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1. 08:47 AM - MK III Flight Needed (Edrlinds@wmconnect.com)
2. 09:41 AM - Re: Need Kolb M3X information please. (promod69camaro)
3. 04:36 PM - Re: MK III Flight Needed (APilot@webtv.net)
4. 07:21 PM - Re: Firefly Landing speed (Jim ODay)
5. 09:18 PM - Re: Re: Firefly Landing speed (possums)
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| Subject: | MK III Flight Needed |
I own Kolb Mk III Classic SN 008 with 912ul (With 224 hours). After a year of
upgrades we are a couple of months from being E-LSA. I have 30 hours of sport
pilot instruction and have my ultralight license. I am looking for someone
with a Mk III that will allow me to ride with them in their plane for an hour or
two to help me prepare for the day we get to fly in ours. My LS flight
instructor has flown a MK III one time. He feels more time in my plane would allow
him to instruct me. The more information on the handling characteristics I can
acquire prior to it being flown would be a big help.
We are currently in Rochester, NY and will be traveling back to
Florida in mid Sept. Via interstate 81 and 95 in our motorhome. We have the time
to
make a side trip to fit in a flight if any of you can help us out.
Thanks
Edith (Edy) Lindsay, ( 72 yr. old retired Mechanical Engineer - email me at
"edrlinds@wmconnect.com" or call my cell phone "407-375-8905))
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| Subject: | Re: Need Kolb M3X information please. |
Hi Lucien,
It seem that I run across you on every list I subscribe to. And you own or have
owned at least two planes that I am interested in. I always look forward to
your responses. They are well thought out and usually just the information the
poster is looking for.
I am going up in a M3X next week to see what I think. I need to keep in mind that
even on a 150 mile trip, a 20 or 30 mph speed difference doesn't make much
difference in terms of arrival time. But it would be nice to have it all in
one package.
I bid on and won a never before used Jabiru 3300 yesterday that was on ebay. I
have not heard back from the seller yet. I hope its not a scam and I will need
to be careful. I think this engine would be great on a M3X or a Titan S or
SS. For that matter, it would also make a slick moving Sonex. In tail dragger
configuration, they are remarkably flexable.
Shawn
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Sport Pilot (almost) - Waiting for good weather to take flight exam.
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| Subject: | Re: MK III Flight Needed |
The Mark III Classic flies much like a J-3 Cub except easier. If you
can wheel land any tail wheel airplane such as a cub, t-craft, champ,
chief, citabria, etc., you will have no trouble landing the Mark III
Classic. If you have learned to do full stall landings, you will have
to learn how to fix a bend landing gear because the tail wheel hits
first and many times will slam the mains on hard. This can be avoided,
but it will take some practice. I have had to straighten my gear twice
and have bought an extra gear leg for quick change out. They are great
airplanes and very forgiving. I am anxious to try out the new spring
steel gear from Kolb. I just learned that they sell one.
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly Landing speed |
60 MPH --- That is great advice. (speaking from my novice experience anyway)
I have been test flying my FSII and have put on about 5 hours on it this week.
I was concerned about a lot of things but one was speeds. The one I was most
concerned was about the final approach speed especially after reading the story
of Thom - a.k.a. - Stalls too High
60 right down to the flare and there is no problem slowing down with a flick of
the wrist. Very good advice. I have followed this procedure to smooth wheel
landings. A crop duster at the field commented that had the handle on the bird
today.
I can say from what my experience has been so far is a wheel landing is the best.
(I know I am a rookie) I would be hesitant to do the 60 mph approach and
transition into a 3 point landing. I have flown approaches now at 2500, 3000
and 4000 RPM and this speed is fine. Keeping the 60 all the way down to the flare
is a rush in more ways than one.
I have been flying for many years and have forgotten all about light plane flying.
My regular ride is 6,500# and would not like to be flown the same way as
the FS. I did some TW training this summer to tune up for flying the FS and that
was EXTREMELY helpful (plus required for insurance).
Yep, I think I will stick with the 60 on final to the flare. I was flying tonight
and sneezed, jerked the stick at the same time from 65 to 45. It really is
a flick of the wrist. The thought of imprinting my forehead with the ASI needle
at 40 came to mind.
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Jim O'Day
Fargo, ND
Firestar II
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| Subject: | Re: Firefly Landing speed |
At 10:20 PM 8/24/2007, you wrote:
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>60 MPH --- That is great advice. (speaking from my novice experience anyway)
>
>I have been test flying my FSII and have
>put on about 5 hours on it this week. I have
>flown approaches now at 2500, 3000 and 4000 RPM
>and this speed is fine. Keeping the 60 all the
>way down to the flare is a rush in more ways than one.
>
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>Jim O'Day
You can get it down lower after you get used to short fields.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8022448200127542755
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