---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 04/16/07: 55 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:44 AM - Re: Gasohol (Dave Bigelow) 2. 04:18 AM - Re: A Continental A-65 on a Kolb MkIII? Why not? (John Hauck) 3. 04:33 AM - Re: Re: Gasohol (John Hauck) 4. 04:53 AM - Re: A Continental A-65 on a Kolb MkIII? Why not? (Larry Bourne) 5. 05:39 AM - Re: A Continental A-65 on a Kolb MkIII? Why not? (Herb Gayheart) 6. 06:20 AM - Re: Ground Idea (Paul Petty) 7. 06:58 AM - Re: Ground Idea (olendorf) 8. 07:01 AM - Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs (Gary Thacker) 9. 08:32 AM - Re: Warp Drive prop inertia concerns (JetPilot) 10. 08:43 AM - Re: Old Ultrastar, Old Pilot but first ultralight, any advice? (JetPilot) 11. 09:04 AM - Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs (Larry Cottrell) 12. 09:10 AM - Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs (Ralph B) 13. 09:35 AM - The Perfect Engine (Mike Welch) 14. 09:46 AM - Rotax Oil (Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL) 15. 09:53 AM - Re: The Perfect Engine (Ron) 16. 09:55 AM - Re: The Perfect Engine (Paul Petty) 17. 10:00 AM - Re: A Continental A-65 on a Kolb MkIII? Why not? (boyd) 18. 10:04 AM - Re: Rotax Oil (Paul Petty) 19. 10:05 AM - Re: The Perfect Engine (Mike Welch) 20. 10:10 AM - Re: The Perfect Engine (Larry Cottrell) 21. 10:29 AM - Re: Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs (Denny Rowe) 22. 10:36 AM - Re: Old Ultrastar, Old Pilot but first ultralight, any advice? (Ralph B) 23. 10:49 AM - Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs (Paul Petty) 24. 10:52 AM - Re: The Perfect Engine (Richard & Martha Neilsen) 25. 10:59 AM - Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs (Ralph B) 26. 11:03 AM - Re: The Perfect Engine (David Key) 27. 11:17 AM - Re: Re: Warp Drive prop inertia concerns (J.D. Stewart) 28. 11:25 AM - Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs (Paul Petty) 29. 11:30 AM - Re: The Perfect Engine (David Key) 30. 11:44 AM - Re: Warp Drive prop inertia concerns (Paul Petty) 31. 11:51 AM - Re: The Perfect Engine (Mike Welch) 32. 12:07 PM - Re: Re: Warp Drive prop inertia concerns (J.D. Stewart) 33. 12:08 PM - Re: Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs (Jack B. Hart) 34. 12:24 PM - Re: Ms Dixie update (Paul Petty) 35. 12:27 PM - The Perfect Engine (flykolb) 36. 12:34 PM - Re: The Perfect Engine (Herb Gayheart) 37. 12:36 PM - Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs (Ralph B) 38. 12:53 PM - Burning 100LL in the 912 (Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL) 39. 12:55 PM - Re: pictures from a kolb (pat ladd) 40. 01:23 PM - Re: Continental A-65 on a Kolb MkIII? Why not? (Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL) 41. 01:31 PM - Re: Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs (Terry) 42. 01:31 PM - Re: Burning 100LL in the 912 (Paul Petty) 43. 02:24 PM - Tragedy at Sun-n-Fun (icrashrc) 44. 04:00 PM - Re: pictures from a kolb (John Williamson) 45. 04:45 PM - Re: The Perfect Engine (Ron) 46. 05:00 PM - Re: Re: pictures from a kolb (possums) 47. 05:50 PM - Re: Re: pictures from a kolb (Bob Noyer) 48. 05:50 PM - Re: The Perfect Engine (John Hauck) 49. 06:01 PM - Re: Re: pictures from a kolb (John Hauck) 50. 06:07 PM - Re: Burning 100LL in the 912 (John Hauck) 51. 06:15 PM - Re: The Perfect Engine (John Hauck) 52. 06:15 PM - Re: pictures from a kolb (John Williamson) 53. 07:22 PM - Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs (Ralph B) 54. 07:24 PM - Re: Old Ultrastar, Old Pilot but first ultralight, any advice? (Matt Hancuh) 55. 11:06 PM - Re: The Perfect Engine (Ron) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:44:22 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Gasohol From: "Dave Bigelow" What is Octane Number (AKI)? The AKI (Anti-Knock Index) is a measure of a particular gasoline blends ability to resist engine knock. The stickers seen on gasoline dispensers describing the Regular, Midgrade, and Premium grades of gasoline as 87, 89, or 91 octane are commonly referred to as octane numbers. However, it is more accurate to refer to those numbers as the Anti-Knock Index value or simply the AKI. The AKI is determined in a laboratory by operating, under differing operating conditions, two separate single-cylinder engines: a Research engine, by which a Research Octane Number (RON) is determined and a Motor engine, by which the Motor Octane Number (MON) is determined. The AKI posted on gasoline dispensers is determined by the following mathematical equation: (RON+MON)/2 or (R+M)/2. Rotax and HKS use RON numbers as the recommended octane in their manuals. Here's a cross reference table: AKI RON MON 87 90 83 89 92 85 92 96 88 -------- Dave Bigelow Kamuela, Hawaii FS2, HKS 700E Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107228#107228 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:18:41 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: A Continental A-65 on a Kolb MkIII? Why not? Larry if you recall the Mark III that I had with the 582 on it, I considered it marginal enough that I did not enjoy flying it at all. Add even more weight to it and the best that you could say is that it flies, or lumbers which ever. You will definitely be committing aviation, but it will be a misdemeanor at best. Larry, Oregon Larry C: Thanks. That is the point I wanted to get across. It is easy to turn a Kolb into a dog that barely flies by under powering. That would take all the fun out of flying a Kolb. john h mkIII DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:33:50 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Gasohol What is the longest | you have run a 447 without a decarbon and not had trouble? | | Ed Hi Ed: Remember, I was flying a 1985 and 86, vintage 447 with dual point ign and caged wrist pin beIIIarings. In those days, I would get about 250 hours before the engine would get sick enough to tear down and rebuild. My philosphy was to fly them until they showed some sign of getting tired or sick. I did a lot of cross country flying back then. Flew 5,800 rpm normally. Higher at times. We didn't do decarbons back then, per se. I had two engines back then. My second engine was one of the Disney World engines. I kept one built on the bench all the time. john h mkIII ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:53:18 AM PST US From: "Larry Bourne" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: A Continental A-65 on a Kolb MkIII? Why not? Yah, I recall your plane clearly, Larry, and the wonderful ride it took us on a few years ago. It took a long time to carry us up over Crater Lake, but then again, remember that I weighed 200# and you were more than that. I even mentioned it on the web page I built on that ride: http://www.webpictures.homestead.com/klamathfalls.html I did mention marginal power, and "I dunno" about carrying a passenger. I don't remember your field altitude, but that and Grant's Pass where we returned from are at a pretty high altitude, aren't they ?? Also, last night I remembered something about changing the carburetor to turn the A-65 into an A-75. Or was that C-65 into C-75 ?? I'm not saying it would be a great combination, and I wouldn't want it myself, but if he has the engine, it should fly the plane. On 4/15/07, Larry Cottrell wrote: > > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Larry Bourne > it'll have that 65 hp and full torque at the same prop rpm as any other 65 > hp engine. the pilot is heavy, an A-65 is going to suffer a bit with its' > marginal power, but if the pilot is light to average the thing should fly > fine. With a passenger, I dunno. As I asked in my previous question - > what's the practical difference between a 200 lb engine with a 200 lb pilot, > and a 160 lb engine with a 240 lb pilot ?? > > Larry if you recall the Mark III that I had with the 582 on it, I > considered it marginal enough that I did not enjoy flying it at all. Add > even more weight to it and the best that you could say is that it flies, or > lumbers which ever. You will definitely be committing aviation, but it will > be a misdemeanor at best. > Larry, Oregon > do not archive > > * > > * > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:39:17 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: A Continental A-65 on a Kolb MkIII? Why not? From: Herb Gayheart Guys Guess we are takling a heavy MKIII? Mine weighed 492 lbs and took off and flew very well with a 532.. at 600 ft msl..Herb On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 06:16:08 -0500 "John Hauck" writes: > > Larry if you recall the Mark III that I had with the 582 on it, I > > considered it marginal enough that I did not enjoy flying it at all. > > Add even more weight to it and the best that you could say is that > it > flies, or lumbers which ever. You will definitely be committing > aviation, but it will be a misdemeanor at best. > Larry, Oregon > > Larry C: > > Thanks. That is the point I wanted to get across. It is easy to > turn > a Kolb into a dog that barely flies by under powering. That would > take all the fun out of flying a Kolb. > > john h > mkIII > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:20:30 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Ground Idea From: "Paul Petty" Scott, Are you 100% sure about this? If so I have one hell of a mess. All my electrical system appear to work fine and test good. I used it to prevent corosion. Dielectric Silicone Compound Stops Electrical Failures. A MUST for all electronic and standard ignitions. Meets OEM specifications. Only Dielectric Silicone works on HIGH ENERGY IGNITION SYSTEMS. Prevents mis-readings. Seals out moisture and corrosion. Recommended for sensor connections, computer connections, solenoids, truck pigtails, plugs, ignition modules and coils, marine connections, lighting systems, batteries, and terminals. This is from the mfg. website Regards -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie Final assembly! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107254#107254 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:58:55 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Ground Idea From: "olendorf" I found this over on the Matronics AeroElectric list; "Hi Wayne, Here's my understanding: Properly designed electrical connectors make gas-tight connections between the conductors. This means that as well as squishing all of the air out of the interface, closing the connection will also squish out any other liquid/grease in the joint, including dielectric grease. Applying dielectric grease to a properly designed connector will not interfere with the conductive properties of the joint because the grease will get squished out of the places where the joint is gas-tigth. However, applying dielectric grease may stave off corrosion at the margins of the joint. At the margins (edge) of a connection, there may exist narrow (microscopic) crevices/voids, which can be the perfect environment for corrosion of the materials used to make the connection. Regards, Matt- " -------- Scott Olendorf Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop Schenectady, NY http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107268#107268 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:01:56 AM PST US From: "Gary Thacker" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs Hi Larry We are getting ready to move. I looked at getting a moveing company to move use but for a bit more I can buy a trailer move myself and then have the trailer to move and store the FS. I was thinkin a 24' but maybe a 28 would be better. I don't want to get to big. Gary Souderton,Pa. >From: "Larry Cottrell" >To: >Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs >Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 21:40:27 -0600 > > >25 feet and as wide as you can legally own. There is no such thing as too >much room. I always used mine to carry camping stuff, and wished that I had >built it bigger and longer. Carrying a quad along with the plane would be >really nice. A nice little self contained work area and storage area could >be really handy. When I built my trailer I set the box inside of the wheels >reasoning that the wheel wells would limit storage anyway. If I had it to >do over I would have made it that much bigger. >Larry, Oregon >do not archive > > >----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Thacker" > > >>What would you guys suggest as the minimum interior trailer length for my >>97 Firestar II? >> >> >> >>Gary >> >>Souderton,PA >> >>_________________________________________________________________ >>Download Messenger. Join the im Initiative. Help make a difference today. >>http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGHM_APR07 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > _________________________________________________________________ The average US Credit Score is 675. The cost to see yours: $0 by Experian. http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=660600&bcd=EMAILFOOTERAVERAGE ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 08:32:32 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Warp Drive prop inertia concerns From: "JetPilot" Ed, Not on a Kolb, but there are quite a history of prop blades being thrown on small experimental aircraft. I found quite a few accidents where prop blades were thrown and the prop, or both the prop and engine was ripped from the plane. I can not find a single fialure of the Kiev prop, but there are so few of them out there it is hard to find any information or user reports for the Kiev. There are even fewer examples of a Kiev prop on the 912-S. I think the Kiev prop would be great on a 2 stroke Rotax, but I dont trust it on the 912-S. What are the new clamps you are talking about for the muffler ? I have springs with safety wire, but I would like to see the clamps if they are better. Can you point me in the right direction ? Mike -------- "NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could have !!! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107289#107289 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 08:43:25 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Old Ultrastar, Old Pilot but first ultralight, any advice? From: "JetPilot" Hi Matt, My advice would be to go to bigger runway for your first Ultrastar flights. 600 feet is more than enough runway for the Ultrastar, but if you have never flown a Kolb before, or if its been a very long time, go to some GA airport and get used to takeoff and landings before trying to fly from a short field. How long has it been since the plane has flown ? If something goes wrong with the engine or plane, having thousands of feet of runway can save your plane or even your life. Mike -------- "NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could have !!! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107291#107291 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 09:04:37 AM PST US From: "Larry Cottrell" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs Hi, You may hate to haul it, but the extra room will be most appreciated when you get there. Larry,Oregon I was thinkin a 24' but maybe a 28 would > be better. I don't want to get to big. > > > Gary > > Souderton,Pa. > > do not archive ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 09:10:46 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs From: "Ralph B" Try this one. It's 5'X8'. Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 20 years flying it Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107299#107299 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/on_the_trailer__192.jpg ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 09:35:40 AM PST US From: "Mike Welch" Subject: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine Hi All, (and specifically John H.), I have yet to fly my MkIII. There has been a lot of talk re: direct drive vs. redrive, Rotax vs. everything else, etc. In regards to a MkIII.... what is the best engine power system you feel is the absolute best for a Kolb....all things considered?? Now, I realize this can open up a HUGE can of worms, but if a person had to rattle off all the items on their wishlist, what would it include in the way of engines on a Kolb? In other words....I have a Suzuki 1.0 (Raven) Redrive, with an Ivo 3 blade (72") electric in-flight adjustable prop. The engine is purportedly to be about 62 (??) HP. Does this seem like a fairly reasonable engine/prop combination, or is it really dumb?? Would this power be close to what you would think is right, or is it greatly underpowered? Is an engine in the 60 HP range w/ a redrive gonna do the job (at max. gross)? Or does the MkIII REALLY need 80 HP before it can perform?? Just curious about your opinions. Mike in SW Utah _________________________________________________________________ Need a break? Find your escape route with Live Search Maps. http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag3 ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 09:46:25 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Rotax Oil From: "Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL" << Btw whats the latest recomended oil for the 912 (Rotax only) is it still the Honda semi syn? Paul Petty >> Paul - Again, based on experience-based advice from this List, I am running Mobile-1 full synthetic, 20W-50. I've only changed my oil once so far. Dennis Kirby Mark-III, 912ul, 68 hrs tt ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 09:53:03 AM PST US From: Ron Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine In regards to a MkIII.... what is the best engine power system you feel is the absolute best for a Kolb....all things considered?? ====== I doubt anyone would disagree that if you have the budget get a 912 rotax or a 914 Rotax. Its as close to plug and play for the Kolb as you can get. If you don't or have a wild streak then you have many choices. the next best thing IMO and I have been looking is the great plains VW with the reduction drive. Its cheaper than the Rotax and has lots of power, maybe even more than you will ever need, but its always easy to de-rate an engine. ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 09:55:38 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: The Perfect Engine From: "Paul Petty" Mike, The Rotax 912ULS gets my vote hands down. I have the 80hp on my kolbra but also have yet to fly it. Find out what kinda torque numbers the Suzuki has and compare that to the 912's. Someone once told me "Horsepower sells the airplane but Torque flys it" do not archive -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie Final assembly! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107321#107321 ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 10:00:05 AM PST US From: "boyd" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: A Continental A-65 on a Kolb MkIII? Why not? On a Kolb the prop diameter would be limited. Agree the VW was designed to turn more rpm. But the Jab is an aircraft engine from the get go, not a converted auto engine. john h mkIII john I don't know why the prop dia would be limited on a kolb... the engine mount could be built to raise the engine, to give boom clearance... I would have to take some measurements, maybe it would have to mounted way too high to work. I will concede here, I have not done the homework. . But the Jab is an aircraft engine from the get go, true enough,,, but it was designed to produce the power at 3300 to 3500 (best of my memory) which is still 1000 rpm above the continental. Thus the smaller prop to keep the tips sub sonic, the smaller prop works well at 135 to 150 mph.... but not on a kolb. still without having done any homework,,, hp / weight would be my biggest concern, and 65 hp on a mkIII seems short of power. Ok maybe at sea level... but where I fly,, one would not be happy. Not withstanding the cost,,, the 912 still seems the best engine for the application. Or the 912s boyd ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 10:04:39 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Rotax Oil From: "Paul Petty" Thanks Dennis. Mine has Val dura-blend in it right now. Main resaon it that is what was run in it for the first 50 hrs and the engine came with a free case [Wink] Im still not sure what the best weight is for this climate. 20/50 seams a bit heavy but i havent checked the manual. do not archive -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie Final assembly! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107326#107326 ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 10:05:59 AM PST US From: "Mike Welch" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine Thanks for the feedback, Ron, but I actually have my engine (Suzuki 1.0, mounted and running a long time ago), and I can't afford to buy a different one. However, do you think the 60 HP range is going to do the job?? Mike (My GlaSar took all my real serious money) But I was seriously pondering the idea of putting a turbo on the GEO and boost it up to 80 HP. Anybody?? Anybody?? >From: Ron >To: kolb-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine >Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 9:52:35 -0700 > > >In regards to a MkIII.... >what is the best engine power system you feel is the absolute best for a >Kolb....all things considered?? ====== > >I doubt anyone would disagree that if you have the budget get a 912 rotax >or a 914 Rotax. Its as close to plug and play for the Kolb as you can get. >If you don't or have a wild streak then you have many choices. the next >best thing IMO and I have been looking is the great plains VW with the >reduction drive. Its cheaper than the Rotax and has lots of power, maybe >even more than you will ever need, but its always easy to de-rate an >engine. > > _________________________________________________________________ Mortgage rates near historic lows. Refinance $200,000 loan for as low as $771/month* https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=100000035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h27f8&disc=y&vers=689&s=4056&p=5117 ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 10:10:03 AM PST US From: "Larry Cottrell" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Welch" Subject: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine > Hi All, (and specifically John H.), > > I have yet to fly my MkIII. There has been a lot of talk re: direct > drive vs. redrive, Rotax vs. everything else, etc. In regards to a > MkIII.... what is the best engine power system you feel is the absolute > best for a Kolb....all things considered?? This is a continuation of the thread about the A65. Keeping in mind that "Opinions are like A#$%#@, every body has one and few want to have another". I purchased a Mark III with a 582, 10 gal of gas available. There was nothing wrong with the plane, it was built to specs. just like the plans called for. It flew like a Piper 150, nothing spectacular, steady, average GA type plane. By its very performance one flew it like a GA plane, handling was the same- steady and uninspiring. I also had a Firestar II with a 447 on it, also built to plans, a bit cleaned up as far as drag was concerned. It flew like your best dream, steady in configurations that made my flight instructor cringe and shake, and me smile. Yes the Mark III flew and flew well, handling gross weights up to 900 lbs, but it was like flying a truck compared to the Firestar. If I had been able to put a engine on it with the extra power to bring it alive, I would have definitely kept it. As it was I sold it to a fella on the Oregon Coast. I should also mention that my take off point is at least 4000 feet. The plane flies well at sea level. The common desire of most of us is to have a four stroke. Wouldn't mind it myself, but they are going to have to get a lot better before I will try one on my Firestar. A older fella that I met at the Alvord one year had a firestar that he put a Moser? four stroke direct drive on. It was supposed to put out 37 hp. He was concerned about flying it for the first time. My friend, very good pilot, took it up for him. It sounded great, but he had to fly it in ground effect for quite a while before he could get it up in the air. Its performance was quite marginal. The guy flew it there a bit and then after he got it home (at 300 ft asl) tried to take it off and crashed it when it got out of ground effect. It has never flown again. The purpose of all this long winded stuff is that you should endeavor to put the best engine on that you can. It can make all the difference in the world as to your safety and enjoyment. I have had rides in both Pfer and JW's Kolbra, neither of them had any resemblance to the Mark III that I owned. Larry, Oregon ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 10:29:34 AM PST US From: "Denny Rowe" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs Ralph, I would think that set up is putting too much load on the tail boom tube where the support holds it. Any bumps or side loads are going to put a tremendous loads on the tail. Denny Rowe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ralph B" Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 12:10 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs > > Try this one. It's 5'X8'. > > Ralph > > -------- > Ralph B > Original Firestar > 20 years flying it > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107299#107299 > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/on_the_trailer__192.jpg > > > -- > 4:22 PM > > ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 10:36:56 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Old Ultrastar, Old Pilot but first ultralight, any advice? From: "Ralph B" Matt, take Mike's advice and get some time on a long runway before attempting the 600' backyard strip. As far as oils go, Klotz synthetic (50:1) is the way to go for low ash and no carbon (a shortcoming of the 2-stroke engine). It's very easy to repair the fabric. Cut a square hole around the puncture. Clean it with lacquer thinner. Cut a piece of new fabric oversized by at least an inch around the square hole. Apply polybrush (dope) around the hole. Apply another coat and let dry. Apply a third coat and then lay the patch over the hole. Use your fingers and brush to straighten it before it dries. Let dry for 24 hours, then heat shrink at low temps until it starts to stick with a clothes iron. Apply more dope, let dry, and then paint. That's it. Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 20 years flying it Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107332#107332 ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 10:49:46 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs From: "Paul Petty" Ralph, Thats INSANE man [Shocked] [Laughing] How far do you tow it like that? I agree with Denny, Any major bump and your gonna make a real tail dragger out of her. do not archive -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie Final assembly! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107334#107334 ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 10:52:54 AM PST US From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine Mike The best engine for a Kolb MKIII is a 100HP Rotax. It has proven reliability, it makes the MKIII perform as a Kolb was designed to fly and it is supported by Kolb with a installation package. If are willing to spend the money don't think twice buy it. Now if you can't afford the hefty price the 80 HP rotax for a few dollars less would be the second best. After that we get into a real tough choice. There are Suzukis, VWs, BMWs Verniers and some other new engines. The Suzuki is a bit under powered to get the full potential out of a MKIII. Also if you keep the in-flight adjustable prop on it, it will not be a light sport airplane. Add a turbo? Is that engine designed for it? Would you be compromising the reliability of the engine? I flew my MKIIIC with a underpowered engine (direct drive VW) for four years and I just wasn't happy. A underpowered MKIII is a airplane but it isn't a Kolb. I would really like to hear more from the BMW guys out there. These engines could be the best (some what) lower cost option. The engines appear to be reliable and there is a redrive that is designed for the engine. There are also quite a few flying in Europe. As a barging basement engine the VW can't be beat. The engine seems to have a life of its own even after the cars that used it have been out of production except in South America for what 30 years. There is continual after market development on the engine with new stuff being developed for it all the time, good stuff and cheap. Just in the last years there have been aluminum cases, water cooled heads, Nicisil cylinders, light weight starters, new reduction drives. Stay tuned. If the new redrive works as well as I think it does, this might be the very best price/performance engine on the market. I would stay away from direct drive engines. There just aren't any on the market that properly fly a Kolb. Rick Neilsen Redrive VW powered MKIIIC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Welch" Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 12:35 PM Subject: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine > > > Hi All, (and specifically John H.), > > I have yet to fly my MkIII. There has been a lot of talk re: direct > drive vs. redrive, Rotax vs. everything else, etc. In regards to a > MkIII.... what is the best engine power system you feel is the absolute > best for a Kolb....all things considered?? > > Now, I realize this can open up a HUGE can of worms, but if a person had > to rattle off all the items on their wishlist, what would it include in > the way of engines on a Kolb? > > In other words....I have a Suzuki 1.0 (Raven) Redrive, with an Ivo 3 > blade (72") electric in-flight adjustable prop. The engine is > purportedly to be about 62 (??) HP. Does this seem like a fairly > reasonable engine/prop combination, or is it really dumb?? Would this > power be close to what you would think is right, or is it greatly > underpowered? Is an engine in the 60 HP range w/ a redrive gonna do the > job (at max. gross)? Or does the MkIII REALLY need 80 HP before it can > perform?? > > Just curious about your opinions. > Mike in SW Utah > > _________________________________________________________________ > Need a break? Find your escape route with Live Search Maps. > http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag3 > > > ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 10:59:09 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs From: "Ralph B" Denny, I've been trailering on this for over 20 years. The reason it doesn't dent the main fuse tube is because the trailer is a single axle and has enough cushion to absorb the bumps in the road. This design would not work for a large 2-axle trailer and would dent the tube. I know this as it happened to a friend of mine. The pedestal support is 6" X 1" with carpet remnant for the tube. Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 20 years flying it Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107337#107337 ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 11:03:34 AM PST US From: "David Key" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine I had a Mark III with a 582 and it was a blast, so I'd say it doesn't need the 80hp. ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 11:17:04 AM PST US From: "J.D. Stewart" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Re: Warp Drive prop inertia concerns Warp Drive props have a bat handle on the root of the blade. No way they can fall out. J.D. Stewart UltraFun AirSports, LLC http://www.ultrafunairsports.com Do not archive > > Ed, > > Not on a Kolb, but there are quite a history of prop blades > being thrown on small experimental aircraft. I found quite a > few accidents where prop blades were thrown and the prop, or > both the prop and engine was ripped from the plane. I can > not find a single fialure of the Kiev prop, but there are so > few of them out there it is hard to find any information or > user reports for the Kiev. There are even fewer examples of > a Kiev prop on the 912-S. I think the Kiev prop would be > great on a 2 stroke Rotax, but I dont trust it on the 912-S. > > What are the new clamps you are talking about for the muffler > ? I have springs with safety wire, but I would like to see > the clamps if they are better. Can you point me in the right > direction ? > > Mike > ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 11:25:22 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs From: "Paul Petty" Ralph, Wow 20 years well I guess it's wel proven. Ever had any close calls like it getting blown over? How far and how fast do you go with in? do not archive -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie Final assembly! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107345#107345 ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 11:30:17 AM PST US From: "David Key" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine but the 582 ate gas very quickly. Went with a 912 this time. ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 11:44:22 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Warp Drive prop inertia concerns From: "Paul Petty" J.D., I took this from your website hope it's ok. " LIFETIME GUARANTEE OF SATISFACTION: We have the confidence in our propellers to include a Lifetime Guarantee of Satisfaction with each one. If your Warp Drive Propeller is not to your liking for any reason no matter who might be responsible, and for whatever reason, we will get it right. Warp Drive only wants happy owners." Pretty gutsy statement from Warp Drive. do not archive -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie Final assembly! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107351#107351 ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 11:51:10 AM PST US From: "Mike Welch" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine Thanks Rick, and Larry for your valuable opinions. This information is giving me a lot of things to think about. Yes, I greatly want the MkIII to perform (like a bat out of hell......well, a slow bat!) I am leaning more and more toward the turbo. Yes, there is a turbo for the GEO engine, and I hear it performs VERY well with it (GEO made a turbo version in their cars, as an option for a few years). Jeron, at Raven Redrives actually has a complete bolt-on kit that he has put together. ($1700) The torque goes from 58 ftlbs @ 3300 to 107ftlbs @ 3500. What a difference!!!!! And at only 2lbs boost and this is the reason I chose GEO, this is at 2 gal/hr. I do feel I get the idea that more power is better, in regard to powering the MkIII. Thanks a ton for your input. Mike in SW Utah >From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" >To: >Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine >Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:52:05 -0400 > > > >Mike > >The best engine for a Kolb MKIII is a 100HP Rotax. It has proven >reliability, it makes the MKIII perform as a Kolb was designed to fly and >it is supported by Kolb with a installation package. If are willing to >spend the money don't think twice buy it. > >Now if you can't afford the hefty price the 80 HP rotax for a few dollars >less would be the second best. After that we get into a real tough choice. >There are Suzukis, VWs, BMWs Verniers and some other new engines. > >The Suzuki is a bit under powered to get the full potential out of a MKIII. >Also if you keep the in-flight adjustable prop on it, it will not be a >light sport airplane. Add a turbo? Is that engine designed for it? Would >you be compromising the reliability of the engine? I flew my MKIIIC with a >underpowered engine (direct drive VW) for four years and I just wasn't >happy. A underpowered MKIII is a airplane but it isn't a Kolb. > >I would really like to hear more from the BMW guys out there. These engines >could be the best (some what) lower cost option. The engines appear to be >reliable and there is a redrive that is designed for the engine. There are >also quite a few flying in Europe. > >As a barging basement engine the VW can't be beat. The engine seems to have >a life of its own even after the cars that used it have been out of >production except in South America for what 30 years. There is continual >after market development on the engine with new stuff being developed for >it all the time, good stuff and cheap. Just in the last years there have >been aluminum cases, water cooled heads, Nicisil cylinders, light weight >starters, new reduction drives. Stay tuned. If the new redrive works as >well as I think it does, this might be the very best price/performance >engine on the market. > >I would stay away from direct drive engines. There just aren't any on the >market that properly fly a Kolb. > >Rick Neilsen >Redrive VW powered MKIIIC > >----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Welch" >To: >Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 12:35 PM >Subject: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine > > >> >> >> Hi All, (and specifically John H.), >> >> I have yet to fly my MkIII. There has been a lot of talk re: direct >>drive vs. redrive, Rotax vs. everything else, etc. In regards to a >>MkIII.... what is the best engine power system you feel is the absolute >>best for a Kolb....all things considered?? >> >> Now, I realize this can open up a HUGE can of worms, but if a person >>had to rattle off all the items on their wishlist, what would it include >>in the way of engines on a Kolb? >> >> In other words....I have a Suzuki 1.0 (Raven) Redrive, with an Ivo 3 >>blade (72") electric in-flight adjustable prop. The engine is >>purportedly to be about 62 (??) HP. Does this seem like a fairly >>reasonable engine/prop combination, or is it really dumb?? Would this >>power be close to what you would think is right, or is it greatly >>underpowered? Is an engine in the 60 HP range w/ a redrive gonna do the >>job (at max. gross)? Or does the MkIII REALLY need 80 HP before it can >>perform?? >> >> Just curious about your opinions. Mike in SW Utah >> >>_________________________________________________________________ >>Need a break? Find your escape route with Live Search Maps. >>http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag3 >> >> >> >> >> > > _________________________________________________________________ Cant afford to quit your job? Earn your AS, BS, or MS degree online in 1 year. http://www.classesusa.com/clickcount.cfm?id=866145&goto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.classesusa.com%2Ffeaturedschools%2Fonlinedegreesmp%2Fform-dyn1.html%3Fsplovr%3D866143 ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 12:07:31 PM PST US From: "J.D. Stewart" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Re: Warp Drive prop inertia concerns Daryl is one of those guys who will back up his statements, too. J.D. > > J.D., > > I took this from your website hope it's ok. > > " LIFETIME GUARANTEE OF SATISFACTION: We have the confidence > in our propellers to include a Lifetime Guarantee of > Satisfaction with each one. If your Warp Drive Propeller is > not to your liking for any reason no matter who might be > responsible, and for whatever reason, we will get it right. > Warp Drive only wants happy owners." > > Pretty gutsy statement from Warp Drive. > > do not archive > > -------- > Paul Petty > Kolbra #12 > Ms Dixie > Final assembly! ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 12:08:28 PM PST US From: "Jack B. Hart" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs At 09:10 AM 4/16/07 -0700, you wrote: > >Try this one. It's 5'X8'. > Ralph, Elegant solution! Jack B. Hart FF004 Winchester, IN do not archive ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 12:24:32 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Ms Dixie update From: "Paul Petty" Thanks John, I have to give credit where credit is due. Scott Swear (fergy driver) did all the cutting and fitting of the Lexan. He has been there and done that. I learned alot and feel I could do it now that I have seen it and had hands on. Cant wait to get to the shop tonight and finish the holes and peel the paper off! It's like unwrapping at christmas! Only hit one snag over the weekend...Have to tap the "tangs" that hold the left side glare sheild in place VS rivets because once it's fastened down I cant get the nose cone off and on without removing it. Should be no problem. Uncle Craig, Can you give me the supplier of the Lexan? We paid 146.00 per sheet 4'X8' and ran out. Had to use a used section for one of my panels. Your price sounds WAY better plus we have the interstate to do. do not archive -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie Final assembly! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107367#107367 ________________________________ Message 35 ____________________________________ Time: 12:27:43 PM PST US From: "flykolb" Subject: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine David, I had a 503 (53HP) on my Mark III and put on over 50 hours per year and had a lot of good flying. Not a screeming eagle but a very reliable engine that was simple to take care of. I was able to take passengers slightly over 200 lbs but it was not great. Your 60 HP will give you a lot of pleasure and it seems to be a safe range. That said, I too would love to have a 100HP engine but for the PRICE!!! Jim Mark III with a 532 ________________________________ Message 36 ____________________________________ Time: 12:34:41 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine From: Herb Gayheart The Raven packages should be roughly equivalent to the 912's. I take it that the Rotax 4 cycle engines are motor cycle and auto hybrids as far as technology is concerned.. Lots of Suzuki/geo metro /sidekick etc engines out there.. 1.0, 1.3, 1.6 liters and more.. All aluminum blocks.. accumulating a good track record... Auto/motor cycle hybrids too.. by the way.. for the 1.0 liter... three pistons with rings and wrist pins are 70+ bucks a set...:-) Three oversizes.. A whole rebuild kit falls into the 300 to 400 dollar price range.. Belted redrives are a bit pricy... then again... 3 to 4k for a 60 to 65 hp engine ain't bad.. not a lot more for an 80 to 100 hp with the 1.3 or 1.6.. one just has to be fairly proficient technically.. Gotta be willing to do most of the work.. Same with VW's ... anyone can build a direct drive vw engine for 1k minus the prop hub and magneto.. and accessory case.. std 69 mm throw crank will take you all the way to 1915 cc and 65 or 70 hp. It just takes some scrounging . :-) Teh aero vw guys appear to have a 300 % mark up.. IMHO Herb http://www.raven-rotor.com/ do not archive On Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:29:02 -0500 "David Key" writes: > > but the 582 ate gas very quickly. Went with a 912 this time. > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 37 ____________________________________ Time: 12:36:34 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs From: "Ralph B" It's small and easy to maneuver with the single axle. It has negative tongue pressure, which means when I remove it from the ball hitch, the tongue goes up and it rests on the tailwheel. If you think it would be unstable on the road, it's not. This is because the slipstream acts like a huge rudder going down the road and actually stabilizes it. I've trailered though some heavy winds with this. The faster you go, the more stable it becomes. In a good wind I can feel the back of the car moving a little. I only go about 7 miles to the strip, so it's not too bad. I wouldn't want to trailer it for long distances, but I'll bet I could. Here it is in my garage. I haven't ever had any problems with this, but I have to make sure the trailer wheels are chocked and the tongue prop is secure before unloading. If it moves, the wings can get dented easily. I have to be very careful. Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 20 years flying it Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107376#107376 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/tucked_in_bed__135.jpg ________________________________ Message 38 ____________________________________ Time: 12:53:22 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Burning 100LL in the 912 From: "Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL" (NOTE - Subject line changed to reflect current thread topic.) "John Hauck" wrote : << My less than an hour old 912ULS is full of its first taste of Valvoline Durablend 20W50. John W and I both use this oil in our 912ULS engines. Takes care of the lead problem associated with 100LL. >> John, and other 912 Drivers - I've seen this advice before: The use of semi-synthetic oil if you burn lots of 100LL in your 912. (Helps suspend the lead from the gas.) Presently, I'm using Mobil-1 full synthetic in my 912ul, because all my flying up to now has been local, and 87 (or better) octane has always been available. (I bring my gas to the airport in 5-gal fuel cans.) So here's a question for you seasoned 912 operators: With the upcoming Monument Valley trip, I will be refueling at airports that only sell 100LL. Over the course of this trip, I will likely put 8-10 hours on my plane burning 100LL. Not enough to make it worth doing an oil change with semi-synthetic. But ... would it be worthwhile to run those tankfulls of 100LL with TCP fuel additive, or Marvel Mystery Oil to prevent buildup of excessive carbon? Or is ten hours not enough to worry about? Dennis Kirby Cedar Crest, NM ________________________________ Message 39 ____________________________________ Time: 12:55:36 PM PST US From: "pat ladd" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: pictures from a kolb Last summer I took this picture of someone going up the river "standing" > on a jet ski;>> Hi All, sometimes in the summer I fly along the Ridgeway. A neolithic track which skirts the brow of a range of hills locally. They were long distance tracks all over the country. Lately kids on motor bikes have been hacking the surface up, because they often ride the tracks in the wet and they completely spoil the silence which walkers following the track desire They are also breaking the law. Therefore I have no compunction about creeping up behind the noisy little blighters at 25 feet. They can`t hear me coming and the reaction as that big black shadow falls across them does my heart good. They skitter around right and left, brake, accelerate. It really puts the fear of the Lord into them. Yeah! Cheers Pat ________________________________ Message 40 ____________________________________ Time: 01:23:10 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Continental A-65 on a Kolb MkIII? Why not? From: "Kirby Dennis Contr MDA/AL" "Tom Deiulio" asked: <<... the use of this engine on the Kolb Mk III Xtra? >> Tom - This topic thread was discussed on this forum a few years ago. The biggest difficulty with installing the A-65 on a Kolb is making room for the underslung oil tank. You'd have to cut away a significant amount of the original Kolb airframe in the motor mount area to make room. This includes cutting the primary 2-inch diam root tube (to which the motor mounts are attached) at the aft end. The structural integrity of what's left of the frame after you cut away all that tubing to accommodate the A-65 would likely be compromised. Plus (as someone else already mentioned), there's the weight issue. Only 65 hp for an engine weight nearing 190 lbs is not a great trade. Details are in the archives ... Dennis Kirby Mark-III New Mexico ________________________________ Message 41 ____________________________________ Time: 01:31:14 PM PST US From: Terry Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs Ralph B wrote: > >Denny, I've been trailering on this for over 20 years. The reason it doesn't dent the main fuse tube is because the trailer is a single axle and has enough cushion to absorb the bumps in the road. This design would not work for a large 2-axle trailer and would dent the tube. I know this as it happened to a friend of mine. The pedestal support is 6" X 1" with carpet remnant for the tube. > >Ralph > >-------- >Ralph B >Original Firestar >20 years flying it > > > Ralph, Enjoy seeing someone who thinks outside the box!!! Two many Nay sayer's out there. I would think 20 years of trailering would be enough to convince most anyone, but then again!!! I was told I would need a trailer to haul my FireFly a mile to my airstrip, but decided that was too much trouble loading and unloading. So, I worked up a a tow bar to be able to tow it behind my car on it's main gear to my field. Been doing it for ten years so far. Still would love to have a hanger to avoid unfolding and folding every time I fly, but for now it's a solution. Terry - Firefly #95 ________________________________ Message 42 ____________________________________ Time: 01:31:48 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Burning 100LL in the 912 From: "Paul Petty" Dennis, Dont think carbon will be an issue. If you run a 912 on a steady diet of 100LL the problem is the build up of lead in the sprag clutch in the gear box that the starter engages. -------- Paul Petty Kolbra #12 Ms Dixie Final assembly! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107389#107389 ________________________________ Message 43 ____________________________________ Time: 02:24:44 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Tragedy at Sun-n-Fun From: "icrashrc" I arrived in Lakeland a few hours ago. I saw a large plume of smoke as soon as i jumped onto I-4. Here's a link to the story... http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070416/BREAKING/70416006 -------- Scott www.ill-EagleAviation.com do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107399#107399 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/s_n_f_175.jpg ________________________________ Message 44 ____________________________________ Time: 04:00:47 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: pictures from a kolb From: "John Williamson" To try and stay on subject, here is a photo I took yesterday. Here are two links to some video I shot yeasterday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzEZ11zUjd4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6meY76aiJc -------- John Williamson Arlington, TX Kolbra, 912ULS http://home.tx.rr.com/kolbrapilot Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107422#107422 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/img_0607_160.jpg ________________________________ Message 45 ____________________________________ Time: 04:45:43 PM PST US From: Ron Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine Bob Bean has a Turbo 1.0 Suzuki, I think he is happy with it, maybe he can jump in and give us his latest thoughts on this. ======================= ---- Mike Welch wrote: ============ Thanks for the feedback, Ron, but I actually have my engine (Suzuki 1.0, mounted and running a long time ago), and I can't afford to buy a different one. However, do you think the 60 HP range is going to do the job?? Mike (My GlaSar took all my real serious money) But I was seriously pondering the idea of putting a turbo on the GEO and boost it up to 80 HP. Anybody?? Anybody?? >From: Ron >To: kolb-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine >Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 9:52:35 -0700 > > >In regards to a MkIII.... >what is the best engine power system you feel is the absolute best for a >Kolb....all things considered?? ====== > >I doubt anyone would disagree that if you have the budget get a 912 rotax >or a 914 Rotax. Its as close to plug and play for the Kolb as you can get. >If you don't or have a wild streak then you have many choices. the next >best thing IMO and I have been looking is the great plains VW with the >reduction drive. Its cheaper than the Rotax and has lots of power, maybe >even more than you will ever need, but its always easy to de-rate an >engine. > > _________________________________________________________________ Mortgage rates near historic lows. Refinance $200,000 loan for as low as $771/month* https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=100000035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h27f8&disc=y&vers=689&s=4056&p=5117 -- kugelair.com ________________________________ Message 46 ____________________________________ Time: 05:00:04 PM PST US From: possums Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: pictures from a kolb At 07:00 PM 4/16/2007, you wrote: >Here are two links to some video I shot yeasterday: > >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzEZ11zUjd4 > >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6meY76aiJc > >-------- >John Williamson Looks pretty dangerous to me - where you gonna land if...? ________________________________ Message 47 ____________________________________ Time: 05:50:16 PM PST US From: Bob Noyer Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: pictures from a kolb Liked the music...first one looks like me, mowing back yard. regards, Bob N. FireFly 070 Old Kolb http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/ronoy/ do not archive ________________________________ Message 48 ____________________________________ Time: 05:50:16 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine Ron Ron: I think that is Richard Swiderski who is building a Suzuki Turbo for his Sling Shot. Bob B has a normally aspirated Suzuki, IIRC. john h mkIII ________________________________ Message 49 ____________________________________ Time: 06:01:03 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: pictures from a kolb John W: Was that Possum Kingdom? Sounds like the old 912ULS is a humming good. I plan to fly in the morning. Will be first flight for the mkIII in nearly 8 months. She is sitting there ready. Good video. I enjoyed the low level recon. john h mkIII ________________________________ Message 50 ____________________________________ Time: 06:07:59 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Burning 100LL in the 912 burn | lots of 100LL in your 912. (Helps suspend the lead from the gas.) | | Dennis Kirby Dennis K: Full synthetic will not suspend lead. Organic and semi-synthetic will. A couple tanks of 100LL probably will not warrant a switch to semi-synthetic. There is a percentage published by Rotax on when to change over. I can not remember it right now. Perhaps Paul Petty can. It was given to us during the 912 School. Carbon is not a problem, unless you baby the 912. If you cruise at 5,000 or more, you will blow the carbon out. Lead is the problem. Marvel Mystery Oil might help keep the plugs clean. I fouled a couple plugs with 100LL during a 232 hour flight. When I landed, I pulled them out, took my knife and scraped the lead out of the plug, put them back in and flew on. john h mkIII ________________________________ Message 51 ____________________________________ Time: 06:15:16 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine | what is the best engine power system you feel is the absolute best for a | Kolb....all things considered?? | Mike in SW Utah 912UL or 912ULS for the mkIII, Kolbra, and Sling Shot. My mkIII was powered with a 582 and I put a lot of hours on the factory mkIII's with 582. Hauled a lot of passengers with 65 hp. However, the mkIII was built very light, nothing like the weight I carry around on my mkIII. john h mkIII ________________________________ Message 52 ____________________________________ Time: 06:15:38 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: pictures from a kolb From: "John Williamson" That was Lake Whitney. The Kolb Cavalry is not for the faint of heart! Will be at lakeland on Thursday. -------- John Williamson Arlington, TX Kolbra, 912ULS http://home.tx.rr.com/kolbrapilot Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107450#107450 ________________________________ Message 53 ____________________________________ Time: 07:22:44 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Firestar II trailer.....thumbs From: "Ralph B" I found a few more Firestar trailer pics. Ralph -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 20 years flying it Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107461#107461 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/ralphs_airplane_300.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/firestar_on_trailer__102.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/trailer_378.jpg ________________________________ Message 54 ____________________________________ Time: 07:24:04 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Old Ultrastar, Old Pilot but first ultralight, any advice? From: "Matt Hancuh" Thanks for the oil and the patch info. The aircraft last flew a little less than 2 weeks ago, and I'll see what I can do about finding a GA field that'll let me fly off of it. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=107462#107462 ________________________________ Message 55 ____________________________________ Time: 11:06:34 PM PST US From: Ron Subject: Re: Kolb-List: The Perfect Engine You are right John, I have not seen him round here for a while. ============================ ---- John Hauck wrote: ============ | Bob Bean has a Turbo 1.0 Suzuki Ron Ron: I think that is Richard Swiderski who is building a Suzuki Turbo for his Sling Shot. 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