arty
I put what you gave us into a Google search and found the following site:
http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/SearchResults.asp?N=0&Ntk=Primary&Ntt=Honeywell/Hobbs&Source=google&sid=46070D00220CE17F
Hope this helps. Like others suggest, you may want to add a relay with loop
in the circuit that will keep the backup pump energized till you power down
the plane.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW powered MKIIIc
----- Original Message -----
From: "TheWanderingWench" <thewanderingwench@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 9:53 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Low Fuel Pressure Switch
> <thewanderingwench@yahoo.com>
>
> Hi Kolbers -
> Can anyone out there help me locate a switch that
> turns on an electric fuel pump when fuel pressure
> drops below 2psi.
> I need to connect 1/4'' or smaller tubing to the
> pressure sensing end. The switch needs to be DC rated
> for 3A or more. I will be switching 12V. Sealed or all
> weather switch would be better.
> To repeat: SPST connected when sensing less than 2psi.
> Disconnects at 2psi or above.
> I was told this is the brand and part number.
> Honeywell/Hobbs
> PN 76061_2 MO
> I've heard that the same switches and part numbers are
> also branded as Stewart Warner.
>
> Anyone familiar with this type of switch (whether a
> Honeywell/Hobbs or S. Warner) and know where I can get
> one?
>
> Thanks -
>
> Arty
>
>
> 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: Fuel Pump Mandatory SB |
Roger,
Our 912UL was built in 2003 and is outside of the newer "improved"
serial number range listed in the SB. Not all new things are better
than old things... says the aging aviator.
Thom in Buffalo (improving with age)
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel Pump Mandatory SB |
Hi All,
I hadn't seen anyone mention it so that is why I brought it up. I had to replace
mine, it did fall within the recall numbers. My new engine only has 66 hrs.
--------
Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
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Terry,
Would it be OK for those of us who are "between" Kolbs to fly in on a
cycle?
Dave Kulp
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Ok,
The flight to Homer's place from Wellsville can be made in several
hops from strips along the way. What is your fuel capacity?
There would likely be several guys willing to escort you . Do you
have a radio?
On Mar 25, 2007, at 11:04 PM, Dana Hague wrote:
> Hmmm, sounds attractive... but Wellsville is another 100 miles in
> the wrong direction (from CT). If I can attend, I'd be trailering
> my Ultrastar to PA... not gonna fly it that far until I have lots
> more time on it than I will by then.
>
> -Dana
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David Kulp wrote:
> Terry,
>
> Would it be OK for those of us who are "between" Kolbs to fly in on a
> cycle?
>
> Dave Kulp
>
>
Dave,
Most definitely! Or any other means of transportation available to you.
You don't have to fly in to be welcome, just a fan of Homer's and his
creations!
Terry - FireFly #95
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| hops from strips along the way.
Gene:
I flew from Homer's to Wellsville, then on west to that UL strip out
near Johnstown in Jun 1993. Was a beautiful flight all the way out
and back. IIRC plenty forced landing areas if needed.
I did stop at one airport, can not remember the name, between
Wellsville and Homer's for fuel but the FBO was closed, late Sunday
evening. Squeezed the rest of the miles out of what was left in the
tank while maintaining about 3,000 feet AGL. Homer's strip snuck up
on me and I was over the threshhold at 3,000 feet AGL and sundown or a
little after. Head lights were on the cars at the road on the west
end of Homer's strip. How does a good Kolb pilot lose a lot of
altitude quit? Push the nose over nearly vertical and spiral down to
approach altitude. I did just that, landing to the east. By the time
I taxied to the hanger every law enforcement officer, rescue squad,
and news reporter was at Homer's hanger and running up and down the
airstrip looking for the airplane that had just crashed. hehehe
Somebody saw me spiral to land and called 911 to report an airplane
crash. ;-)
john h
mkIII
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| Subject: | Re: FireFly Ground Loop |
At 10:26 AM 3/26/07 -0400, you wrote:
>
>Jack,
>I find the right size compression springs at a hardware store than use thin
>stainless welding rods to make the internals from.
>I have this set up on my Loehle tailwheel, and plan to convert the Mk- 3 to
>it as soon as I get it set up in my hanger.
>Way back in 03 when I was first flying the Mk-3, I lost one of the original
>springs and chains while headed to the hanger at McVille.
>She made a hard right with full left rudder applied and I don't even think I
>went for the heel brakes. Lucky I was going slow.
>I still can't beleive I didn't change the springs yet.
>Been out of the air for quite some time so this is one of the many small
>jobs that must be done this Spring.
>
Denny,
Thank you for the response. I have thought about it some more. I called
TNK and they are sending me some new springs and more chain. What I am
going to try is to hook the chain in between the tail wheel "T" and the
rudder "T". To remove the slack I will slide the spring over the chain and
hook each end into the chain to keep it in tension. It will be a little
heavier, but if the spring breaks, it will not cause a ground loop. When I
get it done, I will put up another page on the web.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
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John,
I heard you were not the only "nut of distinction" to land on
that strip years ago. :-)
Let's not attract every law enforcement officer, rescue squad, and
news reporter to Homer's hanger
this year.
I know Homer and Clara are older now then they were back then but
they seem to be in good health and they do not appear to need
another stress test just yet. Ok? :-)
Gene
On Mar 26, 2007, at 1:03 PM, John Hauck wrote:
> Somebody saw me spiral to land and called 911 to report an airplane
> crash. ;-)
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At 07:05 AM 3/26/2007, pat ladd wrote:
>Let me expose my ignorance on yet another subject. What is a SUV? I
>presume the V is for vehicle, the U is for Universal or Utility. The `S` ?
>
>I assume from general comments that they are big gas guzzlers. In the UK
>we lump them all into a hated group called 4 X 4`s or `off roaders`...
"Sport Utility Vehicle", as others have said. Like you I've always hated
them (though I did have fun a few years ago with an old Jeep for off
roading (always on established trails mind you; I wasn't one of the morons
who go out and tear up the forest making their own trails). However, I've
recently come to the conclusion that I should consider one; I need a
vehicle to tow my Kolb trailer, and having a vehicle that my wife can drive
and I can use occasionally (instead of a large car for her and a pickup for
me) may make more sense.
-Dana
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At 12:33 PM 3/26/2007, Eugene Zimmerman wrote:
>The flight to Homer's place from Wellsville can be made in several
>hops from strips along the way. What is your fuel capacity?
>There would likely be several guys willing to escort you . Do you
>have a radio?
I don't have a radio (yet, gotta get a handheld). I'm just a little
concerned about a long flight in front of a Cuyuna until I get some
familiarity with it. The flight otherwise doesn't concern me, I've made
much longer XC flights... though southwestern CT has a dearth of ultralight
friendly airports.
Still not sure at this point if I even have the time.
-Dana
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[quote="Steve Boetto"]In a message dated 3/24/2007 9:09:12 A.M. Steve Boetto
Firefly 007 on Floats
Steve, I was wondering how an Ultrastar compares to your Firefly in terms of its
capability to use floats?
I will soon have acquired an Ultrastar with the Cuyuna 35 hp engine and want to
put floats on it.
How light should my floats be to get a satisfactory performance with the 35 HP
or is it even doeable?
I realize the low prop and spray will be a concern for me so I was thinking of
a bigger single main body style float with the two midwing outriggers.
Perhaps dual floats with a good spray deflector near the prop area might work as
well.
Any suggestions?
Ray
Lake Elsinore, CA
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Im also a newbie to the Kolb list.....with my impending acquisition of a Kolb Ultrastar
next month.
My background is gliders(HP-11), Motor Glider(Moni), Paragliders(P43), and a Lazair.....I
wont bore you with all the good reasons to fly all that other stuff.
Diversity is great and each form of aviation is a personal choice for the environment
and condition of the pilot....a time and place for every occasion.
Now Im onto a Kolb Ultrastar, because:
- it can handle more wind than the Lazair.
- Its a part 103 Ultralight.
- Does not burn to much gas.
- I can paint it up to look great.
- It will actually make headway in a 30mph wind.
- Im hoping I can flyit from the lake with floats.
- its going to be fun and easy to tinker with.
- I can get a good wind in my hair flight with it.
- I can take off from fairly rough airstips/meadows/beach/sandbar strips with it.
- I can keep it in my backyard and trailer it where ever.
- It just looks and sounds like a blast to fly.
- Ive always admired the Kolbs design and really wanted
to have one of my own.
Ray
Lake Elsinore, CA
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| Subject: | vinyl graphics vs painting |
Hey guys,
First report of how the vinyl graphics went. Love it! Has to be better than painting.
Will let you know how well it stays on!
http://groups.msn.com/AerialWorld/kolbra012.msnw?Page=6
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Kolbra #12
Ms Dixie
Final assembly!
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| Subject: | Re: vinyl graphics vs painting |
| First report of how the vinyl graphics went. | --------
| Paul Petty
Paul:
How do you adhere it to the fabric? soapy water?
Never used that type.
Looks good.
john h
mkIII
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| Subject: | Low Fuel Pressure Switch |
Anyone familiar with this type of switch (whether a
Honeywell/Hobbs or S. Warner) and know where I can get
one?
Thanks -
Arty
OOOOOOOOOkkkk I am thinking of a switch that I have seen on pool and hot
tub boilers.... they are about the size of a quarter or a bit larger...
and the body is about 1/2 inch thick with an inch or so overall including
the plumbing connection which I think is 1/8 inch pipe thread... I know
they have an adjustment for sensitivity,,, but not sure what the adjustable
range is...
As for on off on off.... you could put in a warning light on the dash
that would warn you if it were activated.... and a manual switch to bypass
the pressure switch to keep it on continuous... and if you wanted it off
for some reason... the manual switch could be a double throw switch with a
center off position... labeled off auto on
Boyd.
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| Subject: | Check out Sport Pilot Ready Kit Aircraft: STOL CH 701 - the |
ultimate short ta
Ray,
Somewhere in my archives I have a picture of an Ultrastar on floats.
According to Ron Louck who mounted and flew the US it flew very nice and was quick
off the water. No matter what you do you will have a lot of water on the prop.
Astandard wood blade will not hack it for long. In the case of the firefly I
use a Kiev and it holds up well with no damage.
I would suggest the Czeck float available at Skyshops . They are about 28lbs
and lightest you will find.
_Click here: Sport Pilot Ready Kit Aircraft: STOL CH 701 - the ultimate
short take-off and landing sport kitplane_
(http://www.skyshops.org/FLOATSHOME/floatshome.htm)
The US poses some interesting challenges for floats bukt it can be done.
Steve B
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In a message dated 3/26/2007 4:20:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
jb92563@yahoo.com writes:
Now Im onto a Kolb Ultrastar, because:
- it can handle more wind than the Lazair.
- Its a part 103 Ultralight.
- Does not burn to much gas.
- I can paint it up to look great.
- It will actually make headway in a 30mph wind.
- Im hoping I can flyit from the lake with floats.
- its going to be fun and easy to tinker with.
- I can get a good wind in my hair flight with it.
- I can take off from fairly rough airstips/meadows/beach/sandbar strips
with it.
- I can keep it in my backyard and trailer it where ever.
- It just looks and sounds like a blast to fly.
- Ive always admired the Kolbs design and really wanted
to have one of my own.
Ray
Lake Elsinore, CA
Ray,
I would seriously consider a Firefly. There are always good used ones out
there.
US Points to consider:
Prop issue
Tall mount config required
Very thin wall tubing in a wet environment
I don't know if you can fold the US with Floats
More HP on the FF
More up to date engine on the FF
If you go with the US I will try answer what I can but I have no direct
experiance.
steve b
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| Subject: | Building a kit and getting it N numbered before Jan 08? |
If you buy a kit now and do not complete it by Jan. 08 what is the status of getting
it registered? I was thinking of ordering a Kolbra. I would hate to think
that I have to complete by end of the year to qualify under the Experimental
LSA category.
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For the last six years I have had a 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the big
straight six in it. During that time had a water pump go bad, and the
wiring harness for the driver's door go bad, the window didn't want to
go up or down. No other problems. It will pull almost a ton of of boat
and trailer with no complaints at all. The 4 wheel drive is clunky to
get in and out of, but in 4 wheel drive it will drag a trailer up an off
camber grassy slope without ruining the lawn. Several years ago the
wife and I drove it from Tennessee to Seattle and back and enjoyed the
trip, the seats are very comfortable. It gets 20-21 mpg on the highway,
about 18 mpg around town, best ever was across the high desert south of
Yosemite - 25 mpg. <grin> I love it. Have heard that the V-8 version
sucks gas bad. My wife is a Camry person, but has no objections to
driving it at all. For what it's worth -
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MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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From: Dana Hague
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: SUV
<snip> However, I've recently come to the conclusion that I should
consider one; I need a vehicle to tow my Kolb trailer, and having a
vehicle that my wife can drive and I can use occasionally (instead of a
large car for her and a pickup for me) may make more sense.
-Dana
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| Subject: | Re: vinyl graphics vs painting |
Hey John,
I do vinyl for a part time living.
you can contact me off list if you need anything or more info.
Vic AKA Vic's Vinyl Lettering
912 UL Extra
Maine
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John Hauck wrote:
>
>
>| hops from strips along the way.
>
>Gene:
>
>I flew from Homer's to Wellsville, then on west to that UL strip out
>near Johnstown in Jun 1993. Was a beautiful flight all the way out
>and back. IIRC plenty forced landing areas if needed.
>
>I did stop at one airport, can not remember the name, between
>Wellsville and Homer's for fuel but the FBO was closed, late Sunday
>evening.
>
>
John,
Could that airport have been Smoketown? Smoketown is a couple of miles
east of Lancaster, PA and about half way between Homer's and
Wellsville. That's where us locals do our staging to fly to Homer's
each time we do a fly-in there. One of the nicest small airports you
will ever fly into and UL friendly!
Terry - FireFly #95
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| Subject: | Re: Building a kit and getting it N numbered before Jan 08? |
If you build it and it meets the 51% rule but get it doen my Jan 08 you can register
it as Experimental Amature Built (E-AB)... As the builder, it'll make no
difference to you.
Where it'll make a slight (and I mean slight) difference is if you ever sell it,
the new owner can only have the annual condition inspection done by an A&P or
you. They can still do all their own maintenance, just not the inspection.
Where that Jan 08 rule will be the deciding factor whether a plane becones a lawn
orniment or not is all the already built and flying Fat Ultralights...
Hope that helps! Go Build a Kolb!
-Erik
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Kolb Firestar N197BG
CFI/CFII/LS-I
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| Terry - FireFly #95
Terry:
Could very well have been. I remember flying just south of Lancaster
on a direct line to Homer's. Seems like the old FBO was very near the
road that went past the airport.
The mkIII was powered by a 582 and sucking fuel. That is why I was
flying at 3,000 AGL. The last two gals in the tank were below the
sight gauge bottom level and I did not know when it would take the
last gasp before dying.
john h
mkIII
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On Mar 26, 2007, at 7:03 PM, Richard Pike wrote:
> For the last six years I have had a 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the
> big straight six in it. During that time had a water pump go bad,
> and the wiring harness for the driver's door go bad, the window
> didn't want to go up or down. No other problems. It will pull
> almost a ton of of boat and trailer with no complaints at all. The
> 4 wheel drive is clunky to get in and out of, but in 4 wheel drive
> it will drag a trailer up an off camber grassy slope without
> ruining the lawn. Several years ago the wife and I drove it from
> Tennessee to Seattle and back and enjoyed the trip, the seats are
> very comfortable. It gets 20-21 mpg on the highway, about 18 mpg
> around town, best ever was across the high desert south of Yosemite
> - 25 mpg. <grin> I love it. Have heard that the V-8 version sucks
> gas bad. My wife is a Camry person, but has no objections to
> driving it at all. For what it's worth -
> Do Not Archive.
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
p.s.
"and I use the Jeep to haul the containers of gasoline from the gas
station to the hanger where I keep my kolb markIII."
(just to make this a "kolb related" Jeep Cherokee ) <grin>
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At 07:03 PM 3/26/2007, Richard Pike wrote:
>For the last six years I have had a 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the big
>straight six... It gets 20-21 mpg on the highway...
That's impressive... I was lucky to get 15 mpg in my CJ5 with the six. The
CJ would've pulled the Kolb trailer (see this is Kolb related) but the
handling would be terrifying (a light 10' utility trailer was bad enough at
anything over 45 mph). My thoughts are running to a Cherokee Classic or a
4Runner-- the Cherokee is a little smaller than the JGC, mechanically
similar to the CJ ad the 4Runner is the same as my Toy pickup with a
different body, and both have an enthusiast base for advice just like this
list.
The Kolb is light but a fully enclosed 20' trailer is heavy.
-Dana
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Actually, the Jeep lives with the Kolb... There is a covered gap between the
hangars, and it lives between two Kolbs. Maybe that's why it works good...
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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From: "Eugene Zimmerman" <etzim62@earthlink.net>
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 8:33 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: SUV
<snip>
> p.s.
>
> "and I use the Jeep to haul the containers of gasoline from the gas
> station to the hanger where I keep my kolb markIII."
>
> (just to make this a "kolb related" Jeep Cherokee ) <grin>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Building a kit and getting it N numbered before Jan 08? |
You can not buy a Kit of anything from TNK and register it as E-LSA.
They are not offering a kit in E-LSA form.
E-LSA right now is only for the transitioning ultralights and illegal/unregistered
aircraft and just two or three Kits that manufacurers are offering as E-LSA
Kits.
If you buy a kit, you have no deadline because you will build it as Experimental-Amateur
Built.
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Arlington, TX
Kolbra, 912ULS
http://home.tx.rr.com/kolbrapilot
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| Subject: | Re: vinyl graphics vs painting |
Paul,
I've been wanting to checker board my rudder for a while. Can you give us some
more details on where you got the material, how it is applied, cost, etc? Looks
great!
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1992 KXP 503
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| Subject: | Re: FireFly Ground Loop |
In a message dated 3/25/2007 9:59:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
jbhart@onlyinternet.net writes:
Better yet, convert to the compression spring set up instead of the tension
>spring. These are far more reliable.
I found compression springs at Lowe's [I'm sure Home Depot has them too] in
the hardware department. They are in a kit that keeps a screen door from
opening too far. You have to cut some metal pieces off, but it's not hard to do.
You would have to buy two.
Been on my Firestar II for over 300 hrs.
Howard Shackleford
FS II
SC
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| Subject: | Re: vinyl graphics vs painting |
I also would be interested in where to obtain & how well it holds.
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